GroundForce Capital
Growth equityVenice · Seed–Late Stage · 9 people tracked
Also known as GROUNDFORCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
GroundForce Capital invests in growth-stage consumer companies driving a generational shift in health and wellness. The firm backs bold brands, technologies, and services reshaping how people live, eat, and care for themselves, aiming to build healthier lives, stronger communities, and more conscious living. Beyond capital, it provides operating expertise and a broad network to help founders and operators scale breakout companies faster, smarter, and with greater impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 24 of 29 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×15Consumer ×12Direct to Consumer ×11Wellness & Fitness ×6Climate Tech ×5AgTech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×4Cleantech ×3
HQs:United States×14
Who they back
founder profiles across 14 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×53 founders×14+ founders×2
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12018 · 12 dated
Beyond Meat creates plant-based protein products, including burgers and other foods designed to provide nutritional value while supporting environmental sustainability and soil regeneration.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechFoodTechEl Segundo, US
Ethan Brown(Founder & CEO)Teri L. Witteman(Executive Officer)Jonathan Nelson(Executive Officer)Dariush Ajami, Ph.D.(Executive Officer)Drew Lufkin(Executive Officer)John Boken(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationCleveland AvenueCollaborative FundCPT CapitalDns CapitalEvolution VC Partners+12 more
REBBL produces ready-to-drink plant-based protein shakes and functional beverages sold direct to consumers, with flavors such as vanilla, cold brew latte, and dark chocolate.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBerkeley, US
Palo Hawken(Director)Dave Batstone(Director)Sheryl O'Loughlin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKuldeep Malkani(Director)Hugh Marquis(Director)Kim Perdikou(Director)
Board seatMark Rampolla· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBIGR VenturesCAVU Venture PartnersCloudScale Capital Parnters
SYSTM Foods acquires and operates a portfolio of cold chain, better-for-you functional beverage brands, spanning categories like organic fair trade coffee, plant-based protein, and low/no sugar gut health drinks.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessNewport Beach, US
Andy Fathollahi(Executive Officer, Director)Julian Chen(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDaniel Gluck(Director)inMark Rampolla(Director)George W. Birman(Director)
Board seatGeorge Birman· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsPowerplant Ventures
Afresh offers an AI platform for grocery retailers and distributors that uses data models of products, inventory, and operations to guide ordering and merchandising decisions.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRetail Tech
Matt Schwartz(Founder)inNathan Fenner(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesBlack Jays VenturesBright Pixel CapitalCaesar VenturesDesigner FundDoon Capital+4 more
Apeel Sciences develops plant-based coatings derived from fatty acids and glycerides—ingredients naturally found in plant peels and seeds—that are applied to fresh fruits and vegetables to extend shelf life, preserve flavor and nutrients, and reduce reliance on refrigeration, pesticides, waxes, and plastics.
Circular EconomyCleantechFoodTech
LouJames Rogers(Founder)inJenny Du(Founder)in
Co-investors3cubed VenturesA-Rod CorpAgFunderAndreessen HorowitzBild Alternative Investments CorporationDBL Partners+10 more
Bobbie manufactures baby formula and builds workplace support for parents.
ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Laura Modi(Founder)in
BoardSarah Hardy(Director)Sara Adler(Director)
Co-investors1st Course CapitalBaukunstIngeborg InvestmentsLakehouse Venture PartnersNextView VenturesPrecursor Ventures+5 more
FIDO Tech develops smart water technology to detect and analyze leaks in water networks, serving water utilities.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechIoT
Neil Edwards(CTO & Founder)inMitch Donnelly(CEO)inLisa Davis(Chief Financial Officer)inPhil Tomlinson(Chief Revenue Officer)in
Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures AgRKKVC
Floodbase provides flood mapping technology and parametric flood insurance products that pay out based on the magnitude of flooding over a large area, enabling policies that settle within days of an event.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechInsurTechBrooklyn, US
Bessie Schwarz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Elizabeth Tellman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardMarty Schneider(Director)Sasha Brown(Director)John Loser(Director)in
Co-investorsBURNT ISLAND VENTURESEcosystem Integrity FundFloating PointLOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalMercy Corps Ventures+4 more
Fine-casual Italian-style delicatessen brand serving authentic deli fare inspired by traditional East Coast neighborhood delis.
Humm Kombucha produces canned, USDA Certified Organic kombucha drinks featuring probiotics, vitamin B12, and no added sugars.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessBend, US
Michelle Lynn Mitchell(Director, Promoter)Jamie Beth Danek(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Brian Jay Grossman(Executive Officer, Promoter)Eric Thomas Plantenberg(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsVMG Partners
HydroPoint provides smart water management technology, including subscription-based IoT solutions for irrigation and water efficiency, serving enterprise customers, municipalities, and public agencies.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechIoTSaaSPetaluma, US
CHRISTOPHER SPAIN(Executive Officer, Director)Chris Spain(Co-founder)inPeter Carlson(Co-founder)Chris Manchuck(Co-founder)STEVE WILDE(Executive Officer)
BoardPETER CALLAGHAN(Director)
Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures AgMontage CapitalStructural CapitalMonitor Ventures
KinderFarms makes children's OTC medicine and hydration products, such as electrolyte solutions, formulated with cleaner ingredients like zinc, dextrose, and electrolytes and without artificial dyes.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessRedondo Beach, US
Kristin Recchiutti(Executive Officer)Logan Schwartz(Director)Jeremiah Adams(Executive Officer, Director)Gregory Thomas Willsey(Director)Julianne Kur(Director)
BoardMark Rampolla(Director)
Co-investorsBreak Trail VenturesHabitat PartnersThe Family FundPowerplant Ventures
Liquid Death manufactures and sells sparkling energy drinks, iced teas, and flavored sparkling waters branded with horror-themed names and marketing.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesConvivialité VenturesHinge CapitalJames Beshara FundLauder PartnersShrug Capital+3 more
OWYN produces plant-based, allergen-friendly protein products including ready-to-drink protein shakes, protein coffee shakes, and protein powders.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Top allergen-free, plant-based beverage platform offering nutrient-rich products across protein, meal replacements, and alternative milks.
