&vest

&vest is a consumer brand investment and creative operations platform based in New York, founded by Doug Jacob and Michael Lastoria. The firm specializes in identifying and nurturing high-growth investment opportunities within sectors such as fast casual, retail, consumer packaged goods, fashion, spirits, and beauty. With a focus on leveraging their financial acumen, branding expertise, and operational capabilities, &vest aims to create unique, purpose-driven brands. The company employs a collaborative approach, cross-pollinating its portfolio of brands to generate synergies and enhance value for all stakeholders involved. By combining venture capital principles with creative agency strategies, &vest seeks to develop innovative and impactful consumer brands.

Arnava Asen

Partner and Strategic Director

Samuel Beall

Partner

William Hinman

Partner

Garrett Schreiber

Partner

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Beauty Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Beauty Labs is pioneering AI and Deep Learning to transform the Beauty Industry. Consumer expectations are rapidly changing and they are looking for brands and products that understand ‘who’ they are and ‘what’ they stand for in a personalised and interactive way. In our enhanced reality experiences, we put the customer first, embracing their sense of immediacy, leveraging the familiar, and keeping interactive moments short and assistive.

Butler Hospitality

Series A in 2020
Butler Hospitality is an on-demand platform for room service and amenities. Butler Hospitality delivers amazing gourmet amenities right to any hotel room and specializes in providing offsite room service for limited-service hotels. Butler Hospitality was founded in 2016 in New York City.

Lilah Beauty

Series A in 2020
Lilah Beauty is a consumer goods company that specializes in providing solutions in the fields of cosmetics and beauty care. Its multipurpose products offer classic colors with sophisticated twists and luxurious textures. It was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sausalito, California.

&pizza

Convertible Note in 2019
&pizza is a fast casual pizza restaurant chain based in Washington, D.C., known for its customizable oblong-shaped pizzas and a selection of craft beverages. The company collaborates with local producers to offer innovative menu items that include gluten-free options, craft sodas, small batch teas, and wines. &pizza has expanded its presence to cities such as Baltimore and Philadelphia, with plans to open six additional locations in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region, bringing its total to 21 locations by the end of the year. The brand aims to provide affordable dining options while maintaining a focus on quality and creativity in its food and beverage offerings.

Rumble

Series B in 2019
Rumble Fitness, LLC specializes in boxing-inspired fitness classes designed to enhance physical conditioning and build confidence. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, Rumble combines high-intensity interval training, strength training, and metabolic conditioning to create a comprehensive workout experience. In addition to its classes, Rumble offers various products online, including boxing classes, gift cards, wraps, bottled water, and rental gloves, catering to both fitness enthusiasts and newcomers to boxing. The company's unique approach to fitness aims to help individuals achieve a lean and strong physique through engaging and dynamic workouts.

&pizza

Secondary Market in 2019
&pizza is a fast casual pizza restaurant chain based in Washington, D.C., known for its customizable oblong-shaped pizzas and a selection of craft beverages. The company collaborates with local producers to offer innovative menu items that include gluten-free options, craft sodas, small batch teas, and wines. &pizza has expanded its presence to cities such as Baltimore and Philadelphia, with plans to open six additional locations in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region, bringing its total to 21 locations by the end of the year. The brand aims to provide affordable dining options while maintaining a focus on quality and creativity in its food and beverage offerings.

&pizza

Secondary Market in 2019
&pizza is a fast casual pizza restaurant chain based in Washington, D.C., known for its customizable oblong-shaped pizzas and a selection of craft beverages. The company collaborates with local producers to offer innovative menu items that include gluten-free options, craft sodas, small batch teas, and wines. &pizza has expanded its presence to cities such as Baltimore and Philadelphia, with plans to open six additional locations in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region, bringing its total to 21 locations by the end of the year. The brand aims to provide affordable dining options while maintaining a focus on quality and creativity in its food and beverage offerings.

Iris Nova

Venture Round in 2019
Iris Nova, based in New York, is a beverage company that revolutionized the industry by introducing a unique sales model that relies exclusively on text message orders. Founded in 2015, the company launched its first brand, Dirty Lemon, which exemplifies its commitment to direct communication with consumers. The firm utilizes a proprietary technology platform that enhances the ordering and customer service experience, allowing for tailored beverage offerings that cater to modern consumer needs. By integrating conversational commerce, Iris Nova can effectively analyze consumption data to innovate its product line without the limitations of traditional retail space. Additionally, the company has expanded its portfolio to include an experiential retail concept called The Drug Store and plans to introduce two more beverage brands. Iris Nova's name reflects its mission to provide a fresh perspective in the beverage industry.

Sensio

Series A in 2018
Sensio is a manufacturer of small kitchen appliances. The company is recognized for developing dynamic and innovative consumer products for their own brands including BELLA, Crux, Brim, Authentic Throwback Appliance Company, as well as other well respected licensed brands like Bialetti to a multitude of Private Label brands. With a strong commitment to design, innovation and quality Sensio Inc. offers a wide range of products from air fryers, multi cookers, drip and craft coffee coffee makers, blenders, griddles, ice shavers to cookware. All sold across all platforms trough major brick & mortar retailers and on-line nationwide. Sensio Inc. continues to conceptualize new ways to make everyday life in the kitchen easier.

Rumble

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Rumble Fitness, LLC specializes in boxing-inspired fitness classes designed to enhance physical conditioning and build confidence. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, Rumble combines high-intensity interval training, strength training, and metabolic conditioning to create a comprehensive workout experience. In addition to its classes, Rumble offers various products online, including boxing classes, gift cards, wraps, bottled water, and rental gloves, catering to both fitness enthusiasts and newcomers to boxing. The company's unique approach to fitness aims to help individuals achieve a lean and strong physique through engaging and dynamic workouts.
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