Bachan is a food and beverage company founded in 2019 by Justin Gill, specializing in traditional Japanese barbecue sauce. The company's offerings are unique for being cold-filled and non-pasteurized, which ensures that they contain no preservatives or artificial flavorings. Bachan's sauces are crafted using authentic ingredients such as real mirin, Japan-brewed non-GMO soy sauce, organic ginger, garlic, and green onion. This allows consumers to use the sauce as a flavorful marinade for meat, fish, vegetables, and rice, or as a dip for items like sausages and fries. Through its products, Bachan aims to provide an authentic taste of Japanese culinary tradition, rich in umami flavor.
Avaline
Seed Round in 2020
Avaline LTD. is an organic wine label based in Burbank, California, founded in 2019. The company specializes in producing and distributing clean wines, offering a variety of options including white and rosé flavors. Avaline focuses on creating wines that are made from organic grapes and free from synthetic additives, ensuring that all products are plant-based and devoid of unwanted extras such as isinglass or eggs. This commitment to quality allows consumers to enjoy unadulterated and sugar-free wines, appealing to those seeking healthier beverage choices.
Milk Bar Inc. is a New York-based bakery founded in 2009, specializing in innovative desserts. The company offers a unique menu that includes signature items such as crack pie, compost cookies, and cereal milk soft serve. Milk Bar is known for its creative approach to traditional bakery products, featuring cakes with unfrosted sides and a distinctive cereal milk ice cream. In addition to its retail offerings, Milk Bar provides catering services and hosts classes, enhancing its community engagement and reach. The brand emphasizes affordability while delivering a playful and memorable dessert experience.
Vintage Wine Estates
Series A in 2018
Vintage Wine Estates is a privately held wine company comprised of a consortium of vintner families with extensive experience in the wine industry. The company owns a diverse collection of winery estates and brands, including Clos Pegase Winery, Cosentino Winery, Girard Winery, B.R. Cohn Winery, Swanson Vineyards, Viansa Sonoma, Windsor Vineyards, Cameron Hughes, Firesteed, and several others. Vintage Wine Estates is dedicated to producing high-quality wines and providing exceptional customer experiences across its wineries located in Napa, Sonoma, California's Central Coast, Oregon, and Washington State. The brand portfolio also features exclusive labels such as Middle Sister, Tall Dark Stranger, Pro-mis-Q-ous, Monogamy, Girl & Dragon, and Purple Cowboy, reflecting a commitment to craftsmanship and innovation in winemaking.
Hu Kitchen
Series A in 2018
HU Master Holdings, LLC is a New York-based company that operates a restaurant offering a variety of food and beverage options, including breakfast items, organic teas, and chocolate products. The restaurant also provides home delivery services and focuses on healthy eating. In addition to its dining services, the company produces organic, vegan, and paleo chocolates, coffee powders, and grain crackers, all made from fresh, unprocessed ingredients. These products are designed to be free from preservatives and common allergens, appealing to health-conscious consumers. Established in 2015, HU Master Holdings operates as a subsidiary of Mondelez International, Inc. and aims to provide nutritious alternatives for those seeking a healthier lifestyle.
Smashmallow
Venture Round in 2018
Smashmallow, LLC is a Sonoma, California-based company that specializes in producing premium snacking marshmallows made from organic cane sugar and natural ingredients. Founded in 2016, Smashmallow offers a diverse range of flavors, including mint chocolate chip, toasted coconut pineapple, strawberries and cream, root beer float, lemon chia seed, cinnamon churro, and espresso bean. The marshmallows are designed to be gluten-free, low in calories, and low in fat, with an average serving containing around 80 calories and less than 1 gram of fat. By focusing on quality and health-conscious ingredients, Smashmallow aims to provide consumers with a guilt-free indulgence suitable for any time of day. The company's products are available for purchase online.
Guayaki Yerba Mate
Series B in 2017
Guayaki Sustainable Rainforest Products, Inc. specializes in the production of organic yerba mate beverages, offering a diverse range of products including bottled drinks, cans, energy shots, traditional gourds, tea bags, and loose leaf options. The company also provides accessories for brewing and steeping, as well as clothing and gift certificates. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Sebastopol, California, Guayaki distributes its products through food retail stores, restaurants, and grocery outlets in the United States and Canada, along with international retailers and online channels. Guayaki employs an innovative business model known as Market Driven Regeneration, which connects consumer purchases of its yerba mate products with indigenous communities involved in sustainable agriculture and reforestation initiatives across Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.