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CEI Ventures, Inc.

Venture Capital

Brunswick, ME

For nearly 30 years, we have successfully identified and cultivated growth-oriented businesses that create good jobs for people living in areas overlooked by traditional VC firms. We finance and help to grow businesses that pay a living wage, provide basic benefits and host a fair and engaging workplace that offers opportunities for training and advancement.

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Data as of Sep 17, 2026 (this record's last observation) from federal regulator filings, firm and issuer disclosures. Page built Sep 20, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC and rebuilt at most every 15 minutes.

Relationships: 86
Dated events: 5
On other graphs: 1
Observed: Sep 12, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026
45 observations

Across DFX

same identity by shared identifier, citation, or a bridge measured by hand

RIA / Wealth Managementidentity

CEI VENTURES, INC.

Registered adviser · shared crd

Facts

fact = as filed or announced; derived = computed by DFX; estimate = a band, never a point

Funds: 4
Vintages: 2011 to 2022
Reported GAV: $48.2Mgross asset value on Form ADV; never dry powder
Funds with fundraising evidence: 0derived
Investments: 55
Portfolio companies: 55
Investments, 12m: 55
Partner-attributed: 0
People: 26
Investment professionals: 4derived
Co-investors: 0derived
LP relationships: 0
Latest Form D: Jan 8, 2024
Latest ADV filing: Mar 3, 2026
Website: ceiventures.com

Funds

Fund	Vintage	Lifecycle	Form D sold	GAV
Coastal Ventures V Sidecar Fund Limited Partnership	2022	Active deployment	$3.4M	$3.4M
Coastal Ventures V Limited Partnership	2021	Mature	$15.9M	$21.7M
Coastal Ventures IV Limited Partnership	2015	Harvest	$7.7M	$13.0M
Coastal Ventures III Limited Partnership	2011	Harvest	$5.5M	$10.1M

Investments

round size is never this investor's check

Company	State	Stage	Round size	Partner	Attribution	Observed
RockStep Solutions	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
OurPeople	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
88 acres	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Circa	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Senscio Systems	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Defendify, Inc.	Me	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
HighByte, Inc.	Me	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Aqua ViTea	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
MedRhythms, Inc.	Me	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Ogee	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Constant Energy Capital	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Culture Fresh Foods Inc	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Dream Local Digital	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
CourseStorm Inc	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Mobile Price Card	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Junora LTD	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Research Enhanced Design + Development, Inc	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
NBT Solutions	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Genicon Inc	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Maine Craft Distilling	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Pika Energy Inc	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Tilson Technology Management	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Avia Biosystems	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
Hyperlite Mountain Gear	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026
BlueTrace	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Unknown	Sep 16, 2026

Co-investors

pairs come only from shared rounds and listings

Investor	Co-investor	Shared deals	Shared companies	Last observed	Strength
SJF Management LLC	CEI Ventures, Inc.	2	2	Sep 16, 2026	Recurring
Addisonmanagement, Inc.	CEI Ventures, Inc.	1	1	Sep 16, 2026	One time
Teamworthy Group LLC	CEI Ventures, Inc.	1	1	Sep 16, 2026	One time
Helios Investment Partners LLP	CEI Ventures, Inc.	1	1	Sep 16, 2026	One time
Kickstart Capital, LLC	CEI Ventures, Inc.	1	1	Sep 16, 2026	One time
Iselect Fund Management, LLC	CEI Ventures, Inc.	1	1	Sep 16, 2026	One time

Relationships

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Invested in (55)

→ SmartPak EquineCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Genicon IncCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Maine Craft DistillingCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Pika Energy IncCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Tilson Technology ManagementCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Avia BiosystemsCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Hyperlite Mountain GearCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Mingle AnalyticsCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Ektron IncCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ PenBay SolutionsCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Native EnergyCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ CertifyCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ SciAps IncCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ The Gelato FiascoCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Rustic CrustCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ RedZone WirelessCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Look’s Gourmet FoodCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ HomeBistro FoodsCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Definition6CompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ NextMarkCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ BlueTarp FinancialCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ CuddledownCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ SolerasCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ CV Finer FoodsCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Cormier Textile ProductsCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Clickshare ServiceCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ City SoftCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Beacon Analytical SystemsCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Navigator PublishingCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
→ Maine TrailerCompanyPortfolio listing
Sep 16, 2026 to presentfactThe subject's own site
and 25 more

Employs (24)

