Fundraising FoxBeechwood Capital
Growth equityBoston · Seed–Late Stage · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Beechwood Capital invests in unique growth- and venture-stage branded consumer products companies and specialty retail/restaurant businesses. The firm positions itself as former entrepreneurs and experienced operators who leverage deep consumer products industry experience to help portfolio companies build value and competitive advantage. Rather than providing only capital, the team seeks to add value by contributing operating experience, resources and hands-on support to help management realize their business vision and drive significant growth, differentiating itself from other private equity or venture capital firms.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 26 of 31 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment ×14Consumer ×13Direct to Consumer ×8E-commerce ×7Wellness & Fitness ×4FoodTech ×3Marketing Tech ×3Retail Tech ×3
HQs:United States×11United Kingdom×2Belgium×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×44+ founders×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 10 founders with career history
Haymarket Publishing ×2
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12017 · 34 dated
Once Upon a Farm makes organic, cold-pressure-protected snacks and meals for babies and children, sold in more than 22,000 stores across the US.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBerkeley, US
John Foraker(Co-founder (former Annie's CEO))inCassandra Curtis(Co-founder)inAri Raz(Co-founder)Jennifer Garner(Co-founder)Lawrence Waldman(Executive Officer)
BoardJared Jacobs(Director)in
Co-investorsAurumS2G InvestmentsCAVU Consumer PartnersHarbinger Ventures
Allure is a beauty journalism publication that provides product reviews, trend reporting, and expert guidance on makeup, hair, skincare, and wellness.
ConsumerE-commerceMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersAvestria VenturesCoefficient CapitalCurql Collective, LLCGlasswing VenturesGutbrain Ventures+1 more
ASBN is a media platform providing articles, videos, and expert insights on business topics like finance, marketing, and leadership to help small business owners and entrepreneurs improve their operations.
Media & EntertainmentSaaS
Bridget FitzpatrickinJim Fitzpatrick
Banza makes chickpea-based versions of comfort foods including pasta, mac & cheese, pizza, waffles, and rice, offered as higher-protein, higher-fiber alternatives to refined-grain products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechDetroit, US
Brian Rudolph(Co-founder)inScott Rudolph(Co-founder)
Co-investorsID VenturesInvest MichiganRosecliff VenturesRSE VenturesSWAT Equity Partners
Cosmetics Business is a B2B media and subscription service for the beauty industry, providing breaking news, trend reports, regulatory updates and industry interviews through its website and print/digital magazines.
Media & Entertainment
EPR Network is a press release distribution service that manages over 50 PR-related websites and distributes press releases across the web, news, blogsphere, and social media to reach journalists, media professionals, and businesses.
Marketing TechMedia & Entertainment
FlexDesk is a platform that aggregates lease, utilization, and workplace data for corporate real estate occupiers through integrations with property systems, HR tools, and workplace sensors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSNew York City, US
Clark Jacobs(Founder)inDhanvi Reddy(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorOUTBOUND CAPITALPalm Drive CapitalPioneer
The Food Institute is a trade media and information organization serving the food industry with reporting, research, and market intelligence.
FoodTechMedia & EntertainmentUpper Saddle River, US
Gordon C. Corbaley
INNBEAUTY Project is a direct-to-consumer skincare brand that formulates clinically tested products using multiple active ingredients per formula and sells them by eliminating middlemen to lower prices.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Alisa Metzger(Founder)inJen Shane(Founder)in
Co-investorsHabitat PartnersNew Theory Ventures
Kosas develops clean cosmetics that combine makeup and skincare, offering products such as cream cheek and lip color and complexion items with a shade-matching quiz for consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US
Sheena Yaitanes(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAble PartnersBeliadeImaginary Venture CapitalStripesTq Ventures LlcWillow Growth Partners
Revive is a real estate development company focused on sustainable urban housing projects and mixed-use property development in Belgium and Poland.
Circular EconomyConstruction TechImpact & Social GoodPropTechBrussels, BE
Nicolas Bearelle(Founder & Executive Chairman)inAlexandre Huyghe(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsEqual VenturesVictrixBanter CapitalBlueberry VenturesCoalition OperatorsGreenHouse Capital+2 more
Revive (getrevivehq.com) offers a curated resale edit of sought-after fashion pieces from brands such as Anine Bing, Farm Rio, Ruti, Bloomingdale's, and Lululemon.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces
Co-investorsMute VenturesBanter CapitalBlueberry VenturesCoalition OperatorsEqual VenturesGreenHouse Capital+2 more
Functional beverage brand offering naturally-fermented kombucha.
