Growcore Investments

Growcore Investments is a private equity firm based in Waltham, Massachusetts, established in 2008. The firm specializes in investing in consumer-focused companies, primarily through growth equity and buyout transactions. It targets sectors such as active sports and footwear, consumer products, apparel, accessories, food, beverage, retail, and restaurants. Growcore provides long-term capital, including both debt and equity, and leverages extensive experience to collaborate with founders in building scalable platforms and unique brands. The firm emphasizes the importance of strong partnerships with proven management teams. Formerly known as Fireman Capital Partners, Growcore has established a solid reputation for respect and integrity, stemming from its founders, the Fireman family. It has a significant track record, having completed over 39 transactions and invested more than $400 million across various consumer categories.

25 past transactions

Tumalo Industries

Venture Round in 2023
Tumalo Industries is a cannabis company based in Bend, Oregon, that operates a diverse portfolio of brands, farms, dispensaries, and manufacturing facilities. The company specializes in indoor-grown cannabis and offers a wide range of products, including flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals from various brands. Through its subsidiaries, Tumalo Industries aims to provide high-quality cannabis products to meet the needs of consumers.

Dutchie

Series D in 2021
Dutchie is a technology platform established in 2017 and based in Bend, Oregon, that facilitates dispensary operations and enhances consumer access to cannabis. The company operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with local dispensaries, allowing for safe and convenient ordering for delivery and pickup through web and mobile interfaces. Dutchie's services also include point of sale and e-commerce payment solutions, which enable dispensaries to efficiently manage and expand their operations. By supporting the cannabis industry, Dutchie aims to contribute to the positive societal changes associated with cannabis legalization.

Docklight Brands

Series A in 2021
Docklight Brands is a consumer packaged goods (CPG) lifestyle company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2019. The company specializes in producing and distributing a range of cannabis-based products, including beverages, skin care items, chocolates, smoking accessories, and edibles. Docklight Brands aims to provide consumers with the social and wellness benefits associated with cannabis and hemp through its diverse product offerings.

Left Coast Ventures

Venture Round in 2021
Left Coast Ventures is a private equity firm based in the United States that focuses on the cannabis and hemp industries. The firm specializes in building, investing in, and acquiring significant shares of companies involved in cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and brand development. Left Coast Ventures aims to acquire complete ownership of the firms it invests in, primarily concentrating on opportunities within the U.S. cannabis value chain.

Leafly

Venture Round in 2020
Leafly is a prominent online cannabis marketplace and information resource, recognized as the most visited cannabis website in the United States, attracting over 120 million visitors annually. The platform serves both consumers and businesses by offering a comprehensive range of services, including subscription-based marketplace listings for cannabis retailers and brands. These listings provide users with essential information, reviews, and access to menus, along with ordering and delivery options from legal retailers. Leafly is trusted by more than 6,000 retailers, who utilize the platform as a vital channel for customer acquisition and service enhancement. Through its commitment to helping individuals find the right cannabis experience, Leafly has established itself as a leader in the cannabis industry.

Garden Remedies

Venture Round in 2019
At Garden Remedies, their reason for being is to alleviate and (when possible) eliminate suffering from chronic pain. When you walk through their doors, you’ll be meeting people who are dedicated to serving you—and the community in general—by providing compassionate relief through the use of medical marijuana. Their mission is to take the excruciating test of endurance a patient may be forced to go through every day, and change it to a life of comfort that is hopefully pain-and-symptom-free.

Dunn's River Brands

Venture Round in 2019
Dunn's River Brands provides unique access to the beverage industry’s best distributors, suppliers, advisors and strategic partners.

Canarchy

Venture Round in 2018
Canarchy is a disruptive collective of like-minded brewers dedicated to bringing quality and innovative flavors to beer drinkers in the name of independent craft beer. The portfolio of craft breweries, partially funded by Fireman Capital Partners, including Oskar Blues Brewery, Perrin Brewing Company, Cigar City Brewing, Squatters Craft Beer and Wasatch Brewery, Deep Ellum Brewing Company, and newly added Three Weavers Brewing Company, is challenging corporate convention to preserve independent craft beer culture.

The Goodship

Venture Round in 2018
The Goodship specializes in producing cannabis-infused baked goods, chocolates, and confections. The company aims to promote creativity and foster social connections through its products. It emphasizes the use of all-natural, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients, ensuring that its offerings are made with organic and fair-trade chocolate. By focusing on quality and responsible sourcing, The Goodship provides consumers with a unique and enjoyable way to experience cannabis through a variety of edible products.

Tradewinds

Acquisition in 2017
Tradewinds® Slow Brewed Iced Tea is traditionally slow-brewed using whole tea leaves and simple, natural ingredients. They put the leaves in large tea bags and gently steep every batch in specially designed steeping kettles until it reaches the perfect intensity of aroma and flavor. After brewing, they add select flavors and natural ingredients and bottle the tea fresh to capture its smooth and authentic tea taste. Kick back and savor the moments that matter most with Tradewinds® Slow Brewed Iced Tea.

