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GNC

75 Hopper Pl, Ste 501, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Overview

GNC sets the standard in the nutritional supplement industry by demanding truth in labeling, ingredient safety and product potency, all while remaining on the cutting-edge of nutritional science. As their company has grown over the years, so has their commitment to Living Well. In fact, GNC is the world's largest company of its kind devoted exclusively to helping its customers improve the quality of their lives. From scientific research and new product discovery to the manufacturing and packaging processes, GNC takes pride in their rigorous approach to ensuring quality. Their commitment to quality extends to their interactions with you in their stores and after you buy their products.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
4

Sector focus

  • Health Care
  • Manufacturing
  • Nutrition
  • Retail
  • Wellness
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Investment portfolio

  • RealEats

    Participated · Series A · Oct 2021

    RealEats, led by founder & CEO Dan Wise, operates a weekly subscription meal delivery service that emphasizes the nutritional benefits of real food. The company is based in Geneva, NY. It raised over $16M in a Series A financing. RealEats said it will use the funds to take the brand national and accelerate its move into a new 80,000 square foot facility in Geneva. The company also plans to accelerate its product innovation pipeline and launch a new meal line debuting this year. As part of the financing, Yong Kai Wong of GNC joined RealEats’ Board of Directors.

Team

  • David Shakarian

    Founder

  • Jeremy DeLorm

    Global Ecommerce SEO Manager

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  • Karlyn Mattson

    Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer

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  • Kyle Kerrigan

    Senior Director, Global Operations and Communications

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