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Prelude Growth Partners

515 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10022, United States

Overview

Prelude Growth Partners provides capital and value-added operating support to category disrupting consumer brands.

Total investments
7
Lead investments
6
Investments · 12mo
1
Active investors
3
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Investment portfolio

  • Perelel

    Led · Equity · Nov 2025

    Perelel is a maternal wellness company offering specialized vitamin packs formulated for every stage from pre-conception through each trimester and postpartum recovery. As the first prenatal vitamin brand co-founded by an OB/GYN, its products are grounded in medical expertise and designed to deliver targeted nutrients precisely when they are most needed. The packs evolve with a woman’s changing requirements, providing comprehensive, dynamic nutrition supported by clinical research. Operating in the fast-growing women’s health sector, Perelel aims to reinvent maternal wellness with evidence-based formulations. Following its recent Series B financing, the company plans to expand its product line, invest further in R&D to refine its nutritional solutions, and broaden its global market reach. The fresh capital will also help scale operations and strengthen its competitive position as it pursues ambitious growth.

  • OneSkin

    Led · Series A · Aug 2025

    OneSkin is a skin longevity company founded by a team of female PhD scientists that applies longevity science to extend "skinspan" by targeting underlying mechanisms of aging. Its core technology centers on a proprietary peptide, OS-01, designed to reduce the burden of senescent cells that drive inflammation, collagen breakdown and visible signs of aging. Product offerings include topical and supplement SKUs such as OS-01 FACE, BODY, EYE and the recently launched OS-01 LIP and HAIR. The brand has built a passionate consumer community and counts celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Camila Alves McConaughey and Katy Perry among its fans. OneSkin sells its products direct-to-consumer at oneskin.co and emphasizes rigorous scientific research and bioinformatics in product development. The company announced the Series A from San Francisco, signaling a step toward scaling the brand and its science-driven product pipeline. OneSkin develops science‑led topical skin longevity treatments built around its proprietary peptide OS‑01, which the company says is patented and published in peer‑reviewed journals. The brand formulates OS‑01 into topical supplements designed to modulate cellular aging and prevent accumulation of senescent cells. OneSkin reports clinical testing and lab replication of skin biological age reversal and has collected thousands of customer testimonials since launching its product line in 2021. Founded in 2016 by four Brazilian PhD scientists, the company positions itself at the intersection of beauty and wellness with a research‑first approach. OneSkin will use new funding to accelerate research, develop novel formulas, expand longevity solutions, and scale go‑to‑market capacity through increased human capital and new sales channels. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has raised a total of $20M to date.

  • Skin Pharm

    Led · Equity · May 2023

    Skin Pharm is a modern beauty brand and leading aesthetic skin care clinic offering in-clinic treatments alongside a clinical skin care line. The company operates five clinics across Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; and Franklin, TN, with Houston, TX and Alpharetta, GA slated to open. Since launching its own skin care line in 2018, the brand’s award-winning portfolio has grown to nearly 20 products and built a loyal following among celebrities, influencers and athletes. Skin Pharm was founded in 2017 by board-certified nurse practitioner Maegan Griffin, who will continue to lead the company; it is headquartered in Nashville, TN. The business is pursuing aggressive brick-and-mortar expansion nationwide and expects to create over 100 new jobs as a result. The company will use new capital to support clinic expansion and ongoing product development.

  • FLY BY JING

    Led · Series B · Mar 2023

    Fly By Jing is a Los Angeles-based Chinese food company founded by Jing Gao that produces crafted pantry staples. Its flagship product, Sichuan Chili Crisp, became a top-selling hot sauce on Amazon within six months. The brand's products are sold in more than 4,000 stores, including Whole Foods Market, Wegmans, Target, and Costco. The leadership team includes CFO/COO Matt Dunaj and Chief Commercial Officer Jason Parasco. The company raised $12M in Series B financing to accelerate growth into additional national grocery retailers. Fly By Jing is an Asian food brand founded in 2018 by CEO Jing Gao in Los Angeles, California. The company creates high-quality artisanal Chinese sauces and condiments, best known for its Sichuan Chili Crisp. Its Sichuan Chili Crisp became a best-selling hot sauce on Amazon six months after launch. Fly By Jing received a growth investment from Prelude Growth Partners; the amount was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to expand the team and its retail functions. This fall it plans a major retail rollout into brick-and-mortar locations including Whole Foods, Target, Sprouts, Foxtrot, and online grocers Thrive Market and FreshDirect.

  • Bachan's

    Participated · Series A · Sep 2022

    Bachan’s sells a portfolio of four core Japanese barbecue sauce flavors: The Original, Hot and Spicy, Yuzu, and Gluten-Free. Its products are available at more than 11,000 retail doors nationwide, including Costco, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Target, Kroger, H.E.B., Bristol Farms, Gelson’s, The Fresh Market, and Fresh Thyme. The company is rolling out distribution to Publix and Albertsons nationwide in the fourth quarter of this year and also sells direct-to-consumer at www.bachans.com. Bachan’s holds five of the top 10 best-selling BBQ sauce rankings on Amazon. Led by founder and CEO Justin Gill, the brand plans to use new capital to accelerate retail expansion, grow the team, and drive product innovation.

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