Wilde Brands
Venture Round in 2024
Wilde Brands Inc. is a manufacturer based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in whole food and nutrient-dense snacks. Founded in 2014, the company produces a variety of meat-based protein snacks, including protein chips and snack bars. Its product lineup features flavors such as barbeque, buffalo, jalapeno, and salt and vinegar, made from high-quality ingredients like chicken, cassava root, and coconut oil. Wilde Brands focuses on providing nutrient-rich options that cater to health-conscious consumers and meat lovers alike, offering a unique blend of protein and flavor in its snacks.
Mother Science
Seed Round in 2022
Mother Science is an innovative biotech beauty brand focused on developing advanced skincare treatments. The company creates a range of products aimed at improving the overall appearance of the skin, including non-medicated skincare preparations, sunscreen, hair care, and body care products. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and scientific research, Mother Science aims to provide users with effective solutions for achieving clear and glowing skin.
Koia
Convertible Note in 2022
Koia is a food and beverage company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. Specializing in the production of plant-based protein drinks, Koia aims to empower consumers through its commitment to using 100% plant-based ingredients. Each 12 oz bottle contains 15-19 grams of plant protein, while maintaining a low sugar content of under 5 grams. The beverages are designed to offer healthy and convenient nutrition, featuring plant-based fats and fiber, and are free from dairy, soy, and gluten. With a focus on taste and nutritional value, Koia provides a variety of ready-to-drink, vegan protein options for health-conscious consumers.
De La Calle
Series A in 2022
De La Calle is a manufacturer of fermented probiotic beverages located in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in producing tepache, a traditional Mexican drink made from certified organic pineapples. Utilizing fermentation techniques rooted in pre-Colombian Mexican traditions, De La Calle offers a beverage that is low in sugar and rich in vitamins, combining delightful flavors with health benefits. Their products cater to consumers seeking nutritious and flavorful alternatives in the beverage market.
Starbird Chicken
Funding Round in 2021
Starbird Chicken provides salads, sandwiches, platters, beverages, sides, chocolate chip cookies, chicken wings, and kettle chips. They also deliver to their customers' homes, offices, parties, and events. Starbird Chicken, known for its hand-crafted, feel-good crispy chicken, bold flavors, and chef-driven innovation, provides an unrivaled customer experience, optimized menu, and tech-enabled convenience to meet consumers' increasing need for convenience and accessibility.
TRUE linkswear
Venture Round in 2021
TRUE linkswear designs and manufactures golf shoes for sportsmen and women. The company aims to inspire each other to achieve camaraderie, wellness, and purpose in the pursuit of par.
Spudsy, Inc. is a Costa Mesa, California-based company founded in December 2017 that specializes in the production and distribution of sweet potato puffs. These snacks are designed to be a guilt-free, crunchy option that is both tasty and nutritious. Spudsy utilizes upcycled sweet potatoes to help reduce food waste, and its products are gluten-free, plant-based, and non-GMO. Available in flavors such as cheese, barbecue, and cinnamon, Spudsy aims to provide consumers with healthful snacking alternatives that do not compromise on taste or sustainability. The company's offerings are accessible through both online and offline retail channels.
Burb is a British Columbia-based retailer specializing in recreational cannabis and related apparel brands. The company operates as a multi-licensed retail entity, offering a curated selection of recreational and craft cannabis products. Burb focuses on celebrating the cannabis plant and preserving its cultural legacy, providing customers with an opportunity to engage with and honor the traditions associated with cannabis culture. In addition to cannabis, Burb also offers clothing and other related products, creating a unique shopping experience that integrates lifestyle and culture with the cannabis market.
Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha
Series A in 2020
Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha LLC is a craft kombucha brewery based in Boulder, Colorado, established in 2013. The company specializes in brewing kombucha using organic tea, Colorado snowmelt, and a variety of organic herbs, plants, and fruits, resulting in a probiotic-rich beverage that is low in sugar and full of flavor. Rowdy Mermaid offers a diverse range of products, including six bottled and ten kegged flavors, which are distributed across more than a dozen states in the Rocky Mountain and Southern California regions. The company also retails branded merchandise such as t-shirts, caps, tote bags, and stickers. Rowdy Mermaid is recognized as the fastest growing kombucha brand in the Rocky Mountain region, a success attributed to its dedicated team and high-quality offerings.
