RPM Training
Series A in 2021
RPM Training Co. is an active lifestyle brand established in 2012 and headquartered in Campbell, California. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing apparel and outdoor sports products aimed at athletes and adventurers. Its product offerings include premium functional fitness gear, lifestyle apparel, activewear, and functional swimwear, all crafted by hand at their Northern California headquarters. RPM Training also provides fitness video streaming and retails products online, promoting a philosophy centered on purposeful and functional training as the foundation for a full and adventurous life. The brand's commitment to athlete comfort and safety is reflected in its diverse range of products, which includes gym equipment, clothing, and accessories.
Designer Whey
Private Equity Round in 2020
In 1988, David Jenkins, a three-time Olympic silver medalist, who was simply passionate about the benefits of whey boldly decided to start a company that offered uniquely formulated protein products to fitness-minded consumers. It was the first of its kind.
NEXT Proteins grew into the leading developer of delicious, whey-based nutritional products, led by a group of passionate health and fitness enthusiasts. Their mission has been and always will be to help customers achieve their fitness goals and live healthier lives.
Their values are equally resolute. They only work with quality, scientifically proven ingredients, ensuring each Designer Whey product delivers the optimal blend of proteins, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It’s this unique formula that helps to reduce appetite, build lean muscle, improve body composition, enhance the benefits of exercise, aid in recovery, and much more.
Califia Farms
Private Equity Round in 2019
Califia Farms, LLC is a manufacturer of plant-based food and beverages based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in a range of products including cold brew coffee, plant milks, creamers, yogurts, juices, and protein oats. Califia Farms emphasizes the use of California-grown fruits and nuts, promoting wellness through its innovative offerings that are free from artificial ingredients and carrageenan. The company's mission is to provide delicious and mindful nourishment, and its products are available through various retail outlets and online grocery platforms. The brand name, inspired by the Spanish legend of warrior queen Califia, reflects a commitment to quality and sustainability in its beverage production.
The Alaska Club
Private Equity Round in 2014
The Alaska Club, Inc. is a health and fitness company based in Anchorage, Alaska, operating a network of health clubs in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Established in 1986, it provides a comprehensive range of services aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. The facilities include gym areas equipped with advanced exercise machines, swimming pools, and courts for tennis, racquetball, and basketball. In addition to personal training and child care, The Alaska Club offers various fitness classes such as yoga, cycling, step, pilates, and strength training. The company is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their fitness and wellness goals through its diverse programs and amenities.
Rudy's Barbershop
Private Equity Round in 2014
Rudy's Barbershop Holding, LLC is a chain of barbershops located in Washington, Portland, Los Angeles, and New York, providing haircuts and grooming services for both men and women. Founded in 1993, Rudy's has evolved into a lifestyle brand that emphasizes community and creativity, offering a unique blend of art, music, and atmosphere at each location. The company not only focuses on hair services but also sells a variety of personal care products online, including shampoos, conditioners, and body washes, as well as lifestyle items like clothing and accessories. Committed to sustainability and quality, Rudy's partners with various brands and engages in philanthropic projects, reinforcing its role as a community hub and a source of creative energy. With a loyal customer base, Rudy's aims to redefine the traditional barbershop experience while maintaining a strong connection to the communities it serves.
Drybar
Private Equity Round in 2013
Drybar Holdings LLC is a retail chain founded in 2010 that specializes in providing blowout hair services across the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the company operates salons in numerous locations, including states such as Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. In addition to its salon services, Drybar offers a range of cruelty-free hair products, styling tools, travel kits, and accessories through its online portal. The company also caters to private parties for girls and teenagers, offering a unique experience focused on hair styling. With a commitment to affordability and quality, Drybar has established itself as a popular destination for individuals seeking professional blowout services.
Ragnar Relay
Private Equity Round in 2013
Ragnar Events, LLC specializes in organizing overnight relay races across the United States, promoting team bonding and a sense of community among participants. Founded in 2003 and based in Kaysville, Utah, the company hosts events in various states including Arizona, Florida, California, and New York. The Ragnar Relay Series features teams of 12 running a 200-mile relay over two days and one night, while the Ragnar Trail Series involves teams of 8 completing a 120-mile trail relay within the same timeframe. These events emphasize fun, creativity, and camaraderie, often characterized by participants donning wacky costumes and sharing memorable experiences. In addition to race events, Ragnar also offers training programs to support participants in their running endeavors, aiming to enhance health and foster connections with nature and like-minded individuals.
