Cava Capital

Cava Capital is a venture capital investment firm established in 2008 and located in Darien, Connecticut. The firm focuses on investing in companies within sectors such as mobile, commerce, software as a service, marketplaces, and digital marketing. Cava Capital aims to capitalize on trends such as the growing influence of consumers, the maturing millennial generation, and the shared economy. The firm targets both established companies poised for growth and early-stage businesses with promising products or processes. Cava Capital emphasizes investments in areas that drive revenue, including sales and marketing, believing that such support significantly enhances entrepreneurs' ability to engage customers, build brand equity, and increase revenue. The firm typically takes a leading role or participates significantly in investment opportunities, leveraging its expertise to foster company development and achieve sustainable long-term success.

Bob Geiman

Managing Partner

Mike Shim

Managing Partner

17 past transactions

Freeletics

Series A in 2018
Freeletics GmbH is a digital fitness company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing and operating a fitness application that provides personalized AI-driven coaching for physical fitness and mental well-being. The app offers a variety of features, including tailored training programs, nutrition coaching, and real-time health assessments, enabling users to train effectively without the need for equipment or gym access. By focusing on both physical fitness and mental strength, Freeletics aims to empower individuals to reach their personal fitness goals and enhance their overall lifestyle. The company promotes a holistic approach to health, emphasizing the importance of willpower, confidence, and the potential for self-improvement.

Freeletics

Series A in 2018
Freeletics GmbH is a digital fitness company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing and operating a fitness application that provides personalized AI-driven coaching for physical fitness and mental well-being. The app offers a variety of features, including tailored training programs, nutrition coaching, and real-time health assessments, enabling users to train effectively without the need for equipment or gym access. By focusing on both physical fitness and mental strength, Freeletics aims to empower individuals to reach their personal fitness goals and enhance their overall lifestyle. The company promotes a holistic approach to health, emphasizing the importance of willpower, confidence, and the potential for self-improvement.

Confirm

Seed Round in 2016
Instant ID verification that is simple, safe & secure. Run ID authentication checks on any government issued ID using our RESTful API. Confirm authenticates with advanced forensics, extracts ID information for easy use, and retains zero personal information. Confirm.io makes authenticating a government issued ID easy, fast & secure. Our simple API lets you integrate in minutes, and confirm a person’s identity for any transaction that requires or benefits from proof of identity. https://confirm.wistia.com/medias/kxyi9dlhiq

NeueHouse

Series B in 2015
NeueHouse LLC operates as a coworking space and cultural hub aimed at creators, innovators, and thought leaders. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, with additional locations in Los Angeles, the company provides personalized workspaces that encourage collaboration among members. Its facilities feature open and flexible layouts, alongside amenities such as concierge services, curated dining options, and evening social gatherings. NeueHouse also hosts a variety of cultural events, including screenings, lectures, and workshops, further enriching the member experience. In addition to workspaces, the company offers services related to film, design, fashion, branding, architecture, and the arts, as well as the option to host private events, fostering a vibrant community for creative entrepreneurs.

Qualia

Series A in 2015
Qualia empowers organizations to deliver seamless consumer experiences across all devices, from intent to conversion. The Qualia Data Intelligence Platform combines its IQ Decision Engine™ with cross-device technology to create a closed-loop, device agnostic, audience insights solution. Trusted by leading brands, agencies and marketing technology providers, Qualia’s cloud-based platform continuously identifies in-market consumers on all of their devices and digital touchpoints, enabling real-time, omni-channel targeting, reach, measurement and attribution. Qualia is led by Kathy Leake, CEO (also co-founder of Dstillery) who is committed to defining the next generation of consumer targeting through data integrity and quality. The company is headquartered in NYC and has offices in Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta. For additional information, visit www.qualia-media.com

Drizly

Series A in 2015
Drizly is an e-commerce alcohol marketplace and the best way to shop beer, wine, and spirits. With the speed and convenience of on-demand delivery and shipping, Drizly partners with retailers in 235 markets to offer consumers of legal drinking age unrivaled selection and a transparent, personalized shopping experience. Backed by world-class institutional investors, Drizly partners with retailers to bring their shelves online, helping them to reach new customers, tap into key market and customer insights, and diversify their business to grow sales.

NeueHouse

Series B in 2014
NeueHouse LLC operates as a coworking space and cultural hub aimed at creators, innovators, and thought leaders. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, with additional locations in Los Angeles, the company provides personalized workspaces that encourage collaboration among members. Its facilities feature open and flexible layouts, alongside amenities such as concierge services, curated dining options, and evening social gatherings. NeueHouse also hosts a variety of cultural events, including screenings, lectures, and workshops, further enriching the member experience. In addition to workspaces, the company offers services related to film, design, fashion, branding, architecture, and the arts, as well as the option to host private events, fostering a vibrant community for creative entrepreneurs.

CaaStle

Series A in 2014
CaaStle Inc. specializes in a Clothing as a Service (CaaS) software solution tailored for apparel retailers. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company enables retailers to implement and manage subscription models effectively. Its platform encompasses essential components such as website development, database management, algorithms, and analytics. Additionally, CaaStle provides reverse logistics and managed services, including warehousing, shipping, and customer support, facilitating a seamless experience for both retailers and consumers. By fostering a shared economy model, CaaStle helps retailers attract new customers, re-engage lapsed ones, and enhance customer loyalty, ultimately leading to improved inventory returns and increased revenue.

