SKU

SKU is an accelerator program for stellar consumer product startups. Startup companies with market-validated consumer products apply to its accelerator program to receive the resources and relationships that they require to become breakout successes and household names. SKU surrounds those stellar startups with a wraparound infrastructure of seasoned entrepreneurial mentors, customized educational content, advanced operations support, and access to funding. Since SKU's start (as Incubation Station) in 2011, their alumni companies have gone on to raise an average of about $2M in follow-on funding. Every company is still in operation today. Several of our alumni companies are turning heads across the consumer product sector.

Ross, Kirstin

Managing Director

18 past transactions

NoBull Burger

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
NoBull Burger sells premium, hand-crafted veggie burgers made from real ingredients in five flavors.

Yips Yogurt Chips

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Yips are the first chips made from real probiotic Greek yogurt, available in flavors like Almond Butter Banana and Superberry Chocolate.

Beyond The Equator

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Beyond the Equator makes seed butter, seed flours, and more from seeds like chia, pumpkin, hemp, sunflower, flax, watermelon, and cranberry.

Up to Good Energy

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
UP TO GOOD is a carefully brewed sparkling energy drink based on the goodness of upcycled cascara (coffee fruit) to help generate a more positive lift with clean caffeine equal to a double shot of espresso.

Pulp Hot Sauce

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Pulp Hot Sauce is a gourmet small-batch fermented hot sauce. All sauces are raw, vegan, gluten-free, probiotic, and use Georgia- grown peppers.

Tend Prenatal

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Tend Prenatal is the first real-food prenatal bar, that provides an all-natural, delicious alternative to prenatal vitamins.

Holmes Mouthwatering

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Cleveland, Ohio based manufacturer and seller of premium applesauce and real-fruit products. Helping people reach their potential by making better food choices.

Happy Moose Juice

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Happy Moose crafts the juices and functional wellness shots from upcycled, heirloom produce sourced directly from the fields of independent, family farms.

Mesa de Vida

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Mesa de Vida offers chef-crafted, multi-tasking meal starters and salt-free seasoning blends to easily transform simple ingredients into a healthy gourmet meal.

Aura Bora

Seed Round in 2021
Aura Bora is a maker of craft sparkling water that features herbs, fruits, and flowers. Instead of artificial, uninspired fruit flavors, Aura Bora uses plant-based ingredients.

BeeFree

Venture Round in 2021
BeeFree is a gluten-free food supplier of paleo-friendly, grainless snack mix that is made with almonds, seeds, and honey. They do not use artificial ingredients, no preservatives - just raw, clean ingredients that you can easily identify.

Macro Snacks

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Macro Snacks is a snack company that provides protein snacks that are also balanced with other key macronutrients. Healthy snacks are nothing without great taste. They put taste above all when making healthy, plant-based, balanced snacks.

American Provenance

Venture Round in 2021
American Provenance makes safe and effective personal care products by hand using all-natural ingredients. They provide unique, high-quality, minimal ingredient, natural products for personal care. Founded by Kyle LaFond, a former middle school science teacher, the company originated from Kyle's concern over the questionable ingredients in the brands used by his students.

Shaz & Kiks

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Shaz & Kiks is a hair wellness brand that creates high-performing formulas, rooted in Ayurveda, with eco-conscious, nutrient-rich Indian herbs, oils & flowers.

Green Girl Bakeshop

Venture Round in 2021
Green Girl Bakeshop makes plant-based gelato's with no more than four ingredients, meaning no unnatural stabilizers and nothing artificial. Green Girl Bakeshop sprouted from the simple idea of creating allergy-friendly desserts that taste great, use whole, nutrient-dense ingredients, and support an individual's wellness and vitality.

Waka Coffee and Tea

Pre Seed Round in 2021
We started Waka to make your day just a bit easier, so you can spend more time on the things you love. Our quality instant coffees and teas are your effortless solution for delicious drinks at home or on-the-go.

Agua Bonita

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Agua Bonita is a cold-pressed juice company that makes juice out of surplus and ugly produce.
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