Cleveland Avenue is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, founded in 2015. The firm makes investments across seed, early, later, and growth stages, with a focus on food and beverage companies, lifestyle consumer brands, AgTech, and technology businesses. It provides capital and strategic support to startups seeking to scale product offerings, expand into new markets, and build operational capabilities. As an investment adviser, Cleveland Avenue combines financial backing with hands-on guidance to help portfolio companies achieve long-term growth.
CurlMix is a haircare brand focused on products for curly hair. It operates a subscription service that delivers natural, toxin-free ingredients and ready-made products to help customers define, moisturize, and manage frizz-free curls. Offerings include DIY kits with step-by-step instructions and explainer videos, as well as ready-made items such as flaxseed gel, moisturizers, regrowth serums, and hair and body butters, with bundles and wash-and-go sets. The company sells through stores and online channels. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago.
Mayvenn
Series C in 2022
Founded in 2013, Mayvenn empowers hair stylists by providing tools to sell hair extensions directly to clients without the need for upfront costs or inventory. With a nationwide network of over 50,000 stylists and hundreds of thousands of customers, Mayvenn has transformed salon retail.
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