Lyra Growth Partners

Lyra Growth Partners Inc. is a principal investment firm based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in September 2015. The firm specializes in providing capital and strategic coaching to emerging consumer brands, focusing on businesses with revenues typically exceeding $5 million and demonstrating rapid growth potential. By offering non-institutional capital, Lyra aims to support companies without imposing unrealistic expectations. In addition to financial investment, the firm emphasizes the importance of nurturing brand-consumer relationships and fostering personal and business development. This holistic approach is designed to help brands accelerate growth and maximize their overall value while promoting a positive corporate culture.

Charles Chang

President & Founder

Reese Davidson

Director of Administration and HR, EA to President

Alistair Fraser

VP of Operations

Maggie Ko

Director of Finance

Sebastian Kocsis

Managing Partner

Milan Roy

CFO

Chelsea Stanimir

VP

19 past transactions

BuildDirect

Post in 2022
BuildDirect Technologies Inc. owns and operates an online marketplace for home improvement products. The company offers BuildDirect Gateway, which is a global supply chain platform for heavyweight goods. It enables third party the ability to access BuildDirect’s advanced network of warehousing services, ground and ocean logistics for any part of the shipping journey, from point of manufacture through last-mile delivery. The company’s product categories include flooring, decking, building materials, outdoor, kitchen and bath, moldings and accessories, and doors. BuildDirect Technologies Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Vancouver, Canada with warehouses in North America.

BuildDirect

Post in 2022
BuildDirect Technologies Inc. owns and operates an online marketplace for home improvement products. The company offers BuildDirect Gateway, which is a global supply chain platform for heavyweight goods. It enables third party the ability to access BuildDirect’s advanced network of warehousing services, ground and ocean logistics for any part of the shipping journey, from point of manufacture through last-mile delivery. The company’s product categories include flooring, decking, building materials, outdoor, kitchen and bath, moldings and accessories, and doors. BuildDirect Technologies Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Vancouver, Canada with warehouses in North America.

Bonsai

Series A in 2022
Bonsai’s mission is to help people find and buy the products they want, as soon as they realize they want them. The company began in 2016 as a streetwear style and news app and turned into content-driven commerce. Bonsai is partnered with 30 publishers and has integrated 1,200 brands. The company's technology enables users to transact natively while browsing content. It makes the journey from seeing a product to buying it possible in two taps. Bonsai allows merchants to capture customers while they browse content, right when purchasing intent is being formed.

BuildDirect

Post in 2022
BuildDirect Technologies Inc. owns and operates an online marketplace for home improvement products. The company offers BuildDirect Gateway, which is a global supply chain platform for heavyweight goods. It enables third party the ability to access BuildDirect’s advanced network of warehousing services, ground and ocean logistics for any part of the shipping journey, from point of manufacture through last-mile delivery. The company’s product categories include flooring, decking, building materials, outdoor, kitchen and bath, moldings and accessories, and doors. BuildDirect Technologies Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Vancouver, Canada with warehouses in North America.

Hooray Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Hooray makes delicious plant-based meats that are designed to look, cook, and taste just like the real thing. Plants that remind us of our favorite meats while being made of ingredients we can feel good about? Now that's something to celebrate and say Hooray!

Atolla

Seed Round in 2020
Atolla (www.atollaskinlab.com) is an MIT skin health brand that leverages machine learning to deliver personalized skincare products based on an individual’s actual skin data. Our proprietary algorithms design the most effective formulation for the user’s skin and adapt the formulation as their skin changes. It's headquarters are in Brookyln, NY.

Vitruvi

Series A in 2020
Vitruvi is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in the manufacture of essential oil products, including essential oils, oil diffusers, face and body mists, and roll-on blends. Founded in 2014 by siblings Sean and Sara Panton, Vitruvi focuses on using pure, quality ingredients to create natural scent products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company's offerings are designed to provide safe home scenting and air care, contributing to a more pleasant ambiance. Vitruvi markets its products through both physical retail locations and online platforms, gaining recognition for its innovative approach in the industry.

Facetory

Venture Round in 2020
Facetory, Inc. operates a monthly sheet mask subscription service in California. It offers curated Korean sheet masks in the boxes. The company offers FOUR-ever FRESH box, having four sheet masks and SEVEN LUX box, with seven sheet masks. Facetory, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Brea, California.

Puris

Venture Round in 2020
Puris Proteins, LLC is a family-owned company dedicated to producing plant-based, non-GMO food ingredients for the food industry. Founded in 1985 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and now headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Puris operates additional facilities in Randolph, Minnesota; Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and Wilmington, Illinois. The company specializes in cultivating sustainable alternatives to GMOs and animal proteins, offering a range of vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-free products. Puris is the exclusive producer of PURIS pea protein, along with other ingredients derived from soy, pulses, lentils, and corn. Its offerings include protein powders, energy bars, and meat substitutes, all designed to combine flavor and texture with high protein content, serving as nutritious substitutes for traditional food items. Through a network of domestic growers and partners, Puris emphasizes a commitment to non-GMO natural breeding, ensuring quality and sustainability in its product line.

Direct Tap

Venture Round in 2020
Direct Tap was established to provide a better logistical service to craft liquor manufacturers in British Columbia. They have experienced the logistical services offered in the province first hand, and they understand there is a need for a specialized company. Their team has extensive experience over the past few years working through the challenges and limited options currently present in the marketplace. They aim to be much more than a logistics company. They truly care about the success of the brands we partner with and recognize that their success relies on maintaining strong customer relationships.

Social Nature

Seed Round in 2019
With Social Nature, people can try natural products for FREE in exchange for writing a product review on social media, #trynatural.

BuildDirect

Series D in 2018
BuildDirect Technologies Inc. owns and operates an online marketplace for home improvement products. The company offers BuildDirect Gateway, which is a global supply chain platform for heavyweight goods. It enables third party the ability to access BuildDirect’s advanced network of warehousing services, ground and ocean logistics for any part of the shipping journey, from point of manufacture through last-mile delivery. The company’s product categories include flooring, decking, building materials, outdoor, kitchen and bath, moldings and accessories, and doors. BuildDirect Technologies Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Vancouver, Canada with warehouses in North America.

Tentree

Venture Round in 2018
At tentree, Their goal is to become the most environmentally progressive brand on the planet. We don’t want to just reduce the negative impact of the apparel industry, we want to use it as a vehicle for change. Our purpose is to revitalize our environment and inspire a generation to believe that they can do the same.

FreshTAP

Venture Round in 2017
FreshTAP Logistics Inc. provides packages and labeling of wine for local and international wineries. The company provides cleaning and sterilization, testing, and filling of wines in kegs. In addition, it rents kegs for storage and distribution of wines. The company also provides sales, marketing, and distribution of wines. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.