Torch Capital

Torch Capital is a brand-focused investment firm built to shepherd the next generation of industry-changing mission-driven consumer companies. The firm invests in consumer platforms, products, and services from healthcare, FinTech, and food and beverage, to digital media, e-commerce, and marketplaces. Torch Capital was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York.

Claire Daly

Investor

Christopher Harper

Investor

Sam Jones

Vice President

Jonathan Keidan

Founder and Managing Partner

Katie Reiner

Principal

Jake Wayne

Investor

Past deals in Beverages

Splendid Spoon

Series B in 2022
Sea Bean Goods is an Alternative & Holistic Health Service.

Notpla

Series A in 2021
Notpla Limited, based in London, manufactures innovative packaging products primarily for beverages and sauces. The company specializes in creating advanced packaging solutions, including sachets and waterproof, grease-proof cardboard takeaway boxes. Founded in 2014 and previously known as Skipping Rocks Lab Limited, Notpla aims to develop packaging that is environmentally friendly and degrades naturally. By combining design, chemistry, and engineering expertise, Notpla is at the forefront of sustainable packaging solutions, addressing the growing demand for alternatives to traditional plastic packaging.

Truebird

Venture Round in 2021
Truebird was founded with the mission to bring quality coffee to as many people and places as possible. Truebird's fully-automated, contactless espresso bar makes delicious coffee with a mesmerizing experience, and it can go just about anywhere. Consider it a total re-imagining of what a vending machine can be. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Notpla

Seed Round in 2020
Notpla Limited, based in London, manufactures innovative packaging products primarily for beverages and sauces. The company specializes in creating advanced packaging solutions, including sachets and waterproof, grease-proof cardboard takeaway boxes. Founded in 2014 and previously known as Skipping Rocks Lab Limited, Notpla aims to develop packaging that is environmentally friendly and degrades naturally. By combining design, chemistry, and engineering expertise, Notpla is at the forefront of sustainable packaging solutions, addressing the growing demand for alternatives to traditional plastic packaging.

Minna

Seed Round in 2019
Minna LLC is a producer and retailer of organic, unsweetened, and lightly brewed sparkling tea based in New York. Founded in 2018, the company offers a unique line of carbonated beverages that serve as an alternative to flavored sparkling water. Minna's products are USDA Organic certified and contain no sugars or added sweeteners, focusing instead on delivering a refreshing experience through various flavors. Their offerings include Tropical Green Tea, Lime Hibiscus Tea, Citrus Black Tea, as well as additional flavors like vibrant pineapple and juicy mango. These beverages combine lightly brewed tea with natural extracts, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking flavorful options without calories. Minna's products are available for purchase through their website and on Amazon.

Koku NYC

Seed Round in 2019
Koku NYC provides coconut-based food. Using raw cultured coconut cream sweetened only with raw honey, this soft-serve is unlike anything else on the market today. With plenty of superfood toppings to choose from, unique flavor combinations and seasonal flavors - Kokus will serve as a gut-healthy, low glycemic, delicious and unique indulgence for our customers.

Recess

Seed Round in 2018
Recess is a consumer wellness brand creating products and experiences designed to help people feel balanced, centered, and inspired so that they can be their most productive and creative selves despite an increasingly stressful world. Its products include sparkling water infused with hemp extract and adaptogens for balance and clarity. Founded in 2017, Recess is headquartered in New York.

Pop & Bottle

Venture Round in 2018
Pop & Bottle, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in producing plant-based beverages, particularly oat milk lattes and flavored almond drinks. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on using pure, organic, and simple ingredients, ensuring that its products are free from dairy, emulsifiers, thickeners, and refined sugars. Pop & Bottle sells its offerings through both retail stores and an online platform, providing customers with a variety of delicious, nutritious options that cater to those seeking healthier, plant-rich alternatives to traditional dairy products.

Splendid Spoon

Series A in 2018
Sea Bean Goods is an Alternative & Holistic Health Service.