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Terpsi Capital
Venture capitalHermosa Beach · Growth · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Terpsi Capital focuses on high-growth food and beverage brands operating in large markets with strong secular trends. The firm seeks companies with differentiated products capable of disrupting entire categories, proven customer acceptance, and revenues between $1–$50 million with healthy unit economics. Investment decisions are informed by deep sector knowledge and relationships with retail buyers. The firm provides value through distribution support, operational optimization, and talent recruitment, serving as an experienced partner committed to building alongside founders.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 18 of 19 portfolio companiesConsumer ×16Direct to Consumer ×14FoodTech ×13Wellness & Fitness ×7E-commerce ×3Circular Economy ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:United States×10
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×12 founders×73 founders×14+ founders×1
Investments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAccelerator is a direct-to-consumer energy drink brand that markets itself as providing focus and energy without the undesirable ingredients found in other energy drinks.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Austin Cocktails makes canned, full-strength cocktails at 12.5-15% ABV using premium spirits and natural ingredients sweetened with organic agave.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Jill Burns(Co-founder)inKelly Gasink(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel Network
Blue Stripes upcycles byproducts from cacao processing—shells, fruit, and beans—to create nutritional food products including granolas, trail mixes, and superfruit water for consumers seeking cacao-based nutrition.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Oded Brenner
Co-investorsDMG VenturesPoint King CapitalZintinus
Bruvi makes a single-serve coffee system that auto-adjusts brew parameters by scanning its B-Pods to brew coffee, espresso, Americanos, cold brew and other beverages.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Casa Azul Orgánico produces organic tequila made from three ingredients: single-estate Blue Weber Agave, yeast, and water.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceManhattan Beach, US
Lance Collins(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Dennis Carr(Dennis Carr is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company)inGreg Collins(Greg Collins is the Chief Financial Officer of the Company)in
BoardMichael Repole(Director)Linda Collins(Director)
Dose Daily manufactures Ayurvedic-inspired dietary supplements formulated to support liver health and core body systems, backed by clinical research.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsMelitas Ventures Llc
Hiyo makes organic non-alcoholic "social tonics" — canned functional beverages formulated with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanicals like ashwagandha, L-theanine, and lion's mane — as an alternative to alcohol.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsCostella Kirsch
Evergreen makes frozen waffles sweetened with maple syrup and made from whole wheat flour, avocado oil, egg and whole-wheat protein, with hidden zucchini and carrot.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechGlencoe, US
Emily Cole Groden(Executive Officer, Director)Carolyn Simmons(Director)
BoardAlex Malamatinas(Director)inDaniel Morad(Director)
Co-investorsLongJump VenturesMelitas Ventures LlcNext Ventures
Drumroll makes plant-based, gluten-free, grain-free donuts marketed as higher-protein and low-sugar (10g protein, 190 calories, 1g sugar per serving).
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsMu Ventures
Little Sesame makes and sells freshly-spun hummus through a flagship restaurant in Washington, DC and retail distribution across the United States.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWashington, US
Nick Wiseman(Co-founder)inRonen Tenne(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsInvestEcoWatchfire VenturesBeliade
Flock makes high-protein, low-carb snacks including chicken skin crisps, chicken sticks, and turkey jerky, marketed as keto-friendly guilt-free snacks.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Halfday makes prebiotic iced teas with 6g of fiber, 3-5g of sugar, and 30-40 calories per can, offered in classic flavors and formulated to support digestion.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Mike(Co-founder)Kayvon Jahanbakhsh(Founder)in
Co-investorsBroadLight CapitalGoat Rodeo CapitalOvereasy VenturesRaptor Group
Happy Dad is an alcoholic beverage company that produces hard seltzers, hard teas, and related drinks with an emphasis on taste and quality ingredients.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
John ShahidiKyle ForgeardSam Shahidi(CEO)
Co-investorsAntiEntrepreneur VenturesLakeside CapitalMidnightThe Family Fund
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+2 more
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 VenturesCapital B Private HoldingsConvivialité VenturesFeldsmith CapitalGroundForce CapitalHinge Capital+9 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
Co-investorsGroundForce Capital
Magic Mind produces a line of clinically-formulated mental performance drinks and sleep supplements containing ingredients like Lion's Mane, Bacopa Monnieri, and L-Theanine to support focus, cognition, and sustained energy.
ConsumerWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
William Hicks(Founder)inJames Beshara(Founder)in
Co-investorsBFG PartnersFloodgateJAZZ Venture PartnersJude GomilaLitquidity VenturesMidnight+5 more
Oakland, US
DAVID MATTHEW LESTER(Director)CHARLES BENNETT GOODWIN(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Goodwin(Founder)inMELVIN LANDIS(Executive Officer)inTRACY HART(Executive Officer)inBen Goodwin David Lester(Founder)
Co-investorsAngel groupAntiBarrel VenturesBFG PartnersCollaborative FundColter+12 more
Poppi is a sparkling beverage brand that combines fruit juices, prebiotics, and sparkling water as a healthier alternative to traditional soda.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessDallas, US
Allison Ellsworth(Founder)inStephen Ellsworth(Founder)inAllison Ellsworth Stephen Ellsworth(Founder)
Co-investors1/1 CapitalAngel groupConstellationPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsCAVU Consumer PartnersElectric Feel Ventures Llc+1 more
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Terpsi Capital made?
- Terpsi Capital has 19 tracked investments.
- What stage does Terpsi Capital invest at?
- Terpsi Capital invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Terpsi Capital focus on?
- Terpsi Capital focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech.
- Where is Terpsi Capital located?
- Terpsi Capital is headquartered in Hermosa Beach, US.
- Who does Terpsi Capital co-invest with?
- Terpsi Capital most often shares deals with Melitas Ventures Llc, Midnight, Raptor Group, among 56 tracked co-investors.
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