Made In Cookware
Seed Round in 2019
Made In Cookware is a premium American cookware brand that designs, manufactures, and distributes a variety of kitchen products, including frying pans, saucepans, sauté pans, stock pots, and accessories. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company focuses on providing high-quality cookware at affordable prices through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform. Made In aims to become the preferred kitchen brand for modern cooks, particularly targeting Millennials across diverse culinary categories.
Holden Enterprises, Inc. is a company based in Albany, New York, that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling wedding rings through an online platform. The company focuses on creating custom, personalized wedding bands that are both accessible and affordable. By eliminating traditional wholesale and designer markup costs, Holden enables customers to receive made-to-order rings tailored to their preferences. The company combines the expertise of designers and jewelry makers with a commitment to meaningful and unique wedding bands that individuals can wear every day.
Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha
Series A in 2019
Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha LLC is a craft kombucha brewery based in Boulder, Colorado, established in 2013. The company specializes in brewing kombucha using organic tea, Colorado snowmelt, and a variety of organic herbs, plants, and fruits, resulting in a probiotic-rich beverage that is low in sugar and full of flavor. Rowdy Mermaid offers a diverse range of products, including six bottled and ten kegged flavors, which are distributed across more than a dozen states in the Rocky Mountain and Southern California regions. The company also retails branded merchandise such as t-shirts, caps, tote bags, and stickers. Rowdy Mermaid is recognized as the fastest growing kombucha brand in the Rocky Mountain region, a success attributed to its dedicated team and high-quality offerings.
Picnik
Private Equity Round in 2018
Picnik making revolutionary, one-of-a-kind products that enhance a healthy lifestyle. Eating well doesn’t have to mean sacrificing fun or flavor. At Picnik, we believe in crafting better-for-you products that taste amazing with the cleanest ingredients.
Spindrift Beverage
Series B in 2018
Spindrift Beverage Co., Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, specializes in producing and supplying non-alcoholic beverages. Its product portfolio includes a variety of sodas in flavors like grapefruit, blackberry, and orange, as well as flavored sparkling water and seltzers. Spindrift's beverages are notable for using real squeezed fruit, with no added artificial sweeteners, providing consumers with a healthier, fruit-driven alternative. The company sells its products through distributors, retail stores, and online platforms across the United States.
Koia is a food and beverage company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. Specializing in the production of plant-based protein drinks, Koia aims to empower consumers through its commitment to using 100% plant-based ingredients. Each 12 oz bottle contains 15-19 grams of plant protein, while maintaining a low sugar content of under 5 grams. The beverages are designed to offer healthy and convenient nutrition, featuring plant-based fats and fiber, and are free from dairy, soy, and gluten. With a focus on taste and nutritional value, Koia provides a variety of ready-to-drink, vegan protein options for health-conscious consumers.
Spindrift Beverage
Series B in 2017
Spindrift Beverage Co., Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, specializes in producing and supplying non-alcoholic beverages. Its product portfolio includes a variety of sodas in flavors like grapefruit, blackberry, and orange, as well as flavored sparkling water and seltzers. Spindrift's beverages are notable for using real squeezed fruit, with no added artificial sweeteners, providing consumers with a healthier, fruit-driven alternative. The company sells its products through distributors, retail stores, and online platforms across the United States.
Hungryroot
Series A in 2017
Hungryroot, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a personalized online grocery service, leveraging artificial intelligence to offer fresh, vegetable-based foods and meal solutions. Founded in 2015, Hungryroot aims to impact daily life through food by delivering groceries and recipes tailored to individual preferences and health goals. The company's offerings include a variety of meals, sides, sweets, snacks, spreads, breakfast items, and noodles, all designed to promote healthier eating habits. In addition to grocery delivery, Hungryroot also assists customers with meal planning and nutritional support, enabling them to save time and money while shopping sustainably and exploring new culinary options.
Boxy Charm
Private Equity Round in 2016
Boxy Charm Inc. is a Miami Gardens, Florida-based company that offers a monthly beauty box subscription service. Established in 2013, the company curates a selection of luxury beauty products, including makeup cosmetics, nail care, skin care, hair care, and fragrances. Boxy Charm's platform serves as a marketing avenue for both established and emerging beauty brands, allowing them to reach a wider audience through sample products included in the subscription boxes.
LifeAID Beverage
Private Equity Round in 2016
LifeAID Beverage Company, LLC is a manufacturer of nutritional beverage products designed to support active and healthy lifestyles. Founded in 2011 and based in Santa Cruz, California, the company produces a range of supplements packaged in convenient cans, including FITAID for post-exercise recovery, FocusAID for concentration, PARTYAID for replenishing essential nutrients, TravelAID for immune system support, and GolferAID. Additionally, LifeAID offers protein and carb food pouches, as well as sports apparel and accessories. Their products are available online and through various outlets such as golf courses, gyms, and retailers across the United States and internationally, with a presence in over 7000 domestic outlets and more than 22 countries.
