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 .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualterra | Feb 2025 | Series A | Lead |
| Treasury4 | Sep 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Revival Tea Company | Apr 2023 | Angel | Co-investor |
| Spiceology | Sep 2020 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Spiceology | May 2020 | VC Round | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
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