Sweet Leaf

Acquisition in 2017
In 1997, Sweet Leaf Tea founder, Clayton Christopher, decided to make a bottled tea that was just as tasty as the one his grandmother Mimi used to make. Every bottle of homemade goodness still starts with Granny's original recipe - the perfect balance of organic tea leaves and ingredients they can pronounce. In 2004, they put a spin on their classic sweet tea with fun new flavors like Mint & Honey.

Dr. Jolly's

Venture Round in 2016
Dr. Jolly's is a retailer and cultivator of medical cannabis products based in Bend, Oregon. The company provides a diverse range of cannabis offerings, including indoor flowers, diamonds, live resin, extracts, nug run, edibles, and cartridges. By focusing on the cultivation and distribution of these products, Dr. Jolly's aims to serve patients seeking medical cannabis solutions.

Skip Hop

Venture Round in 2013
Skip Hop, Inc. is a New York-based manufacturer and distributor of childcare products designed for parents, babies, and toddlers. Established in 2003 by parents Ellen and Michael Diamant, the company focuses on creating innovative and functional items that address common parenting challenges. Its product range includes diaper bags, children's backpacks, outdoor blankets, cooler bags, and various accessories for feeding, bathing, and nursery care. Skip Hop's offerings are available through a network of retailers and department stores both domestically and internationally, as well as through its online platform. In 2017, Skip Hop became a subsidiary of Carter's, Inc., further enhancing its market reach and capabilities.

Privateer Holdings

Series A in 2013
Privateer Holdings, Inc. is a private equity firm based in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in San Francisco, Newport Beach, and Denver. Founded in 2010, the firm focuses on investments in the legal cannabis sector and marijuana-related businesses, operating globally. Privateer Holdings aims to shape the future of cannabis by building a portfolio of brands that lead and legitimize the industry. Its investments include notable companies such as Leafly, a prominent cannabis information resource, Tilray, a leading producer of medical cannabis, and Marley Natural, the official cannabis and lifestyle brand associated with Bob Marley. Through acquisitions, investments, and incubation, Privateer seeks to end cannabis prohibition and mitigate the social harms associated with it.

Hudson Jeans

Venture Round in 2012
Hudson Jeans is a designer brand specializing in denim jeans and apparel for both men and women. The company focuses on creating sophisticated, classic jeans and casual wear that draw inspiration from rock and roll culture. Hudson Jeans aims to provide high-end clothing that combines innovation with a flawless fit, allowing customers to look and feel their best while expressing their individuality. The brand's mission emphasizes inspiring people to pursue their dreams and embrace authenticity in their personal style.

Serena & Lily

Venture Round in 2011
Serena & Lily, Inc. is a home decor retailer based in Sausalito, California, that specializes in designing and selling a diverse range of furniture and accessories for various indoor and outdoor spaces. Founded in 2003, the company offers products for bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, and dining areas, including bedding essentials, sofas, chairs, tables, and decorative items. Their extensive catalog features items such as duvet covers, quilts, rugs, accent mirrors, and outdoor furniture, catering to a variety of tastes and styles. Serena & Lily also provides specialized products for children, including nursery items and art. Customers can purchase these offerings through physical retail locations and an online platform, which enhances accessibility and convenience. The company is known for its sophisticated blend of patterns and colors, creating inviting and stylish living environments.

Purity.Organic

Venture Round in 2011
Purity Organic is a consumer goods company that offers organic juice, tea, and coconut water. The company's organic ingredients are the source of its great-tasting juices, coconut waters, and sparkling waters. It also focuses on delivering operational excellence, refreshing the Sweet Leaf Brand, and increasing market share across all their portfolio brands. Purity Organic was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA,USA.

Newton

Venture Round in 2011
Newton is an online shoe company that provides shoes for men and women. They serve dynamic shock absorption, cushioning shoes, energy return, ground feel, minimal heel to toe drop, and lightweight comfort.

IdeaPaint

Series C in 2011
IdeaPaint, Inc. specializes in manufacturing dry erase paints that convert various surfaces into high-performance writing canvases. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional location in London, the company offers a range of products, including magnetic primers, mobile dry erase boards, and various writing supplies like multi-color marker packs. IdeaPaint is recognized for its environmentally responsible and cost-effective solutions, boasting over 75,000 installations globally. The company also provides cleaning products, such as sprays and cloths, to maintain the longevity of its surfaces. IdeaPaint markets its products through its website and partnerships with paint dealers and distribution networks worldwide. As of September 2019, IdeaPaint operates as a subsidiary of Innovative Chemical Products Group.

Evolution Fresh

Acquisition in 2010
Evolution Fresh specializes in producing cold-pressed juices from raw fruits and vegetables, focusing on providing natural and organic nutrition to consumers. The company offers a diverse range of juices flavored with various fruits and vegetables, allowing customers to conveniently access the nutrients found in these ingredients in liquid form. Through its commitment to quality and health, Evolution Fresh aims to enhance the beverage market by delivering nutritious options that cater to health-conscious individuals.

Pilla

Venture Round in 2009
Pilla specializes in performance sports eyewear designed to enhance athletes' vision and overall performance. The company offers a range of products, including shooting glasses, sports glasses, lenses, and various accessories tailored for marksmen and shooters. Pilla focuses on developing visual tools that support athletes in improving their skills and effectiveness in competitive environments. In addition to their standard offerings, they provide customized solutions to meet the specific needs of their customers.
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