Sherbrooke Capital

Sherbrooke Capital is a venture capital firm established in 1999 and located in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in early to growth-stage investments, focusing primarily on the health and wellness sector and the active and sustainable living market. Sherbrooke Capital targets emerging consumer companies in areas such as pharmaceuticals, nutrition, healthy foods and beverages, devices and diagnostics, green living, animal care, education, e-commerce, and personal care products. Typically, the firm invests between $1 million and $4 million initially, with a maximum commitment of up to $10 million across multiple financing rounds, and it prefers to engage with companies generating revenues between $5 million and $25 million. Sherbrooke Capital generally takes minority stakes in its portfolio companies and seeks a board seat, often positioning itself as the first institutional investor while favoring syndicate investments.

Joel Uchenick

General Partner

25 past transactions

Farmigo

Series B in 2015
Farmigo, Inc. operates as an online marketplace that connects consumers with local farmers and food producers to provide fresh food options. Established in 2009 and based in Palo Alto, California, Farmigo enables group buying of fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, and snacks. The platform not only curates a weekly selection of these items but also offers software and services tailored for managing community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiatives and food hubs. By facilitating direct access to local food sources, Farmigo creates a scalable alternative to traditional supermarkets, fostering stronger connections between consumers and the agricultural community.

Halfpops

Private Equity Round in 2013
Halfpops, LLC produces corn snacks. It offers half-popped popcorn. The company offers its products through stores in the Pacific Northwest, Bristol Farms in California, and Eli Zabar in New York. Halfpops, LLC was founded in 2011 and is based in Woodinville, Washington.

Farmigo

Series A in 2012
Farmigo, Inc. operates as an online marketplace that connects consumers with local farmers and food producers to provide fresh food options. Established in 2009 and based in Palo Alto, California, Farmigo enables group buying of fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, and snacks. The platform not only curates a weekly selection of these items but also offers software and services tailored for managing community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiatives and food hubs. By facilitating direct access to local food sources, Farmigo creates a scalable alternative to traditional supermarkets, fostering stronger connections between consumers and the agricultural community.

Angie's Boomchickapop

Venture Round in 2011
Angie's Boomchickapop, a brand under Angie's Artisan Treats, LLC, specializes in producing and selling gourmet popcorn. Established in 2001 and headquartered in North Mankato, Minnesota, with an additional facility in Chicago, the company offers a variety of flavored popcorn snacks made from natural and simple ingredients. These products are marketed to provide a delicious and budget-friendly snacking option for consumers. Angie's Boomchickapop sells its popcorn through various retail outlets and online platforms across the United States. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Conagra Brands, Inc.

TransMedics

Series E in 2010
TransMedics is a medical technology company focused on improving organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage organ failure. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, it has developed the Organ Care System (OCS), a portable organ perfusion and monitoring device that mimics near-physiologic conditions for donor organs outside the human body. This system includes specialized devices for different organs, such as OCS LUNG, which maintains lungs in a viable state for assessment and optimization, OCS Heart, designed to preserve hearts in a metabolically active state, and OCS Liver, currently under clinical trials. By addressing the limitations of traditional cold storage methods, TransMedics aims to enhance organ preservation and increase the availability of organs for transplantation, thereby improving outcomes for patients in need. Founded in 1998, the company is at the forefront of innovation in organ transplant technology.

Kill Cliff

Seed Round in 2009
Kill Cliff, Inc. is a producer and marketer of naturally-flavored sports and recovery beverages, designed as healthier alternatives to traditional energy drinks, sodas, and sports drinks. The company focuses on using clean ingredients, electrolytes, and vitamins, while ensuring that its products are free from sugar. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Kill Cliff offers a variety of flavors, including orange, lemon, blackberry, raspberry, pomegranate, and watermelon. In addition to beverages, the company sells a range of apparel and accessories for men and women, including T-shirts, shorts, and hats, through its online store and various retail channels such as wholesalers, GNC, grocery, and convenience stores across the United States.

Ciao Bella Gelato

Venture Round in 2008
Ciao Bella Gelato Company, Inc. is a producer and seller of gelatos and sorbets, known for its unique and indulgent flavors. Founded in 1983 in New York's Little Italy, the company has built a reputation for creating high-quality frozen desserts that blend classic Italian traditions with contemporary American tastes. Ciao Bella offers a diverse range of flavors, including Blood Orange Sorbet, Bourbon Caramel Chocolate Gelato, and Key Lime Graham Gelato squares, all made from carefully selected, pure ingredients. The company distributes its products through various retailers and has gained recognition in national media for its innovative dessert offerings. Ciao Bella Gelato is currently based in Boston, Massachusetts, and was acquired by High Road Craft Ice Cream, Inc. in 2018.