→ Betsy BiemannPersonBoard or Advisory Board Member
factThe subject's own site
→ Elizabeth R. ButlerPersonBoard Member
Mar 1, 2014 to presentfactForm ADV, The subject's own site
→ Frank J. GovernaliPersonBoard or Advisory Board Member
factThe subject's own site
→ Uche OsujiPersonBoard or Advisory Board Member
factThe subject's own site
→ Miriam L. SharkPersonBoard or Advisory Board Member
factThe subject's own site
→ Blake TrippetPersonBoard or Advisory Board Member
factThe subject's own site
→ Grady VanderhoofvenPersonBoard or Advisory Board Member
factThe subject's own site
→ Colin MarchPersonBoard or Advisory Board Member
factThe subject's own site
→ Dana MylesPersonBoard or Advisory Board Member
factThe subject's own site
→ Bruce G NickersonPersonBoard or Advisory Board Member
factThe subject's own site
→ Shannon BeanPersonPrincipal
factThe subject's own site
→ Chandler JonesPersonManaging Director of CEI Ventures
factThe subject's own site
→ Nat HenshawPersonManaging Director of CEI Ventures
factThe subject's own site
→ Michael SalisburyPersonFinance and Fund Administration Manager
factThe subject's own site
→ Carlos R. MelloPersonBoard or Advisory Board Member
factThe subject's own site
→ David Chandler JonesPersonManaging Director
Jan 1, 2013 to presentfactForm ADV
→ Elisabeth BiemannPersonBoard Member
May 1, 2016 to presentfactForm ADV
→ Frank Joseph GovernaliPersonBoard Member
Mar 1, 2015 to presentfactForm ADV
→ Corson EllisPersonBoard Member
Jan 1, 2019 to presentfactForm ADV
→ David WedickPersonBoard Member
Aug 1, 2015 to presentfactForm ADV
→ Carlos Robert MelloPersonBoard Member
Feb 1, 2013 to presentfactForm ADV
→ Sandra StonePersonBoard Member
Mar 1, 2016 to presentfactForm ADV
→ Uchechukwu Stanley Chibueze OsujiPersonBoard Member
Feb 1, 2021 to presentfactForm ADV
→ Miriam SharpPersonBoard Member
Mar 1, 2018 to presentfactForm ADV

Dated events

4 bookkeeping events (roster, classification and holdings changes) folded below

Occurred
Aug 10, 2021
Adviser's first ADV filing
CEI Ventures, Inc. first filed Form ADV (ERA, venture capital fund adviser exemption)
Form ADVobserved 8 days ago

Show 4 bookkeeping events

Occurred
Mar 21, 2024
Coastal Ventures V Sidecar Fund Limited Partnership first reported on Form ADV by CEI Ventures, Inc. (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $3,421,500
Occurred
Aug 10, 2021
Coastal Ventures IV Limited Partnership first reported on Form ADV by CEI Ventures, Inc. (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $9,287,163
Occurred
Aug 10, 2021
Coastal Ventures III Limited Partnership first reported on Form ADV by CEI Ventures, Inc. (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $8,286,081
Occurred
Aug 10, 2021
Coastal Ventures V Limited Partnership first reported on Form ADV by CEI Ventures, Inc. (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $14,729,311

Who to call

the organisation, the role and the published line, with the filing or website that published it; revealed to signed-in accounts

The firm's published line

Revealable: 1 business phone (Form ADV), 1 website (Form ADV) · as of 2026-09-12

Also named here, with no published line of their own (reach them through the firm): Betsy Biemann (Board or Advisory Board Member), Elizabeth R. Butler (Board Member), Frank J. Governali (Board or Advisory Board Member), Uche Osuji (Board or Advisory Board Member), Miriam L. Shark (Board or Advisory Board Member), Blake Trippet (Board or Advisory Board Member), Grady Vanderhoofven (Board or Advisory Board Member), Colin March (Board or Advisory Board Member), Dana Myles (Board or Advisory Board Member), Bruce G Nickerson (Board or Advisory Board Member), Shannon Bean (Principal), Chandler Jones (Managing Director of CEI Ventures).

Who to call is the organisation, the person's role and the line they published themselves: a business phone, office address, website or profile link from Form ADV, Form 13F or their own website, with that source named on every value. The counts above are what a reveal returns; a personal email is rarely published, so most reveals are the firm's line. Never data bought from a provider, never anything personal. Reveals by plan