Blue Jet Healthcare
Private Equity Round in 2023
Blue Jet Healthcare is a globally recognized pharmaceutical company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The company operates across three main product categories: contrast media intermediates, artificial sweeteners, and other pharmaceutical intermediates. By focusing on collaboration and cutting-edge development, Blue Jet Healthcare is committed to producing high-quality products that contribute to advancements in the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. Through its science-driven approach, the company has established itself as a strategic partner in the healthcare sector, enhancing the quality and innovation of pharmaceutical offerings.
FundMore.ai
Convertible Note in 2022
FundMore is an innovative company that offers an automated platform designed to streamline the loan origination process for mortgage lenders. Utilizing advanced machine learning, FundMore enhances the borrower experience by providing analytics that aid in risk management and decision-making. Initially focusing on document management, the company has developed a secure and fully automated solution accessible via mobile and web environments. In 2020, FundMore introduced its AI-driven underwriting system, aiming to provide rapid mortgage decisions through the aggregation of data from third-party partners. This system employs an AI document reader to efficiently analyze and digitize physical documents, allowing for the extraction and validation of essential information to meet mortgage conditions. FundMore is committed to simplifying the mortgage experience for Canadians by leading the way in mortgage process automation.
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.
Isla is a supplier of skincare and cosmetics. They offer products that include bags, hoodies, candles, keychains, and beauty products. They offer products that are available for shopping online.
Ceremonia
Seed Round in 2021
Ceremonia is a modern haircare brand celebrating Latin heritage. It offers natural, sustainable products designed to nourish the scalp, combat frizz, promote hair growth, and enhance shine.
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.
TrustLayer
Seed Round in 2021
TrustLayer is an insurtech solutions company that specializes in automating the verification of insurance and compliance documents through the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence. By leveraging robotic process automation tools, TrustLayer aims to eliminate error-prone manual processes, streamline workflows, and enhance insurance compliance for its clients. The company's platform enables real-time tracking and verification of insurance certificates and other essential business documents, making it particularly valuable for organizations in industries such as construction and property management. TrustLayer's technology facilitates increased vendor compliance and supports multiple use cases, significantly reducing organizational risk and operational friction between businesses.
Made by Nacho
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, Made by Nacho is an e-commerce company specializing in natural, feline-only cat food. Their product range includes wet and dry cat food, as well as snacks, crafted from high-quality ingredients like cage-free chicken, grass-fed beef, and sustainably sourced salmon.
Coterie
Seed Round in 2020
Coterie is a brand name used by multiple consumer products companies. One arm operates an online beauty shopping platform based in San Francisco that enables members to discover, share, and collect prestige beauty products; it launched in 2011 and at one point operated as a subsidiary of Poshly. A separate Coterie entity based in New York City, founded in 2018, develops and sells eco-friendly diapers designed for softness, high absorbency, fragrance-free formulations, dermatologist testing, cruelty-free standards, and plant-based materials. It is associated with Coterie Baby, a diaper manufacturer and retailer offering safe, sustainable diapers and oversized wipes. Together these ventures focus on direct-to-consumer consumer goods with an emphasis on quality, safety, and convenience for shoppers.
Cure Hydration
Seed Round in 2020
Cure is a VC-backed hydration brand based in New York City. We’re the only premium hydration brand with a science-backed formula, plant-based ingredients, no added sugar, and 4x the electrolytes of leading sports drinks. The product is based on the World Health Organization's formula for Oral Rehydration Solution that is proven to hydrate as effectively as an IV drip but, unlike other ORS products, the ingredients are non-GMO, sustainably sourced, and have no added sugar. Made with coconut water and pink Himalayan salt, Cure provides everything your body needs for daily hydration and nothing it doesn't.
Cure is backed by a medical advisory board that includes Dr. Roshini Raj, Dr. Dana Cohen, and Brooke Alpert and is FSA/HSA Eligible. In just 4 years, Cure has expanded to over 13,000 retail stores nationwide including CVS, Walgreens, and Sprouts, and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America at #225 (#10 in Food and Beverage). Cure is a female-founded company, certified Plastic Neutral, and donates a serving for every purchase made to someone in need.
