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Cowles Company

Cowles Company

Spokane, Washingtoncowlescompany.com

Overview

Cowles Company is a fourth-generation family-owned enterprise that operates a portfolio of legacy companies and seeks to invest in high potential growth businesses for the long-term benefit of shareholders, customers, employees, and the communities in which it operates . The company got its start in 1890 and has interests in media, manufacturing, real estate, insurance, marketing, and financial services . Cowles Ventures, the venture capital arm of Cowles Company, invests in early-stage companies that utilize disruptive technologies and business practices to accelerate growth .

Year Founded

1890

Portfolio Companies

11

Investments

Cowles Company investments
CompanyDateStageLead
QualterraFeb 2025Series ALead
QuintarApr 2024Series ALead
Treasury4Sep 2023Series ACo-investor
Revival Tea CompanyApr 2023AngelCo-investor
Treasury4Aug 2021SeedLead

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSpokane, Washington
Year Founded1890

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