The 22 Fund

The 22 Fund is a growth equity and advisory firm based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to enhancing the export capacity of Southern California companies, particularly focusing on women- and minority-owned businesses. With a commitment to social impact, the firm invests in various sectors including materials and resources, healthcare, energy, consumer products and services, technology, and manufacturing. The 22 Fund aims to create jobs and drive economic growth by prioritizing investments that foster employment opportunities and support underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Tracy Gray

Founder and Managing Partner

7 past transactions

OpConnect

Venture Round in 2024
OpConnect, LLC is a technology company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the electrification of transportation. OpConnect offers a comprehensive electric vehicle charging solution that includes charging stations, a wireless communications network, and a cloud-based software platform for payment processing, energy management, and maintenance. The company operates charging stations under contract with station owners and licenses its software platform, which includes mobile applications, to fueling solution providers globally. This enables partners to establish their own charging networks while ensuring efficient energy delivery and maximizing revenue from their charging infrastructure. As a subsidiary of OP Technologies, Inc., OpConnect is committed to advancing sustainable transportation solutions.

Sienna Naturals

Venture Round in 2023
Sienna Naturals is a clean beauty company for textured hair focused on hair and scalp health. Just like the regimen you have for your skin before wearing makeup, Sienna Naturals products build the rituals you need to keep your textured hair healthy during the magnificent and diverse ways they as women with kinks, curls, frizz, waves and texture choose to wear their hair. Sienna Naturals rituals will transform your Wash Day and daily hair maintenance into an indulgent self-care experience. Their products create the foundation to help your hair grow healthy and strong without compromising on ingredients that are bad for you or the environment.

OpConnect

Venture Round in 2023
OpConnect, LLC is a technology company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the electrification of transportation. OpConnect offers a comprehensive electric vehicle charging solution that includes charging stations, a wireless communications network, and a cloud-based software platform for payment processing, energy management, and maintenance. The company operates charging stations under contract with station owners and licenses its software platform, which includes mobile applications, to fueling solution providers globally. This enables partners to establish their own charging networks while ensuring efficient energy delivery and maximizing revenue from their charging infrastructure. As a subsidiary of OP Technologies, Inc., OpConnect is committed to advancing sustainable transportation solutions.

Nature Coatings

Seed Round in 2023
Nature Coatings Inc. is a manufacturer based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in the production of black bio pigments derived from wood waste. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on transforming this waste into sustainable pigments for a variety of applications, including textiles, cosmetics, and coatings. These pigments are suitable for screen printing, rotary printing, digital inkjet printing, dope dye, and resin casting, among others. Nature Coatings' products offer advantages such as resistance to fading and discoloration, making them compatible with existing manufacturing processes and water-based formulations. The company's mission is to contribute to a chemical industry that operates in harmony with nature while providing eco-friendly alternatives for manufacturers.

Repurpose

Series B in 2023
Repurpose, Inc. is a consumer packaged goods company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in the development and manufacturing of disposable and compostable tableware made from plant-based materials. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of products, including plates, cups, bowls, utensils, and cutlery, designed as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plasticware. Repurpose's products are marketed directly to consumers and are available through various grocery and retail outlets across the United States. By focusing on durable and compostable materials, Repurpose aims to reduce plastic waste and promote healthier, sustainable choices for both individuals and businesses. The company is committed to expanding its product line to include additional items such as trash and sandwich bags, further enhancing its mission of providing guilt-free renewable alternatives.

Lonca

Seed Round in 2023
Lonca is a marketplace focused on digitizing the wholesale fashion trade through its business-to-business e-commerce platform. The company curates brands that emphasize compelling stories and values, allowing retailers to enhance their inventory with unique clothing products. Lonca distinguishes itself by offering free shipping on all orders, regardless of size, thereby leveling the playing field for small and medium businesses in the international wholesale market. This approach enables these businesses to compete more effectively with larger retailers, facilitating broader access to diverse fashion options.

Re-Nuble

Seed Round in 2021
Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in the production of bio-derived liquid fertilizers designed for hydroponic growers. Founded in 2011, Re-Nuble employs a unique organic cycling science technology to convert unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into sustainable liquid nutrients. This closed-loop process not only enhances microbial activity in the plant root zone but also reduces landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The company's product offerings include liquid concentrate fertilizers that support structural and foliar growth in plants, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical fertilizers. Re-Nuble distributes its products through retail outlets and online channels primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, aiming to promote more sustainable and environmentally friendly growing practices within the agricultural community.
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