Co-investorsProlog Ventures
Robert Graham is a designer apparel brand selling men's and women's high-end clothing, including button-down shirts, polos, tees, dresses, jackets, outerwear, loungewear, shoes, and accessories.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsBread Ventures
Rowan operates ear-piercing studios where the piercings are performed by licensed nurses following a clinical safety standard, and it sells hypoallergenic, nickel-free jewelry.
ConsumerHealthtechRetail TechNew York, US
Louisa Schneider(Executive Officer, Director)inAllie Egan(Director)Alisa Williams(Director)
Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalMercury Fund
Salt Security provides an AI-infused platform for protecting APIs and applications from security threats across discovery, posture management, and runtime protection.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Roey Eliyahu(Founder/CEO)inMichael Nicosia(COO, Co-Founder)in
BoardHaim Sadger(Director)in
Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationCapitalGFoundersXFoundersX VenturesSequoia CapitalTenaya Capital+8 more
San Diego Magazine is a regional lifestyle publication covering food and drink, things to do, local features, and community stories in San Diego, California, across articles and podcasts.
Media & EntertainmentSan Diego, US
Jim Fitzpatrickin
Shape is a digital wellness media publication offering science-backed articles, product reviews, and expert advice on fitness, health, and wellness.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Co-investorsC5 CapitalCue BallEPIC VENTURESExcel Venture ManagementHPE GrowthKleiner Perkins+1 more
AMP is an open-source web component framework for building websites, Web Stories, and interactive emails with fast page performance.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsTaurus VenturesThe Veteran FundTransmedia Capital
Tatcha sells skincare products including cleansers, moisturizers, and treatment serums focused on hydration, firming, and brightening.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US
Vicky Tsai(Manager and Chief Executive Officer)Bradford Murray(Manager and President)
Co-investorsStride Consumer Partners
A digital media and intelligence platform covering the beauty and grooming industry in the UK, providing daily news, analysis, data products, podcasts, and live events for beauty and retail professionals.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentWellness & FitnessLondon, GB
Lauretta Roberts(Co-founder)inAntony Hawman(Co-founder)inDavid Beckham(Co-founder)Danny Yeung(CEO & Co-founder)
Co-investorsGeneral Catalyst
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Violet Grey is an online beauty retailer that sells curated skincare and cosmetics products, including editorial "files" reviewing items such as Angela Caglia's Cell Forté serum.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechLos Angeles, US
Cassandra Grey(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Walrath(Director)Aviv Nevo(Director)Richard Scanlon(Director)Marigay Mckee(Director)Brad Grey(Director)
Co-investorsAgility CapitalAssembled BrandsFernbrook Capital ManagementMarkerRed Sea Ventures
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is a professional community and membership organization for women leaders in the retail and brand industry, offering networking, executive development, and industry discussion forums.
Future of WorkMedia & EntertainmentRetail Tech
Jennifer DiPasqualeinMelissa Campanelliin
Women's Health is a media brand publishing articles, guides, podcasts, and video series on fitness, nutrition, beauty, and health topics aimed at women.
FemTechMedia & EntertainmentWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsTransmedia Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
NasdaqSouthernlivingThe LeadWestport News
Exits · 1
1 IPOsOnce Upon a FarmNYSE: OFRM
IPO stake values · per SEC filings
Value of this firm's stake in each portfolio company at its IPO price, from the prospectus principal-stockholder table.
| Company | Owned | IPO price | At IPO | Stake value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Once Upon a Farm | 1.0% | $18.00 | Feb 2026 | $7M |
Source: SEC S-1 / 424B prospectus filings. Stake value = shares beneficially owned × the initial public offering price, as disclosed — a market value at IPO, not a return multiple (the firm's original cost is not disclosed).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Beechwood Capital made?
- Beechwood Capital has 31 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Beechwood Capital invest at?
- Beechwood Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Beechwood Capital focus on?
- Beechwood Capital focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Retail Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Beechwood Capital located?
- Beechwood Capital is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Who does Beechwood Capital co-invest with?
- Beechwood Capital most often shares deals with Transmedia Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Rosecliff Ventures, among 27 tracked co-investors.
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