GoPicnic
Private Equity Round in 2012
GoPicnic, founded in 2006 and based in Chicago, specializes in the production of healthy, portable, and ready-to-eat meals and snacks. The company offers a range of delicious options designed for on-the-go consumption, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and convenience. Each product is shelf-stable, nutritionally balanced, and contains fewer than 500 calories, making them suitable for a wide audience. GoPicnic focuses on providing meals that require no preparation and are free from artificial colors, flavors, trans fats, high-fructose corn syrup, and added MSG, thus ensuring that customers have access to wholesome food choices anytime and anywhere. The brand champions the idea of preventing hunger and discomfort, which is reflected in its commitment to delivering tasty and satisfying meal solutions.
Drybar
Private Equity Round in 2012
Drybar Holdings LLC is a retail chain founded in 2010 that specializes in providing blowout hair services across the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the company operates salons in numerous locations, including states such as Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. In addition to its salon services, Drybar offers a range of cruelty-free hair products, styling tools, travel kits, and accessories through its online portal. The company also caters to private parties for girls and teenagers, offering a unique experience focused on hair styling. With a commitment to affordability and quality, Drybar has established itself as a popular destination for individuals seeking professional blowout services.
Sambazon
Private Equity Round in 2012
Sambazon is a producer and marketer of organic acai-based beverages and foods. The company offers juices, smoothies, pulps, sorbets, frozen desserts, powders, energy drinks, and other snacks derived from wild-harvested Brazilian fruits and botanicals. Its products are marketed to health-conscious consumers and athletes and are certified organic, with options that are vegan, kosher, gluten-free and lactose-free. Sambazon operates cafes in California and markets its products through retail channels in the United States. Based in San Clemente, California, and founded in 1999, the company emphasizes organic certification and fair trade partnerships that support rainforest protection and benefit more than 10,000 family farmers.
Ragnar Relay
Private Equity Round in 2012
Ragnar Events, LLC specializes in organizing overnight relay races across the United States, promoting team bonding and a sense of community among participants. Founded in 2003 and based in Kaysville, Utah, the company hosts events in various states including Arizona, Florida, California, and New York. The Ragnar Relay Series features teams of 12 running a 200-mile relay over two days and one night, while the Ragnar Trail Series involves teams of 8 completing a 120-mile trail relay within the same timeframe. These events emphasize fun, creativity, and camaraderie, often characterized by participants donning wacky costumes and sharing memorable experiences. In addition to race events, Ragnar also offers training programs to support participants in their running endeavors, aiming to enhance health and foster connections with nature and like-minded individuals.
The Alaska Club
Private Equity Round in 2012
The Alaska Club, Inc. is a health and fitness company based in Anchorage, Alaska, operating a network of health clubs in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Established in 1986, it provides a comprehensive range of services aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. The facilities include gym areas equipped with advanced exercise machines, swimming pools, and courts for tennis, racquetball, and basketball. In addition to personal training and child care, The Alaska Club offers various fitness classes such as yoga, cycling, step, pilates, and strength training. The company is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their fitness and wellness goals through its diverse programs and amenities.
Rudy's Barbershop
Private Equity Round in 2012
Rudy's Barbershop Holding, LLC is a chain of barbershops located in Washington, Portland, Los Angeles, and New York, providing haircuts and grooming services for both men and women. Founded in 1993, Rudy's has evolved into a lifestyle brand that emphasizes community and creativity, offering a unique blend of art, music, and atmosphere at each location. The company not only focuses on hair services but also sells a variety of personal care products online, including shampoos, conditioners, and body washes, as well as lifestyle items like clothing and accessories. Committed to sustainability and quality, Rudy's partners with various brands and engages in philanthropic projects, reinforcing its role as a community hub and a source of creative energy. With a loyal customer base, Rudy's aims to redefine the traditional barbershop experience while maintaining a strong connection to the communities it serves.
