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Birch Benders
also invests · investor profileDenver, US · Founded 2015 · Colorado LLC · 2 employees on LinkedIn
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BFG Partners is an early-stage venture firm that invests in consumer product brands, particularly in food, beverage, and personal care categories. Its partners have previously built and sold consumer brands themselves.
Founders & leadership
Birch Benders was founded in 2015 by Elizabeth Ackerman and Matthew LaCasse.
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$6.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2019
▶$1.2MraisedJul 2019 · 5 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.2MraisedJul 2019 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Matthew LaCasseExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Elizabeth AckermanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Rajesh BabuExecutive Officer
- Thomas SpierDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.2M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- First sale
- Jun 2019
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Colorado, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5MraisedJun 2018 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$5MraisedJun 2018 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rajesh BabuExecutive Officer
- Elizabeth AckermanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Matthew LaCasseExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Thomas SpierDirector
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $3M
- First sale
- May 2018
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Colorado, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Birch Benders do?
- BFG Partners is an early-stage venture firm that invests in consumer product brands, particularly in food, beverage, and personal care categories. Its partners have previously built and sold consumer brands themselves.
- Who founded Birch Benders?
- Birch Benders was founded by Elizabeth Ackerman, Matthew LaCasse in 2015.
- How much funding has Birch Benders raised?
- Birch Benders has disclosed $6.3M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Birch Benders headquartered?
- Birch Benders is headquartered in Denver, US.