Consumer Ventures

Consumer Ventures is a venture capital and advisory firm based in Chicago, established in 2017. The firm specializes in developing and investing in consumer brands and companies, with a focus on various sectors including food, beverage, health, wellness, personal care, sporting goods, retail, e-commerce, apparel, and products for families and pets. By concentrating on consumer-branded products and services, Consumer Ventures aims to support the growth of innovative companies that cater to everyday needs and lifestyles.

Matt Ramoundos

Limited Partner

9 past transactions

Aura Bora

Series A in 2022
Aura Bora is a maker of craft sparkling water that features herbs, fruits, and flowers. Instead of artificial, uninspired fruit flavors, Aura Bora uses plant-based ingredients.

alder

Seed Round in 2022
alder apparel is an e-commerce, direct to consumer line of outdoor apparel designed for women. alder’s core differentiators are inclusive sizing (XS - 4X, double the size range of typical outdoor and athletic apparel brands) and female focused design, sustainable and ethical production and a playful brand that starkly contrasts the performance-driven, hard-core athletic brands that currently dominate the outdoor space.

Adgile Media Group

Seed Round in 2022
Adgile Media Group is a truckside advertising company that provides nationwide advertising services utilizing geofencing technology. By leveraging a virtual fleet system, the company effectively displays advertisements on trucks to reach targeted markets. Adgile Media Group not only monitors audience engagement and the effectiveness of its digital exposure but also serves additional ads to users who have encountered the trucks, thereby enhancing brand visibility and improving public perception. The company aims to expand its geographic presence, develop proprietary technology, and recruit skilled professionals in sales, data science, and engineering to support its growth initiatives.

Pacha Soap

Convertible Note in 2021
Pacha Soap promotes health and well-being by providing all-natural soaps and bath products. the company was founded in 2013 and is based in Hastings, Nebraska.

Young King Hair Care

Seed Round in 2021
Young King Hair Care is a Georgia-based natural hair care brand that redefine young male grooming by encouraging boys with textured hair to celebrate and love their crown. Our initial offering includes 3 products intentionally created with boys in mind: a leave-in conditioner, an essential oils blend and a curling cream.

Caraway

Seed Round in 2020
Caraway is a New York City-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in manufacturing non-toxic ceramic cookware and bakeware. The company focuses on creating well-designed kitchen products that raise cooking standards while prioritizing safety and health. Caraway's offerings include ceramic cookware, bakeware, and tea kettles, all made without harmful chemicals like polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon), which can leach toxins into food and air. The cookware is designed for easy cleaning and efficient storage, making it accessible for consumers seeking affordable, high-quality kitchenware.

Murphy's Naturals

Venture Round in 2019
Murphy's Naturals, Inc. is a company dedicated to creating all-natural products that emphasize health and wellness derived from the environment. Founded by Philip Freeman, the company is named after his dog, Murphy. It specializes in manufacturing natural insect repellent products designed to protect humans and pets from mosquitoes and other harmful insects. Murphy's Naturals uses responsibly sourced plant-based ingredients, intentionally excluding chemicals and toxins to ensure their offerings are earth-friendly. The company's focus is on providing effective solutions that promote well-being while supporting sustainable practices.

Stantt

Series A in 2019
Stantt is an e-commerce platform that offers 75 sizes of men’s apparel.
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