The Zero Proof
Series A in 2024
The Zero Proof specializes in the production and distribution of non-alcoholic beverages through an e-commerce platform. Their product offerings include a variety of non-alcoholic wine, whisky, bourbon, gin, tequila, rum, and mixers, inspired by traditional alcoholic drinks. In addition to beverages, they also provide barware and gifts. The company sources products from around the world, offering consumers a wide selection of premium non-alcoholic options.
Jupiter
Seed Round in 2024
Jupiter is a manufacturer of personal care products intended to treat scalp discomforts like dandruff, dry scalp, redness, irritation, and scaling. The company's products are sulfate-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, and safe for color-treated and chemically-treated hair.
Gooder Foods
Series A in 2023
Gooder Foods is a manufacturer of processed food products. The company offers veggie-boosted, protein-packed, mac and cheese, helping customers have healthy options in packaged food products.
TBD Health
Seed Round in 2023
TBD Health is a company focused on enhancing sexual health by providing at-home STD and STI screening kits designed specifically for women. The platform offers accessible and confidential testing services, along with telehealth options, allowing individuals to manage their sexual health conveniently and privately. Each kit is packaged discreetly and is eligible for FSA/HSA reimbursement, ensuring both convenience and financial accessibility. Additionally, TBD Health provides personalized care plans to empower users in taking control of their sexual health with confidence.
Speakeasy Company
Seed Round in 2023
Speakeasy Company is a technology-driven e-commerce platform focused on the wine and spirits industry. It empowers brands to sell directly to consumers while adhering to the three-tier distribution system, allowing them to maintain control over the user experience and access valuable customer data and analytics. The platform enhances market reach and scalability for alcohol brands by providing services such as website redesign and development, digital advertising, merchandise fulfillment, and warehousing. Additionally, it offers real-time insights into customer behavior, enabling brands to improve engagement and optimize their marketing strategies. Through these comprehensive solutions, Speakeasy Company supports alcohol brands in navigating the complexities of direct-to-consumer sales.
Mill
Venture Round in 2023
Mill is a company dedicated to reducing food waste through innovative technology. It produces kitchen bins designed to dry, shrink, and deodorize leftover food overnight, transforming it into a compostable material similar to coffee grounds. These bins are digitally connected and available for rent, with the company offering free shipping of the dried waste to facilities that convert it into animal feed. By providing an efficient system for managing kitchen waste, Mill aims to address one of the most pressing climate issues today, contributing to environmental sustainability.
Wove is an online custom jewelry company specializing in engagement rings and other ornaments. The company utilizes advanced three-dimensional printing technology to create replica rings from affordable materials, ensuring that each piece is handcrafted for a perfect fit. By focusing on personalization, Wove allows customers to receive custom-made jewelry that serves as a timeless symbol of their love.
Caraway is a New York City-based company that specializes in the manufacture of non-toxic ceramic cookware. Established in 2018, it focuses on creating well-designed kitchenware that enhances cooking experiences while prioritizing safety and health. The company's product line includes non-stick, chemical-free ceramic cookware, bakeware, and tea kettles, all crafted to avoid harmful substances commonly associated with traditional non-stick coatings. With an emphasis on ease of use and storage, Caraway aims to provide consumers with high-quality cooking solutions that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Maev, Inc. is a dog wellness company based in New York, established in 2018. The company specializes in manufacturing nutrition-rich foods and supplements for dogs, including raw food bowls, vitamin bars, and bone broth made from human-quality ingredients. Maev aims to address the dietary needs of dogs based on their breed, age, weight, activity level, and lifestyle by offering food diet consultancy services. Through an online platform, it provides a subscription model for its daily bowls, enabling dog owners to ensure their pets receive holistic nutrition. Maev is committed to promoting the well-being of urban dogs and fostering a supportive community for dog owners.
Branch is an office furniture brand focused on simplifying the process of furnishing workplaces for growing teams. Recognizing that traditional office furniture has remained largely unchanged for decades, Branch offers a modern solution that includes the manufacturing and retailing of premium office furniture. The company provides a comprehensive service that encompasses delivery, assembly, and space design, ensuring that clients can easily create functional office environments. Additionally, Branch facilitates the flexible trade-in of used furniture, allowing businesses to adapt their office setups as needs evolve. By prioritizing affordability and ease of use, Branch aims to enhance the office experience for the 21st century.
