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.

Rajesh Babu

Partner

Elizabeth Earle

Vice President

Meg Legro

Analyst

Dayton Miller

Managing Partner

Tyler Morgan

Principal

17 past transactions

Vacation

Series A in 2023
Producer of sunscreen products intended to provide skincare protection. The company's products are free from harmful ingredients, prepared with natural moisturizers, and approved by skin cancer doctors, enabling customers to use a clean skin product and enhance their leisure.

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.

Mid-Day Squares

Series B in 2021
Producer of chocolate nutrition bars intended to offer healthy snacking alternatives. The company manufactures a range of protein bars that are made out of real chocolate and are packed with protein, fiber, and organic sugar and raw, vegan, gluten-free, and organic ingredients, enabling consumers to stay fit and healthily satisfy their mid-meal hunger.

Bloom

Seed Round in 2021
Bloom is a versatile platform that specializes in selling original brand outlets from curated lists of international brands. It allows customers to experience the convenience of trying on clothes ordered online in their homes before making a payment, with a straightforward return process for items that do not meet their preferences. Additionally, Bloom offers a range of baby products, including gear, toddler furniture, and eco-friendly options. The platform aims to enhance the shopping experience by combining quality products with user-friendly services, catering to the needs of families and individuals looking for both style and functionality.

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 non-toxic cleaning products, focused on reducing plastic waste and minimizing shipping impacts. Founded in 2019, the company offers a range of products, including Everything and the Kitchen Sink, Floors Truly, More Shower to You, and The Glass is Always Cleaner. Truman's innovative approach involves shipping concentrate-filled cartridges that, when mixed with water in reusable bottles, provide effective cleaning solutions for various surfaces in the home. By emphasizing sustainability and convenience, Truman's aims to address the environmental challenges posed by single-use plastic bottles in the cleaning industry while delivering effective household cleaning materials directly to consumers.

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.

Mid-Day Squares

Series A in 2019
Producer of chocolate nutrition bars intended to offer healthy snacking alternatives. The company manufactures a range of protein bars that are made out of real chocolate and are packed with protein, fiber, and organic sugar and raw, vegan, gluten-free, and organic ingredients, enabling consumers to stay fit and healthily satisfy their mid-meal hunger.

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
Barnana, PBC specializes in producing and marketing organic banana snacks, emphasizing health and sustainability. Founded in 2010 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a range of products that include Original, Chocolate, Coconut, and Peanut Butter Organic Banana Bites, which are sold in retail stores across the United States and online. Barnana's snacks are gluten-free, made from sustainably sourced bananas, and contain no additives or preservatives, highlighting their naturally sweet flavor. The company promotes the upcycling of bananas that would otherwise go to waste, contributing to the reduction of food waste and the carbon footprint associated with banana cultivation. In addition to snacks, Barnana also sells branded merchandise, including caps, flip-flops, and t-shirts.

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
Barnana, PBC specializes in producing and marketing organic banana snacks, emphasizing health and sustainability. Founded in 2010 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a range of products that include Original, Chocolate, Coconut, and Peanut Butter Organic Banana Bites, which are sold in retail stores across the United States and online. Barnana's snacks are gluten-free, made from sustainably sourced bananas, and contain no additives or preservatives, highlighting their naturally sweet flavor. The company promotes the upcycling of bananas that would otherwise go to waste, contributing to the reduction of food waste and the carbon footprint associated with banana cultivation. In addition to snacks, Barnana also sells branded merchandise, including caps, flip-flops, and t-shirts.
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