Vanterra Capital

Vanterra Capital is a private equity firm established in 2008 and based in New York, New York. The firm specializes in managing assets for a diverse range of investors, including ultra-high net worth families and prominent institutions. Vanterra Capital operates several specialized funds focused on sectors such as Consumer, Health & Wellness, Healthcare Services, and Credit. Among its initiatives, the firm’s Accelerator Fund aims to leverage its unique capabilities to support the growth of disruptive consumer companies, fostering significant change within the industry. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Vanterra Capital is committed to delivering value through strategic investments and partnerships.

Shad Azimi

Founder and Managing Partner

36 past transactions

Fort Health

Seed Round in 2024
Fort Health offers a solution that provides mental health care for families. The company was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Allara

Series A in 2023
Allara is a healthcare program focused on providing specialized virtual care for women dealing with complex chronic health conditions, particularly polycystic ovary syndrome. The platform connects patients with medical providers and registered dietitians, offering a comprehensive approach that includes diagnostic testing, prescriptions, and personalized video consultations. Allara emphasizes holistic care, integrating dietary and lifestyle changes alongside nutrition counseling to help women manage their health effectively. Through its virtual appointments, the program aims to simplify access to expert care, enabling patients to track and improve their overall medical wellbeing.

Mixlab

Series A in 2023
Mixlab, Inc. is a veterinary pharmacy based in New York, specializing in compounded medications and wellness products for pets. Founded in 2017, the company tailors medication ingredients, strengths, forms, and flavors to meet the specific needs of animals. By offering personalized medications, Mixlab enables pet owners to ensure their pets receive the appropriate care. The company also provides fast delivery services, allowing customers to receive their orders the next day. Through its focus on customization and convenience, Mixlab aims to enhance the health and well-being of pets.

Superfiliate

Seed Round in 2023
Superfiliate is a marketing platform that focuses on enhancing word-of-mouth marketing by providing personalized storefronts and management tools for brands, customers, influencers, ambassadors, and affiliates. The platform enables brands to develop fully branded referral, rewards, ambassador, influencer, and affiliate programs. By facilitating these connections, Superfiliate aims to help brands engage more effectively with their customers and ultimately increase revenue.

Oats Overnight

Series A in 2023
Oats Overnight specializes in manufacturing convenient, oatmeal-based nutritional breakfasts aimed at making healthy eating accessible and enjoyable. The company provides a variety of high-protein oatmeal cups that are designed to be prepared overnight, ensuring a quick and easy meal option for consumers. Committed to quality, Oats Overnight incorporates superfoods such as maca root, raw cacao, and hemp, along with certified gluten-free oats, into its products. By offering oatmeal cups made with real fruit, nuts, and seeds, the company enables customers to enjoy a nutritious breakfast without compromising on flavor.

Pack Digital

Seed Round in 2022
Pack Digital is a developer tool focused on creating high-performing e-commerce storefronts through a modern frontend platform. The company provides an end-to-end infrastructure that allows merchants to easily build and manage storefronts in a low-code environment, facilitating seamless integration with existing backend commerce tools. By consolidating product information and content updates within a central system, Pack Digital simplifies the management of Progressive Web App (PWA) builds and deployments. Additionally, the company offers technical consulting and strategic services to enhance customer experiences and optimize e-commerce operations.

Actual Veggies

Seed Round in 2022
Actual Veggies, founded in 2020 and based in New York, specializes in the production of plant-based vegetable burgers aimed at providing healthy and environmentally friendly meal options. The company focuses on creating burgers made entirely from real vegetables without the use of preservatives or additives. Its product line features large, 5-ounce vegetarian burgers crafted from ingredients such as black beans, kale, sweet potato, beet, oats, and red onions. By avoiding artificial methods and processed offerings, Actual Veggies seeks to appeal to a diverse range of consumers, including vegans, flexitarians, and meat-eaters. Their burgers are designed to be vibrant and visually appealing, highlighting the freshness of the ingredients while delivering a satisfying taste. Products are available for purchase online, allowing customers to enjoy nutritious and flavorful meals without the need for frozen or less appetizing alternatives.

