Mars

Mars, Incorporated, founded in 1880 and based in McLean, Virginia, is a global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and various food products. The company began in 1911 when Frank C. Mars made its first candies in his kitchen, later expanding with the introduction of the MILKY WAY® bar in the 1920s, co-created with his son, Forrest E. Mars, Sr. The company operates across six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience, generating over $33 billion in net sales. Mars offers a diverse range of products, including chocolate, gums, mints, candies, and pet foods, as well as meal components like rice, sauces, and soups. The company emphasizes a vision of mutual benefit for all stakeholders, a principle established by Forrest E. Mars, Sr. during his tenure in the United Kingdom.

Debra Fair

Interim Executive Director, Pedigree Foundation

Richard Jones

Senior Director

Tamar Kadry

Vce President New Markets and Future Growth

Eric Minvielle

Global Vice President, People and Organization

Loic Moutault

Global President

Grant F. Reid

CEO and Office of the President

15 past transactions

Hydraverse

Seed Round in 2022
Hydraverse develops a car racing game designed to provide a digital world to navigate dragons. It offers a car racing game that uses the concept of metaverse and NFTs to allow players to upgrade their own racing cars which are NFTs and tradable in the marketplace, enabling game lovers with a play-to-earn environment.
University of Massachusetts (UMass) Dartmouth boasts challenging academics, particularly in the fields of Engineering, Law, Marine Science and Portuguese studies among others. One of the largest and most comprehensive Portuguese studies programs in the United States, this particular department offers specialized emphases in Portuguese Language and Literature and a doctorate in Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory. The department also puts out its own publication and hosts conferences featuring scholars from around the globe. Since UMass Dartmouth’s Visual and Performing Arts Department is also one of its most respected, the campus abounds with theatre performance opportunities as well as student art galleries. Additionally, UMass has Business and Liberal Arts divisions as well as a division for the study of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement. Graduate programs are also available in a number of departments. Since UMass Dartmouth houses numerous research centers and institutes where scholarly conferences are held, the level of scholarship on campus is inspiring and stimulating. An application, transcripts, a personal essay and SAT scores are some of the materials prospective undergraduates will need to submit to admissions for consideration. Students who need assistance with paying tuition may apply for financial aid.

We Make History

Grant in 2022
We Make History is devoted to creative and inspirational education, bringing history and the arts to life in the context of positive, interactive, family-friendly environments.
Henderson State University is proud to be one of Arkansas’ most prestigious public universities. Located in the beautiful but small town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University offers superb educational facilities and a scholarly faculty to contribute to the academic pursuits of its students. Offering both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Henderson State University is proud to attract students from all over the country. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned in many of the traditional concentrations, such as Communications, Political Science, Sociology, Business, the arts, the sciences, and much more. The Henderson State University master’s program has a shorter list to offer, which includes various concentrations in education, clinical mental health counseling, and business. Henderson State University’s number one priority is student success, which is why support services are so popular among students. Students are encouraged to take advantage of academic workshops, tutoring opportunities, academic advising, career counseling and preparation, and much more. Though Henderson State University is proud of its academic excellence, student life is an important aspect of the overall college experience. Students can get involved in student organizations, take advantage of the recreation center, explore student housing, take part in intramural sports, and try out for competitive sports. Henderson State University can offer the whole package, academic excellence, a vibrant student life, and a support staff to help you succeed.
New-york Historical Society is an American history museum and library.

Oliver Pets

Pre Seed Round in 2021
MisPichos is a data driven pet parents solutions ecosystem. Trough our web/app software pet parents can create their pets profile to hire all the products and service they need with a custom experience based on machine learning data (products recommendations, diseases preventions based on pets behaviors, and more). Our software is connected with local suppliers (pet food, dog walkers, pet accomodations) to provide the products and services to our customers. We earn money charging a commision to the product/service providers, marketing campaigns to brands and premium services suscription for pet parents.

Pawp

Venture Round in 2020
Pawp, Inc. is a pet care service provider that offers an online platform designed to assist pet owners in managing their pets' health and accessing veterinary care. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company provides users with unlimited 24/7 access to licensed veterinarians, significantly reducing the need for unnecessary vet visits. Pawp also offers a pet emergency fund of $3,000 per year, which serves as a financial safety net for unexpected veterinary expenses. By combining veterinary access with emergency funding, Pawp aims to make pet care more affordable and accessible, allowing pet owners to make informed health decisions for their animals.

KIND Snacks

Acquisition in 2020
From the healthy foods we make to our commitment to social impact, KIND focuses on making the world a little kinder, one snack and one kind act at a time.

Blue Ocean Barns

Grant in 2019
Blue Ocean Barns is a United States-based company that focuses on sourcing, processing, and marketing seaweed as a feed additive for cattle. This innovative approach aims to reduce methane emissions associated with cattle farming, contributing to climate-friendly dairy and beef production. By promoting the use of seaweed, Blue Ocean Barns seeks to create sustainable natural ecosystems that benefit both consumers and the environment. The company's efforts enable access to more sustainable options in the dairy and beef sectors.

Foodspring

Acquisition in 2019
foodspring GmbH produces and sells sports nutrition products. It offers proteins, supplements, snacks and bars, muesli/porridges, drinks, protein powders, and other products. The company’s products are used for muscle building, weight loss, and healthy living. It sells its products online. The company was formerly known as egg.de GmbH and changed its name to foodspring GmbH in May 2016. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany. foodspring GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Goodminton AG.

KIND Snacks

Corporate Round in 2017
From the healthy foods we make to our commitment to social impact, KIND focuses on making the world a little kinder, one snack and one kind act at a time.

VCA

Acquisition in 2017
VCA operates as a provider of veterinary services, focusing on the health and well-being of companion animals. The company offers a range of medical care, including critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, oncology, radiology, and surgery. In addition to treatment, VCA emphasizes the importance of education to promote animal health. Their facilities include specialized centers and animal hospitals that cater to various veterinary needs.

Smooth Commerce

Seed Round in 2016
Smooth Commerce Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing a technology platform that enhances the interaction between retail merchants and their customers. The company offers an application that enables merchants to accept mobile payments and provides a suite of features including loyalty rewards, offers, and promotions tailored to individual users. By creating branded native mobile applications, Smooth Commerce aims to engage customers more effectively through functionalities such as mobile payment and order-ahead capabilities. Originally known as SmoothPay, the company rebranded in October 2016 to reflect its broader service offerings.

Heliae

Venture Round in 2013
Heliae is a platform technology company that uses sunlight and low-cost carbon feedstocks to produce high-value products from algae. Based in Gilbert, Ariz., Heliae is leveraging its core production technology into four target markets: nutrition, therapeutics, health & beauty and agrosciences. With a seasoned management team and world-class science, Heliae is advancing the future of the algae industry by delivering novel algae-based products to dynamic markets around the world.

Vanson HaloSource

Series B in 2005
In the spring of 2002, Vanson, Inc. and HaloSource Corp. merged to form Vanson HaloSource, Inc. in order to expand opportunities for product commercialization by capitalizing on manufacturing facilities, distribution channels and intellectual property. Vanson’s cGMP certified manufacturing facility, located in Western Washington accommodates the production of most of Vanson HaloSource's products. The management team and a talented pool of chemists, biochemists and microbiologists are working together to create and expand the Company’s broad spectrum of applications. Today the Company holds dozens of patents and patents pending on a broad range of products that are distributed to the pool and spa, wastewater treatment, and biomedical industries. The Company has a substantial pipeline of proprietary new products in research and development, and a growing number of strategic alliances with prestigious companies to manufacture and market value-added chitin/chitosan-based and antimicrobial products.
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