About 321 Ridgeland Ventures
321 Ridgeland Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of Oak Park, United States. It primarily invests in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Retail to Consumer and High Tech. Overall, 321 Ridgeland Ventures portfolio has seen 1 acquisition, namely Urbio.Key Metrics
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321 Ridgeland Ventures' List of Top Investments
321 Ridgeland Ventures has a portfolio of 11 companies. Their most notable investments include Rumpl and Bark Social.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Retail, Consumer, High Tech and 4 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by 321 Ridgeland Ventures:1. Rumpl
Private label brand offering blankets. The offerings include kids' blankets, puffy blankets, travel blankets, blanket care accessories, and more different designs and colors. It also offers towels, ponchos, masks, pillowcases, and more.
Key facts about Rumpl
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Portland (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $4.97M
- Employee Count: 15 as on Dec 31, 2020
- Investors: Sand Hill Venture Capital, Oregon Venture Fund and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 10, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

2. Bark Social
Operator of a bar and social venue for dog owners. The business provides a space where people can bring their dogs to socialize while they enjoy food and beverages. It offers a membership program for dogs and allows owners to register their pets. The venue includes a bar and menu options for both humans and dogs.
Key facts about Bark Social
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Rockville (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $18.2M
- Employee Count: 26 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: 321 Ridgeland Ventures, Early Light Ventures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 22, 2024, $*****

3. Essio Shower
Essio Shower is a brand of aromatherapy diffuser for the shower. Its starter kit contains an attachment that fixes to the arm of the shower. The pod containing essential oils as an ingredient and is USDA - certified organic. The company's clients include individuals as well as resorts and spas.
Key facts about Essio Shower
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $650K
- Employee Count: 13 as on Dec 31, 2020
- Investors: 321 Ridgeland Ventures
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 04, 2019, $*****
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4. LEAH Labs
Developer of gene-editing tool for dogs to fight against cancer. The company helps in editing the immune T cells of the dog with Chimeric antigen receptors (CAR) to form CAR T cells, which target the B-cell lymphoma in canine cancer.
Key facts about LEAH Labs
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Scottsdale (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.27M
- Employee Count: 4 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Ag Startup Engine, SBIR and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Oct 02, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Hurdle
Internet first brand offering socks for men and women. The company offers different types of socks like ankle socks, no-show socks, and quarter crew socks. The socks have multiple air passages tucked in them, along with a performance yarn blend laced with antimicrobials.
Key facts about Hurdle
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Alexandria (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $764K
- Employee Count: 8 as on Jan 31, 2026
- Investors: 321 Ridgeland Ventures and InvestU
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 31, 2022, $*****
Acquired companies in 321 Ridgeland Ventures' Portfolio
1 company from 321 Ridgeland Ventures' portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition were Urbio in Feb 2016 by Honey Can Do.Here are 321 Ridgeland Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 22, 2016 | - | - | 4213 |
