Sonoma Brands
Sonoma Brands is a California-based private equity and venture capital firm established in 2015, specializing in the consumer products sector. The firm focuses on early-stage and growth equity investments in areas such as food and beverage, beauty, personal care, wellness, pet products, and home and lifestyle. Sonoma Brands typically invests between $5 million to $30 million in companies with at least $5 million in revenue, aiming for both minority and majority stakes. The firm is dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting small to mid-sized companies with a compelling concept and authentic narrative. Through collaborative efforts, Sonoma Brands seeks to enhance management teams, accelerate growth, and drive brand awareness, all while maintaining a commitment to creativity and originality.
Private Equity Round in 2020
The quality and taste of your favorite steakhouse, in a bag. Chef's Cut is a high-protein, low-fat snack that's a cut above.
The quality and taste of your favorite steakhouse, in a bag. Chef's Cut is a high-protein, low-fat snack that's a cut above.
Private Equity Round in 2020
Krave Pure Foods, Inc. produces and sells culinary-style meat and poultry snacks. Its products include gourmet meat cuts and high-protein snacks; meat bars; and beef, turkey, and pork sticks. The company markets its products through retail stores, as well as online in the United States and Canada. Krave Pure Foods, Inc. was formerly known as Krave Pure Eats, Inc. and changed its name to Krave Pure Foods, Inc. in June 2011. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Sonoma, California.
Avaline LTD. owns and operates as an organic wine label. It offers a variety of clean wine in white and rose flavors. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Burbank, California.
Avaline LTD. owns and operates as an organic wine label. It offers a variety of clean wine in white and rose flavors. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Burbank, California.
Beekeeper's Naturals Inc. manufactures and retails health products created from beehives. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Milk Bar Inc. is a bakery based in New York, founded in 2009 by award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi. The bakery specializes in American-style desserts, offering a creative twist on traditional home-style treats, including signature items like the Compost Cookie® and an iconic Birthday Cake with unfrosted sides. In addition to its baked goods, Milk Bar provides classes, wedding services, and catering, catering to a diverse clientele seeking both sweet and savory snacks.
Vintage Wine Estates is a privately held wine company owned by a group of vintner families with deep roots in the wine business. The families own a collection of winery estates and brands including Clos Pegase Winery, Cosentino Winery, Girard Winery, B.R. Cohn Winery, Swanson Vineyards, Viansa Sonoma, Windsor Vineyards, Cameron Hughes, Firesteed, Cartlidge & Browne, Sonoma Coast Vineyards, Middle Sister, Tall Dark Stranger, Pro-mis-Q-ous, Monogamy, Girl & Dragon, Purple Cowboy and a number of exclusive wine brands.
HU Master Holdings, LLC is a New York-based company that operates a restaurant offering a variety of food and beverage options, including breakfast items, organic teas, and chocolate products. The restaurant also provides home delivery services and focuses on healthy eating. In addition to its dining services, the company produces organic, vegan, and paleo chocolates, coffee powders, and grain crackers, all made from fresh, unprocessed ingredients. These products are designed to be free from preservatives and common allergens, appealing to health-conscious consumers. Established in 2015, HU Master Holdings operates as a subsidiary of Mondelez International, Inc. and aims to provide nutritious alternatives for those seeking a healthier lifestyle.
Guayaki Sustainable Rainforest Products, Inc. specializes in producing organic yerba mate beverages in various formats, including bottled cold drinks, cans, energy shots, tea bags, and loose leaf. The company also provides brewing accessories and related merchandise. Founded in 1996 and based in Sebastopol, California, Guayaki distributes its products through food retail stores, restaurants, and grocery outlets in the United States, Canada, and internationally, with online sales available as well. Guayaki operates under an innovative business model known as Market Driven Restoration, which connects consumer purchases of yerba mate products in North America to indigenous communities in Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil that are engaged in sustainable agriculture and reforestation efforts. Their beverages are biodynamic certified and are designed to provide a healthy energy source, rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants, supporting hydration without sacrificing taste.