Our investors include Lerer Hippeau, Valedor Partners, Rocana Ventures, Beliade, Silas Capital, Litani Ventures, Joyance Partners, Parallel Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Simple Food Ventures, Carly Strife (Founder of BARK), Kathleen King (Founder of Tate's Cookies), Philip Krim (CEO at Casper), Nick Green (CEO at Thrive Market), Nas, Andy Roddick and more.
Van Leeuwen
Series B in 2020
Van Leeuwen is an ice cream company established in 2008, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with stores and trucks in New York and Los Angeles. It specializes in producing high-quality, natural ice cream using ingredients such as housemade cashew milk, organic coconut milk, organic extra virgin coconut oil, and organic cane sugar. The company offers a variety of flavors, including vegan options, sold through its ice cream shops, trucks, and online platform. Additionally, Van Leeuwen sells merchandise and offers its trucks and stores for private events. Its products are also available in pints at grocery stores.
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.
Mooala is a food and beverages company based in Dallas, Texas, founded in 2013. It specializes in producing organic, dairy-free beverages and snacks, catering primarily to individuals with lactose intolerance. The company focuses on using real ingredients, including roasted almonds, pure honey, real vanilla beans, and cane sugar, while ensuring its products are free from chemicals, artificial flavors, and additives. Mooala aims to provide consumers with healthy and flavorful drink options at reasonable prices.
Little Sesame
Seed Round in 2019
Little Sesame is a Washington, D.C.–based fast casual restaurant concept focused on hummus-based dishes and Mediterranean-inspired fare. The menu features hummus bowls, pita sandwiches, salatim, mezzes, sweets, and drinks, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal vegetables, house-made spice blends, and high-quality olive oil. The concept offers catering and online ordering, expanding access to its healthy, quick-serve meals. It sources fresh farm foods directly from farmers, underscoring a commitment to nutritious options and responsible sourcing. Founded in the mid-2010s, Little Sesame operates to provide quick, healthy lunches while delivering flavorful, plant-forward offerings that appeal to a broad audience.
Something Navy
Venture Round in 2019
Something Navy LLC is a New York-based online retailer specializing in women's apparel and accessories. Founded by Arielle Charnas in 2009 as a fashion blog, the brand has evolved into a digitally-native lifestyle label, launching its namesake clothing line in 2018. The company offers a diverse range of products, including tops, sweaters, dresses, bottoms, coats, shoes, beauty products, and accessories such as bags and jewelry. It aims to inspire and engage its customers by providing curated fashion content alongside its retail offerings, helping women find confidence in their style through accessible fashion choices and industry insights.
Choice Market
Series A in 2019
Founded in 2017, Choice Market operates convenience stores offering chef-driven meals such as breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and smoothies alongside groceries like produce, meat, dairy, and snacks. The company combines quick service with user-friendly technology for an omnichannel shopping experience.
Hatch Collection
Series A in 2019
Hatch Collection LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in manufacturing and marketing maternity wear. Founded in 2011, the company offers a diverse range of products, including tops, dresses, bottoms, jumpsuits, knitwear, denim, activewear, outerwear, intimate and sleepwear, and swimwear. In addition to clothing, Hatch Collection provides a selection of beauty products designed for expectant mothers, such as belly masks, belly oils, nipple and lip creams, hair oils, leg and foot relief sprays, and ginger anti-nausea remedies. The brand focuses on creating chic, timeless, and comfortable wardrobe essentials that cater to women before, during, and after pregnancy, ensuring they look and feel beautiful throughout all stages of life.
Balance the Superfood Shot
Seed Round in 2019
Balance the Superfood Shot is a Kansas City-based health supplement company founded in 2011. It develops nutritional products that promote daily fruit and vegetable intake and offers shelf-stable tonics that provide about half a day’s serving of organic produce along with essential vitamins, aiming to support preventive health. The formulations emphasize bio-available and whole-food blends to deliver nutrients conveniently for everyday use.
