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CEI Ventures

CEI Ventures, based in Maine, is a generalist investor that backs companies through its latest $24.821M fund, Coastal Ventures V LP and VSC LP.

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Latest fund$24.821M$24.821M — Coastal Ventures V LP and VSC LP (2021 / 2023)
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

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3 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Chandler Jones
Chandler JonesManaging DirectorHe joined as an intern in 2012 and has worked in various roles, including Credit Analyst, focusing on impact investing in Maine and the Northeast.
Nat Henshaw
Nat HenshawManaging DirectorHe previously worked at CEI and venture capital firms in New York and North Carolina, and earned a BA and MBA from Duke.
Shannon Bean
Shannon BeanPrincipalShe also advises Primary Venture Partners and holds degrees from Rochester Institute of Technology and The Roux Institute.

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In their words

CEI VenturesFor nearly 30 years, we have successfully identified and cultivated growth-oriented businesses that create good jobs for people living in areas overlooked by traditional www.ceimaine.org/subsidiaries/cei-ventures
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What stage does CEI Ventures invest in?

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How much does CEI Ventures invest?

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Who are the partners at CEI Ventures?

Chandler Jones (Managing Director), Nat Henshaw (Managing Director).

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No recent activity since September 2026.

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