Beechwood Capital
Growth equityBoston · Seed–Late Stage · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Beechwood Capital focuses on identifying and backing unique branded consumer products companies as well as specialty retail and restaurant businesses at the growth and venture stages. The firm emphasizes that it offers more than capital, drawing on its team's background as former entrepreneurs and experienced operators to support the founders it invests in.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteJerry Kahn is a 35+ year veteran of the housewares industry who founded The Holmes Group in 1982 and grew it into an $800M company over 24 years as Chairman/CEO before its $660M sale to Jarden Corporation.
Larry Kahn founded Beechwood Capital and leads its strategy, deal sourcing and portfolio management, drawing on 15+ years in marketing, brand strategy, sales and operations. He previously helped build The Holmes Group into an $800M business (acquired by Jarden), was a partner at Ogilvy Mather, and serves on boards including Kosas Cosmetics, Banza and iNNBeauty Project.
What they invest in
from 1 of 10 portfolio companiesConsumer ×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBetter-for-you food company making chickpea-based pasta, rice, pizza and more.
Clean, vegan, cruelty-free and affordable skincare brand.
Kosas is a cosmetics brand that offers makeup and skincare products with clean formulas, emphasizing ease and lightweight coverage that blur the lines between makeup and skincare categories.
Consumer
Clean-ingredient color cosmetics with skincare benefits.
Childhood nutrition company known for organic, cold-pressed baby food and kids' snacks and meals.
Functional beverage brand offering naturally-fermented kombucha.
American eclectic luxury lifestyle and fashion design house.
Female-founded wellness company reimagining ear piercing through licensed nurses and branded studios.
Global luxury beauty and skincare brand rooted in Japanese culture.
Luxury beauty e-commerce retailer curating premium products.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- Where is Beechwood Capital located?
- Beechwood Capital is headquartered in Boston, US.
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