Campfire Capital

Campfire is financially backed by over 30 former and current lululemon executives, all of whom worked closely together to create tremendous value for lululemon during its high growth period from 2002 to the present, in addition to 20 other consumer and retail industry leaders from across North America. Collectively, their investor network brings deep operating expertise and networks from global brands including lululemon athletica, Starbucks, DAVIDsTEA, Abercrombie & Fitch, Nike, Skull Candy, VEGA, ALDO, and Zara. Each individual brings an average of 15 years experience across key functions such as brand, store & e-commerce operations, merchandising, real estate and distribution & logistics. Their investor base’s combined background spans sub-industries including apparel & footwear and food & beverage. Their group lends operational support and expertise to Campfire’s portfolio company management teams, seeking to positively impact growth and ultimately create value for all Campfire stakeholders.

Manica Blain

Co-Founder and Partner

Gautam, Manica

Partner

5 past transactions

Cotopaxi

Venture Round in 2016
Cotopaxi is a direct-to-consumer, outdoor gear, and apparel company with a social-focused mission of eradicating extreme poverty. Every piece of gear is tied to a humanitarian cause in the world’s poorest countries. Every pack provides between one and three weeks of education to a child, the sale of a water bottle provides six months of clean water and all apparel is tied to health related projects. Cotopaxi's aim is to help the world's poorest of the poor and to provide transparency by showing the exact impact of donations. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

FIGS

Series A in 2016
FIGS is a health care apparel company focusing on the design, technical fabrications, and the comfort of scrubs for healthcare providers. FIGS medical apparel is antimicrobial, wrinkle-resistant, stain repellant, lint-free, and utilizes four-way stretch. Founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, FIGS is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Juicero

Series B in 2016
Juicero is on a mission to help people consume more fresh produce every day. Starting with the first home, cold-press juicing system that makes raw, organic juice with the touch of a button, the Juicero system represents three years of hard work to bring cold-pressing technology (and nutrient-dense goodness) home. It’s all in the spirit of manifesting true health, and it’s just the beginning.

Frank & Oak

Series C in 2015
Frank & Oak is a vertically integrated online menswear brand with premium threads and a simple, integrated, and personalized shopping experience. Every month, Frank & Oak offers members a limited feed of premium clothing and accessories. Our curators act as a lifestyle partner, offering style advice, personalized product suggestions, and an easy-to-use shopping platform. Since launching in February 2012, the brand has seen tremendous growth, momentum, and media coverage for both its garments and its unique membership experience.

Frank & Oak

Series B in 2014
Frank & Oak is a vertically integrated online menswear brand with premium threads and a simple, integrated, and personalized shopping experience. Every month, Frank & Oak offers members a limited feed of premium clothing and accessories. Our curators act as a lifestyle partner, offering style advice, personalized product suggestions, and an easy-to-use shopping platform. Since launching in February 2012, the brand has seen tremendous growth, momentum, and media coverage for both its garments and its unique membership experience.
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