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Nurture Life

Chicago, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 66 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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Nurture Life prepares freshly made meals and snacks for children, delivered ready to serve, targeting busy parents seeking nutritious alternatives to processed foods. The company manufactures all meals in-house and focuses on balanced nutrition and clean ingredients for kids' diets.

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Founders & leadership

Nurture Life was founded in 2015 by Steven Minisini and Jennifer Chow.

SMSteven Minisini
Steven MinisiniCo FounderSteven Minisini brings over 30 years of experience in enterprise technology sales, marketing, and executive leadership, with a track record managing P&Ls exceeding $400 million and leading global teams of 700+ employees across multiple industries.
JCJennifer Chow
Jennifer ChowCo-FounderJennifer Chow co-founded Nurture Life, which makes freshly prepared meals for children and delivers them ready to serve. She previously spent 17 years in marketing and product development in the technology industry, most recently as vice president of marketing at a cloud platform startup.
ZD
Zach DeAngeloNamed on SEC filing
BJ
Ben JohnsonNamed on SEC filing
TF
Tim FaviaNamed on SEC filing

Board

MSMichael Steib
Michael SteibBoard directorPartner at Melitas Ventures Llc

Investors · 7

Fernbrook Capital Managementlisted by Fernbrook Capital ManagementNew York · $1M

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IrishAngelslisted by IrishAngelsSan Francisco · $250K – $350K

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Melitas Ventures Llclisted by Melitas Ventures LlcNew York

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Service Provider Capitallisted by Service Provider CapitalVail
Two Culture Capitallisted by Two Culture Capital

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Winklevoss Capitallisted by Winklevoss CapitalNew York · $100K – $5M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2019–2023

▶$5.1MraisedJan 2024 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Zach DeAngeloDirector
  • Steven MinisiniExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ben JohnsonDirector
  • Michael SteibDirector
  • Tim FaviaDirector
  • Jennifer ChowExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$5.1M
Proceeds to insiders
$200K
First sale
Dec 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.9MraisedMay 2019 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven MinisiniExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jennifer ChowExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$1.9M
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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 Nurture Life do?
Nurture Life prepares freshly made meals and snacks for children, delivered ready to serve, targeting busy parents seeking nutritious alternatives to processed foods. The company manufactures all meals in-house and focuses on balanced nutrition and clean ingredients for kids' diets.
Who founded Nurture Life?
Nurture Life was founded by Steven Minisini, Jennifer Chow in 2015.
Who are Nurture Life's investors?
Nurture Life's investors include Align Ventures, Fernbrook Capital Management, IrishAngels, Melitas Ventures Llc, Service Provider Capital, Two Culture Capital, Winklevoss Capital.
How much funding has Nurture Life raised?
Nurture Life has disclosed $7M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Nurture Life headquartered?
Nurture Life is headquartered in Chicago, US.