How many investments has ECP Growth made?

ECP Growth has 45 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.

What stage does ECP Growth invest at?

ECP Growth invests at the Growth stage.

What sectors does ECP Growth focus on?

ECP Growth focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Digital Health, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Energy, FemTech, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, IoT, Logistics & Supply Chain, Longevity, Marketplaces, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Wellness & Fitness.

Where is ECP Growth located?

ECP Growth is headquartered in Greenwich, US.

Does ECP Growth lead rounds?

ECP Growth typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

Who does ECP Growth co-invest with?

ECP Growth most often shares deals with B Capital Group, Corigin Ventures, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), among 77 tracked co-investors.

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ECP Growth partners with growth-stage businesses across the consumer value chain, backing both B2C and B2B companies. Its focus areas include accessible nutrition, cognitive and microbiome health, pet wellness, home health environments, holistic health technology, women's health, AI-enabled and digitized commerce solutions, supply chain optimization, and age-tech for older adults. The firm provides capital alongside deep operational expertise and hands-on support, emphasizing a founder-first, relational approach that goes beyond financing. Investing since 2011, it has backed over 40 emerging consumer brands and companies aiming to reshape their industries.

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Growth

Greenwich, US

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Instruments

Equity

Founded

2011

Last 12 months

4 investments

Tracked investments

IPOs

Team · 13 people

from the firm's website & public directories

Morgan Ratcliffe· Managing Director· New York, New Yorkin

Morgan Ratcliffe is a managing director with operating experience who focuses on beauty, wellness and better-for-you products, serves on Volition Beauty’s board, and represents her firm's consumer strategy.

Chrissy Farrell· Executive Assistant & Office Managerin

Marie-Li Haub· Director· New York City Metropolitan Areain

Marissa Foray· Director, Strategy & Research· United Statesin

Marissa Foray is Director of Strategy & Research at ECP Growth. She has over 10 years of experience across multiple industries and markets, with background in marketing program development, new product development, brand strategy, and competitive analysis for brands including NIVEA and Godiva.

Mariyeta Kaljaj· Fund Controller

Melissa Houston· Finance Director· New York, New York, United Statesin

Olivia Hollidge· Associate· New York, New York, United Statesin

Soeren Eisenbeiss· Fund Controller· Greenwich, Connecticut, United Statesin

Soeren Eisenbeiss serves as Fund Controller at Emil Capital Partners LLC. He has experience in financial reporting, accounting, and tax return preparation for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, with proficiency in accounting software including Excel, ProSystem fx Tax and Engagement, and QuickBooks. He also manages accounting and tax functions for a retail business in New Canaan, Connecticut.

Sonia Gadkari· Associate· New York, New York, United Statesin

Tyler Coppola· Vice President· Greenwich, Connecticut, United Statesin

Werner Stuetz· Chief Financial Officer

Andreas Guldin· Chairman· Greenwich, Connecticutin

Andreas Guldin is Chairman and Co-Founder of Emil Capital Partners, where he focuses on early-stage consumer investments, and previously served as the firm's CEO until 2023. He has over 25 years of experience in retail, consumer goods, and private equity, with prior senior roles at Tengelmann, Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, and Breuninger GmbH. He holds a PhD in Economics, an MBA from London Business School, and an MA in Psychology, and has lectured at EBS, the University of Düsseldorf, and the University of St. Gallen.

Jeff Emmons· Director· Connecticutin 𝕏

Jeff Emmons is a Director at ECP Growth, where he works with both B2B and B2C companies and helps portfolio companies through key growth stages. He previously held operating and finance roles at firms including Bloomberg and Jefferies. He holds an MBA from London Business School and was a Division I student-athlete.

