Meaningful Partners

Meaningful Partners is a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in investing in purposeful consumer businesses, focusing on long-term thematic trends. It targets middle-market and high-growth companies across various sectors, including B2B, B2C, media, retail, e-commerce, beauty, digital health, food technology, health technology, pet technology, and SaaS. Meaningful Partners typically makes control or minority investments ranging from $10 million to over $50 million in companies with more than $3 million in EBITDA and those generating over $10 million in revenue, with a clear path to near-term profitability.

Jacob Capps

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Pierre Guo

Principal and Managing Director

Jonathan Larken

Founding Member and Managing Director, Stakeholder Relations

7 past transactions

Pilgrim Soul

Seed Round in 2022
Pilgrim Soul is a mission-driven cannabis brand that specializes in developing cannabinoid and terpene products designed to enhance human creative performance. The company produces various cannabis strains and collaborates with chemists and researchers to analyze and improve the effectiveness of its offerings. In addition to its product line, Pilgrim Soul provides educational resources, including articles and journals, aimed at empowering consumers to unlock their innate creative potential. By focusing on optimizing creativity, the brand seeks to provide individuals with tools that can offer a competitive advantage in both personal and professional endeavors.

Active Apparel Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
Manufacturer of garments intended for activewear and swimwear lifestyle as well as performance markets. The company specializes in heat press transfer circuitry and closely works with a global network of fabric and accessory suppliers to offer fabric printing and bulk production services, enabling clients to obtain garments as per their specific needs.

&pizza

Funding Round in 2019
&pizza is a fast casual pizza restaurant chain based in Washington, D.C., known for its customizable oblong-shaped pizzas and a selection of craft beverages. The company collaborates with local producers to offer innovative menu items that include gluten-free options, craft sodas, small batch teas, and wines. &pizza has expanded its presence to cities such as Baltimore and Philadelphia, with plans to open six additional locations in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region, bringing its total to 21 locations by the end of the year. The brand aims to provide affordable dining options while maintaining a focus on quality and creativity in its food and beverage offerings.

Stryve

Series B in 2019
STRYVE was founded with a passionate purpose: to create delicious and nutritious, high-protein snacks to help you curb cravings and achieve your fitness goals. Get going and Stryve on.

Olivela

Series A in 2019
Olivela, Inc. operates an e-commerce platform specializing in designer and luxury apparel, jewelry, accessories, and beauty products. Founded in 2017 by Stacey Boyd, the company is based in New York and features a unique philanthropic business model. Olivela allows luxury brands to convert their inventory into social impact while enabling consumers to support important children's causes through their purchases. A portion of the proceeds from each sale is donated to charities focused on improving the lives of children globally. This innovative approach combines high-quality retail with a commitment to social responsibility, allowing consumers to indulge in luxury while contributing to meaningful change.

Madison Reed

Series D in 2019
Madison Reed, Inc. is a beauty company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in manufacturing hair care products, particularly hair color formulations. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products, including permanent hair colors, root touch-up solutions, color reviving glosses, and various treatment products. Madison Reed emphasizes the use of a proprietary ammonia-free formula enriched with ingredients like argan oil and keratin, aiming to provide salon-quality hair color at an accessible price point. In addition to its online sales, the company operates hair color salons in California and offers franchising opportunities. It also markets a selection of hair care accessories and tools. Madison Reed's focus on using safe, high-quality ingredients has positioned it as a leader in the hair color industry, catering to consumers seeking effective and gentle hair care solutions.

SnackNation

Series B in 2018
SnackNation is a healthy snack delivery service for offices that makes healthy snacking fun, life more productive, and workplaces awesome... and now, your home! SnackNation provides a monthly curated selection of healthy snacks from the hottest and most innovative natural CPG brands in the industry, taking the hassle and legwork out of the equation and delivering joy to your office. For every box shipped, SnackNation donates 10 meals to a family in need through our partnership with Feeding America. We donated over one million meals in 2016, and are on pace to donate over two million meals in 2017. For information about career opportunities and to view our culture video visit www.snacknation.com/careers
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