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Spiral Sun Ventures

Venture capital

Chicago · Seed–Series A · 17 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.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Chicago, Illinois, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Tracked investments
30
Acquisitions
1

Team · 17 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Margot Shapiro· Managing Partnerin

MBA serving on Avestria's advisory group.

Kevin Griffith· Finance

What they invest in

from 22 of 30 portfolio companies

Consumer ×17FoodTech ×15Direct to Consumer ×14Wellness & Fitness ×7E-commerce ×5Circular Economy ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1

HQs:United States×13India×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 13 portfolio companies
54%
solo founders
7 of 13 mapped founding teams
40%
repeat founders
of 10 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×72 founders×53 founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with education data

Georgia Institute of Technology ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×5

Investments · 30 tracked

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Base Culturebaseculture.comin𝕏

Base 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

Bizzybizzy.io𝕏acquired by Twilio

Bizzy provides a platform that consolidates marketing campaigns across multiple channels for online retailers, using unified customer data to automatically adjust messaging and execution in response to customer activity.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Jennifer Kessler(CEO)inChiara McPhee(COO)inJeffrey Zhao(Software Engineer)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAgaeti VenturesChina Growth CapitalEast VenturesFYRFLY Venture PartnersGraph Ventures+3 more

Bizzybizzycoldbrew.comin

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-investorsBluestein VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcConnetic VenturesM25Sidekick PartnersFortino Capital+1 more

Brassrootsfoodbrassrootsfood.comin

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

Coco5coco5.com𝕏

Coco5 makes a coconut water-based hydration drink with no artificial ingredients and naturally occurring electrolytes.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessChicago, US

Lina Sandler(Founder)inScott Sandler(Executive Officer)in

BoardCharles Barkley(Owner)

Co-investorsLoop Capital

Farmer’s Fridgefarmersfridge.com𝕏

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+2 more

Fillo’scocinadefillo.kitchen

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 Natureforceofnature.comin𝕏

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

Gekksmygekks.comApr 2019

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

Grovaragrovara.comin𝕏

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 Farmsgrubblyfarms.comin𝕏

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 CapitalOverlineTechstarsCyberlaunch

IQ Bareatiqbar.com𝕏

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

Ketonaturalketonaturalpetfoods.com

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-investorsAlumni VenturesCorazon CapitalIrishAngels

Koiadrinkkoia.com

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 VitalityConsumer VenturesKarpReillyRCV FrontlineACCELFOODSAF Ventures+3 more

Pacaspacas.us

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)ConstellationConsumer VenturesCorazon CapitalSandalphon CapitalCrosscut Ventures+2 more

Pachapachasoap.comin

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-investorsAdvantage Capital PartnersBain Capital Double Impact Fund LPConsumer VenturesMontage CapitalTouch Capital

Phongkeephongkee.com

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 Rootsprimeroots.comin

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)inJoshua Nixon(Founder)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCollaborative FundDiamond Edge VenturesDnx VenturesPangaea Ventures Us Inc.Portfolia+9 more

Shameless Petsshamelesspets.comin

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-investorsAgman PartnersBoro CapitalOcampo CapitalR/GA VenturesTrue.Valor Equity Partners

slicesliceit.comin𝕏

slice is an Indian full-stack small finance bank (India's first fintech-turned-bank after merging with North East Small Finance Bank) offering consumer banking products such as savings accounts, fixed deposits, UPI, a UPI credit card, and credit/borrowing services.

ConsumerFintechSaaSBangalore, IN

Rajan Bajaj(Founder)inAviram Berg(Founder)Eric Botto(Founder)Harpinder Singh Madan(Founder)Ilir Sela(Founder)Maor Levran(Founder)

Co-investorsInsight PartnersAdvent InternationalBlume VenturesTiger Global Management8i VenturesBetter Capital+15 more

Slicedrinkaslice.com

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

TeaSquaresteasquares.com

Jordan Buckner(Founder)

Thezenofslowcookingthezenofslowcooking.com

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.

DrnxmythGrubblyKonaRedNomadtradingParksandnashSpudsSpuds Mackenzie

Exits · 1

1 acquisitions

Bizzyacq. by Twilio

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Spiral Sun Ventures made?
Spiral Sun Ventures has 30 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
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, Consumer Ventures, among 44 tracked co-investors.

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