Nowadays

Seed Round in 2022
Nowadays is a company dedicated to producing affordable and scalable manufacturing solutions for whole cuts of plant-based meat. It aims to provide healthier alternatives to traditional junk food by utilizing animal-free ingredients. By focusing on creating nutritious plant-based products, Nowadays enables consumers to enjoy food options that are both healthy and free from animal products, catering to the growing demand for meat alternatives in the market.

Cleancult

Series B in 2021
Sustainable packaging and an effective clean, powered by nature’s finest ingredients.

Jupiter

Seed Round in 2021
Jupiter is a manufacturer of personal care products intended to treat scalp discomforts like dandruff, dry scalp, redness, irritation, and scaling. The company's products are sulfate-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, and safe for color-treated and chemically-treated hair.

Moku Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Moku Foods Inc. specializes in producing plant-based jerky, offering a range of allergen-free products made from whole ingredients such as mushrooms, coconut aminos, maple syrup, chickpea miso, and tomato paste. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Venice, California, the company aims to provide cruelty-free meat alternatives that do not compromise on flavor. Its product lineup includes various flavors of mushroom jerky, such as Original, Sweet & Spicy, and Hawaiian Teriyaki, as well as starter packs for new customers. Moku Foods caters to consumers seeking delicious and sustainable plant-based snacks.

Package Free

Venture Round in 2021
Package Free LLC is an online retail shop based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in products designed to promote a zero or low-waste lifestyle. Established in 2017, the company offers a diverse range of household and personal care items, including kitchen, bathroom, and beauty products, as well as items for kids, pets, and travel. Package Free aims to assist consumers in reducing their environmental footprint by providing sustainable alternatives. It maintains strict vendor guidelines, including a no-plastic policy, and applies penalties to vendors whose shipments contain plastic. The company also focuses on sustainability by reusing packaging materials from original shipments. Looking ahead, Package Free plans to develop its own line of sustainable consumer packaged goods to fill gaps in the market not covered by current vendors.

Bombas

Funding Round in 2021
Bombas is an apparel brand founded in 2013 in New York, specializing in the manufacture of high-quality athletic socks for men, women, teens, and girls. The company also offers a range of other products, including underwear and t-shirts. Through its online platform, Bombas provides customers with comfortable, soft, and durable apparel at affordable prices. In addition to its focus on quality, the brand is committed to social responsibility, donating one item for every item sold to those in need.

Cleancult

Series A in 2019
Sustainable packaging and an effective clean, powered by nature’s finest ingredients.

Paravel

Seed Round in 2019
Paravel Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in designing and manufacturing eco-friendly luggage and travel accessories. The company's product range includes various items such as duffel bags, travel kits, packing cubes, and custom accessories, all crafted from sustainable materials like linen, canvas, and nylon. Paravel emphasizes environmental consciousness in its offerings, allowing customers to travel sustainably without sacrificing style or quality. The products are available for purchase online, featuring options that can be hand-painted and customized with applique designs and monograms, catering to a diverse clientele seeking both functionality and personalization in their travel gear.

Naadam

Series B in 2019
Naadam Inc. is an American clothing company that specializes in producing affordable luxury cashmere knitwear, including sweaters, jackets, gloves, socks, and various loungewear items. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on sustainable and ethical sourcing of cashmere, ensuring its products are organic and free from toxic chemicals. Naadam's offerings are designed to be soft and durable, improving with age, while also complementing the lifestyle of its customers. The company sells its products through an online platform and retail locations, and it is committed to environmental sustainability through initiatives such as anti-desertification programs, clean energy-powered manufacturing, and tree planting efforts.