Healthy Living Network
Private Equity Round in 2012
Healthy Living Network is a collective of independently owned home health, hospice, and home care agencies that deliver in-home medical, rehabilitative, and support services. The organization focuses on providing comprehensive clinical care, including physical and occupational therapies, nursing, speech-language pathology, and dietary consultancy, catering primarily to the aging population. Staffed by experienced professionals with backgrounds in clinical, healthcare, and hospitality fields, Healthy Living Network aims to enhance the quality of life for its clients by offering personalized care solutions. The network serves communities across the West Coast, ensuring that individuals receive the necessary support in the comfort of their own homes.
Anytime Fitness
Private Equity Round in 2012
Anytime Fitness operates a fitness franchise with locations worldwide. It offers members 24/7 gym access, personalized training programs, and supportive community environments to help them achieve their health and wellness goals.
Designer Whey
Private Equity Round in 2011
In 1988, David Jenkins, a three-time Olympic silver medalist, who was simply passionate about the benefits of whey boldly decided to start a company that offered uniquely formulated protein products to fitness-minded consumers. It was the first of its kind.
NEXT Proteins grew into the leading developer of delicious, whey-based nutritional products, led by a group of passionate health and fitness enthusiasts. Their mission has been and always will be to help customers achieve their fitness goals and live healthier lives.
Their values are equally resolute. They only work with quality, scientifically proven ingredients, ensuring each Designer Whey product delivers the optimal blend of proteins, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It’s this unique formula that helps to reduce appetite, build lean muscle, improve body composition, enhance the benefits of exercise, aid in recovery, and much more.
Gaia Herbs
Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 1986, Gaia Herbs is a manufacturer of herbal products based in Brevard, North Carolina. The company offers a wide range of organic herbs and herbal extracts, including liquid extracts, teas, functional foods, syrups, capsules, and products specifically designed for children. These products are sold through retail stores and online platforms.
Anytime Fitness
Private Equity Round in 2009
Anytime Fitness operates a fitness franchise with locations worldwide. It offers members 24/7 gym access, personalized training programs, and supportive community environments to help them achieve their health and wellness goals.
FrontStream
Private Equity Round in 2009
FrontStream develops integrated software platforms for nonprofit organizations and corporations worldwide. Its solutions streamline fundraising efforts through tools like Panorama Products, Panorama Premium, and Panorama Enterprise, enabling users to manage events, donations, donors, volunteers, and corporate social responsibility initiatives more effectively.
International Fitness Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2008
International Fitness Holdings Inc. (IFH) has been promoting healthy and active lifestyles in Alberta for over 30 years. The company operates multiple fitness club brands, including World Health, SPALADY, and Bankers Hall Club, with a total of 14 locations in Calgary and Edmonton. IFH provides a range of facilities designed for gym-goers, featuring flexible membership options, dynamic group exercise classes, and personalized training programs delivered by qualified trainers. Through its commitment to fitness and wellness, IFH aims to inspire individuals to achieve their health goals in a supportive and motivating environment.
Mission Research
Private Equity Round in 2008
InnesFarm, Inc., doing business as Mission Research, Inc., builds and supports fundraising and donor management solutions to the SOHO market and nonprofit sector. It offers GiftWorks, a fundraising software that segments donors, tracks donations, builds lists, runs reports, sends mailings, manages volunteers and events, and accepts online donations. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
MonaVie
Private Equity Round in 2008
MonaVie is a producer and marketer of organic nutritional and health foods that develops and sells scientifically formulated products through person-to-person distribution and direct selling. The company emphasizes antioxidant-based products made from ingredients such as acai berries, grapes, pears, acerolas, apricots, kiwis, and pomegranates. Founded in 2005, MonaVie positions itself within the health and wellness sector with a growth-oriented strategy that focuses on expanding its product presence and distribution channels rather than traditional retail. The business model centers on delivering premium quality nutrition through direct relationships with consumers.
Trophic Canada
Private Equity Round in 2008
Trophic Canada is a privately held company that manufactures and sells nutritional supplements.
