REI Path Ahead Ventures celebrates 16 emerging companies bringing new innovations and perspectives to the outdoor industry
SEATTLE, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Path Ahead Ventures is celebrating 16 emerging companies completing its Embark program, bringing the latest products and experiences to the outdoor industry. Embark is a three-month curriculum created in partnership with Founded Outdoors to support founders of color as they turn their early-stage ideas into viable businesses.
- SEATTLE, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Path Ahead Ventures is celebrating 16 emerging companies completing its Embark program, bringing the latest products and experiences to the outdoor industry.
- The Embark program is part of REI Path Ahead Ventures, the co-op's $30 million organization and investment fund to accelerate the success of founders of color in the outdoor industry.
- "Path Ahead Ventures is focused on supporting founders at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey," said Dan Kihanya, director of REI Path Ahead Ventures.
- In addition to Embark, Path Ahead Ventures provides direct equity investment and dedicated support for founders through its investment fund .