Cava Capital

Cava Capital, established in 2008 and based in Darien, Connecticut, is a venture capital firm focusing on investments in the software sector, with a particular interest in consumer health, wellness, mobile, marketing technology, and SaaS companies, as well as those operating in active lifestyle markets. The firm seeks opportunities in both established companies ready for scale and development-stage ventures, aligning investments with themes such as the rise of the consumer, the maturing of millennials, the shared economy, and the balance of brand and technology. Cava Capital aims to lead or significantly participate in investments, utilizing its expertise to actively build and maximize the long-term success of portfolio companies.

Geoff Schneider

Managing Partner

20 past transactions

GoSaga

Series A in 2024
GoSaga, established in 2020 and headquartered in Darien, Connecticut, partners with brands across various stages of growth within the health & wellness, fitness, beauty, and entertainment sectors. The company assists these brands in developing and implementing strategic plans for their development, management, and financing needs.

FitLab

Series A in 2022
FitLab Inc. is a digital lifestyle company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in personalized fitness and wellness solutions. It offers a web-based platform that provides tailored workout programs, nutrition guidance, and wellness resources, taking into account individual factors such as body type, time availability, and lifestyle preferences. The company's services include diet and weight management tools, progress tracking, and access to various fitness channels that highlight specific exercises and areas of interest. Additionally, FitLab offers nutrition and diet supplements through its online store. By integrating in-person training experiences with connected at-home options and mass-participation events, FitLab aims to create a comprehensive fitness ecosystem that allows members to engage in their fitness journey anytime and anywhere.

Freeletics

Series A in 2018
Freeletics GmbH is a digital fitness company based in Munich, Germany, that develops and operates a fitness application designed to enhance physical fitness and mental strength. Founded in 2013, Freeletics provides personalized, AI-powered coaching in fitness, health, nutrition, and mindset through its app. The platform offers tailored training programs and nutrition coaching, allowing users to engage in workouts without the need for equipment or a gym. By focusing on individual potential, Freeletics aims to help users improve their physical fitness, mental resilience, and overall confidence, empowering them to achieve their personal health and lifestyle goals.

Lymbr

Series B in 2018
Lymbr is a wellness company based in Norwalk, Connecticut, founded in 2016 by Geoff Schneider and Rob Parillo. The company specializes in personalized stretch solutions, offering guided stretching methods administered by certified therapists to improve flexibility, range of motion, and overall well-being. Lymbr caters to clients at retail locations, at home, and in the workplace, also providing digital self-stretching solutions.

Lymbr

Series A in 2017
Lymbr is a wellness company based in Norwalk, Connecticut, founded in 2016 by Geoff Schneider and Rob Parillo. The company specializes in personalized stretch solutions, offering guided stretching methods administered by certified therapists to improve flexibility, range of motion, and overall well-being. Lymbr caters to clients at retail locations, at home, and in the workplace, also providing digital self-stretching solutions.

Confirm

Seed Round in 2016
Confirm Inc. is a Boston-based company specializing in mobile ID authentication services. Its technology enables the verification of government-issued IDs through a sophisticated application that analyzes microprints and advanced security features while extracting data from barcodes. The company's automated authentication engine delivers results within seconds, providing a secure and efficient way to confirm identities. Confirm's RESTful API facilitates seamless integration for businesses, allowing them to conduct ID verification quickly and safely without retaining any personal information. The company's focus on advanced forensic analysis ensures an effective approach to instant ID verification, streamlining the authentication process for various transactions requiring identity proof. Confirm Inc. was acquired by Facebook, Inc. in January 2018.

NeueHouse

Series B in 2015
NeueHouse LLC is a provider of coworking spaces that caters to creators, innovators, and thought leaders, primarily in the United States. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York City, with additional locations in Los Angeles, the company offers a range of personalized services and experiences designed for today's creative entrepreneurs. Its spaces feature open and flexible layouts that encourage collaboration among members, complemented by amenities reminiscent of a fine hotel, including concierge services and curated food options. NeueHouse also hosts cultural events, screenings, lectures, and workshops, fostering a vibrant community for its members. Additionally, the company provides venues for private events, enhancing its role as a social and professional hub.

Qualia

Series A in 2015
Qualia is a digital advertising platform that assists organizations in converting potential customers into clients by providing a seamless consumer experience across various devices. The platform utilizes intent targeting and cross-screen audience association, merging multiple intent signals from consumers to enhance targeting capabilities. This allows businesses to effectively identify and follow the path of purchase from intent to conversion, optimizing marketing spend across devices. Qualia's cloud-based Data Intelligence Platform features the IQ Decision Engine, which enables real-time, omni-channel targeting and measurement. The company, led by CEO Kathy Leake, is committed to enhancing consumer targeting through data integrity and quality. Headquartered in New York City, Qualia also has offices in several major U.S. cities including Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta.

