Center on Rural Innovation - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Hartland, VT, US
Founded
2017
Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) Innovation Fund focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies that are generating revenue and require funding to scale. The fund typically invests at the seed stage but is open to exploring later-stage transactions as well. Their investment strategy targets technology-enabled growth businesses, particularly those that can drive significant scalability over time.
Notable portfolio companies include Agile Space Industries, which has raised $13 million. CORI Innovation Fund is led by key partners who bring a wealth of experience in rural economic development and technology investment. The firm offers unique value-add services to its portfolio companies, including strategic guidance and support tailored to the specific needs of tech startups in rural areas. This holistic approach helps ensure that their investments not only grow but also contribute to broader economic development goals.
Center on Rural Innovation - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies2
Current Portfolio Count2
Top Investment Stages
Seed1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