Founded in 2015, Heyday operates a digital marketplace platform designed to accelerate consumer product brands. Headquartered in San Francisco with a presence in New York, the company specializes in data-driven strategies to drive revenue growth for partnered eCommerce businesses.
EVR Foods (Lavva)
Series B in 2018
EVR Foods is a producer of plant-based foods intended to offer nourishing and functional food alternatives. Their products are naturally dairy-free, soy-free, and gluten-free and have a blend of creamy, sprouted pili nuts, and prebiotic-rich plantains, enabling consumers to adopt healthy eating habits without compromising on taste.
Recess, LLC is a consumer wellness brand based in New York, specializing in the production of canned beverages infused with hemp extract and adaptogens. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide products that promote balance, clarity, and inspiration in an increasingly stressful world. Its offerings include sparkling water designed to enhance mental performance by improving concentration and attention. By incorporating powerful natural ingredients, Recess seeks to deliver a calming and balanced drinking experience, allowing consumers to feel more productive and creative.
Forward Space
Venture Round in 2018
Forward Space specializes in workplace solutions, offering design, installation services, and a Fast Forward Program tailored for small-to-medium-sized businesses. They help organizations optimize their physical spaces to support employees' needs, enhance interactions, and facilitate access to modern workplace tools and technologies.
Kosas
Venture Round in 2018
Kosas is a cosmetics company specializing in makeup products designed to improve bare skin over time. They focus on using botanical ingredients balanced with safe synthetics, aiming to enhance customers' appearance while also caring for their skin.
Taft is a direct-to-consumer footwear brand specializing in men's shoes. The company focuses on delivering unique, stylish products that are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Spain and Portugal. Taft's offerings include a range of shoes made from high-quality materials, such as suiting wool and woven upholstery fabric, ensuring that customers can find fashionable options at affordable prices. With a commitment to exceptional customer service, Taft aims to enhance the shopping experience for its clientele.
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.
Rumble
Venture Round in 2018
Rumble Fitness, LLC specializes in boxing-inspired fitness classes, combining elements of high-intensity interval training, strength training, and metabolic conditioning. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company offers a unique workout experience centered around specially designed water-filled boxing bags, set to a curated mix of hip-hop and house music. In addition to fitness classes, Rumble sells boxing-related products such as gift cards, wraps, gloves for rental, and bottled water online. The focus is on helping individuals achieve a lean and strong physique while promoting overall health and fitness.
Wandering Bear Coffee
Series A in 2018
Wandering Bear specializes in producing cold brew coffee products. Their signature offering is a boxed, tapped cold brew that preserves freshness by eliminating air and light, ensuring consumers enjoy strong, customized coffee anytime throughout the day. The product can be conveniently stored in home or office fridges.
Jaanuu, Inc. is a manufacturer of medical and lifestyle apparel, founded in 2013 and headquartered in El Segundo, California. The company specializes in contemporary medical apparel, offering a range of products including tops, pants, under scrubs, jackets, lab coats, and hoodies. Jaanuu distinguishes itself in the multi-billion dollar medical apparel market by providing innovative, stylish alternatives to traditional scrubs, featuring antimicrobial-finished fabrics designed to inhibit bacterial growth and a proprietary four-fabric stretch blend that withstands the rigors of hospital environments. By selling its products online, Jaanuu has rapidly established itself as a leading brand in its category, catering to the needs of healthcare professionals who seek both functionality and style at affordable prices.
Wandering Bear Coffee
Seed Round in 2017
Wandering Bear specializes in producing cold brew coffee products. Their signature offering is a boxed, tapped cold brew that preserves freshness by eliminating air and light, ensuring consumers enjoy strong, customized coffee anytime throughout the day. The product can be conveniently stored in home or office fridges.
