Approach
How we invest.
We are patient, hands-on investors who take a small number of positions and stay close. Our edge is operational — we bring sourcing relationships, supply-chain knowledge, and financial discipline to every company we back.
Investment thesis
The ingredient economy is undergoing a structural shift. Consumers want to know what is in their products and where it comes from. Brands are competing on ingredient provenance, not just formulation. We invest in the companies that sit at the origin of that story — the suppliers, the enablers, and the early brands that are building something real from the ground up.
Stage
Pre-Seed / Seed
Check size
$500K – $1M
Geography
North America
Sectors
Ingredients · Consumer goods · Supply chain
What to expect
First conversation
We read every pitch submission and respond to founders we want to learn more about. The first call is informal — we want to understand the business, the ingredient story, and the founding team.
Diligence
We move quickly and keep our process lean. Diligence focuses on sourcing relationships, supply-chain defensibility, unit economics, and the team's ability to execute.
Term sheet
If there is a fit, we issue a term sheet within two to three weeks of our first conversation. We do not run long parallel processes.
Post-investment
We stay close after we invest. That means introductions to buyers and brand partners, help building financial infrastructure, and ongoing access to our sourcing network.