BIOHM

Corporate Round in 2019
BIOHM is a pioneering microbiome company focused on enhancing digestive health by addressing the role of fungi alongside bacteria. With over 20 years of research backed by the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Ghannoum has developed a unique understanding of how harmful bacteria and fungi interact to create digestive plaque, a barrier that disrupts gut balance. BIOHM offers a range of whole probiotics and gut microbiome testing kits designed to educate consumers about their gut health. The company’s innovative products utilize dual-action technology to break down digestive plaque and neutralize harmful microorganisms, thereby promoting a balanced microbiome. By providing personalized insights into gut health, BIOHM empowers individuals to make informed choices regarding their diet, lifestyle, and supplements to optimize their digestive well-being.

Felix Gray

Series A in 2018
Felix Gray, Inc. is a New York-based company specializing in eyewear designed to alleviate digital eye strain for technology users. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of products including blue light filter glasses, reading glasses, sunglasses, and optical eyewear for both adults and children. Felix Gray's glasses are handcrafted from high-quality Italian acetate and incorporate advanced lens technology that filters harmful wavelengths emitted by digital screens. By focusing on both functionality and style, Felix Gray aims to provide a comfortable and fashionable solution for individuals who spend extended periods in front of screens, enhancing their visual comfort and productivity. The company operates primarily through online retail channels, making its products accessible to a broad audience.

Cleancult

Seed Round in 2018
Sustainable packaging and an effective clean, powered by nature’s finest ingredients.

Naadam

Series A in 2018
Naadam Inc. is an American clothing company that specializes in producing affordable luxury cashmere knitwear, including sweaters, jackets, gloves, socks, and various loungewear items. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on sustainable and ethical sourcing of cashmere, ensuring its products are organic and free from toxic chemicals. Naadam's offerings are designed to be soft and durable, improving with age, while also complementing the lifestyle of its customers. The company sells its products through an online platform and retail locations, and it is committed to environmental sustainability through initiatives such as anti-desertification programs, clean energy-powered manufacturing, and tree planting efforts.

BIOHM

Seed Round in 2017
BIOHM is a pioneering microbiome company focused on enhancing digestive health by addressing the role of fungi alongside bacteria. With over 20 years of research backed by the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Ghannoum has developed a unique understanding of how harmful bacteria and fungi interact to create digestive plaque, a barrier that disrupts gut balance. BIOHM offers a range of whole probiotics and gut microbiome testing kits designed to educate consumers about their gut health. The company’s innovative products utilize dual-action technology to break down digestive plaque and neutralize harmful microorganisms, thereby promoting a balanced microbiome. By providing personalized insights into gut health, BIOHM empowers individuals to make informed choices regarding their diet, lifestyle, and supplements to optimize their digestive well-being.

Naadam

Seed Round in 2017
Naadam Inc. is an American clothing company that specializes in producing affordable luxury cashmere knitwear, including sweaters, jackets, gloves, socks, and various loungewear items. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on sustainable and ethical sourcing of cashmere, ensuring its products are organic and free from toxic chemicals. Naadam's offerings are designed to be soft and durable, improving with age, while also complementing the lifestyle of its customers. The company sells its products through an online platform and retail locations, and it is committed to environmental sustainability through initiatives such as anti-desertification programs, clean energy-powered manufacturing, and tree planting efforts.

quip

Series A in 2017
Quip NYC, Inc., known as quip, is an oral healthcare company based in Brooklyn, New York, that designs, manufactures, and sells a range of oral care products. Founded in 2014, quip offers electric toothbrushes, toothpaste, and refillable floss options, along with accessories like toothbrush heads and travel covers. The company is notable for its direct-to-consumer subscription service, which provides customers with fresh supplies every three months. In addition to its product offerings, quip aims to enhance the oral care experience by delivering advice and services, and is developing technology to connect users with dental professionals. The company primarily sells its products through its online platform, making oral health more accessible and enjoyable for consumers.

Misen

Seed Round in 2017
Misen Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells high-quality kitchen tools, focusing on knives and cookware. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers a diverse range of products, including various types of knives such as utility, serrated, santoku, paring, and steak knives, along with accessories like cutting boards and sharpening stones. Misen also provides an array of cookware, featuring stainless skillets, nonstick pans, cookware sets, and stockpots. The company's products are crafted with premium materials and thoughtful design, aimed at both professional chefs and home cooks, allowing for improved culinary creativity and efficiency. Misen sells its offerings primarily through its online platform, emphasizing quality and value in its pricing strategy.

