Venn Growth Partners

Monos is a travel bag e-commerce company that specializes in designing high-quality luggage alternatives, including bags, backpacks, and duffels. The brand focuses on creating stylish and durable travel pieces, appealing to modern travelers who seek both functionality and aesthetics. Inspired by the Japanese concept of mono no aware, which reflects on the beauty of life's fleeting moments, Monos aims to enhance the travel experience through thoughtfully designed products. By prioritizing both design and utility, the company caters to individuals who appreciate the journey as much as the destination, providing them with luggage that supports their adventures, whether near or far.

California Cowboy is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in social technical apparel designed for extroverted individuals. The brand focuses on creating unique after-sports clothing and accessories suitable for activities such as après-ski, après-surf, music festivals, and beach outings. Their innovative product line includes a reimagined Aloha shirt, the first-ever Après Ski shirt, and distinctive cabana wear like kimonos and yukatas. By employing a "Human Centered Design" philosophy, California Cowboy emphasizes an end-user-focused approach to lifestyle apparel, blending technical features with a commitment to enhancing social connections. The company's mission reflects a belief in the power of style to unite individuals in a digital age while celebrating the joys of analog experiences.

Diggs is a Brooklyn-based company focused on creating innovative pet products that aim to enhance the quality of life for pets and meet the needs of their owners. The brand is preparing to launch its first products, the Revol Dog Crate and Snooz Crate Pad, which combine safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. Diggs designs its offerings for pets of all sizes, drawing inspiration from high standards in baby products and modern interior design. The company emphasizes customization and ergonomics, enabling pet parents to provide safe, happy, and healthy environments for their pets.

Higher Ground is an organization dedicated to mainstreaming and modernizing Montessori education. Its purpose is to help children worldwide achieve just such elevation. The company focuses on expanding the reach and impact of the Montessori movement to creating systems, services, and resources that empower Montessori educators everywhere. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, California.