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Beechwood Capital

Beechwood Capital is a Boston-based investment group that identifies and invests in low-middle market growth and venture stage companies. We focus on disruptive, branded consumer products and specialty retail businesses that offer unique growth opportunities. We are much more than a source of capital. We are former entrepreneurs and experienced operators ideally positioned to invest in other strong entrepreneurs. We seek to utilize our deep experience in the consumer products industry to help our portfolio companies build value and competitive advantage. We founded and built The Holmes Group (including such brands as Crock-Pot®, Rival® and Bionaire®) from a start-up to an $800 million international branded consumer products leader. We understand the challenges of developing a growing, profitable business-we’ve been there. To that end, we look to provide experience, leadership and resources to help drive significant growth. We believe our deep operating experience in the consumer products industry, sets us apart from the average private equity or venture capital firm. Our expertise and resources across brand marketing, product development, sales, logistics, supply chain and sourcing provides our partners with a unique set of assets to help drive growth.
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Larry Kahn

Partner, Managing Director

Brian Locklear

Principal

11 past transactions

Lemon Perfect

Series A in 2022
The Lemon Perfect Company produces and sells cold-pressed fruit beverages with electrolytes and antioxidant vitamin C. The company’s product includes Lemon Perfect which is a beverage with zero sugar and available in varieties, including just lemon, blueberry açaí, pineapple coconut, strawberry açaí, dragon fruit mango, peach raspberry, coconut lime, and watermelon lime. It sells its products online. The Lemon Perfect Company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Lemon Grove, California.

Once Upon a Farm

Series D in 2022
Once Upon a Farm Kiddo Meals are processed using High Pressure Processing, which uses pressure instead of heat to kill off any potential harmful ingredients. This process also allows for a more nutrient dense food. Further, the brands that are currently on the shelves usually contain a large percentage of water, fillers, sugars and preservatives, which take away from the natural state of the food. This in turn takes away from optimal nutrition for babies, since optimal absorption of nutrients occurs when food is in its most natural state.

Flying Embers

Series C in 2022
Flying Embers is a producer of organic, hand-crafted beverages that blend ancient brewing traditions with modern innovation. The company specializes in creating low-calorie, low-carb, and low-alcohol beers that incorporate botanical adaptogens, such as reishi mushrooms, to enhance their health benefits. Their products are characterized by a unique brewing process that retains live cultures, resulting in probiotic drinks with a refreshing, unfiltered, and unpasteurized flavor. By combining traditional remedies with contemporary taste, Flying Embers aims to offer consumers a sessionable alcohol experience that emphasizes health and wellness.

Hey Rowan

Series B in 2021
Rowan was founded on the premise that adolescence isn't a phase to be rushed through, but a journey to enjoy. They are here to be your adventure guide, starting with great accessories and sparkling conversations.

Kosas

Series B in 2020
Kosas Cosmetics, LLC manufactures cosmetics. It offers powder blush, creme blush, and lip color. The company also offers cosmetic sets under the brand ALTER EGO. It offers its products through its online platform. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Encino, California.

Once Upon a Farm

Series B in 2018
Once Upon a Farm Kiddo Meals are processed using High Pressure Processing, which uses pressure instead of heat to kill off any potential harmful ingredients. This process also allows for a more nutrient dense food. Further, the brands that are currently on the shelves usually contain a large percentage of water, fillers, sugars and preservatives, which take away from the natural state of the food. This in turn takes away from optimal nutrition for babies, since optimal absorption of nutrients occurs when food is in its most natural state.

Foodstirs

Series A in 2018
Foodstirs, LLC, based in Santa Monica, California, specializes in providing food crafting kits and healthier baked goods. Founded by Galit Laibow, Greg Fleishman, and Sarah Michelle Gellar, the company focuses on offering better-for-you sweet treats made with organic ingredients and lower sugar content. Its product range includes baking kits, mixes, and ready-made items such as donuts, muffins, and brownies, which are designed to appeal to health-conscious consumers. The kits not only contain dry ingredients and recipes but also specialty cooking tools, fostering culinary skills in children and families. Foodstirs operates primarily through e-commerce, enabling customers to either bake their own treats or enjoy ready-to-eat options.

Banza

Series A in 2017
Banza is a food manufacturer that focuses on producing pasta products. Its first products feature a pasta made from chickpeas. The company is driven by a mission to make nutritious food more accessible. Its products are now available in 8,000 stores, including Target, Kroger, and Whole Foods. Banza has been endorsed in the NYT, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, on Good Morning America, Today, and been named one of TIME Magainze's 25 Best Inventions of the Year. Banza was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

Miniluxe

Venture Round in 2014
MiniLuxe, Inc. owns and operates beauty salons for men and women in the United States. Its services include manicures, pedicures, waxing, and brows waxing and shaping. The company also offers gift cards online. MiniLuxe, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts with locations in Brookline, Chestnut Hill, Hingham, Lexington, Lynnfield, Boston, Newton, Wellesley, and Westwood, Massachusetts; Dallas and Plano, Texas; and Cranston, Rhode Island.

Fetch

Seed Round in 2014
Fetch, an SMS-based human-powered buying assistant, launched at TechCrunch Disrupt NYC in 2014.