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Pine Mountain Ventures
Pine Mountain Ventures, LLC is a closely held investment firm which seeks to partner with company owners, private equity firms and venture capitalists with...
Pine Mountain Ventures
Pine Mountain Ventures, LLC is a closely held investment firm which seeks to partner with company owners, private equity firms and venture capitalists with direct investment. It has an operating perspective forged from over 30 years of experience as business strategists and managers, and can provide value beyond capital with due diligence and business strategy. Its capital is exclusively its own, giving flexibility with investment profiles and efficiency in the investment decision process. The firm likes to be involved post transaction in helping with planning and execution of company objectives.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Pine
Corporate office
11774 South Stallion Drive, Pine, CO 80470, United States
Principals
Matt Turnbull
Partner
Bruce Krysiak
Partner
Barr Linton
Partner (In Memoriam)
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Pine Mountain Ventures?
Partners Matt Turnbull and Bruce Krysiak lead the firm. Turnbull brings grocery and consumer-manufacturing operating experience; Krysiak overlays big-box retail and convenience-store leadership from Dollar General, Toys 'R' Us and Circle K. They make investment decisions together, drawing on partner-grade operating histories rather than a traditional investment committee. Barr Linton, the firm's structuring partner, died in 2024.
How does the firm source deals?
Sourcing leans on the partners' operating networks rather than a dedicated origination team. Turnbull's connections across grocery, consumer and manufacturing, combined with Krysiak's board-level relationships at companies like Quantum Health and Stripes, generate proprietary flow. The firm also partners with private equity sponsors — Brentwood Associates co-invested on two known transactions, Hissho Sushi and Eco-Chic Consignments.
What does Pine Mountain Ventures look for in a post-close partnership?
The partners describe a hands-on approach: they work with management teams on planning and execution after a transaction closes. Turnbull's P&L ownership at multi-brand grocery platforms and Krysiak's turnaround experience at large-format retailers suggest an emphasis on operational improvements — supply chain, labor efficiency, margin management — rather than pure financial oversight.
Where does Pine Mountain Ventures invest geographically?
The firm is based in Pine, Colorado, and its disclosed deal activity — Hissho Sushi and Eco-Chic Consignments — points to a North American focus. The late Barr Linton's privatization work in 1990s Eastern Europe does not appear in current investment mandates, and no international offices are listed.
How is the firm related to Good Food Holdings or Dollar General?
There is no ownership link. Matt Turnbull previously served as CEO of Good Food Holdings, which operates Bristol Farms, New Seasons Natural Market and Metropolitan Market. Bruce Krysiak was formerly President and COO of Dollar General. Those tenures inform their investment judgment, but neither entity is a portfolio company of Pine Mountain Ventures.
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