What they invest in

from 28 of 45 portfolio companies

Consumer ×21Direct to Consumer ×17FoodTech ×12E-commerce ×8Wellness & Fitness ×8Advanced Manufacturing ×3Healthtech ×3Biotech ×2

HQs:United States×15Germany×2Canada×1Israel×1Sweden×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 11 portfolio companies

55%

solo founders

6 of 11 mapped founding teams

25%

repeat founders

of 12 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×62 founders×5

Where their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with education data

Georgetown ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×2Engineering ×2Humanities ×2Life Sciences ×2

Investments · 45 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 2 2025 · 2 2020 · 15 dated

Uberuber.com in 𝕏NYSE: UBER

Uber operates a multi-sided platform providing ride-sharing, food delivery, freight logistics, and business fleet management services across various global markets.

Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Travis Kalanick(Co-founder; CEO until 2017)Garrett Camp(Co-founder)in Gautam Gupta(Executive Officer)inJeffrey Holden(Executive Officer)David Plouffe(Executive Officer)in Emil Michael(Executive Officer)in

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investors137 Ventures 3Spoke Capital 408 Ventures A*ACME Capital Across Capital Partners +78 more

A Dozen Cousinsadozencousins.com in

A Dozen Cousins makes ready-to-eat packaged foods—including seasoned beans, bone broth rice, and seasoning sauces—inspired by Creole, Caribbean, and Latin American recipes.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Ibraheem Basir(Founder)in

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsLever VC RCV Frontline

ALOHA Exits falsealoha.com

ALOHA makes plant-based protein bars and drinks that are USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan, and free of gluten, dairy, soy, and stevia.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture Capital Maywic Select Investments Bullish

American Giantamerican-giant.com in 𝕏

American Giant is a direct-to-consumer clothing brand selling apparel, including its hemp collection, through its own online store.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US

Bayard Winthrop(Executive Officer, Director)inCuong Dinh(Executive Officer)

BoardDONALD M. KENDALL(Director)MIKE ACKRELL(Director)Miles Arnone(Director)Kent Kendall(Director)

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsMaywic Select Investments Winklevoss Capital

Base Culturebaseculture.com in 𝕏

Base Culture is a bakery producing clean-label breads and baked goods, offering both gluten-free and gluten options made without refined sugar, oils, or artificial ingredients.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechClearwater, US

Jordann Windschauer(Executive Officer, Director)inRobert Windschauer(Executive Officer, Director)

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsBluestein Ventures Spiral Sun Ventures Humble

Better Juicebetter-juice.com in

Better Juice develops an enzymatic technology that reduces natural sugars in fruit juices and other fruit-based foods and beverages by up to 80% while retaining flavor and nutrients, using natural enzymes in non-GMO microorganisms as a pass-through production step.

BiotechFoodTechRehovot, IL

Eran Blachinsky(CTO and Co-Founder)in Gali Yarom(CEO and Co-Founder)in

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsMaverick Ventures Israel iAngels

BiomeSensebiomesense.com in 𝕏

BiomeSense builds an AI-enabled platform combining hardware (GutLab) and bioinformatics (MetaBiome) to continuously generate and analyze gut microbiome data.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechChicago, US

Kevin Honaker(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDylan Nichols(Director)in Ashley Hartman(Director)inVanessa Rollings Giannis(Director)Andrew Bluestein(Director)inOrhan Ertughrul(Director)

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsBluestein Ventures Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)IrishAngels Overton Venture Capital Seaside Ventures Service Provider Capital

Bright Farmsbrightfarms.com in

BrightFarms grows and distributes fresh leafy greens to consumers across the United States, using technology and sustainable agricultural practices.

AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodNew York, US

Josh Norbury(Executive Officer)inNeal Parikh(Executive Officer)in Paul Lightfoot(Executive Officer, Director)in

Board Tyler Newton(Director)in Brian Rich(Director)in Peter S.H. Grubstein(Director)

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsCatalyst Investors New Ground Ventures NGEN Partners WP Global Partners WP Explorer

Chef's Platechefsplate.com in

Chefs Plate offers a meal kit delivery subscription in Canada, sending recipes and pre-portioned ingredients for dishes inspired by global cuisines.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsActon Capital BrandProject Capital

Cheribundicheribundi.com in 𝕏Jan 2026 · $10M

Cheribundi makes tart cherry juice marketed as a performance and recovery aid, with claimed benefits for inflammation, sleep, immunity, and muscle recovery.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerSports TechGeneva, US

Brittany Ridley(Executive Officer)Brian Ross(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Oringer(Director)Thomas Facer(Director)Hans Heer(Director)James O'Callaghan(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsaVenture Cayuga Venture Fund

Farmside Kitchenfarmsidekitchen.com in

Farmside Kitchen is a fast-casual restaurant chain serving scratch-made grain bowls ("Farmbowls"), salads, and sides built around locally sourced, seasonal ingredients for dine-in, takeout, and group ordering.