Partake produces non-alcoholic craft beers, including an IPA with citrus and bitterness notes at around 10 calories, aimed at consumers who want craft beer flavor without alcohol.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsAMBERSTONEBarrel VenturesCircleUp Partners
ProducePay operates a Predictable Commerce Platform for the fresh produce industry, connecting growers and buyers while providing capital, trading opportunities, supply chain visibility, and market insights.
AgTechFintechFoodTech
Pablo Borquez(Founder & CEO)inBen DusastrePablo Borquez Schwarzbeck
Co-investors500 GlobalAstanor VenturesDorm RoomDYDX CapitalEndeavor8G2 Venture Partners+12 more
Righteous Felon is an American beef jerky company selling craft meat snacks, including beef jerky, zero-sugar biltong, and meat sticks made from American-sourced, pasture-raised beef, turkey, and pork without artificial ingredients or preservatives.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Ripple Foods makes plant-based milk, shakes, and half & half products from yellow peas, marketed as sustainable alternatives to dairy and other plant-based milks.
Climate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodBerkeley, US
Adam Lowry(Co-founder)Dr. Neil Renninger(Co-founder)
Co-investorsBloom8Evolution VC PartnersMaterial ImpactPrelude VenturesS2G InvestmentsSiddhi Capital+2 more
Rock River Laboratory is a family-run laboratory network providing analytical testing and production assistance to the agriculture industry, including services such as soil sampling and nutrition/fatty acid analyses.
AgTech
TemperPack designs and manufactures sustainable thermal and protective packaging that replaces single-use plastics like Styrofoam with compostable and recyclable alternatives for cold chain and e-commerce shipments.
Circular EconomyLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsRichmond, US
Brian Powers(Cofounder)
Co-investorsAliment CapitalArborview CapitalPontifax AgTechSJF VenturesThird Prime
Thistle is a meal delivery service offering ready-to-eat, plant-forward dishes made with fresh ingredients, delivered to consumers on a weekly basis.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsAtento CapitalBloom8Montage CapitalNew Ground VenturesSiddhi CapitalLaunch Angels Funds+1 more
Thrive Market is an online grocery delivery service offering non-GMO and clean label food products at discounted prices through a membership model.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechCulver City, US
Gunnar Lovelace(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Green(Executive Officer, Director)Nick Green(Founder)in
BoardDana Settle(Director)in
Co-investorsAlmanac InsightsBAM VenturesBY Venture PartnersDigi VenturesGreycroftHDS Capital+7 more
Trustwell provides software for the food industry, including Genesis Foods for recipe analysis, nutrition labeling, and regulatory compliance, and FoodLogiQ for supply chain traceability, recall readiness, quality management, and supplier compliance.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaS
Vive Organic makes organic, plant-based wellness shots using ingredients like ginger, turmeric, cayenne, green tea caffeine, B-vitamins, and functional mushrooms, with products targeting immunity and energy benefits.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsMonogram Capital PartnersPowerplant Ventures
ZICO is a coconut water beverage brand offering 100% coconut water sourced from Nam Hom and premium coconuts in Southeast Asia and Thailand, marketed as a natural hydration drink with no added sugar.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSeal Beach, US
Mark Rampolla(Secretary)Alan George(Chief Financial Officer)Christopher Gallant(Chief Executive Officer)inLogan Schwartz(Director)Tom Hicks(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCharles Muth(Director)
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioBeyond MeatNASDAQ: BYND
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Zico · goal.com · Aug 20, 2026
Beyond Meat · latimes.com · Jul 16, 2026
Bobbie · foodengineeringmag.com · Jun 24, 2026
KinderFarms · healthcarepackaging.com · Jun 4, 2026
Floodbase · coverager.com · May 29, 2026
Thrive Market · inc.com · May 28, 2026
Trustwell · thesaasnews.com · Jan 7, 2026
Thistle · trysignalbase.com · Dec 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has GroundForce Capital made?
- GroundForce Capital has 29 tracked investments.
- What stage does GroundForce Capital invest at?
- GroundForce Capital invests at the Seed, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is GroundForce Capital's typical check size?
- GroundForce Capital typically writes checks of $10M – $35M.
- What sectors does GroundForce Capital focus on?
- GroundForce Capital focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is GroundForce Capital located?
- GroundForce Capital is headquartered in Venice, US.
- Does GroundForce Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, GroundForce Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does GroundForce Capital co-invest with?
- GroundForce Capital most often shares deals with Astanor Ventures, Emerald Technology Ventures Ag, Evolution VC Partners, among 99 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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