Felix Gray

Seed Round in 2017
Felix Gray, Inc. is a New York-based company specializing in eyewear designed to alleviate digital eye strain for technology users. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of products including blue light filter glasses, reading glasses, sunglasses, and optical eyewear for both adults and children. Felix Gray's glasses are handcrafted from high-quality Italian acetate and incorporate advanced lens technology that filters harmful wavelengths emitted by digital screens. By focusing on both functionality and style, Felix Gray aims to provide a comfortable and fashionable solution for individuals who spend extended periods in front of screens, enhancing their visual comfort and productivity. The company operates primarily through online retail channels, making its products accessible to a broad audience.

Know Foods

Venture Round in 2016
Know Foods specializes in producing nutritious, grain-free and gluten-free food products that cater to health-conscious consumers. The company offers a variety of high-protein, low-carbohydrate alternatives to traditional baked goods, focusing on non-GMO ingredients such as chia, flax, coconuts, almonds, and egg whites. Know Foods aims to address the growing concern over the health risks associated with commercially processed foods by providing a natural and great-tasting option. Their mission is to support individuals in achieving their diet and fitness goals through the consumption of these carefully formulated products.

KeyMe

Series B in 2016
KeyMe is a mobile app that allows users to store, share, and duplicate their physical keys based on a digital image. The company provides an app for copying keys and robotic kiosks for new key fabrication. It offers customers a one-stop solution for all their locksmith needs ranging from lockouts and re-keys to complex installations and custom jobs. KeyMe smart kiosks are deployed in over 2,500 locations across leading retailers across 46 states, including (alphabetically): Acme, Albertsons, AutoZone, Bed Bath & Beyond, Brookfield, Dillons, Foodmaxx, Foodtown, Frys, Giant Eagle, GGP, Harmon Face Values, IKEA, Jewel-Osco, JLL Properties, Kmart, Kroger, Mall of America, Navarro, Ralphs Grocery, Randalls, Rite Aid, Safeway, Save-A-Lot, Save Mart, Sears, Simon Malls, Smith’s Food & Drug, Starwood, Tom Thumb, UNFI, Vons and 7-Eleven, among others. KeyMe kiosks are the first and only kiosks with the ability to duplicate the majority of vehicles and RFID keys on the market. The smart kiosks copy most keys in under 30 seconds, at a rate that is 10 times more accurate than the industry average. KeyMe investors include Battery Ventures, BlackRock, Comcast Ventures, Questmark Partners, Ravin Gandhi, River Park Ventures, and White Star Capital.

Julius

Series B in 2015
Julius is an influencer marketing platform that connects brands and agencies with content creators to facilitate effective storytelling. The platform provides marketers with a variety of influencer data, advanced search functionalities, and campaign management tools. These features enable clients to enhance their marketing capabilities and achieve impactful results across various industries.

Thuzio

Series B in 2015
Thuzio, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects businesses and professionals with sports and celebrity talent for entertainment purposes. Founded in 2012 by Tiki Barber, Mark Gerson, and Jared Augustine, the platform offers a range of services including booking celebrities and influencers for events, access to premium seating at sports venues, and participation in exclusive speaker series featuring notable figures from sports and entertainment. Thuzio caters to a diverse clientele, including marketing and advertising agencies, charities, brands, and event planners, enabling them to enhance client entertainment experiences. With over 200 member companies, including several leading banks and consultancies, Thuzio positions itself as a trusted resource for corporate entertainment and influencer events, promoting the intersection of sports, business, and life. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

Talgo

Private Equity Round in 2012
Talgo is a leading Spanish company in Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Maintenance of rolling stock for railway passenger transport. The Company is especially focused on high-speed trains and Long Distance, with strong international focus and presence in the US, Russia, Germany, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The company has focused much of its growth on the development of high-speed trains, the expansion of the range of products in the interurban train market, the multiplication of its productive capacity and the development of its international expansion.
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