Planet Organic
Private Equity Round in 2008
Planet Organic Limited is a retail company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in organic and natural products. Founded in 1995 by Renée Elliott, it operates supermarkets and an online grocery store that offers a diverse selection of groceries, health and beauty products, and household goods. The company's product range includes breakfast cereals, dairy-free milks, snacks, fresh produce, beverages, baby and children’s items, and raw food options. Additionally, Planet Organic provides a variety of health products such as vitamins, herbal supplements, and detox items, alongside beauty products encompassing skincare, hair care, and aromatherapy. The company emphasizes the sale of products free from artificial additives and highly processed ingredients, catering to health-conscious consumers with options for regular deliveries through subscription services.
Healthy's Nutrition
Private Equity Round in 2008
Healthy's Nutrition is a health and nutrition shop in Morgantown.
Mrs. Green's Natural Market
Private Equity Round in 2008
Mrs. Green's Natural Market operates retail stores for natural and organic food and supplements in the United States.
Sangster's Health Centres
Private Equity Round in 2008
Sangster's Health Centres is a company based in St. Albert, Alberta, that specializes in the production of healthcare supplements aimed at enhancing overall well-being. The company offers a range of vitamins, minerals, and herbal products designed to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system. These products are formulated with sulphuric compounds and antioxidants that support physical, mental, and spiritual health. By personalizing the approach to health, Sangster's Health Centres seeks to foster a stronger connection between individuals and their wellness journeys, ultimately helping consumers lead healthier lives.
Numi Organic Tea
Private Equity Round in 2007
Numi Organic Tea is a producer of a diverse range of organic tea and herbal products, emphasizing authenticity and quality. The company offers an assortment of items, including tea bags, loose tea leaves, flowering tea, and various specialty products such as stay healthy teas, drinking chocolates, and tea latte concentrates. Numi prioritizes non-GMO and fair trade certification, ensuring that its products are responsibly sourced. By providing accessible and high-quality tea options, Numi Organic Tea aims to foster positive change through its offerings and practices.
SurfTech
Private Equity Round in 2007
Surfboard and sailboard shaper Randy French founded Surftech in 1989. French developed a revolutionary way of building surfboards and offered his new technology to the best shapers on earth.
Initially French and a few friends drove up and down the California coast with a truckload of boards selling them out of the back of a truck. Back then their early headquarters were known as the “chicken coop” and were located in the back of a Santa Cruz lumber yard.
Surftech officially began when French built a prototype with a shape from Rusty Preisendorfer at French’s Oregon factory. These original boards remain the most sought after of all Surftech shaper’s sample boards. They soon began a partnership with a world class international factory that matched their commitment to excellence, providing unparalleled capabilities, strong environmental awareness and unmatched craftsmanship.
Planet Organic
Private Equity Round in 2007
Planet Organic Limited is a retail company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in organic and natural products. Founded in 1995 by Renée Elliott, it operates supermarkets and an online grocery store that offers a diverse selection of groceries, health and beauty products, and household goods. The company's product range includes breakfast cereals, dairy-free milks, snacks, fresh produce, beverages, baby and children’s items, and raw food options. Additionally, Planet Organic provides a variety of health products such as vitamins, herbal supplements, and detox items, alongside beauty products encompassing skincare, hair care, and aromatherapy. The company emphasizes the sale of products free from artificial additives and highly processed ingredients, catering to health-conscious consumers with options for regular deliveries through subscription services.
Sambazon is a producer and marketer of organic acai-based beverages and foods. The company offers juices, smoothies, pulps, sorbets, frozen desserts, powders, energy drinks, and other snacks derived from wild-harvested Brazilian fruits and botanicals. Its products are marketed to health-conscious consumers and athletes and are certified organic, with options that are vegan, kosher, gluten-free and lactose-free. Sambazon operates cafes in California and markets its products through retail channels in the United States. Based in San Clemente, California, and founded in 1999, the company emphasizes organic certification and fair trade partnerships that support rainforest protection and benefit more than 10,000 family farmers.
Muscle Milk
Private Equity Round in 2006
Muscle Milk has a range of protein products that feature the nutrients your active lifestyle demands.
Promax Nutrition
Private Equity Round in 2006
Promax produces high-protein nutrition bars enriched with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Their products are free from artificial sweeteners, gluten, and other undesirable ingredients like gelatin or maltitol. They cater to health-conscious consumers seeking a wholesome snack alternative.
