Stony Creek Colors
Series B in 2022
Stony Creek Colors, Inc. is a manufacturer of bio-based colorants specifically designed for the textile industry. Founded in 2012 by Sarah Bellos and based in Springfield, Tennessee, the company collaborates with small farmers in the Southeastern United States to produce plant-based dyes, including indigo. Stony Creek Colors aims to provide clean and safe alternatives to hazardous chemicals traditionally used in dyeing processes, supporting environmentally conscious practices within the textile and fashion industries. Through its innovative technology, the company enables mills and brands to offer premium products that prioritize sustainability and health.
Beyond Yoga
Acquisition in 2021
Beyond Yoga is an apparel company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in luxury athleisure clothing designed for both comfort and style. The company offers a diverse range of products, including leggings, biker shorts, crop tanks, joggers, and lingerie, catering to clients seeking soft and easy-care fabrics suitable for workouts and everyday wear. Focused on blending fashion with functionality, Beyond Yoga aims to provide high-quality clothing that enhances the active lifestyles of its customers.
Circular Systems SPC
Corporate Round in 2019
Circular Systems S.P.C. is a materials science company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on transforming waste into valuable fiber, yarn, and textile fabrics for the fashion industry. Founded in 2017, the company develops innovative circular and regenerative technologies, including its Agraloop biofibre and orbital hybrid yarn. Circular Systems offers advanced solutions for efficiently managing textile, apparel, and agricultural waste streams, enabling the production of recycled materials. Through its proprietary waste-to-fiber platforms, the company aims to contribute to sustainable practices within the fashion sector.
Cherehani Africa
Grant in 2017
Cherehani Africa is a financial platform dedicated to empowering women micro-entrepreneurs in rural and underserved regions. By utilizing proprietary technology, the company enhances the efficiency of capital deployment, allowing for a threefold increase in operational effectiveness. Its business model integrates technology with a personal touch, providing credit to women through a structure based on established micro-savings groups. Cherehani Africa also focuses on delivering market information and financial education, which are accessible via a web-based platform and supplemented by in-person field visits. The services offered include asset financing for essential tools, loans for agriculture, water, sanitation, and hygiene, all aimed at helping women start and grow their micro businesses while improving their financial stability.