Community Development Venture Capital Alliance

CEI Community Ventures, Inc.
2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 201
Portland, ME 04101
Telephone: (207) 772-5356
Fax: (207) 772-5503
Website: www.ceicommunityventures.com
Email: mhg@ceicommunityventures.com

Key Personnel: Michael H. Gurau, President

Established: 2001

Total Committed Capital: $10 million

Amount Invested: not available

Geographic Focus: Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Background
CEI Community Ventures is one of seven New Market Venture Capital (NMVC) funds licensed by the SBA to provide equity capital to underserved markets. The Fund is a for profit subsidiary of Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI).

Social Mission
The Fund seeks a triple-bottom line, aiming for financial, social (jobs/benefits), and environmental benefits.

Investment Information
CEI Community Ventures focuses its investing on businesses located in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The Fund invests in companies at both early and later stages of development and across sectors.