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Brand Foundry Ventures
Venture capitalAustin · Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Also known as Brand Foundry
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Investment thesis
Seed-stage, consumer-product investor focused on tangible goods rather than software, targeting sustainable $250M–$750M outcome brands and offering hands-on People/Product/Pipeline support emphasizing supply chain, margins, design and marketing.
Team · 3 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 23 of 30 portfolio companiesConsumer ×13Direct to Consumer ×7E-commerce ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Healthtech ×5Wellness & Fitness ×5SaaS ×4Fintech ×3
HQs:United States×20
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32025 · 32023 · 22022 · 62021 · 52020 · 22019 · 42017 · 328 dated
Own Up is a mortgage advisory platform that uses technology to help homebuyers evaluate lenders, understand affordability, and compare loan offers.
FintechPropTechBoston, US
Patrick Boyaggi(Co-founder & CEO)inMike Tassone(Co-founder & COO)inBrent Shields(Co-founder & CTO)in
BoardRick Desai(Director)inDominic Lloyd(Director)in
Board seatBrian Spaly· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesLaunchCapitalLink VenturesSidecut VenturesTechstarsListen Ventures+1 more
Cake is a telehealth brand offering flavored erectile dysfunction medications, including sildenafil and tadalafil, marketed directly to consumers for men's sexual health.
ConsumerDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessNorth Hollywood, US
Hunter Morris(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Holden IsraelinMitch Orkis(Director)
BoardBrian Thorne(Director)inKevin Chen(Director)
Co-investorsHabitat PartnersLerer HippeauSelva VenturesAF VenturesSilas Capital PartnersSugar Capital
CollX is a mobile app for sports card and trading card game (TCG) collectors that scans and identifies cards against a card database, estimates their value from recent marketplace transactions, and tracks collection value over time.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketplacesHaddonfield, US
BoardWesley Gottesman(Director)in
Co-investorsFJ LabsMorrison Seger Venture Capital PartnersNext Coast VenturesBen Franklin Technology PartnersDarren LachtmanNat Turner+1 more
Crown Affair sells clean haircare products, including styling tools and hair formulas designed to restore hair hydration, softness, and shine.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US
Dianna Cohen(Executive Officer, Director)inElaine Choi(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardCristina Nunez(Director)inRichard Gersten(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAMBERSTONEPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsPoint King CapitalSelva VenturesSidekick Partners+5 more
Frozen One makes a high-protein, low-calorie ice cream from all-natural ingredients designed for fitness-conscious consumers.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechAustin, US
Alan Chen(Executive Officer, Director)inConner Mennig(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorssupernatural venturesTONIC VENTURES
GigSafe provides a platform that manages the work-readiness and compliance workflows for independent contractor networks in delivery and logistics operations.
Future of WorkHR TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
David Pickerell(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcRally Ventures Management, LlcRareBreed VenturesYes VC
Kingdom Superculture develops functional health ingredients derived from natural microbes, targeting consumers seeking effective nutritional and health products.
BiotechConsumerHealthtechNew York City, US
Kendall Dabaghi(Founder)inRavi Sheth(Founder)in
Co-investorsPioneerValor Equity PartnersY Combinator4DX VenturesAllison Pickens VenturesAlmanac Insights+22 more
Kingdom Supercultures develops functional health ingredients using natural microbes, aiming to improve consumer health.
BiotechFoodTechHealthtechNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness
Kendall Dabaghi(Founder)inRavi Sheth(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesFour Acres CapitalShine CapitalSupernode VenturesDigitalis VenturesLakehouse Venture Partners+5 more
Koio designs and sells premium footwear made with responsible materials and craftsmanship, marketed directly to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York City, US
Johannes Quodt(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inChris Wichert(Founder)
Co-investorsActon CapitalOlive Tree CapitalWinklevoss CapitalFounders Fund
Lucky Beverage Company produces beverages with a focus on authentic storytelling and resilience-oriented branding.