ConsumerFoodTech

Meg Schiffman(Co-founder & CEO)in

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Freestylefreestyle.worldMar 2026

Freestyle makes baby care products including diapers and water-based wipes designed for sensitive skin, using chlorine-free and plastic-free materials.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Russ Wallace(Founder)in

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsAdapt Ventures Entrepreneur Ventures LightShed Ventures SuperAngel.Fund Left Lane Capital Mucker Capital +1 more

GiftFlygiftfly.com in 𝕏

GiftFly offers a digital gift card platform for merchants that allows customers to purchase, send, and redeem gift cards online across mobile, web, and social channels.

Direct to ConsumerFintechRetail TechSaaS

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Innovativegummiesinnovativegummies.com

ILS Gummies manufactures nutraceutical confections (gummies with functional ingredients).

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Rosewood Private Investments

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Kidfreshkidfresh.com

Kidfresh produces pre-made children's meals featuring familiar kid-friendly dishes like mac & cheese and chicken nuggets formulated with hidden vegetables and wholesome ingredients.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Gilles Deloux(Founder)inMichael Allenin

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsACCELFOODS AF Ventures Monogram Capital Partners

Klarnaklarna.com

Klarna is a mobile banking and payments platform that offers flexible payment options, shopping features, and financial management tools to millions of users globally through partnerships with thousands of merchants.

ConsumerE-commerceFintechStockholm, SE

Sebastian Siemiatkowski(Co-founder & CEO)Victor Jacobsson(Co-founder)in

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investors3Spoke Capital Access Ventures (New York)Adit Ventures Management, Llc Alpha Wave Global Backstage AB Base Partners +30 more

Leslunesleslunes.de

Les Lunes is a direct-to-consumer fashion brand that designs and sells sustainable women's leggings and apparel made from eco-friendly materials like bamboo viscose and plant-based fibers.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsPolipo Ventures

Milkandhoneymilkandhoney.com

Milk + Honey operates a chain of spa and wellness facilities across the United States, offering treatments and self-care experiences designed to help guests relax and reconnect with themselves.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessAustin, US

Alissa Bayer(Founder)

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Murphy's Naturalsmurphysnaturals.com in 𝕏

Murphy's Naturals makes natural insect-repellent and outdoor products designed to help people enjoy time outside without bug bites.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerImpact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessRaleigh, US

Philip Freeman(Founder)inTanya Rhone(Director)Scott Ajac(Director)Jason Starr(Director)inLaura Markley(Director)John Replogle(Director)

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsConsumer Ventures FreshTracks Capital Point King Capital

Nextfoodsnextfoods.net

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

NextFoodsgoodbelly.comDec 2025 · $10M

GoodBelly is a probiotic beverage company that develops gut health drinks.

ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessBoulder, US

Melissa Dolan(Director)Barbara Keiger(Executive Officer)John Elstrott(Director)Marcel Bens(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsMaveron

Nomeatfactorynomeatfactory.com in

No Meat Factory develops plant-based meat alternatives made from proteins such as soy, wheat, and pea, with a focus on clean label, methylcellulose-free formulations.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech

Dieter Thiem

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Opportunistic North America Early Stageshipday.com inNov 2025 · $7M

Shipday is a delivery management platform that automates dispatching, real-time tracking, and customer notifications, and lets businesses coordinate both in-house drivers and third-party delivery services in one system.

FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Moin I.(Founder)inAdem Esen(Founder)in

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsB Capital Group B4 Capital REFASHIOND Ventures Ibex Investors

Petfriendlyboxpetfriendlybox.com

Pet Friendly Box offers personalized pet wellness products, including flea and tick solutions, treats, supplements, and other care items for dogs and cats.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechWellness & FitnessOmaha, US

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Pomelo Copomelo-co.de

Pomelo is a hair care brand that sells shampoos, conditioners, treatments, serums, and hair accessories through a customizable product set builder, offering discounts for bundled purchases.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessCologne, DE

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Renewal Millrenewalmill.com in 𝕏

Renewal Mill is a food and ingredients company that makes six upcycled ingredients across protein, flour, and fiber, along with baking mixes, by repurposing byproducts from food production such as juice pulp.

Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerFoodTechOakland, US

Claire Schlemme(Executive Officer, Director)in Caroline Cotto(Cofounder)in

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, Llc HG Ventures Purple Sage Ventures Techstars ICA Fund

Saltedbeautysaltedbeauty.com

Salted Beauty makes skincare products formulated with algae-based and biotechnologically lab-cultivated ingredients, including SPF sun protection sticks, body creams, and after-sun gels.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Takethesistakethesis.com

Clarity is a nootropic supplement from Thesis formulated with ingredients such as CDP Choline, Lion's Mane, Panax Ginseng, and caffeine to support focus, mental clarity, and neuroplasticity.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsBreak Trail Ventures Evolution VC Partners REDO Ventures Trust Ventures

Volition Beautyvolitionbeauty.com inApr 2020

Volition Beauty is a beauty brand founded in 2016 that uses a community-driven model, letting people submit and vote on product ideas, so entrepreneurs of any background can develop and bring beauty products to market.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSausalito, US

PATRICIA ANNA SANTOS(Executive Officer, Director)BRANDY HOFFMAN(Executive Officer, Director)in STEPHEN WILLSON(Director)in

Board MORGAN RATCLIFFE(Director)in

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsCommerce Ventures Unilever Ventures

Zeelzeel.com

On-demand massage service connecting customers with licensed massage therapists.

New York, US

Board Samer Hamadeh(Executive Officer, Director)in Ilya Nykin(Director)inRyan Freedman(Director)

Partner Morgan Ratcliffe· solo GP

Co-investorsAlpaca VC Corigin Ventures FJ Labs Grit Capital Partners Hemisphere Ventures LLC Lightbank +7 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AlohaBare SnacksGoodBellyILS GummiesLes Lunesmilk + honeyMinus WorksOlliePetFriendlySaltedShipdayTCHOThe Data CouncilThesisWhistle

Exits · 1

1 IPOs

UberNYSE: UBER

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Cheribundi Launches New Recovery and Sleep Shots, Delivering the Power of 60+ Tart Cherries in a Convenient 2-Ounce Shot

Cheribundi · finance.yahoo.com · Jul 29, 2026

Freestyle Closes $10M Series A Funding Led by Silas Capital

Freestyle · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 11, 2026

Shipday Raises $7 Million Series A

Opportunistic North America Early Stage · thesaasnews.com · Nov 18, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has ECP Growth made?: ECP Growth has 45 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does ECP Growth invest at?: ECP Growth invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does ECP Growth focus on?: ECP Growth focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Digital Health, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Energy, FemTech, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, IoT, Logistics & Supply Chain, Longevity, Marketplaces, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is ECP Growth located?: ECP Growth is headquartered in Greenwich, US.
Does ECP Growth lead rounds?: ECP Growth typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does ECP Growth co-invest with?: ECP Growth most often shares deals with B Capital Group, Corigin Ventures, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), among 77 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 2

AF Ventures

AF Ventures is a consumer-focused investment fund that backs emerging growth-stage businesses in categories including food & beverage, health & wellness, personal & household care, beauty, and pet.

Both backed · 1

Kidfresh

$100K – $5M

Revolution

Revolution is an investment firm that has backed founders, communities, and ideas for over two decades, spanning venture capital, entrepreneurship advocacy, and real estate and hospitality investments.

$100K – $1M

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