Gertrude Allen

BrandProject is a team of experienced investors and operators who partner with founders to accelerate, incubate, and scale brands. We are an early stage venture capital fund that invests in consumer product, service, and technology companies. Based in Toronto and New York City, we are typically the first venture money and are often the sole investor in a round. BrandProject has invested in and helped build innovative new brands including Daily Harvest, Freshly, Chefs Plate, PORTA, Peachy, Our Place, Gainful, Acid League, Iris&Romeo, Ritual, Coveteur, CLUTCH, Awake Chocolate, HELLO toothpaste, and Persona Nutrition. Find out more at www.brandproject.comBrandProject rapidly scales early-stage consumer businesses with Founders. BrandProject is actively looking to back passionate Founders who are creating differentiated products for large markets. Entrepreneurs can get in touch at ideas@brandproject.com. Interested in investing in BrandProject or one of our portfolio companies? Get in touch at info@brandproject.com.

Ruby’s Naturals produces wholesome foods under the Ruby Rockets brand, bringing a transformative perspective to the snack and grab-and-go food categories for kids and families. Launched with the Ruby Rockets frozen pops product line, our company focuses on a better-for-you approach to snacking that enhances our diet and, more importantly, our general wellbeing. Snacks are an important part of our intimate relationship with food, so they should offer benefits that go beyond basic sustenance. Our mission is to make these kinds of healthy snacks available and accessible, enabling our consumers to feel empowered by their snack choice. Fundamental in realizing that mission, we source ingredients from agriculture practices that are responsible, ethical, and sustainable. Among other reasons, this attention to environmental stewardship has qualified us to become a certified B Corp, which includes us in a community of businesses that perform social and environmental good. We also ensure that our products are completely Non-GMO, organic when possible, and free of added refined sugars that are nearly ubiquitous in the conventional snack category, knowing such sugars do little to supplement our diets. Rather, we’re continuously innovating new blends of fruits and vegetables, from exotic novelties to domestic staples, that taste amazing and that fortify our health and our diets. Our products have been featured on the Today Show and in Oprah, Forbes, Parents, Food & Nutrition, Gourmet News, and Health Magazines for our innovative, healthy snacks. Additionally, we’ve been honored to receive several recent accolades, including Supply Side’s Editor’s Choice Award for Functional Foods, American Masters of Taste Award of Excellence, and a Nexty Award, all while being Ashley Koff Approved.

Conics Foods is the sole developer and manufacturer of Crispycones®, a revolutionary new food product that we believe will forever alter the concept of portable food. Crispycones is a seamless baked bread cone that can be filled with practically any kind of hot or cold food, and eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or as a snack. It is ideal for consumers on the run. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the dough has a “short, flaky bite” and does not crack or leak when eaten. Varieties include spring wheat, whole wheat and masa, and can be made with flavors such as onion, garlic and sun-dried tomato. While it resembles the shape of the iconic ice cream cone, the taste and texture of Crispycones are entirely unique.

Nowadays is a modern household cleaning brand designed to simplify everyday routines through a more efficient, waterless, compact product format...the cube. Built for today’s consumer, Nowadays delivers convenience, performance, and a more thoughtful approach to home care. Join us www.nowadaysclean.com Inquiries: hello@nowadaysclean.com

BrandProject is a team of experienced investors and operators who partner with founders to accelerate, incubate, and scale brands. We are an early stage venture capital fund that invests in consumer product, service, and technology companies. Based in Toronto and New York City, we are typically the first venture money and are often the sole investor in a round. BrandProject has invested in and helped build innovative new brands including Daily Harvest, Freshly, Chefs Plate, PORTA, Peachy, Our Place, Gainful, Acid League, Iris&Romeo, Ritual, Coveteur, CLUTCH, Awake Chocolate, HELLO toothpaste, and Persona Nutrition. Find out more at www.brandproject.comBrandProject rapidly scales early-stage consumer businesses with Founders. BrandProject is actively looking to back passionate Founders who are creating differentiated products for large markets. Entrepreneurs can get in touch at ideas@brandproject.com. Interested in investing in BrandProject or one of our portfolio companies? Get in touch at info@brandproject.com.

Ruby’s Naturals produces wholesome foods under the Ruby Rockets brand, bringing a transformative perspective to the snack and grab-and-go food categories for kids and families. Launched with the Ruby Rockets frozen pops product line, our company focuses on a better-for-you approach to snacking that enhances our diet and, more importantly, our general wellbeing. Snacks are an important part of our intimate relationship with food, so they should offer benefits that go beyond basic sustenance. Our mission is to make these kinds of healthy snacks available and accessible, enabling our consumers to feel empowered by their snack choice. Fundamental in realizing that mission, we source ingredients from agriculture practices that are responsible, ethical, and sustainable. Among other reasons, this attention to environmental stewardship has qualified us to become a certified B Corp, which includes us in a community of businesses that perform social and environmental good. We also ensure that our products are completely Non-GMO, organic when possible, and free of added refined sugars that are nearly ubiquitous in the conventional snack category, knowing such sugars do little to supplement our diets. Rather, we’re continuously innovating new blends of fruits and vegetables, from exotic novelties to domestic staples, that taste amazing and that fortify our health and our diets. Our products have been featured on the Today Show and in Oprah, Forbes, Parents, Food & Nutrition, Gourmet News, and Health Magazines for our innovative, healthy snacks. Additionally, we’ve been honored to receive several recent accolades, including Supply Side’s Editor’s Choice Award for Functional Foods, American Masters of Taste Award of Excellence, and a Nexty Award, all while being Ashley Koff Approved.

WHO WE ARE MetaBrand is an Independent Beverage Formulation & Manufacturing company that has helped launch recognizable brands you can find in your local grocery stores. Whether you’re a new beverage entrepreneur, an existing brand, or a global CPG company, we have the knowledge, experience, and in-house capabilities to take your vision from concept to finished product. WHAT WE DO We are considered the “Swiss-Army Knife” of the Beverage industry. We have created everything from Sports Drinks, Energy Shot/Drinks, Teas, Plant-based Elixirs to Alcohol infused Ready-to-drink cocktails, Mixers, Blended Spirits, and more for our clients. WHY CHOOSE US Our depth of knowledge experience in the beverage industry combined with our long history of creating award-winning, successful products is why clients choose MetaBrand.

Palm Venture Studios is the only venture studio focused on "second-chance" capital for early-stage startups. We partner with leaders whose startups are stuck, and we provide the critical funding and strategic support needed to help their businesses succeed. Our investment approach is sector-agnostic. Instead, we invest in visionary founders and early-stage startups poised to reshape industries and drive meaningful change. Our unique strategy solves a critical need for startups. With patient capital and operational support, we help promising startups find their path to profitability and greater impact. If you or someone in your network could benefit from our investment, contact us at hello@palmventurestudios.com If you or someone you know would be interested in working with us, contact us at talent@palmventurestudios.com