Frends Headphones

Seed Round in 2013
FRENDS launched in 2011 with the aspiration to connect a personal style with everyday life by offering fashionable electronic accessories. The result is a product designed with an attention to comfort, sound quality and aesthetics never before seen in the market. FRENDS continues to evolve through collaborations with creatives around the world and is consistently adored for their jewelry-inspired materials, sleek look and warm sound. By constantly innovating and offering must-have products, FRENDS has emerged as the leading brand in designer audio accessories.

Ocean's Halo

Seed Round in 2013
Ocean's Halo is a seaweed-focused food company headquartered in Burlingame, California, that specializes in sustainable, plant-based snacks. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of products, including seaweed chips, rice, and noodles, all made from organically grown ingredients. Ocean's Halo aims to provide healthy and convenient food options for customers with various dietary needs. In addition to its commitment to sustainable food production, the company donates two percent of its profits to ocean conservation organizations, such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Save the Oceans program, which advocates for the health of marine environments. The products are available online and at select retailers.

NeueHouse

Series A in 2013
NeueHouse LLC operates as a coworking space and cultural hub aimed at creators, innovators, and thought leaders. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, with additional locations in Los Angeles, the company provides personalized workspaces that encourage collaboration among members. Its facilities feature open and flexible layouts, alongside amenities such as concierge services, curated dining options, and evening social gatherings. NeueHouse also hosts a variety of cultural events, including screenings, lectures, and workshops, further enriching the member experience. In addition to workspaces, the company offers services related to film, design, fashion, branding, architecture, and the arts, as well as the option to host private events, fostering a vibrant community for creative entrepreneurs.

Aventri

Series B in 2012
Aventri, Inc. operates a cloud-based event and meeting management platform that serves a diverse range of industries, including education, finance, technology, media, and non-profits. Its software supports event planners and managers by facilitating various functions such as registration, event website creation, email marketing, and venue sourcing. The platform is designed to enhance event performance through real-time data analytics and insights, enabling users to measure customer engagement and optimize event outcomes. Aventri's solutions cater to a wide array of event types, including conferences, trade shows, virtual and hybrid events, and internal meetings. Founded in 1998 and based in Norwalk, Connecticut, the company has expanded its presence with additional offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. Previously known as eTouches, Aventri rebranded in July 2018 to reflect its focus on data-driven event management.

EveryScreenMedia

Series A in 2012
EveryScreenMedia specializes in real-time bidding and data science technology tailored for mobile marketing companies. The company offers solutions that facilitate mobile campaign execution and enhance mobile data management. By leveraging advanced technology, EveryScreenMedia aims to optimize advertising strategies and improve the efficiency of marketing efforts in the mobile space.

PageScience

Venture Round in 2012
PageScience Inc. specializes in page-level targeting for brand advertisers, employing its proprietary PageMatch technology to evaluate and rank web pages based on metrics such as historical ad performance, viewability, sentiment, and context. The company's targeting capabilities span various sectors, including precision health, finance, automotive, travel, insurance, and home improvement, addressing specific consumer needs. PageScience's platform tracks the performance of web pages over time, monitors inventory availability on exchanges, and provides insights into device activity and content performance. Originally founded as Precision Health Media in 2007, the company rebranded to PageScience in January 2014 and is headquartered in New York. Its innovative cookieless scoring and targeting methods, initially developed for the healthcare sector, have since expanded to encompass a broader range of advertising categories, facilitated by integration with Appnexus for scalable delivery. As of June 2016, PageScience operates as a subsidiary of AccentHealth, LLC.

Qualia

Venture Round in 2011
Qualia empowers organizations to deliver seamless consumer experiences across all devices, from intent to conversion. The Qualia Data Intelligence Platform combines its IQ Decision Engine™ with cross-device technology to create a closed-loop, device agnostic, audience insights solution. Trusted by leading brands, agencies and marketing technology providers, Qualia’s cloud-based platform continuously identifies in-market consumers on all of their devices and digital touchpoints, enabling real-time, omni-channel targeting, reach, measurement and attribution. Qualia is led by Kathy Leake, CEO (also co-founder of Dstillery) who is committed to defining the next generation of consumer targeting through data integrity and quality. The company is headquartered in NYC and has offices in Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta. For additional information, visit www.qualia-media.com

Zadspace

Series B in 2011
Zadspace Inc., a Norwalk, Connecticut is a software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based platform that enables retailers to deliver targeted advertisements on 4” x 6” color labels affixed to packages shipped to consumers, has closed a $3.2m Series B venture financing round.

Aventri

Series A in 2010
Aventri, Inc. operates a cloud-based event and meeting management platform that serves a diverse range of industries, including education, finance, technology, media, and non-profits. Its software supports event planners and managers by facilitating various functions such as registration, event website creation, email marketing, and venue sourcing. The platform is designed to enhance event performance through real-time data analytics and insights, enabling users to measure customer engagement and optimize event outcomes. Aventri's solutions cater to a wide array of event types, including conferences, trade shows, virtual and hybrid events, and internal meetings. Founded in 1998 and based in Norwalk, Connecticut, the company has expanded its presence with additional offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. Previously known as eTouches, Aventri rebranded in July 2018 to reflect its focus on data-driven event management.
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