Fundraising FoxRCV Frontline
Venture capitalCold Spring Harbor · Pre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
RCV Frontline Fund backs early-stage, often underserved founders in the food and beverage industry. The firm believes standout brands emerge from clear vision, proven expertise, and disciplined execution. Founded by Jeff Grogg of JPG Resources and Andrew Reynolds of RCV Partners, the fund draws on its partners' operational experience and deep industry resources to help emerging brands accelerate growth while building sustainable businesses positioned to outperform competitors.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 15 of 19 portfolio companiesConsumer ×14Direct to Consumer ×11FoodTech ×11Wellness & Fitness ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Retail Tech ×1
HQs:United States×9
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×33 founders×1
Investments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12 dated
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
Co-investorsECP GrowthLever VC
All In makes organic, gluten-free, palm-oil-free snack bars, and directs a portion of proceeds to fund local U.S. food-access initiatives such as food banks, community gardens, and meal programs.
ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodLos Angeles, US
Max Schorr(Executive Officer, Director)James McGinnis(Executive Officer)
BoardJames Joaquin(Director)in
Co-investorsObvious Ventures
Aunt Fannie's makes plant-based, vinegar-based home cleaning products marketed as safe for people and pets.
CleantechConsumerDirect to ConsumerPortland, US
Mathew John Franken(Executive Officer, Director)Anthony Goodin(Executive Officer)Logan Metcalfe(Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsPortland Seed Fund
San Diego-based bone broth brand, formerly known as Real Bone Broth.
Oceanside, US
Sharon Brown(Director)inRichard Brown(Director)
BoardDuane Primozich(Director)inWilliam Weiland(Director)Carole Buyers(Director)inBrian Naylor(Director)
Co-investorsBIGR VenturesBlueberry VenturesRidgeline Ventures
ChargeUp offers a SKU activation and trade management platform for CPG brokers and brands, automating item setup across distributor and retailer portals such as UNFI, KeHE, Syndigo, 1WorldSync and IX-ONE.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsAnicut CapitalCapital-AIAN GroupJiraaf
Cybele's Free to Eat makes allergy-friendly packaged snacks, including gluten-free, plant-based cookies and Ancient Grain Pops that are free from corn, artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, and GMOs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsConsumer Ventures
Four Walls makes "The Better Brown," an Irish American whiskey blending smooth Irish whiskey with American rye.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
RobGlennCharlie
Materials science company making compostable stretch wrap from plant-based oils and biopolymers.
Co-investorsBarrel VenturesSpringbankTMV
Hoplark makes unsweetened sparkling teas brewed with hops, using real ingredients with no sugar, gluten, or calories.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBoulder, US
Dean Eberhardt(Manager)
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Co-investorsGoat Rodeo Capital
Koia makes plant-based protein shakes, including a Vanilla Bean flavor that is dairy-free, soy-free, and non-GMO with 18g of protein per bottle.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsClover VitalityKarpReillySpiral Sun VenturesACCELFOODSAF VenturesCircleUp+2 more
Lemon Perfect produces organic lemon-based hydration beverages with zero sugar and added vitamin C, marketed as a natural alternative to sugary drinks.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessAtlanta, US
Yann-Alfred Jeffrey Hufnagel(Executive Officer, Director)Yanni Hufnagel(Founder)inAlec Hufnagel(Director)Barak Bar-Cohen(Director)Rita Patel(Director)
BoardPhillip Sarofim(Director)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersGoat Rodeo CapitalGreen Meadow VenturesJDS SportsMelitas Ventures LlcRaptor Group+1 more
Muddy Bites makes snack-sized chocolate-filled cones inspired by the chocolate tip of a sundae cone, sold in seven year-round flavors plus seasonal varieties.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNorth Sioux City, US
Jarod Steffes(Executive Officer, Director)Tyler DeVos(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAndrew Oved(Director)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersHabitat PartnersReformation Partners
Oakland, US
DAVID MATTHEW LESTER(Director)CHARLES BENNETT GOODWIN(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Goodwin(Founder)inMELVIN LANDIS(Executive Officer)inTRACY HART(Executive Officer)in
BoardCHRISTOPHER DAWE(Director)
Co-investorsAntiBarrel VenturesCollaborative FundLakeside CapitalLeft Lane CapitalMelitas Ventures Llc+3 more
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Quevos makes crisps and thins made from egg whites, marketed as high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats with low net carbs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Zack Schreier(Founder)in
Co-investorsConsumer VenturesSandalphon Capital
RIND makes whole-fruit snacks that keep the fruit peel intact to retain fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Matthew Weiss(Executive Officer, Director)Joanna C. Weiss(Director)Alli Folk(Director)
BoardAlexandre Malamatinas(Director)
Co-investorsMelitas Ventures LlcValor Equity Partners
The Good Crisp Company makes packaged snack foods formulated without top allergens and artificial ingredients, sold directly to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Matt(Founder)
Co-investorsBeliadeClover VitalityGoat Rodeo CapitalCircleUpCircleUp Partners
Whipnotic produces whipped cream infused with fruit juices and flavor essences using patented technology.
ConsumerFoodTech
Lori Gitomer(Founder)inTracy Luckow(Founder)in
Co-investors1st Course Capital
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)
Co-investorsGroundForce Capital
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has RCV Frontline made?
- RCV Frontline has 19 tracked investments.
- What stage does RCV Frontline invest at?
- RCV Frontline invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does RCV Frontline focus on?
- RCV Frontline focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech.
- Where is RCV Frontline located?
- RCV Frontline is headquartered in Cold Spring Harbor, US.
- Who does RCV Frontline co-invest with?
- RCV Frontline most often shares deals with Goat Rodeo Capital, Barrel Ventures, Evolution VC Partners, among 28 tracked co-investors.
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