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

Past deals in Beverages

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.

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.

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.

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.