Cotopaxi
Venture Round in 2016
Cotopaxi is a direct-to-consumer outdoor gear and apparel company focused on social impact. Based in Salt Lake City, it links its products to humanitarian causes in developing countries, with each sale supporting education, clean water, or health projects. The company offers travel packs, activewear, outerwear, footwear, and water bottles made from responsibly sourced materials, and a portion of revenue is dedicated to charitable initiatives. The business emphasizes transparency about the impact of its donations.
Soma
Venture Round in 2016
Soma Water, Inc. is a manufacturer of water filtration products based in San Francisco, California. Established in 2012, the company offers a range of hydration solutions, including elegant glass carafes, pitchers, reusable water bottles, and innovative biodegradable filters made from renewable materials. Soma emphasizes convenience through a subscription service that delivers replacement filters directly to customers' doors, ensuring timely maintenance of their water filtration systems. The company aims to provide healthy drinking water while promoting sustainability through its eco-friendly product offerings. Soma operates as a subsidiary of Full Circle Home LLC.
Spiritual Gangster
Venture Round in 2015
Spiritual Gangster is a clothing brand established in 2004, headquartered in Irvine, California. It specializes in yoga-inspired athleisure wear, offering a range of products including dresses, swimwear, t-shirts, pants, hats, and towels, all designed with organic cotton and bamboo fabrics for comfort and style. The brand aims to blend ancient wisdom with modern culture, promoting high vibration living, gratitude, and giving back through its clothing line.
Rhone Apparel
Venture Round in 2015
Rhone was born out of a need-created to fill the void in the modern mens lifestyle offering. To provide an attire option with purpose-clothing that refuses to be designated as business or leisure or any pursuit between. For the man that values form and function alike. For the man that demands something technical enough to keep up with him in his active pursuits and stylish enough to keep up with the rest of his lifestyle. Our aim is to deliver the most premium quality mens active apparel that leaves you inspired.
Jaanuu, Inc. is a manufacturer of medical and lifestyle apparel, founded in 2013 and headquartered in El Segundo, California. The company specializes in contemporary medical apparel, offering a range of products including tops, pants, under scrubs, jackets, lab coats, and hoodies. Jaanuu distinguishes itself in the multi-billion dollar medical apparel market by providing innovative, stylish alternatives to traditional scrubs, featuring antimicrobial-finished fabrics designed to inhibit bacterial growth and a proprietary four-fabric stretch blend that withstands the rigors of hospital environments. By selling its products online, Jaanuu has rapidly established itself as a leading brand in its category, catering to the needs of healthcare professionals who seek both functionality and style at affordable prices.
Willagirl
Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2008 by Christy Prunier and Willa Doss, Willagirl specializes in manufacturing and selling natural skincare products designed specifically for young women and girls. Its product range includes cleansers, moisturizers, sun care products, face oils, body care items, cosmetics, and lip care products. Willagirl primarily operates online, serving customers in the United States and internationally.
La Ligne
Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2015, La Ligne is a New York-based women's apparel manufacturer specializing in stripe designs. Their product range includes knitwear, pants, skirts, dresses, tops, and loungewear.
Rhone Apparel
Series A in 2015
Rhone was born out of a need-created to fill the void in the modern mens lifestyle offering. To provide an attire option with purpose-clothing that refuses to be designated as business or leisure or any pursuit between. For the man that values form and function alike. For the man that demands something technical enough to keep up with him in his active pursuits and stylish enough to keep up with the rest of his lifestyle. Our aim is to deliver the most premium quality mens active apparel that leaves you inspired.
Carbon38
Seed Round in 2015
Carbon38 is an e-commerce company specializing in performance fashion for women. Based in Los Angeles, California, it was founded in 2012. The company offers its own proprietary label alongside a carefully selected range of contemporary brands, providing items such as bodysuits, sweaters, leggings, and shoes. Carbon38 aims to blend functional activewear with progressive street style, offering women bold fashion choices through its online platform and physical stores.