Spiral Sun Ventures
Venture capitalChicago · Seed–Series A · 18 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Spiral Sun Ventures invests in better-for-you consumer packaged goods brands led by strong entrepreneurs, with the goal of transforming the CPG industry into a healthier version of itself. The firm concentrates on early-stage companies, from Seed to Series A, where it believes it can add the most value. Beyond capital, Spiral Sun offers its network, expertise and hands-on support to help founders navigate the crowded CPG marketplace and connect them with the right resources to succeed.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
What they invest in
from 21 of 29 portfolio companiesConsumer ×17FoodTech ×16Direct to Consumer ×14Wellness & Fitness ×7E-commerce ×4Circular Economy ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:United States×11
Who they back
founder profiles across 13 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×43 founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with education data
Georgia Institute of Technology ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×5
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBase 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)
Co-investorsBluestein VenturesECP GrowthHumble
Bizzy Cold Brew produces premium cold brew coffee made from organic arabica beans using a slow 18-hour brewing process, packaged in recycled bottles.
ConsumerFoodTech
Andrew Healy(Founder)inAlex
Co-investorsConnetic VenturesFortino Capital
Bizzy produces certified organic cold brew coffee sold in ready-to-drink form in select retail locations.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsBluestein VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcConnetic VenturesM25
Brass Roots Food makes snacks and seed butter from Incan seeds (sacha inchi), positioning them as a seed-based alternative to nuts.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Aaron Gailmor(Founder)in
Farmer's Fridge operates a network of smart, automated Fridges that dispense fresh, healthy meals and snacks.
ConsumerFoodTechHardwareRetail Tech
Luke Saunders(Founder)in
Co-investorsCleveland AvenueDanone Manifesto VentureDns CapitalGreatPoint VenturesMaywic Select InvestmentsMDT Ventures+1 more
Cocina de Fillo produces ready-to-eat Cuban black beans in shelf-stable pouches, formulated with traditional ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, cumin, and garlic.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsClover Vitality
Force of Nature sells meat sourced from regenerative ranching practices, offering products raised without feedlots, antibiotics, hormones, or GMOs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechAustin, US
James Taylor Collins(Chief of Content & Vision of Force of Nature)Robert Sansom(Chief Executive)Katherine E. Forrest(Chief of Mission & Values of Force of Nature)in
Co-investorsRidgeline Ventures
Gekks makes no-show socks designed to reduce foot sweat and odor while providing comfort and durability.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceChicago, US
Christian Arquilla(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJustin Arquilla(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalService Provider Capital
Grovara operates a B2B wholesale marketplace and platform for cross-border trade, connecting brands and international buyers across 60+ countries.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMiami, US
Peter Groverman(Executive Officer, Director)inAbu Kamara(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPeter Maki(Director)
Co-investorsBluestein VenturesSiddhi Capital
Grubbly Farms produces natural chicken feed and supplements centered on Black Soldier Fly grubs as a primary protein source, serving backyard flock owners.
AgTechCircular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechNorcross, US
Patrick Pittaluga(Executive Officer, Director)inSean Warner(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalOval Park CapitalOverlineTechstars
IQBAR makes low-carb, high-fat protein bars and other functional food and drink products focused on brain and body nutrition for people seeking convenient options that fit low-carb diets.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessBrookline, US
William Nitze(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Will(Founder)
Co-investorsCircleUp Partners
Ketona produces high-protein, low-carbohydrate dry dog food made with natural ingredients in the USA, positioning itself as a kibble alternative to raw-ingredient diets for pet owners seeking convenience without compromising nutrition.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Daniel Schulof
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalIrishAngels
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 VitalityKarpReillyRCV FrontlineACCELFOODSAF VenturesCircleUp+2 more
Pacas makes clothing, including socks, from alpaca fiber and sells directly to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWestmont, US
Justin Arquilla(Co-founder)inChristian Arquilla(Co-founder)
BoardMark Thomann(Director)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Corazon CapitalSandalphon CapitalCrossCutGlobal Founders CapitalMaveron
Pacha Soap makes bath and body products, including shower steamers with essential oils like eucalyptus, peppermint, and rose for aromatherapy.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceImpact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessHastings, US
Abi(Co-founder)Andrew J Vrbas(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBain Capital Double Impact Fund LPMontage CapitalTouch Capital
Phong Kee is a family business that has sold peanuts since 1982, using locally sourced ingredients and packaging the product to preserve freshness.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Prime Roots makes plant-based deli meats designed to match conventional meat in blind taste tests, using clean ingredients without nitrates or celery salt.
ConsumerFoodTech
Kimberlie Le(Founder)in
Co-investorsDiamond Edge VenturesDnx VenturesPangaea Ventures Us Inc.PortfoliaAlumni VenturesGaingels+7 more
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Shameless Pets makes soft, chewy dog treats formulated with real beef and upcycled ingredients like sweet potatoes, free from grain, corn, and soy.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsBoro CapitalOcampo CapitalR/GA VenturesTrue.Valor Equity Partners
Slice makes a "healthy soda" with prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, real fruit juice, and 5g or less of sugar, without high fructose corn syrup.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investors8i VenturesAccelBlume VenturesElevation CapitalInsight PartnersPeak XV Partners+1 more
The Zen of Slow Cooking is a blog focused on mindful, slow cooking, with reflective personal essays on cooking and life.
Media & EntertainmentWellness & Fitness
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCoco5 · siouxcityjournal.com · Jul 29, 2026
Force of Nature · theconversation.com · Jul 24, 2026
Slice · moneycontrol.com · Apr 23, 2026
Pacha · musically.com · Sep 15, 2025
Bizzy · eu-startups.com · Jun 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Spiral Sun Ventures made?
- Spiral Sun Ventures has 29 tracked investments.
- What stage does Spiral Sun Ventures invest at?
- Spiral Sun Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Spiral Sun Ventures focus on?
- Spiral Sun Ventures focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Spiral Sun Ventures located?
- Spiral Sun Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Who does Spiral Sun Ventures co-invest with?
- Spiral Sun Ventures most often shares deals with Corazon Capital, Bluestein Ventures, Clover Vitality, among 33 tracked co-investors.
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