Drizly

Series A in 2015
Drizly is an online alcohol marketplace that provides a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits, along with related products such as mixers and garnishes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company enables consumers of legal drinking age to conveniently order alcoholic beverages through its platform, benefiting from on-demand delivery and shipping options. Drizly partners with retailers across 235 markets, allowing them to enhance their visibility and reach new customers by bringing their inventory online. This collaboration not only helps retailers diversify their business but also provides valuable market insights to drive sales growth.

NeueHouse

Series B in 2014
NeueHouse LLC is a provider of coworking spaces that caters to creators, innovators, and thought leaders, primarily in the United States. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York City, with additional locations in Los Angeles, the company offers a range of personalized services and experiences designed for today's creative entrepreneurs. Its spaces feature open and flexible layouts that encourage collaboration among members, complemented by amenities reminiscent of a fine hotel, including concierge services and curated food options. NeueHouse also hosts cultural events, screenings, lectures, and workshops, fostering a vibrant community for its members. Additionally, the company provides venues for private events, enhancing its role as a social and professional hub.

CaaStle

Series A in 2014
CaaStle is a pioneer in the "Clothing as a Service" (CaaS) model, providing a subscription rental platform that allows retailers to offer a new way for consumers to access apparel. The company delivers a comprehensive, cloud-based service that includes technology, reverse logistics, and operational support, enabling retail brands to foster a relationship-oriented experience with their customers. By facilitating a shift from traditional ownership to a shared economy model, CaaStle helps retailers attract new customers, re-engage lapsed ones, and build brand loyalty. This innovative approach allows brands to achieve higher returns on inventory and enhance their revenue and profitability.

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 plant-based food brand focused on promoting Asian-inspired cuisine in the US and Europe. The company specializes in offering sustainable, vegan, and organic snacks made from natural ingredients, prominently featuring organic seaweed, rice, and noodles. Ocean's Halo aims to provide healthy and convenient food options that cater to diverse dietary needs while delivering lower sodium content and rich umami flavors. The brand emphasizes the use of innovative compostable packaging and adheres to a cause-based focus, contributing to its reputation as a rapidly growing leader in the Asian food market.

NeueHouse

Series A in 2013
NeueHouse LLC is a provider of coworking spaces that caters to creators, innovators, and thought leaders, primarily in the United States. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York City, with additional locations in Los Angeles, the company offers a range of personalized services and experiences designed for today's creative entrepreneurs. Its spaces feature open and flexible layouts that encourage collaboration among members, complemented by amenities reminiscent of a fine hotel, including concierge services and curated food options. NeueHouse also hosts cultural events, screenings, lectures, and workshops, fostering a vibrant community for its members. Additionally, the company provides venues for private events, enhancing its role as a social and professional hub.

Stova Group

Series B in 2012
Stova Group is an end-to-end event management solutions provider that specializes in offering a virtual engagement platform to enhance the event experience. The company’s technology supports every stage of the event life cycle, from planning to execution. Stova's software facilitates attendee engagement through a mobile application designed for events, conferences, and trade shows. By leveraging post-conference data and social network connections, Stova maximizes participant interaction and ensures sustained engagement. This comprehensive approach allows users to effectively organize events while fostering active participation among attendees.

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. is a technology company specializing in page-level targeting for brand advertisers, utilizing its proprietary PageMatch technology. This platform evaluates web pages based on criteria such as historical ad performance, viewability, sentiment, and context. PageScience offers targeting across various categories, including precision health, finance, automotive, travel, insurance, and home improvement. The company is recognized for its cookieless page-level scoring and targeting, having initially pioneered this capability in the healthcare sector before expanding into other advertising areas. PageScience's integration with major ad exchanges enables the delivery of high-performing pages at scale. Founded in 2007 and based in New York, PageScience operates as a subsidiary of AccentHealth, LLC, and was formerly known as Precision Health Media, Inc. before its rebranding in 2014.

Qualia

Venture Round in 2011
Qualia is a digital advertising platform that assists organizations in converting potential customers into clients by providing a seamless consumer experience across various devices. The platform utilizes intent targeting and cross-screen audience association, merging multiple intent signals from consumers to enhance targeting capabilities. This allows businesses to effectively identify and follow the path of purchase from intent to conversion, optimizing marketing spend across devices. Qualia's cloud-based Data Intelligence Platform features the IQ Decision Engine, which enables real-time, omni-channel targeting and measurement. The company, led by CEO Kathy Leake, is committed to enhancing consumer targeting through data integrity and quality. Headquartered in New York City, Qualia also has offices in several major U.S. cities including Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta.

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.

Stova Group

Series A in 2010
Stova Group is an end-to-end event management solutions provider that specializes in offering a virtual engagement platform to enhance the event experience. The company’s technology supports every stage of the event life cycle, from planning to execution. Stova's software facilitates attendee engagement through a mobile application designed for events, conferences, and trade shows. By leveraging post-conference data and social network connections, Stova maximizes participant interaction and ensures sustained engagement. This comprehensive approach allows users to effectively organize events while fostering active participation among attendees.
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