Consumer
Richard Laver(Founder)in
Co-investors359 CapitalDMG VenturesImaginary Venture CapitalInvestBevMaveronJoyance Partners+3 more
Mixlab is a veterinary pharmacy providing compounded, commercial, and over-the-counter medications for animals across all 50 states.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceHealthtechNew York, US
Frederic Dijols(Executive Officer, Director)Edward Kim(Director)
BoardDr. Zay Satchu(Co-founder & Chief Veterinary Officer)
Co-investorsEastward Capital PartnersEscalate Capital PartnersJoyance PartnersLakehouse Venture PartnersPartners ResolutePLUS Capital+6 more
Peachy operates Botox studios offering wrinkle treatments and muscle relaxer injections with flat-rate pricing, staffed by nurse practitioners and other providers.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Eric Zhang(Co-Chief Executive Officer)inCarolyn Treasure(Co-Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersFJ LabsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalStride Consumer PartnersThe MBA FundBrandProject Capital
PreFix offers a membership-based home maintenance service that coordinates repairs, preventive maintenance, and contractor access for homeowners.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerIoTMarketplacesPropTechAustin, US
James Bilodeau(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersCentral Texas Angel NetworkChicago VenturesFirebrand VenturesForefront VentureMatchstick Ventures+3 more
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QuoteWell is a tech-enabled insurance wholesaler that helps agencies place Builder's Risk and other construction-related coverage, offering online quoting and submission workflows plus a "Human+" support model.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechFintechInsurTechSaaSAustin, US
Joey Bouchard(Founder)in
Co-investorsFloating PointNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)OctaveClocktower VenturesGoldcrest Capital
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Retailigence uses machine learning to build AI solutions for retailers, helping them optimize assortments, store operations, and planning based on their own data.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSLondon, US
Jeremy GeigerinAmbika (AD)(Heads technology and data science)
Co-investors500 GlobalQuest Venture Partners
Revere provides automated data extraction and reporting software for alternative asset managers, using AI-powered OCR to extract financial data from documents and generate customized dashboards and reports.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Co-investorsInvariantes FundSparq Capital (SFO)Utopian VenturesLerer HippeauSterling.VC
Small Door provides veterinary care for pets through modern clinics that combine technology with personalized service.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesLerer HippeauNat TurnerPrimary Venture PartnersToba CapitalValspring Capital+3 more
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The Sill sells houseplants and gardening products directly to consumers, offering plants suited to a customer's taste and space along with workshops, events, and customer support.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Eliza Blank(Founder)in
Co-investorsAurumBlue CollectiveColor CapitalHawke VenturesMaywic Select InvestmentsThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)
Vizit uses AI trained on real shopper purchase data to score, optimize, and generate product page images and copy, predicting how content will affect conversion before media spend.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechRetail Tech
Jehan Hamedi(Founder)in
Co-investorseGateway CapitalInfinity VenturesKeiretsu ForumB37 VenturesIndustry Ventures
Weller produces clean-label functional beverages designed to make wellness accessible and affordable.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessBoulder, US
Co-investors7thirtyGreat Oaks Venture CapitalSocial Starts
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Adgile Media GroupBawiBriteCoFrameLucky BeverageManta HealthTwo Robbers Hard SeltzerZippy
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Crown Affair · citybiz.co · May 8, 2026
Lucky Energy · finsmes.com · Nov 12, 2025
QuoteWell · intelligence360.news · Oct 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Brand Foundry Ventures made?
- Brand Foundry Ventures has 30 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Brand Foundry Ventures invest at?
- Brand Foundry Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Brand Foundry Ventures's typical check size?
- Brand Foundry Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Brand Foundry Ventures focus on?
- Brand Foundry Ventures focuses on Consumer.
- Where is Brand Foundry Ventures located?
- Brand Foundry Ventures is headquartered in Austin, US.
- Does Brand Foundry Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Brand Foundry Ventures leads investment rounds.
Co-investors · 75
FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.
Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, emphasizing investing in companies before they gain wider recognition.
Techstars is a global startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds and mentors ambitious founders, providing $220K in capital, a three-month program, and access to a worldwide network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners.
Great Oaks Venture Capital is a New York-based seed and early-stage investor that backs founders building enduring businesses across the United States.
Maveron is a venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs across web-enabled consumer services, education, and wellness sectors.
Operator Partners is an investment firm run by operators that invests its own capital in technology companies from inception through Series B.
Winklevoss Capital is an investment firm that backs founders working on hard problems in critical, frontier technology domains.
Primary Venture Partners is a seed-stage venture fund that backs founders at the earliest moments, combining deep sector specialization with a large operating team that provides hands-on support.
TCG (formerly The Chernin Group) is an investment firm that backs platforms and brands shaping culture, focused on sports, media, and content businesses with strong brand identities and loyal fan communities.
Yes VC is an early-stage venture firm that invests in category-defining companies at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Chicago Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders in industries it views as overlooked, writing high-conviction checks and taking board seats.
Clocktower Ventures is the venture arm of Clocktower Group, backing technology companies transforming financial services across consumer and enterprise fintech.
▶63 more co-investors
Listen VenturesImaginary Venture CapitalIndustry VenturesQuest Venture PartnersSemperVirens Venture CapitalToba CapitalAndreessen HorowitzGeneral CatalystAccelSV AngelBain Capital VenturesUnknown VenturesBoxGroupDCVC (Data Collective)Coatue ManagementSound VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Sapphire VenturesPlug and Play VenturesOffline VenturesMayfield FundSlow VenturesFundersClubForerunner VenturesCaffeinated CapitalAdditionFloodgateAcrew CapitalRed Swan VenturesRidge VenturesSocial LeverageHarrison MetalUS Venture PartnersUpfront VenturesM13LightbankGeneral PartnershipCowboy VenturesNextGen Venture PartnersRenegade PartnersTeamworthy VenturesSerena VenturesJavelin Venture PartnersIrishAngelsG20 VenturesJAZZ Venture PartnersBow CapitalAVVMotivate Venture CapitalMaven VenturesEqual VenturesRebel FundCity LightLooking Glass CapitalGrace Beauty CapitalBlisceConteur Capital PartnersStarting LineVU Venture PartnersBullishAlpha PartnersKeiretsu CapitalVine Street Ventures
Firms observed investing alongside Brand Foundry Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Brand Foundry Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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