Mark Chou

Sanzo bridges cultures by connecting people with authentic flavors. Our flagship line is a modern sparkling beverage infused with traditional Asian flavors.

Ten Little guides parents to the right products and resources for their children's unique needs.

An alcohol brand designed for the way millennials drink today. Low-ABV, natural ingredients, delivered to your door.

Ten Thousand is the leading brand of premium men’s activewear. Since launching with the world’s best training shorts in 2017, we have expanded into a suite of gear that is designed to keep you going before, during, and after training. Our gear isn't designed to make you stand out in a crowd, and it isn't designed for post-workout selfies. Its sole purpose is to handle every workout, every day.

Rowing Blazers is an American clothing brand and design studio created by archaeologist, designer, and U.S. rowing team alum Jack Carlson. Combining elements from the worlds of tailoring, sportswear, and streetwear, Rowing Blazers is known for its colorful, inclusive, slightly subversive take on the classics, as well as its cult following and limited-edition collaborations.

Away is a modern lifestyle brand creating thoughtful products designed to transform travel. Since our launch in February 2016, we have become one of the fastest growing consumer brands in the world. We have sold millions of travel products, grown from a team of four to over 250, expanded shipping to nearly 40 countries, opened seven stores across two countries, and launched several new products and experiences that are inspiring more people to travel the world. And we know that’s just the beginning! In just over three years, we have already been twice named one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” one of TIME’s “50 Most Genius Companies,” one of LinkedIns "Top Startups,"​ and a Forbes “Next Billion Dollar Startup.” We have also raised more than $156M in total equity funding to fuel our next phase of growth. Today, we’re expanding into new travel product categories including apparel, wellness and lifestyle accessories as well as investing in the growth of physical retail in the US and abroad--with the plan to open 50 new stores in the next three years. Sound like something you want to be part of? We’re hiring!

VHS Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on the next generation of Consumer Founders, focusing on Consumer Brands and Consumer Infrastructure startups. The firm invests in Seed, Series A, and some Pre-Seed rounds.

Based in New York City, Stripes is a leading growth equity firm that invests in branded consumer and enterprise companies. For over a decade, Stripes has partnered with market-leading businesses, fueling the next generation of iconic companies with services and resources that make a critical difference.

Sanzo bridges cultures by connecting people with authentic flavors. Our flagship line is a modern sparkling beverage infused with traditional Asian flavors.

We partner with elevated consumer brands through investing, advising, and operational execution. Our primary offering is a fractional COO/CMO/Chief Growth Officer service, providing you access to a senior operating executive to work hand-in-hand with your team. Fractional consulting engagements are available for 2 companies at a time, with a minimum commitment of 1 day a week. Marketing and e-commerce audits are also available. Representative clients include Rowing Blazers, SENREVE, and Stripes Group. Representative portfolio companies include Haus, Ten Little, and Sene.

Ten Little guides parents to the right products and resources for their children's unique needs.