Participated · Equity · Dec 2022

Founded in 2021, EvodiaBio is a Danish industrial biotech company that uses precision-fermentation to produce natural monoterpene aromas with far lower resource use and CO₂ emissions than traditional extraction methods. Its Yops technology platform has already been deployed in more than 70 commercial brews and over 10 projects with top-40 breweries worldwide, and the firm has formed channel partnerships with Symrise and Lallemand. In just three and a half years the team moved from academic research to fully approved industrial production and has launched a profitable product line. Management now plans to accelerate growth in existing markets while expanding into Asia and adjacent sectors such as wine and broader aroma applications. The company reports “profitable from day one” unit economics and rapid commercial traction. To date EvodiaBio has secured €20 million across three funding rounds, including a €7 million raise last year and the latest €6 million round announced today.

Participated · Series A · Mar 2021

Infinite Looks operates the Sunday II Sunday brand, which develops hair and scalp-care products specifically to address sweat and activity challenges for textured hair. Its core Moisture Balance line is complemented by newer launches such as Hair Flourish Vegan Biotin Gummies and an Essential Oils Trio (Peppermint, Argan and Tea Tree). The gummies are formulated with fruit pectin to support keratin and reduce shedding; the oil trio is designed to remove and protect the scalp and hair from damaging sweat while strengthening and defrizzing. Led by CEO and founder Keenan Beasley, the company emphasizes scalp care as a route to healthier hair production. Future product development will continue targeting active women, offering solutions to protect, cleanse and replenish textured hair before, during and after workouts. The company is pursuing broader distribution beyond its current direct-to-consumer reach.

Led · Series A · Jun 2019

Phlur, founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, is a digital-first fragrance company certified as a B Corp that provides transparency into its ingredients and processes. Its product portfolio includes fragrances, body care, candles, and a recently launched natural deodorant line called Explore Naturals. The company sells direct-to-consumer at phlur.com and through retail partners including Sephora and Credo; Explore Naturals is available at explorenaturals.com, Amazon, and Central Market. Phlur completed a $7M Series A funding round led by Symrise, with participation from Next Coast Ventures and Belcorp. In conjunction with the financing, Phlur acquired Texas Beauty Labs (founded in 2008 by Mary Berry), which has been renamed The Goodkind Co. The acquisition is positioned to expand manufacturing capabilities and enhance product and service offerings for current and future clients, supporting Phlur's product development and growth. Phlur is a direct-to-consumer fragrance brand launched in 2016 by founder and CEO Eric Korman in Austin, TX. The company offers an online discovery experience paired with a novel at-home sampling program to help customers find scents. Its fragrances are crafted with non-toxic, sustainably sourced ingredients and specifically avoid parabens, phthalates, BHT and other preservatives; each 50mL bottle sale triggers a $5 donation to the IUCN. In 2017 Phlur quintupled its revenue, acquired over 35,000 paying customers, and expanded its offering with premium scented candles. The brand works with Symrise on scents such as Hanami, Olmsted & Vaux, Hepcat and Siano. Phlur plans to use new funding to scale the business, diversify marketing, launch new distribution channels and extend into body care. Phlur is an Austin, TX-based gender-neutral, sustainable fragrance brand founded in 2015. It combines premium ingredients and environmentally responsible practices with a digital experience that explores scents through visual narratives representing the inspiration and feeling behind each fragrance. The brand offers six gender-neutral fragrances accompanied by digital visual stories and playlists, and lets users choose two scents, layer them in real life, and allow those scents to evolve as they are worn. Phlur raised $1.8M in convertible debt funding led by Next Coast Ventures, with additional backing from founder Eric Korman. The company plans to use the funds to expand existing operations and to launch new scents and new products in the coming year.