Anytime Fitness
Private Equity Round in 2006
Anytime Fitness operates a fitness franchise with locations worldwide. It offers members 24/7 gym access, personalized training programs, and supportive community environments to help them achieve their health and wellness goals.
SurfTech
Private Equity Round in 2006
Surfboard and sailboard shaper Randy French founded Surftech in 1989. French developed a revolutionary way of building surfboards and offered his new technology to the best shapers on earth.
Initially French and a few friends drove up and down the California coast with a truckload of boards selling them out of the back of a truck. Back then their early headquarters were known as the “chicken coop” and were located in the back of a Santa Cruz lumber yard.
Surftech officially began when French built a prototype with a shape from Rusty Preisendorfer at French’s Oregon factory. These original boards remain the most sought after of all Surftech shaper’s sample boards. They soon began a partnership with a world class international factory that matched their commitment to excellence, providing unparalleled capabilities, strong environmental awareness and unmatched craftsmanship.
Gaia Herbs
Private Equity Round in 2006
Founded in 1986, Gaia Herbs is a manufacturer of herbal products based in Brevard, North Carolina. The company offers a wide range of organic herbs and herbal extracts, including liquid extracts, teas, functional foods, syrups, capsules, and products specifically designed for children. These products are sold through retail stores and online platforms.
Planet Organic Market
Private Equity Round in 2006
Planet Organic Market is a Canadian retailer specializing in natural and organic products, including nutritional supplements. The company has its origins in northern Alberta and has grown into a national chain with locations in five provinces. Its significant expansion began in 1993 with the acquisition of High Level Natural Foods, which was one of Canada's leading natural food retailers at that time. In 2001, Planet Organic Health Corp was established to enhance the natural food shopping experience for customers across the country. Over the following years, the company opened additional markets in cities such as Victoria, Port Coquitlam, Calgary, Halifax, and Port Credit, solidifying its presence in the natural food sector.
Jeunesse Global
Private Equity Round in 2006
Jeunesse Global manufactures skincare products and supplements in the United States to distribute them worldwide. Together, Jeunesse’s collection of products is called the Youth Enhancement System SupplementsJeunesse’s line of supplements help the body in a variety of ways. AM & PM Essentials™ provide cells with vitamins that help increase energy in the morning and give the body a relaxing sleep at night. Reserve™ blends fruit to provide the body with antioxidants. Finiti™ contains a blend of vegetables and fruit to help maintain healthy stem cells. Zen Bodi™ helps build muscle and curbs appetite. And Nevo™ supplies a boost of energy in the form of an energy drink.
Numi Organic Tea
Private Equity Round in 2006
Numi Organic Tea is a producer of a diverse range of organic tea and herbal products, emphasizing authenticity and quality. The company offers an assortment of items, including tea bags, loose tea leaves, flowering tea, and various specialty products such as stay healthy teas, drinking chocolates, and tea latte concentrates. Numi prioritizes non-GMO and fair trade certification, ensuring that its products are responsibly sourced. By providing accessible and high-quality tea options, Numi Organic Tea aims to foster positive change through its offerings and practices.
Designer Whey
Private Equity Round in 2006
In 1988, David Jenkins, a three-time Olympic silver medalist, who was simply passionate about the benefits of whey boldly decided to start a company that offered uniquely formulated protein products to fitness-minded consumers. It was the first of its kind.
NEXT Proteins grew into the leading developer of delicious, whey-based nutritional products, led by a group of passionate health and fitness enthusiasts. Their mission has been and always will be to help customers achieve their fitness goals and live healthier lives.
Their values are equally resolute. They only work with quality, scientifically proven ingredients, ensuring each Designer Whey product delivers the optimal blend of proteins, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It’s this unique formula that helps to reduce appetite, build lean muscle, improve body composition, enhance the benefits of exercise, aid in recovery, and much more.
GYMVMT
Private Equity Round in 2006
GYMVMT is not only a place, it’s a state of motion. It’s the space where you make your move—reaching higher, harder and stronger. GYMVMT means active, healthy, inspiring and powerful. It means engaging your body, and challenging yourself, whichever way you do it.
We are in the business of transformation. Encouraging and supporting movement, growth and change every day at individual levels also allows us to continue to build out a better version of our organization as well. One that evaluates, optimizes, pivots and evolves what we do… how, where and when we need to do it.