Chris Cantino

Co-Founder · Color Capital

Chris Cantino, a Partner and Co-Founder of Portland-based Color Capital, invests in early-stage consumer startups, typically from seed to Series A, with a focus on direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, creator economy platforms, and emerging commerce technologies including web3 and AI[3][4][6]. His distinctive thesis emphasizes backing diverse founders—particularly women and people of color—who build…

Stages: Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Focus: Finance, Financial Exchanges, Financial Services, Venture Capital, E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Consumer Goods, Retail, Health Care, Wellness, Cosmetics, Water, Therapeutics, marketing, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Location: Portland, OR

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