TransMedics

Series D in 2007
TransMedics is a medical technology company focused on improving organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage organ failure. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, it has developed the Organ Care System (OCS), a portable organ perfusion and monitoring device that mimics near-physiologic conditions for donor organs outside the human body. This system includes specialized devices for different organs, such as OCS LUNG, which maintains lungs in a viable state for assessment and optimization, OCS Heart, designed to preserve hearts in a metabolically active state, and OCS Liver, currently under clinical trials. By addressing the limitations of traditional cold storage methods, TransMedics aims to enhance organ preservation and increase the availability of organs for transplantation, thereby improving outcomes for patients in need. Founded in 1998, the company is at the forefront of innovation in organ transplant technology.

Food Should Taste Good

Pre Seed Round in 2007
Food Should Taste Good® chips are made from the highest quality, all-natural ingredients. All chip varieties are gluten free, cholesterol free, and have no trans fats.

TransMedics

Series C in 2006
TransMedics is a medical technology company focused on improving organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage organ failure. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, it has developed the Organ Care System (OCS), a portable organ perfusion and monitoring device that mimics near-physiologic conditions for donor organs outside the human body. This system includes specialized devices for different organs, such as OCS LUNG, which maintains lungs in a viable state for assessment and optimization, OCS Heart, designed to preserve hearts in a metabolically active state, and OCS Liver, currently under clinical trials. By addressing the limitations of traditional cold storage methods, TransMedics aims to enhance organ preservation and increase the availability of organs for transplantation, thereby improving outcomes for patients in need. Founded in 1998, the company is at the forefront of innovation in organ transplant technology.

Immaculate Baking

Venture Round in 2006
Immaculate Baking Company, founded in 1995 and based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, specializes in the production and sale of a diverse range of baked goods. The company caters to restaurants, airlines, supermarkets, and club stores, offering products such as organic cookie dough, brownie dough, chocolate chunk cookies, biscuits, scones, cinnamon rolls, crescent rolls, pie crusts, and snack cookies. Additionally, Immaculate Baking is committed to providing gluten-free options, ensuring that customers have access to a wide variety of sweet products. As a subsidiary of General Mills, Immaculate Baking continues to develop its product line to meet the demands of its clientele.

IZZE Beverage

Venture Round in 2005
IZZE Beverage Company, founded in 2002 by two friends, specializes in the manufacture and marketing of fruit juice beverages. The company is committed to creating distinctive natural drinks while also promoting social responsibility through its IZZE Project Reach program, which focuses on education-based development for farm workers and their families in the communities where IZZE sources its fruit. Additionally, IZZE offers a range of apparel, accessories, and glassware through its online store, enhancing its brand presence and consumer engagement.

Advanced BioNutrition

Series B in 2005
Advanced BioNutrition Corp. specializes in developing environmentally sustainable and science-based bioactive stabilization and delivery solutions for various industries, including human nutrition, health, agriculture, and food safety. Founded in 2001 and based in Columbia, Maryland, the company offers innovative MicroMatrix targeted delivery systems designed to stabilize, protect, and deliver bioactives effectively. Its portfolio includes integrated functional ingredients and technologies applicable to human and animal health, aquaculture, and dietary supplements. With over 40 patents, Advanced BioNutrition continues to explore new applications and markets, providing customizable solutions that enhance product development and performance across its diverse clientele.

Boathouse Sports

Venture Round in 2005
Boathouse Row Sports, Ltd. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in providing outerwear, uniforms, and training gear for athletes and educational institutions. Founded in 1985, the company offers a diverse range of products, including jackets, pants, training suits, and accessories, catering to various sports such as basketball, soccer, rowing, and volleyball. In addition to sports apparel, Boathouse Row Sports also supplies corporate apparel, featuring casual and lightweight clothing options. The company's focus on quality and functionality allows athletes and teams to equip themselves for both on-field performance and off-field comfort.
Their mission is to ensure healthier, longer lives for pets and peace of mind for their people. They are dedicated to providing pet parents with the support, resources and tools they need to keep their pets not just surviving, but thriving long into old age.

Affinnova

Series C in 2004
Affinnova is a global marketing technology company that enhances innovation and marketing success rates through its advanced optimization algorithms and predictive analytics. Its technology platform allows marketers to explore a broader range of product, advertising, and design ideas, enabling them to quickly identify the most effective options in the market. Affinnova has gained traction among large and mid-sized enterprises, including notable clients such as Procter & Gamble, Nestle, Pfizer, and Bank of America. Recent comparisons demonstrated that concepts optimized using Affinnova’s platform attract 54% more consumer interest than those developed with alternative methods. In the Consumer Packaged Goods sector, products optimized by Affinnova achieve double the success rates and revenues in the marketplace.