Acid League
Venture Round in 2022
Acid League is a Toronto-based company established in 2019 that specializes in producing a range of innovative condiments and beverages aimed at modern consumers. The company offers a diverse selection of upmarket fermented products, including raw and unfiltered vinegars and flavored vinaigrettes such as toasted Thai and smoked malt. Additionally, Acid League features a line of non-alcoholic wines crafted from a blend of juices, tea, spices, and bitters. By focusing on contemporary culinary trends, Acid League seeks to refresh traditional center-store categories and provide customers with distinctive and high-quality options.
KOS Naturals LLC, established in 2017 and headquartered in Goleta, California, specializes in producing and distributing plant-based nutritional supplements. The company offers a range of products including plant protein powders, blend bundles, and pantry packs, all made from transparent, soil-sourced ingredients. KOS aims to support customers seeking simple, healthy lifestyles by providing high-quality, plant-centric nutrition options.
Maev, Inc. is a dog wellness company based in New York, established in 2018. The company specializes in manufacturing nutrition-rich foods and supplements for dogs, including raw food bowls, vitamin bars, and bone broth made from human-quality ingredients. Maev aims to address the dietary needs of dogs based on their breed, age, weight, activity level, and lifestyle by offering food diet consultancy services. Through an online platform, it provides a subscription model for its daily bowls, enabling dog owners to ensure their pets receive holistic nutrition. Maev is committed to promoting the well-being of urban dogs and fostering a supportive community for dog owners.
Gooder Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Gooder Foods is a manufacturer of processed food products. The company offers veggie-boosted, protein-packed, mac and cheese, helping customers have healthy options in packaged food products.
Eterneva, Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in transforming cremated remains of humans and pets into memorial diamonds. Founded in 2016, Eterneva offers a personalized service that allows grieving families to create lasting memories through custom diamonds, available in various weights, colors, and cuts. The company's process includes several stages such as carbon purification, diamond growth, quality assessment, cutting, grading, engraving, and setting the diamond into jewelry. Eterneva emphasizes transparency and communication throughout the process to ensure that each diamond honors the memory of the deceased in a meaningful way. Through its innovative technology, Eterneva simulates the natural conditions necessary for diamond formation, enabling clients to cherish their loved ones in a unique and enduring form.
Tiny Organics
Series A in 2021
Tiny Organics Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in personalized nutrition for babies and toddlers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Tiny Organics offers a variety of organic, nutrient-rich finger foods crafted by neonatal nutritionists and chefs. Their meals, designed to support developmental milestones, contain no added sugars or salt and feature sophisticated combinations of plant-based ingredients. Customers can easily select meals through an online quiz, with options available for shipping directly to their homes. The company emphasizes creating adventurous eaters by providing flavorful meals that inspire healthy eating habits from an early age. Tiny Organics has gained recognition in national publications and has attracted investments from notable figures in the industry.
Literati, Inc. is a book subscription service based in Del Valle, Texas, that caters to children aged 0-9 in the United States. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in delivering curated children's books through various themed clubs, such as Club Neo, Club Sprout, Club Nova, and Club Sage. In addition to its subscription offerings, Literati provides gifting services, allowing customers to gift books or redeem titles. The company also fosters a community for readers by providing a platform for discussing books and authors, enhancing the reading experience with personalized book packages, exclusive content, author interviews, and celebrity conversations.
KOS Naturals LLC, established in 2017 and headquartered in Goleta, California, specializes in producing and distributing plant-based nutritional supplements. The company offers a range of products including plant protein powders, blend bundles, and pantry packs, all made from transparent, soil-sourced ingredients. KOS aims to support customers seeking simple, healthy lifestyles by providing high-quality, plant-centric nutrition options.
Eterneva
Seed Round in 2020
Eterneva, Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in transforming cremated remains of humans and pets into memorial diamonds. Founded in 2016, Eterneva offers a personalized service that allows grieving families to create lasting memories through custom diamonds, available in various weights, colors, and cuts. The company's process includes several stages such as carbon purification, diamond growth, quality assessment, cutting, grading, engraving, and setting the diamond into jewelry. Eterneva emphasizes transparency and communication throughout the process to ensure that each diamond honors the memory of the deceased in a meaningful way. Through its innovative technology, Eterneva simulates the natural conditions necessary for diamond formation, enabling clients to cherish their loved ones in a unique and enduring form.
Caraway
Seed Round in 2020
Caraway is a New York City-based company that specializes in the manufacture of non-toxic ceramic cookware. Established in 2018, it focuses on creating well-designed kitchenware that enhances cooking experiences while prioritizing safety and health. The company's product line includes non-stick, chemical-free ceramic cookware, bakeware, and tea kettles, all crafted to avoid harmful substances commonly associated with traditional non-stick coatings. With an emphasis on ease of use and storage, Caraway aims to provide consumers with high-quality cooking solutions that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.