Led · Equity · Nov 2024

Clean Skin Club is a DTC brand that launched in January 2019 to rethink skincare hygiene, debuting its flagship Clean Towels XL—a dermatologist-approved, single-use, 100% USDA bio-based facial towel. The towels have been clinically shown to improve overall skin health while reducing oiliness, redness, and sensitivity. The company emphasizes natural, vegan, cruelty-free materials and sustainability in its product design and production. Clean Skin Club has experienced 150% year-over-year growth and has ranked as a best-seller on Amazon. In September the brand entered brick-and-mortar retail with a launch into Target stores. The company plans to expand further into retail, develop new products, and invest in talent to support growth.

Participated · Equity · Jan 2024

Bloom Nutrition is a Los Angeles, CA-based maker of health supplements that launched as a direct-to-consumer business and has evolved into an omni-channel company. Its core product franchise is Greens and Superfoods, now sold at major retailers including Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club and GNC. The company was founded in 2019 by Mari Llewellyn and Gregory LaVecchia, who remain the majority shareholders. Bloom plans to use the new funding to accelerate demand-generation activities, invest in product innovation, and expand internal capabilities to support growth. The articles do not disclose revenue or user metrics.

Led · Series B · Mar 2022

Partake Brewing, founded in 2017 by Ted Fleming and based in Calgary, Alberta, brews non-alcoholic craft beers for consumers seeking lower-calorie options. Its portfolio includes PALE, IPA, BLONDE, RED, DARK (U.S.), STOUT (Canada), PEACH GOSE and seasonal editions, with cans ranging from 10–30 calories and using vegan, all-natural ingredients. The brand has received international recognition, including a Gold Medal at the World Beer Awards for Best Non-Alcoholic Beer. Partake plans to use new funding to expand U.S. and Canadian retail presence, broaden distribution across key channels, extend regional teams and leadership, and create limited-release products. The company works with Export Development Canada (EDC) to support scaling and international expansion. The article cites rapid consumer adoption since the brand’s 2017 debut and projects category growth (25% CAGR) to a $5B market by 2025.

Led · Series A · Sep 2021

Honey Mama's produces refrigerated cocoa truffle bars formulated from five clean, whole‑food ingredients (raw honey, unrefined coconut oil, cocoa, Himalayan pink salt and others) and marketed as plant‑rich, anti‑inflammatory alternatives. The brand emphasizes clean labels and products naturally free from refined sugar, gluten, grains, dairy and soy. In January 2021 the company executed a full brand refresh and activated a multi‑year product strategy focused on product innovation and channel expansion. Honey Mama's completed a nationwide expansion with Whole Foods Market in July and reports placement in more than 3,000 retail locations. Management says the company will close 2021 with dramatic revenue growth and cites category‑leading on‑shelf velocities. The Series A proceeds are intended to bolster brand awareness, emerging channel development, and continued product innovation as the company scales.