Cairn Cross – Startup Investor Profile

Cairn Cross, Co-Founder and Managing Director at FreshTracks Capital, focuses on investments in various sectors such as Advanced Manufacturing, B2B Software, Consumer Products, Energy, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Medical Technology, and Technology. He is actively involved in the boards of portfolio companies like NativeEnergy, Faraday (Chair), and Mamava. Cairn’s investment check size ranges based on the specific startups. He values partnerships and collaboration, evident from his role as a lecturer at the UVM Grossman School of Business, teaching Financing Sustainable Innovation. Cairn’s geographical preference is primarily focused on Vermont and the New England region. Additionally, his professional career includes being named the Vermont, New England, and National Financial Services Champion by the United States Small Business Administration in 2011. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Montana State University and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. Contact information: P.O. Box 84929 Harbor Road, Suite 200, Shelburne, Vermont 05482, Phone: (802) 923-1500.

Location: Shelburne, VT

Country: United States of America

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Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed

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AI Reasoning: I found recent evidence of Cairn Cross’s ongoing investing activity via FreshTracks Capital sources and events in 2025 (FreshTracks Peak Pitch press release Feb 2025 and FreshTracks portfolio activity listing Mamava and Faraday). Specifically, FreshTracks lists Mamava and Faraday as portfolio companies with active involvement by Cairn Cross; FreshTracks published a 2025 Peak Pitch press release indicating active deal-sourcing and investments in 2025. The most recent investment-related activity is within the last 6 months, so classify as very-active.

Low Activity – Only known angel investments more than 12 months ago.

Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.

Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.