Meaningful Partners is a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in investing in purposeful consumer businesses, focusing on long-term thematic trends. It targets middle-market and high-growth companies across various sectors, including B2B, B2C, media, retail, e-commerce, beauty, digital health, food technology, health technology, pet technology, and SaaS. Meaningful Partners typically makes control or minority investments ranging from $10 million to over $50 million in companies with more than $3 million in EBITDA and those generating over $10 million in revenue, with a clear path to near-term profitability.
Founding Member and Managing Director, Stakeholder Relations
Amin N. Maredia
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
14 past transactions
Fitness Ventures
Acquisition in 2024
Fitness Ventures, LLC operates physical fitness facilities across the United States, primarily as a franchisee of Crunch Fitness gyms. Founded in 1989 and based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, the company not only focuses on gym operations but also offers additional salon services, including UV tanning, spray tanning, and hydromassage equipment. Fitness Ventures aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for its members, helping them achieve their fitness goals while fostering a supportive work environment for its team members.
Allies
Private Equity Round in 2024
Allies of Skin is a multi-awarded skincare arm of the ALLIES Group, creating supercharged skincare products.
M2 Ingredients
Venture Round in 2024
M2 Ingredients is a food production company based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes in organic whole-food powdered and medical mushrooms. Founded in 2010, the company produces award-winning mushroom powders that are scientifically studied and utilized in various supplements and food products for both humans and animals. M2 Ingredients focuses on enhancing daily health, sports performance, recovery, and cognitive function through its offerings. The mushroom powders are entirely organic, with a certified process for growing, drying, milling, and packaging, ensuring high-quality products that deliver proven health benefits.
Om Mushroom Superfood
Venture Round in 2024
Om Mushroom Superfood provides organic mushroom single species or mushroom blends.
Skiptown
Private Equity Round in 2022
Skiptown is a pet care service based in Charlotte, North Carolina, established in 2016. The company offers a range of services including dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and home services, all accessible through its app. Skiptown's platform is designed to provide an on-demand experience for pet owners, featuring on-site services and the ability to learn about pets' personalities through consultations. This technology-enabled approach streamlines the booking process and facilitates account management, enhancing the overall experience for pet lovers seeking reliable care for their animals.
Pilgrim Soul
Seed Round in 2022
Pilgrim Soul is a mission-driven cannabis brand that specializes in developing cannabinoid and terpene products designed to enhance human creative performance. The company produces various cannabis strains and collaborates with chemists and researchers to analyze and improve the effectiveness of its offerings. In addition to its product line, Pilgrim Soul provides educational resources, including articles and journals, aimed at empowering consumers to unlock their innate creative potential. By focusing on optimizing creativity, the brand seeks to provide individuals with tools that can offer a competitive advantage in both personal and professional endeavors.
Westrock Coffee
Venture Round in 2021
Westrock Coffee Company, LLC is a comprehensive provider of coffee and tea solutions based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in coffee sourcing, roasting, and distribution, catering to a wide range of sectors, including retail, foodservice, convenience stores, and hospitality. Its product offerings include various coffee blends, teas, brewing equipment, and accessories. Westrock Coffee also engages in sustainable sourcing practices and provides supply chain management and product development services. The company serves clients globally and offers online sales, ensuring a broad market reach. Formerly known as Coffee Legends, LLC, Westrock Coffee has established itself as a key player in the coffee industry, focusing on quality and sustainability.
Active Apparel Group
Private Equity Round in 2021
Active Apparel Group is a prominent garment manufacturer that focuses on producing activewear and swimwear for well-known international brands. The company is committed to socially responsible practices and has established a reputation for quality and innovation in the industry. Specializing in heat press transfer circuitry, Active Apparel Group collaborates closely with a global network of fabric and accessory suppliers to provide comprehensive fabric printing and bulk production services. This enables clients to receive tailored garments that meet their specific requirements in both lifestyle and performance markets.
SugarBearHair
Private Equity Round in 2021
Sugarbearhair is an online retailer specializing in hair-friendly products, notably hair vitamins designed to strengthen and enhance hair. The company offers a range of vegetarian gummy multivitamins that are free from wheat, gluten, soy, and dairy, incorporating the juice of real berries to create a sweet taste. These products aim to promote healthier hair by supporting growth, increasing shine, and reducing breakage, catering to customers seeking to improve their hair's overall appearance and vitality.
&pizza
Funding Round in 2019
&pizza is a fast casual pizza restaurant chain based in Washington, D.C., known for its innovative and customizable oblong-shaped pizzas. The company collaborates with local producers to develop a diverse menu that includes craft beverages such as &SODA, small batch &TEA, and &WINE. It caters to various dietary preferences, offering gluten-free options among its selection. &pizza has expanded its presence beyond the D.C. area to Baltimore and Philadelphia, with plans to open six additional locations in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, bringing the total number of shops to 21 by the end of the year.
Stryve
Series B in 2019
Stryve is an emerging healthy snacking company that manufactures, markets, and sells highly differentiated healthy snacking products and believes can disrupt traditional snacking categories they offer all-natural, delicious snacks that believe are nutritious and offer consumers a convenient healthy snacking option for their on-the-go lives.
Olivela
Series A in 2019
Olivela, Inc. operates an e-commerce platform that specializes in designer and luxury apparel, jewelry, accessories, and beauty products. Founded in 2017 by social entrepreneur Stacey Boyd, the company is headquartered in New York. Olivela combines luxury retail with philanthropy, allowing consumers to support children's causes through their purchases. By partnering with luxury brands, Olivela transforms inventory into measurable social impact, enabling customers to contribute to important charitable initiatives while enjoying high-quality products. The platform emphasizes the dual benefit of shopping for luxury items and funding improvements in the lives of children globally.
Madison Reed
Series D in 2019
Madison Reed, Inc. is a beauty company that specializes in manufacturing hair care products, including permanent hair colors, root touch-up products, and color reviving glosses, among others. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to revolutionize hair coloring by offering a proprietary ammonia-free formula that combines essential nutrients like keratin and argan oil. Madison Reed enables customers to achieve salon-quality hair color at home for an affordable price. In addition to its product line, the company operates hair color salons in California and provides franchising opportunities. It also sells various accessories and tools necessary for hair coloring, enhancing the overall customer experience.
SnackNation
Series B in 2018
SnackNation is a healthy snack delivery service for offices that makes healthy snacking fun, life more productive, and workplaces awesome... and now, your home! SnackNation provides a monthly curated selection of healthy snacks from the hottest and most innovative natural CPG brands in the industry, taking the hassle and legwork out of the equation and delivering joy to your office. For every box shipped, SnackNation donates 10 meals to a family in need through our partnership with Feeding America. We donated over one million meals in 2016, and are on pace to donate over two million meals in 2017. For information about career opportunities and to view our culture video visit www.snacknation.com/careers
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