Cowles Company

About Cowles Company

Cowles 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 targets investments that seek to take advantage of one or more of the following: - Disruptive media, energy and consumer technologies - The aging of the baby boomers - Global interest in sustainable and renewable products and energy - Heightened interest in physical and virtual security - Local businesses with potential to address national scale markets We look for clear points of defensibility such as a strong brand potential, protected distribution, patented products and exclusive product or service rights. We seek partners who share the value we place on trust, integrity, hard work and communication. Our target investment range is $250,000 to $5 million. Cowles Company has been one of the leaders in supporting community activities and area growth. The company has taken the lead in helping found regional economic development efforts, such as, the 1974 World's Fair, Momentum and Focus 21. Hundreds of charitable organizations have received in kind or other capacity building assistance from Cowles Company, its subsidiaries, company volunteers and the Harriet Cheney Cowles Foundation. We invest in early-stage companies that utilize disruptive technologies and business practices to accelerate growth. We look for clear points of defensibility, proof of market, and the ability to scale. We seek partners who share the value we place on trust, community, and hard work. Sectors we focus on include Healthcare, Media, Environmental Advancement, and B2B SaaS. Our target investment is a first check of $250,000 to $1 million in Series Seed to Series A round.