SunFed Ranch
Venture Round in 2022
SunFed Ranch is a beef ranch focused on providing high-quality, locally produced grass-fed beef that emphasizes health and environmental sustainability. The company specializes in natural and organic beef products, ensuring that its offerings are antibiotic-free and hormone-free. In addition to fresh cuts of beef, SunFed Ranch also offers convenient ready-to-eat skillet meals, catering to modern consumers seeking nutritious and wholesome meat options. By prioritizing ethical farming practices, SunFed Ranch aims to deliver consistently delicious beef while promoting better health for individuals and a healthier environment.
Cali'flour Foods
Private Equity Round in 2019
Cali'flour Foods, LLC is a manufacturer and seller of vegetable-based pizza crusts, primarily focusing on cauliflower products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chico, California, the company offers a diverse range of items, including traditional and plant-based pizza crusts, cauliflower thins and crackers, flatbreads, and pasta made from cauliflower and yellow lentils in various shapes such as penne, rotini, and spaghetti. Additionally, Cali'flour Foods provides meal replacement kits, variety bundles, and cookbook bundles through its online portal, where customers can also access nutrition facts and recipes. The company distributes its products across the United States and Canada and offers branded merchandise, including bags and apparel, as well as The Clean Switch recipe book, catering to health-conscious consumers looking for alternatives to traditional food options.
Coolhaus
Venture Round in 2018
Coolhaus, Inc. is a gourmet dessert company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2009. Specializing in ice cream, the company offers a diverse range of products, including ice cream sandwiches, pints, and bars, with unique flavors such as fried chicken and waffles, fruity pebbles cookies, and double chocolate cookies with dirty mint chip ice cream. Coolhaus emphasizes the use of sustainable and locally sourced ingredients in its offerings. The company distributes its products through various channels, including retail shops, a national fleet of food trucks, catering services, event spaces, and online sales. Known for its architecturally-themed branding, Coolhaus aims to provide an experience that combines creativity and enjoyment through its innovative ice cream creations.
Little Secrets
Venture Round in 2018
Little Secrets, LLC is a candy manufacturer specializing in dark and milk chocolate confections. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company emphasizes the use of high-quality ingredients while avoiding artificial additives. The brand was inspired by the founder's childhood experiences and love for chocolate, aiming to create indulgent treats that allow consumers to enjoy their sweet cravings guilt-free. Little Secrets focuses on crafting unique candy products that appeal to a wide audience, balancing both taste and authenticity in its offerings.
Kill Cliff
Venture Round in 2017
Kill Cliff, Inc. is a producer and marketer of naturally-flavored sports and recovery beverages headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2007, the company offers a range of flavors, including orange, lemon, blackberry, raspberry, pomegranate, and watermelon, catering to consumers looking for an alternative to traditional energy drinks and sodas. Kill Cliff's products are formulated with clean ingredients, electrolytes, and vitamins, and are free from sugar, making them suitable for athletes and health-conscious individuals. In addition to beverages, the company markets apparel and accessories for men and women, selling its products through its own online store, as well as via wholesalers and various retail outlets across the United States.
Vital Farms
Venture Round in 2017
Vital Farms, founded in 2007 and based in Austin, Texas, is an ethical food company specializing in pasture-raised products. The company offers a variety of items including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, ghee, liquid whole eggs, and egg bite products. Vital Farms is committed to providing nutritious food for consumers, differentiated products for partners, attractive economics for farmers, responsible land use for communities, and ethical living conditions for animals. The company's operations are guided by a commitment to Conscious Capitalism, ensuring long-term benefits for all stakeholders, including farmers, suppliers, customers, the environment, and employees.
Maple Hill Creamery
Venture Round in 2016
Maple Hill Creamery, LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Stuyvesant, New York, is a farm-family owned dairy manufacturer specializing in 100% grass-fed whole milk dairy products. The company is recognized as a leader in the grass-fed dairy category and was the first to achieve the Pennsylvania Certified Organic 100% Grassfed Certification. Maple Hill Creamery produces a range of organic products, including Greek and drinkable yogurts, which are distributed through national and regional channels. The company is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles for both consumers and cows, emphasizing the benefits of grass-fed dairy farming for animal welfare, land fertility, and farmer prosperity.
Kodiak Cakes
Funding Round in 2016
Kodiak Cakes is a producer of whole-grain breakfast products that use high-protein ingredients. It offers pancake and waffle mixes, oatmeal, granola, muffins, syrups, baking mixes, snacks, and frozen waffles, marketed as healthier alternatives to traditional options. The company emphasizes whole grains and fiber and distributes through stores and online channels. It was founded in 1995 and is based in Park City, Utah.
Teton Waters Ranch
Venture Round in 2016
Teton Waters Ranch LLC is a producer and supplier of grass-fed beef products based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2014. The company offers a diverse range of products, including uncured sausages, frankfurters, chili, and various beef snacks, all made from 100% grass-fed beef. Teton Waters Ranch emphasizes a commitment to regenerative and humane farming practices, ensuring that its beef is free from hormones, antibiotics, nitrites, and nitrates. The company's approach not only focuses on delivering nutritious and flavorful products but also aims to restore native grasslands, promote healthy soil, and address climate change. Teton Waters Ranch distributes its products through retail stores, its office, and online channels, reflecting a dedication to providing sustainable food options to consumers across the United States.
Perky Jerky
Seed Round in 2016
Perky Jerky is a company based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, specializing in the production of all-natural jerky products. Founded in 2007 by Matt Keiser, the company focuses on creating healthy and protein-rich snack options. Perky Jerky offers a variety of meat snacks, including turkey and flavored beef jerky, which are crafted using all-natural ingredients and innovative marinating techniques. Their products are designed to be low in carbohydrates, calories, and fat, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious and affordable snack alternatives.
Wear Pact
Venture Round in 2016
Wear Pact, LLC is a textile manufacturing company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in sustainable and ethical apparel for men, women, and children under the brand name Pact. Founded in 2009, the company offers a diverse range of products, including hoodies, sweatshirts, tops, pants, sleepwear, and socks, as well as specialized items such as maternity wear and children's apparel. Wear Pact is committed to using organic cotton sourced from fair trade factories, ensuring a transparent supply chain that benefits both farmers and workers. The company's focus on eco-friendly materials and practices allows customers to enjoy stylish and comfortable clothing while supporting sustainability. Products are available through various retail outlets across the United States and online.