Led · Seed · Jun 2026

Filament Sciences was launched and bootstrapped by founder Nathan Puksta, a L'Oréal veteran, and positions itself as a professional, science-led hair care brand emphasizing scalp health. The company proved product-market fit and early distribution traction before raising external capital. It has just closed a $2 million seed round to support scaling inventory and expanding into the salon professional channel. Filament also plans to invest in education as part of its growth strategy for professionals. The financing marks the company’s shift from founder-funded to partner-backed growth while keeping a tightly controlled cap table.

Participated · Series A · May 2026

Launched in 2024 by founders Jesse Konig and Ben Johnson, Jesse & Ben's makes frozen french fries cooked in beef tallow. Since launch the brand has scaled into more than 3,500 retail locations including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Fresh Thyme and MOM's, and is now adding Target, Costco and Kroger. The company expanded its SKU count from three to five with the additions of Sweet Potato Tallow Fries and Crinkle Cut Beef Tallow Fries. Coverage cites rising repeat purchase rates, and CEO Konig has said the business is on track to grow fourfold in the next 12 months. Prior to the Series A, the company raised a seven-figure seed round.

Participated · Series A · Dec 2025

YSE Beauty develops premium, clinically tested skincare formulated to tackle concerns such as hyperpigmentation, uneven tone, hydration and glow for women aged 35 and older. Inspired by founder Molly Sims’ personal skin journey, the company spent more than three years in R&D before launching in 2023 with a lineup of multi-functional products like the award-winning Your Favorite Ex Exfoliating Pads and Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream. The brand entered retail in June 2025 through an exclusive partnership with Sephora and is now preparing to roll out across all Sephora doors in the U.S. In 2025 the company achieved 120% revenue growth and projects more than 80% growth in 2026, which would lift annual sales to nearly $30 million. YSE plans to channel new capital into accelerating Sephora expansion, broadening its e-commerce footprint and advancing product development. Its marketing leverages Sims’ large, loyal community and her network of dermatologists, estheticians and makeup artists to keep the brand highly engaged and conversation-driven. Multiple beauty industry accolades, including awards from Allure, Good Housekeeping and Business of Fashion, reinforce the brand’s credibility and consumer appeal.

Participated · 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.

Led · Equity · Oct 2025

Founded in 2023 by Stanford-trained, board-certified dermatologist Dr. James Kilgour, KilgourMD develops clinically grounded scalp treatment and prevention serums and recently launched a shampoo and conditioner. The brand centers on treating scalp aging as a root cause of hair thinning and offers a proprietary two-step scalp serum system whose trial showed 95% of participants had decreased shedding within six weeks and clinically meaningful regrowth by four months. KilgourMD reported profitability in 2025 and sells a bottle of scalp serum every 20 seconds, with more than one-third of customers recommending the products to others. Products are currently sold exclusively at kilgourmd.com. The company plans to expand its active ingredient pipeline, create new formulations, and run additional clinical trials focused on underserved populations.