LDR Ventures
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
LDR Ventures focuses on the healthy, better-for-you, and functional food and beverage space, backing early-stage and emerging consumer packaged goods brands. As a female-led firm, it places particular emphasis on supporting female and underserved founders. Beyond capital, the firm offers consulting services to help early-stage CPG companies grow.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 18 of 24 portfolio companiesConsumer ×13Direct to Consumer ×11E-commerce ×8FoodTech ×5Wellness & Fitness ×5Hardware ×2Impact & Social Good ×2SaaS ×2
HQs:United States×12Australia×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12020 · 12017 · 12016 · 12015 · 15 dated
Jones Soda is a beverage brand that sells a range of sodas and drinks directly to consumers online.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSeattle, US
Jerry Goldner(Chief Growth Officer)David Knight(President and CEO)Eric Bittner(Chief Operating Officer)Joe Culp(Interim Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance)Scott Harvey(Chief Executive Officer and President)Brian Meadows(Chief Financial Officer)
E-commerceRetail TechSaaSPittsburgh, US
Christopher Mason(Executive Officer, Director)Jawad Rahimi(Executive Officer, Director)Christina Koshzow(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRyan Hinkle(Director)Patrick Gallagher(Director)Paul Sparta(Director)
Hyperice sells recovery and wellness technology products directly to consumers, offering FSA/HSA-eligible devices with online ordering and Best Buy pickup.
Direct to ConsumerHardwareWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsMiroma VenturesRosecliff VenturesV1 VC
Junzi Kitchen operates fast-casual restaurants serving seasonal Chinese cuisine, including noodle bowls, rice bowls, and salads, with locations at Columbia University in New York and Yale University in Connecticut.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Co-investorsOutbound VenturesYing Fund
Co-investorsKnockout Capital
Mache designs and sells sustainably-made storage products for yoga and fitness gear, such as tubes and wall racks for yoga mats, bolsters, foam rollers, and blocks.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Moku makes plant-based snacks from freshly harvested mushrooms, including vacuum-cooked crispy mushroom chips and savory mushroom jerky.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechLos Angeles, US
Matthew Feldman(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBarrel VenturesSiddhi Capital
Parachute Home designs bedding, bath, and home essentials such as linen sheets, towels, robes, and mattresses, using premium materials like European flax and Turkish cotton.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceVenice, US
Ariel Kaye(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardEdward Kim(Director)
Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersGrace Beauty CapitalH.I.G. Capital
Pledge operates a charitable giving platform that enables companies, nonprofits, and individuals to facilitate donations.
FintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Co-investorsACTAI VenturesBonfire VenturesDesigner FundMantis CapitalMaven VenturesNew Ground Ventures+1 more
Miami, US
Ari Ojalvo(Executive Officer, Director)Adan Gossar(Executive Officer)Carl Segal(Executive Officer)Jillian Hunt(Executive Officer)David Kownator(Executive Officer)Matt Lindenberger(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBY Venture PartnersSoftBank Vision FundTarget GlobalWamda Capital
Rock Paper Robot designs and sells modern furniture, including chairs, tables, and shelving such as its Ollie chair and Float table product lines.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceBrooklyn, US
Jessica Banks(CEO and Board Member)
BoardJoanne Wilson(Board Member)
Co-investorsGingerbread Capital
Sheryl Lowe Jewelry is a direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brand offering 14k and 18k gold pieces including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings set with diamonds and gemstones.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Sheryl Lowe(Founder)
Co-investorsGingerbread Capital
Sourse makes daily supplements in the form of dark chocolate, with clinically-dosed vitamins targeting skin, hair, sleep, energy, and mood.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesNew Theory Ventures
Sweetgreen is a restaurant and food service company that provides fresh, plant-forward meals for workplace consumption through catering, office delivery, and meal subsidy programs.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Co-investorsblue 9 capitalCollaborative FundEvolution VC PartnersMaveronPROOFReshape+6 more
SWAGTRON is an electric bike and scooter brand that builds e-bikes and folding e-scooters for daily commuters and recreational riders.
ConsumerHardwareMobility & Transportation
Territory Foods is a meal delivery service that provides freshly prepared, customizable meals designed around health and wellness goals.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
The Beach People designs and sells luxury beach and lifestyle products, including bucket hats, made in-house with a focus on upcycled materials and sustainable processes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
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 VenturesGreycroftGroundForce Capital+7 more
TO THE MARKET guides consumers to make purchasing decisions aligned with ethical and sustainable sourcing values, based on principles from its founder's best-selling book on conscious consumption.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesCleantechConsumerImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainNew York City, US
Jane Mosbacher Morris(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsCurate CapitalForward Venture CapitalMatchstick VenturesPurple Sage VenturesTechstarsWorking Capital Fund
Unsweetenened New York is a design studio that creates custom apparel collections, brand collaborations, and product experiences, focusing on details like materials, finishes, and packaging.
ConsumerCreator EconomyNew York, US
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioJones SodaOTC: JSDA
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHyperice · foxbusiness.com · Jul 28, 2026
Jones Soda · licenseglobal.com · Jul 20, 2026
Spyce · insider.fitt.co · Jul 17, 2026
Pledgeling · readsludge.com · Jul 2, 2026
Thrive Market · inc.com · May 28, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has LDR Ventures made?
- LDR Ventures has 24 tracked investments.
- What stage does LDR Ventures invest at?
- LDR Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does LDR Ventures focus on?
- LDR Ventures focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, Marketplaces, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is LDR Ventures located?
- LDR Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Who does LDR Ventures co-invest with?
- LDR Ventures most often shares deals with BY Venture Partners, Collaborative Fund, Flybridge Capital Partners, among 50 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamHow I Raised My First Dollar with Maxine Kozler | LDR Ventures
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