TransMedics

Series B in 2004
TransMedics is a medical technology company focused on improving organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage organ failure. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, it has developed the Organ Care System (OCS), a portable organ perfusion and monitoring device that mimics near-physiologic conditions for donor organs outside the human body. This system includes specialized devices for different organs, such as OCS LUNG, which maintains lungs in a viable state for assessment and optimization, OCS Heart, designed to preserve hearts in a metabolically active state, and OCS Liver, currently under clinical trials. By addressing the limitations of traditional cold storage methods, TransMedics aims to enhance organ preservation and increase the availability of organs for transplantation, thereby improving outcomes for patients in need. Founded in 1998, the company is at the forefront of innovation in organ transplant technology.

Sixtron Enterprises Inc.

Seed Round in 2004
Sixtron Enterprises Inc. specializes in the development of anti-reflective coating solutions for the solar cell industry, with a particular focus on c-Si solar cell production lines. The company's flagship product, SunBox, is a gas handling solution designed to enhance the efficiency of solar cell manufacturing. In addition to its work in the solar sector, Sixtron is advancing thin film coating solutions applicable to the electronics and industrial coatings industries. These thin films are notable for their unique optical and mechanical properties and can be deposited without the complex requirements associated with hazardous silane gas. Founded in 2004 and based in Calgary, Canada, Sixtron Enterprises Inc. was previously known as SiXtron Advanced Materials Inc.

Advanced BioNutrition

Series A in 2003
Advanced BioNutrition Corp. specializes in developing environmentally sustainable and science-based bioactive stabilization and delivery solutions for various industries, including human nutrition, health, agriculture, and food safety. Founded in 2001 and based in Columbia, Maryland, the company offers innovative MicroMatrix targeted delivery systems designed to stabilize, protect, and deliver bioactives effectively. Its portfolio includes integrated functional ingredients and technologies applicable to human and animal health, aquaculture, and dietary supplements. With over 40 patents, Advanced BioNutrition continues to explore new applications and markets, providing customizable solutions that enhance product development and performance across its diverse clientele.

VetCentric

Venture Round in 2002
VetCentric, Inc., a privately-held company headquartered near Baltimore, MD, is the only national veterinary-focused pharmacy offering home delivery of FDA- and EPA-approved pharmaceuticals, compounded medications, and therapeutic and wellness diets to pet owners on behalf of veterinary practices. Its comprehensive suite of services provides practices with a customized online store, home delivery and client communications. VetCentric is Vet-VIPPS accredited and firmly supports the Veterinarian-Client-Patient relationship in all its business practices, allowing veterinarians to stay at the center of their patients' care while improving service, encouraging compliance and decreasing practice operating costs.

HeyWire

Series C in 2002
HeyWire is a provider of a live-text messaging channel that connects consumers with businesses through various messaging formats, including SMS and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The company has developed award-winning solutions that integrate seamlessly with Salesforce, allowing businesses to enable conversational text messaging through their existing phone numbers. This service facilitates direct communication between customers and brands, enhancing customer satisfaction while helping to reduce operational costs. With a proven messaging cloud solution, HeyWire has delivered over 8 billion messages to date. The company is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Advanced BioNutrition

Venture Round in 2002
Advanced BioNutrition Corp. specializes in developing environmentally sustainable and science-based bioactive stabilization and delivery solutions for various industries, including human nutrition, health, agriculture, and food safety. Founded in 2001 and based in Columbia, Maryland, the company offers innovative MicroMatrix targeted delivery systems designed to stabilize, protect, and deliver bioactives effectively. Its portfolio includes integrated functional ingredients and technologies applicable to human and animal health, aquaculture, and dietary supplements. With over 40 patents, Advanced BioNutrition continues to explore new applications and markets, providing customizable solutions that enhance product development and performance across its diverse clientele.

Outside The Classroom

Series C in 2002
Outside The Classroom, Inc. specializes in online healthcare education and information solutions, focusing on alcohol prevention, sexual assault prevention, and mental health awareness. The company offers a suite of products, including AlcoholEdu, MentalHealthEdu, and SexualAssaultEdu, which are designed to educate students and raise awareness about critical issues related to high-risk behaviors. AlcoholEdu is particularly notable for its widespread use, being implemented in hundreds of high schools and over five hundred college campuses across the United States. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, Outside The Classroom collaborates with organizations such as The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and Mothers Against Drunk Driving to enhance its educational offerings and impact.

Oregon Chai

Pre Seed Round in 1999
Oregon Chai Inc., based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in the production and supply of chai products within the United States. The company offers a diverse range of items, including tea concentrates, powdered mixes, single-serve products, tea bags, and espresso concentrates. These products are accessible to consumers through various channels, such as independent markets, cafes, natural food stores, grocery stores, and large retail outlets. Additionally, Oregon Chai products can be purchased online and through telephone orders, ensuring a wide reach to meet customer needs.

Cooke Pharma

Seed Round in 1999
Cooke Pharma is a privately held company and is the exclusive maker of the HeartBar line of arginine-enriched products.
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