&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.
10 past transactions
Beauty Labs
Seed Round in 2020
Beauty Labs is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies into the beauty industry. The company develops an AI-driven product recommendation platform tailored for beauty brands, enhancing consumer interactions through realistic and interactive virtual try-on experiences. This platform considers individual factors such as face shape, skin tone, and hair color to provide personalized product recommendations. By focusing on the evolving expectations of consumers, Beauty Labs aims to create enhanced reality experiences that prioritize customer engagement and satisfaction, offering short and assistive interactive moments that resonate with modern consumers.
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 2017 in New York City.
Lilah Beauty
Series A in 2020
Lilah Beauty is a consumer goods company based in Sausalito, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in the cosmetics and beauty care industry, offering a range of multipurpose products that feature classic colors with sophisticated twists and luxurious textures. The company's portfolio includes personal and skincare products, perfumes, foundations, lip balms, and application brushes. These items are available through Lilah Beauty's retail platform and various offline retail stores, providing consumers with options for healthy skin care choices.
Jinx
Seed Round in 2019
Jinx, Inc. is a dog wellness brand based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the manufacture and sale of high-quality pet food and wellness products. Founded in 2019, Jinx focuses on delivering optimal nutritional health through a balanced diet that includes both animal and plant protein sources. The company offers a range of nutritionally comprehensive meals and treats designed to provide essential nutrients in a convenient, shelf-stable format. By prioritizing purposeful ingredients that pet owners can easily recognize, Jinx aims to support dog owners in maintaining their pets' healthy lifestyles while fostering a community of dedicated dog parents.
&pizza
Convertible Note in 2019
&pizza is a fast-casual pizza brand and chain headquartered in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The concept focuses on customizable oblong pizzas and a craft beverage program featuring beer, wine, and cocktails, with menu extensions that include gluten-free options. It partners with local producers to create varied offerings across food and beverage categories. It has expanded to multiple markets, including Baltimore and Philadelphia, with additional shops in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, expanding its regional footprint.
Rumble
Series B in 2019
Rumble Fitness, LLC specializes in boxing-inspired fitness classes, combining elements of high-intensity interval training, strength training, and metabolic conditioning. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company offers a unique workout experience centered around specially designed water-filled boxing bags, set to a curated mix of hip-hop and house music. In addition to fitness classes, Rumble sells boxing-related products such as gift cards, wraps, gloves for rental, and bottled water online. The focus is on helping individuals achieve a lean and strong physique while promoting overall health and fitness.
&pizza
Secondary Market in 2019
&pizza is a fast-casual pizza brand and chain headquartered in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The concept focuses on customizable oblong pizzas and a craft beverage program featuring beer, wine, and cocktails, with menu extensions that include gluten-free options. It partners with local producers to create varied offerings across food and beverage categories. It has expanded to multiple markets, including Baltimore and Philadelphia, with additional shops in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, expanding its regional footprint.
&pizza
Secondary Market in 2019
&pizza is a fast-casual pizza brand and chain headquartered in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The concept focuses on customizable oblong pizzas and a craft beverage program featuring beer, wine, and cocktails, with menu extensions that include gluten-free options. It partners with local producers to create varied offerings across food and beverage categories. It has expanded to multiple markets, including Baltimore and Philadelphia, with additional shops in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, expanding its regional footprint.
Made By Gather
Series A in 2018
Founded in 2003 by Shae Hong, Made By Gather specializes in designing and manufacturing a wide array of small kitchen appliances and cookware. Their product range includes air fryers, multicookers, coffee makers, blenders, and griddles, all aimed at providing modern consumers with cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions.
Rumble
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Rumble Fitness, LLC specializes in boxing-inspired fitness classes, combining elements of high-intensity interval training, strength training, and metabolic conditioning. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company offers a unique workout experience centered around specially designed water-filled boxing bags, set to a curated mix of hip-hop and house music. In addition to fitness classes, Rumble sells boxing-related products such as gift cards, wraps, gloves for rental, and bottled water online. The focus is on helping individuals achieve a lean and strong physique while promoting overall health and fitness.
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