Five Four Ventures

Five Four Ventures is an incubation and venture capital firm founded in 2018, with offices in New York City and San Francisco. The firm specializes in building businesses and making early-stage investments in digitally-powered consumer brands. Its focus spans various sectors, including entertainment, lifestyle, and technology products and services. By leveraging its expertise and resources, Five Four Ventures aims to foster innovation and growth in emerging companies within these industries.

David Birnbaum

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

6 past transactions

Zygo

Seed Round in 2022
Zygo is a fitness technology company that specializes in wireless headsets designed for underwater use. Founded in February 2019 in Los Angeles, California, Zygo aims to enhance the swimming experience by allowing users to stream audio and receive live coaching while submerged. The company’s headsets are paired with an application that offers guided workouts, music, and podcasts, enabling swimmers and water sports enthusiasts to access a variety of content directly from their phones while swimming. By integrating audio streaming and coaching into aquatic activities, Zygo seeks to transform traditional swimming practices and inspire users to engage more fully in their workouts.

House of Wise

Seed Round in 2021
House Of Wise is a CBD and personal wellness brand that empowers women to take control of their sleep, sex, stress and strength routines with the help of high-quality, organic, full-spectrum CBD products. The brand is at the intersection of compelling content, community building and commerce. House of Wise features a collection of six originally formulated, high-quality and trusted, full-spectrum CBD products and one topical isolate-CBD product. Each product is specially designed and paired with additional, thoughtfully selected active ingredients to help women make the most of their daily rituals and routines.

David Energy

Seed Round in 2021
David Energy is an innovative energy company that specializes in transforming electricity consumption, management, and trading through advanced technology. It develops an energy management platform designed for customers with behind-the-meter (BTM) assets, enabling them to select optimal energy solutions tailored to their specific building and consumption profiles. By integrating software and hardware solutions, David Energy assists businesses in designing, installing, and financing various BTM assets while leveraging sophisticated machine learning algorithms. This approach not only empowers consumers to reduce their energy bills but also enhances their control over energy usage. Through smart energy management and the integration of renewable energy sources, David Energy is committed to promoting a sustainable and efficient energy future.

Caraway

Seed Round in 2020
Caraway is a New York City-based company that specializes in the manufacture of non-toxic ceramic cookware. Established in 2018, it focuses on creating well-designed kitchenware that enhances cooking experiences while prioritizing safety and health. The company's product line includes non-stick, chemical-free ceramic cookware, bakeware, and tea kettles, all crafted to avoid harmful substances commonly associated with traditional non-stick coatings. With an emphasis on ease of use and storage, Caraway aims to provide consumers with high-quality cooking solutions that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

Miss Grass

Seed Round in 2019
Miss Grass is a contemporary online magazine and e-commerce platform focused on the modern cannabis consumer. Founded in 2017 and based in Venice, California, the company aims to elevate the conversation around cannabis by providing engaging content that covers a range of topics, from cannabis basics to wellness and lifestyle. Miss Grass curates a selection of cannabis products through a premium online marketplace, emphasizing luxury and self-care while promoting conscious consumption. In addition to its retail offerings, the platform serves as an educational resource, sharing stories about influential women in the cannabis space and addressing cultural, historical, and scientific aspects of the plant, thereby working to eradicate the stigma associated with cannabis use.

The Sill

Series A in 2018
The Sill, Inc. is a New York City-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in selling potted plants and related accessories online and in retail stores. The company offers a variety of plants, including medium, small, and mini options, all presented in ceramic planters. To enhance the customer experience, The Sill provides simple care instructions for each plant, a money-back guarantee, and direct access to plant experts for support. In addition to its plant offerings, The Sill sells accessories such as pots, planters, potting mix, T-shirts, and totes. The company also hosts workshops focused on plant care, aiming to inspire individuals to incorporate greenery into their living spaces and make plant ownership accessible and enjoyable.
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