Mack Weldon
Series B in 2016
Mack Weldon, Inc. is a designer and retailer based in New York, specializing in men's clothing essentials. Founded in 2011, the company offers a diverse range of products, including underwear, undershirts, t-shirts, socks, and sweatpants, along with various accessories such as bags, wallets, and hats. Mack Weldon is committed to reinventing men's basics, focusing on comfort and quality. Its products are available through a physical store in New York and an online platform, catering to a modern consumer seeking stylish and functional apparel. The company also operates a warehouse and fulfillment center in Massachusetts.
Hungryroot
Series A in 2016
Hungryroot, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a personalized online grocery service, leveraging artificial intelligence to offer fresh, vegetable-based foods and meal solutions. Founded in 2015, Hungryroot aims to impact daily life through food by delivering groceries and recipes tailored to individual preferences and health goals. The company's offerings include a variety of meals, sides, sweets, snacks, spreads, breakfast items, and noodles, all designed to promote healthier eating habits. In addition to grocery delivery, Hungryroot also assists customers with meal planning and nutritional support, enabling them to save time and money while shopping sustainably and exploring new culinary options.
Mouth Foods
Series A in 2015
Mouth Foods is an online platform that specializes in small-batch foods, offering a diverse selection of products such as beverages, condiments, candy, snacks, spreads, and more. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company curates handmade, organic, and gluten-free specialty items sourced from artisan makers across the United States. This allows customers to discover unique and distinctive gifts suitable for various occasions while supporting independent producers in growing their businesses.
Hungryroot
Seed Round in 2015
Hungryroot, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a personalized online grocery service, leveraging artificial intelligence to offer fresh, vegetable-based foods and meal solutions. Founded in 2015, Hungryroot aims to impact daily life through food by delivering groceries and recipes tailored to individual preferences and health goals. The company's offerings include a variety of meals, sides, sweets, snacks, spreads, breakfast items, and noodles, all designed to promote healthier eating habits. In addition to grocery delivery, Hungryroot also assists customers with meal planning and nutritional support, enabling them to save time and money while shopping sustainably and exploring new culinary options.
Eureka Restaurant Group
Private Equity Round in 2015
Eureka! Restaurant Group, LLC is a California-based restaurant chain founded in 2009, specializing in authentic, locally sourced cuisine. The establishment offers a diverse menu that includes natural beef burgers, gourmet salads, fresh baked breads, fries, sandwiches, and desserts. Complementing its food offerings, Eureka! features a curated selection of 100% American craft beer, small-batch whiskey, and regional wines. The restaurants provide a lively atmosphere enhanced by handpicked music, televised sports, and various weekly events. Eureka! operates locations across California, including cities like Bakersfield, Berkeley, Fresno, and San Diego, as well as in Dallas, Texas, and Seattle, Washington.
Mountain Hub
Seed Round in 2015
Mountain Hub, Inc. is an outdoor-focused technology company that offers a GPS application designed for outdoor adventures, integrating both online and offline functionalities. Founded in 2015 by a group of outdoor enthusiasts from MIT, the company is headquartered in Park City, Utah, a central hub for outdoor activities. Mountain Hub operates as a subsidiary of Mammut Sports Group AG and aims to create a personalized and socially connected information network for outdoor enthusiasts, encouraging users to discover, experience, and share their adventures. The platform combines valuable tools, engaging content, and connections across a multi-platform app for consumers, while also providing targeted solutions for brand partners. Mountain Hub has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, receiving accolades such as the Top 100 Innovations of the Year from Popular Science and ranking highly as a desirable workplace by Outside Magazine.
EbLens
Acquisition in 2012
EbLens is a lifestyle retailer based in Torrington, Connecticut, specializing in urban-inspired footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company offers a diverse range of products, including shoes, jerseys, shorts, shirts, swimwear, sunglasses, hats, and jeans. Known for its exclusive and limited-edition footwear, EbLens features sought-after premium brands such as Nike, Jordan, adidas, Timberland, Polo, The North Face, Lacoste, and Nautica. With a growing presence of 44 stores across key markets in New England and New York, EbLens is positioning itself as a destination for consumers seeking on-trend fashion.