BFG Partners

BFG Partners, founded in 2014 and located in Boulder, Colorado, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage companies, primarily within the food and beverage sector, as well as personal care, home goods, dietary supplements, and software services. The firm focuses on partnering with passionate entrepreneurs who possess exceptional products and distinctive brands, aiming to facilitate sustainable growth and competitive advantage. BFG not only provides capital to its portfolio companies but also offers strategic guidance in areas such as operational strategy, marketing, channel development, organizational design, and capital planning. Through these partnerships, BFG seeks to help businesses make informed decisions and seize opportunities for success.

Elizabeth Earle

Vice President

Ben Fenton

Partner

Dayton Miller

Managing Partner

Tyler Morgan

vice_president

Thomas Spier

Founder & Managing Partner

17 past transactions

Maev

Series A in 2022
Maev, Inc. is a New York-based company focused on dog wellness through the provision of nutrition-rich food and supplements. Founded in 2018, Maev manufactures a variety of products, including raw food bowls, vitamin-enriched bars, and bone broth, all made from ingredients approved for human consumption. The company emphasizes a tailored approach to pet nutrition, offering diet consultancy services that consider factors such as breed, age, weight, activity level, and lifestyle. Maev operates primarily through an online platform, providing a daily bowl subscription model to help dog owners ensure their pets receive holistic nutrition. This approach aims to fill dietary gaps for urban dogs while fostering a supportive community in New York City.

Quinn Snacks

Series B in 2021
Quinn Snacks is a developer of an online food ordering platform used to give people the choice to snack mindfully. Its platform offers a variety of flavored popcorn choosing real ingredients from trusted farmers and suppliers so the environmental impact can be lessened that enable users to shop for healthy snacks online. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

Bloom

Seed Round in 2021
Bloom is a platform that specializes in offering original brand outlets from a curated selection of international brands. It provides customers with the unique opportunity to try on clothing ordered online in the comfort of their homes before payment, facilitating a hassle-free shopping experience. Additionally, Bloom simplifies the return process, allowing customers to easily return items they do not wish to keep with just a click. This innovative approach aims to enhance customer satisfaction and convenience in online shopping.

Fat Snax

Series A in 2020
Fat Snax provides low-carb snacks and desserts to customers since 2017. It offers four flavors of their soft-baked cookies, along with Brownie Bites and Blondie Bites. The products can be found at FatSnax.com.

Olipop

Series A in 2020
Olipop, Inc. is a manufacturer of digestive health beverages, founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California. The company produces sparkling tonics designed to promote digestive health, utilizing natural fibers, prebiotics, and botanical extracts. Olipop's product range includes a variety of flavors such as strawberry, vanilla, cinnamon, cola, and lemon, catering to consumer taste preferences while providing health benefits. The beverages are clinically backed and aim to support the microbiome, digestive function, and metabolic health, offering an appealing alternative to traditional soda.

ZitSticka

Series A in 2019
ZitSticka, Inc. is a skincare brand that specializes in acne treatments, providing products designed to address various stages of acne development. Founded in 2017 by Robbie Miller and Daniel Kaplan, the company launched its first product, the KILLA patch, in February 2019. This innovative patch features self-dissolving microdarts infused with dermatologically backed ingredients aimed at disrupting early-stage zits. ZitSticka adheres to FDA cosmetic regulatory standards and offers its products through wholesalers and online retail channels. The KILLA kit, priced at $29.00, includes eight KILLA patches and eight priming CLEANA swabs, catering to consumers seeking effective spot treatments for acne. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

Truman's

Seed Round in 2019
Truman's Inc. is a Louisville, Kentucky-based company that manufactures and sells a range of non-toxic cleaning products. Founded in 2019, the company offers a selection of four surface care products designed for floors, kitchens, bathrooms, and glass. These products, which include Everything and the Kitchen Sink, Floors Truly, More Shower to You, and The Glass is Always Cleaner, aim to minimize plastic waste and reduce environmental impact. Truman's promotes sustainability by shipping concentrate-filled cartridges that can be mixed with water in reusable bottles, effectively eliminating the need for single-use plastic bottles. Customers can purchase these products directly through the company's website.

Bobo’s Oat Bars

Series B in 2019
On a rainy afternoon in 2003, Beryl Stafford and her daughter “Bobo” baked oat bars that soon became a Boulder, CO cafe favorite. This humble oat bar has since captivated loyal fans nationwide, with no compromise to the original recipe, small-batch baking process, or mother-daughter tradition.

4th & Heart

Series C in 2019
4th & Heart is an artisan producer of organic ghee, or clarified butter. It untapped culinary treasure in mainstream American diets, with incredible flavor and health benefits.

Olipop

Seed Round in 2019
Olipop, Inc. is a manufacturer of digestive health beverages, founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California. The company produces sparkling tonics designed to promote digestive health, utilizing natural fibers, prebiotics, and botanical extracts. Olipop's product range includes a variety of flavors such as strawberry, vanilla, cinnamon, cola, and lemon, catering to consumer taste preferences while providing health benefits. The beverages are clinically backed and aim to support the microbiome, digestive function, and metabolic health, offering an appealing alternative to traditional soda.

CAULIPOWER

Seed Round in 2017
Caulipower, LLC is a food manufacturing company based in Encino, California, established in 2016. The company specializes in producing frozen food products, primarily focusing on gluten-free options. Its product lineup includes cauliflower-based pizzas, baked and frozen chicken tenders, and pizza crusts. By emphasizing vegetable-based ingredients, Caulipower aims to cater to health-conscious consumers seeking gluten-free alternatives in the frozen food market.

Barnana

Venture Round in 2017
An alternative to traditional snacks; healthy, organic Barnana, the Super Potassium Snack, is pioneering the use of the banana's naturally occurring nutritional content. Barnana has no additives, no preservatives and is naturally sweet. Barnana's banana snacks are grown in sustainable, organic farms in South America and are an exceptional source of potassium, fiber and have over 20 vitamins and minerals. Original, Chocolate, Coconut, and Peanut Butter Organic Banana Bites can be found at Whole Foods, Safeway, Sprouts, and other finer grocers nationwide.

Good Day Chocolate

Seed Round in 2015
Good Day Chocolate specializes in producing supplement-enriched chocolates aimed at young working adults. Their products feature a melt-proof candy coating that allows for easy measurement of active ingredients, providing consumers with both control and convenience. The chocolate offerings include varieties such as Energy, a darker chocolate infused with caffeine equivalent to half a cup of regular coffee, along with vitamins and minerals for an effective energy boost. Another variety, Calm, is a milk chocolate that incorporates amino acids and botanicals designed to alleviate tension without causing drowsiness. By combining premium chocolate with beneficial ingredients, Good Day Chocolate delivers a delicious and functional indulgence that addresses various consumer needs, including energy enhancement and stress relief.

Barnana

Venture Round in 2015
An alternative to traditional snacks; healthy, organic Barnana, the Super Potassium Snack, is pioneering the use of the banana's naturally occurring nutritional content. Barnana has no additives, no preservatives and is naturally sweet. Barnana's banana snacks are grown in sustainable, organic farms in South America and are an exceptional source of potassium, fiber and have over 20 vitamins and minerals. Original, Chocolate, Coconut, and Peanut Butter Organic Banana Bites can be found at Whole Foods, Safeway, Sprouts, and other finer grocers nationwide.