GroundForce Capital
Growth equityVenice · Seed–Late Stage · 9 people tracked
Also known as GROUNDFORCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
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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 Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through GroundForce Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 24 of 30 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×16Consumer ×13Direct to Consumer ×11Wellness & Fitness ×7Climate Tech ×6AgTech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×4Cleantech ×3
HQs:United States×17
Who they back
founder profiles across 18 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×93 founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with education data
Brown University ×2McGill University ×2Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2Yale University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×5Economics ×4Business & Management ×3Finance & Accounting ×2Humanities ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 14 founders with career history
UC Santa Barbara ×2
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12022 · 12018 · 13 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)inJonathan Nelson(Executive Officer)Dariush Ajami, Ph.D.(Executive Officer)Drew Lufkin(Executive Officer)inJohn Boken(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationCleveland AvenueCollaborative FundCPT CapitalDns CapitalEvolution VC Partners+16 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)in
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 builds AI-based demand forecasting, inventory management, and ordering software for grocery retailers, focused on fresh and perishable categories.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechFoodTechRetail Tech
Matt Schwartz(Founder)inNathan Fenner(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesBlack Jays VenturesBright Pixel CapitalCaesar VenturesDesigner FundDoon Capital+4 more
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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 offers a parametric insurance platform that uses flood data and near real-time flood event monitoring to help insurers design, price, underwrite, and trigger flood coverage.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureInsurTechBrooklyn, US
Bessie Schwarz(Co-founder)inBeth Tellman(Co-founder)in
BoardMarty Schneider(Director)Sasha Brown(Director)John Loser(Director)in
Co-investorsBURNT ISLAND VENTURESEcosystem Integrity FundFloating PointLOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalMercy Corps Ventures+4 more
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
Chris Spain(Co-founder)inPeter Carlson(Co-founder)inChris Manchuck(Co-founder)inSTEVE WILDE(Executive Officer)in
BoardPETER CALLAGHAN(Director)TEYMOUR BOUTROS-GHALI(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
Mike Cessario(Founder)inJon-Ryan (J.R.) Riggins(Founder)in
Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesConvivialité VenturesHinge CapitalJames Beshara FundLauder PartnersShrug Capital+3 more
OWYN produces plant-based protein shakes marketed as allergen-friendly, dairy-free beverages with 32g of protein per serving and no added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
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 PartnersExport Development Canada (EDC)Natural Products Canada
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 DusastreinPablo Borquez Schwarzbeckin
Co-investors500 GlobalAstanor VenturesDorm RoomDYDX CapitalEndeavor8G2 Venture Partners+12 more
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 VenturesRadicle ImpactS2G Investments+4 more
Rock River Laboratory provides laboratory analysis and data management services for agricultural inputs including soil, plant tissue, feedstuffs, manure, and water, serving farmers, retailers, and industry partners.
AgTech
Don Meyer(Founder)inBill MeyerMarge MeyerKaren Meyer
TemperPack designs and manufactures plant-based, plastic-free thermal packaging and insulation used to protect temperature-sensitive shipments such as frozen meals and vaccines.
Circular EconomyLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsRichmond, US
Brian Powers(Cofounder)Charles Vincent(Co-founder)inPeter Wells(CEO)inSheryl Smith(CFO)Troy Hagenbuch(Head of ClimaCell Division & Engineering)inJessica Joyce(Commercial Leader)in
Co-investorsAliment CapitalArborview CapitalPontifax AgTechSJF VenturesThird Prime
Thistle makes and delivers plant-forward, organic meals and juices designed for health and sustainability.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodWellness & Fitness
Ashwin Cheriyan(Founder)inShiri Avnery(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtento CapitalBloom8Montage CapitalNew Ground VenturesSiddhi CapitalAlumni Ventures+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)inNick Green(Founder)in
BoardDana Settle(Director)in
Co-investorsAlmanac InsightsBAM VenturesBY Venture PartnersDigi VenturesGreycroftHDS Capital+7 more
Vive produces cold-pressed, USDA organic wellness shots in variety packs formulated with functional ingredients like ginger, turmeric, and mushrooms.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Wyatt
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)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ApeelGgiataOWYNPartakeRippleRTZN Brands
Exits · 1
1 IPOsBeyond MeatNASDAQ: BYND
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLiquid Death · en.wikipedia.org · Aug 21, 2026
Zico · goal.com · Aug 20, 2026
RTZN Brands · businesswire.com · Jul 28, 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
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has GroundForce Capital made?
- GroundForce Capital has 30 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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 Emerald Technology Ventures Ag, Evolution VC Partners, Lauder Partners, among 104 tracked co-investors.
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