Beechwood Capital
Growth equityBoston Β· SeedβLate Stage Β· 2 people tracked
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 Β· 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 26 of 36 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment Γ19Consumer Γ11Direct to Consumer Γ6E-commerce Γ5FoodTech Γ4Wellness & Fitness Γ4Marketing Tech Γ3AdTech Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ6United KingdomΓ1
Investments Β· 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 Β· 12017 Β· 12 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))Cassandra Curtis(Co-founder)Ari Raz(Co-founder)Lawrence Waldman(Executive Officer)Jennifer Garner(Co-founder)
BoardJared Jacobs(Director)in
Co-investorsAurumS2G InvestmentsCAVU Consumer Partners
ADWEEK is a media brand covering advertising, marketing, and brand strategy news, providing articles, video content, research, and events for marketing and advertising professionals.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsFootPrint CoalitionMore Better industriesSmartGateVCSWAT Equity PartnersTransmedia CapitalUnlock Venture Partners
Allure is a beauty media brand publishing editorial content on makeup, skincare, hair, and celebrity beauty news, along with product reviews and a subscription beauty product box.
ConsumerE-commerceMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersAvestria VenturesCoefficient Capital
Banza makes chickpea-based food products, including pasta, brown rice pasta, and mac and cheese, marketed as higher in protein and fiber.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsID VenturesInvest MichiganRosecliff VenturesRSE VenturesSWAT Equity Partners
Beauty Independent is an online media publication covering the beauty and personal care industry, reporting on brands, retail, market trends, and entrepreneurs.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsFernbrook Capital Management
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 operates Express-Press-Release.Net, a press release distribution and newswire service that submits clients' press releases to the web, news outlets, blogs, and social media across a network of PR sites.
Marketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Food Business News is an industry news publication covering the food and beverage manufacturing sector, reporting on ingredients, product innovation, and research developments for food manufacturers and industry professionals.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsAvestria VenturesKindred VenturesPortland Seed Fund
The Food Institute publishes food industry news, analysis, and thought-leadership content, including video interviews and commentary on trends affecting food businesses.
FoodTechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsAvestria VenturesTransmedia Capital
Glossy is a media outlet publishing news and analysis on the fashion, beauty, and retail industries, covering topics such as brand marketing campaigns and product launches.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersCoefficient CapitaligniteXL Venture
The Hollywood Reporter is a news and media outlet covering the entertainment industry, including film, television, and celebrity lifestyle.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsAvestria VenturesIPR.VCNorth Base MediaRed River West
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
Co-investorsHabitat PartnersNew Theory Ventures
Clean, vegan, cruelty-free and affordable skincare brand.
Co-investorsNew Theory Ventures
Kosas is a cosmetics brand that develops clean, dermatologist-tested makeup formulated with skincare ingredients, offering products with high pigment and long wear designed for sensitive skin.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Sheena Yaitanes(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAble PartnersBeliadeImaginary Venture CapitalStripesTq Ventures Llc
NOSH is a media outlet publishing news, analysis, and educational content about the packaged food and CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry, covering topics such as investing, branding, product launches, and acquisitions.
FoodTechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsThe March Group
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
New York, US
Louisa Schneider(Executive Officer, Director)inAllie Egan(Director)Alisa Williams(Director)
Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture Capital
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
Shape is a media brand publishing content on fitness, beauty, skincare, and wellness, including editor-tested product awards and recommendations for consumers.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentWellness & Fitness
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
Street Fight is an online publication covering news, analysis, and commentary on local marketing, advertising technology, and multi-location and franchise brand strategy.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
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
VIOLET GREY is a beauty retailer that curates and sells skincare, haircare, makeup, fragrance, and wellness products vetted through its "Violet Code" testing process by makeup artists, dermatologists, and other experts.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechLos Angeles, US
Co-investorsFernbrook Capital ManagementMarkerRed Sea Ventures
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is a community for women executives at retailers and consumer brands, offering leadership development through events, content, and networking connections.
Future of WorkMedia & Entertainment
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
Exits Β· 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioOnce Upon a FarmNYSE: OFRM
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBeauty Independent Β· beautyindependent.com Β· Aug 18, 2026
Rowan Β· rowan.digital Β· Aug 7, 2026
Banza Β· trysignalbase.com Β· May 19, 2026
Violet Grey Β· vogue.com Β· Apr 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Beechwood Capital made?
- Beechwood Capital has 36 tracked investments.
- 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 Avestria Ventures, Transmedia Capital, Advance Venture Partners, among 36 tracked co-investors.
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