Nik Sharma

All things DTC | sold Sharma Brands

📍 New York, New York, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 17 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2020𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
17
Total investments
14
Early stage
1
Mid stage
1
Late stage
7y
Years active

Portfolio

17 investments · sorted by recency
All investments
Early stage
Mid stage
Late stage
Investor
Dec 2020
Onda is a spirits brand for a new generation of drinkers. Onda’s first product is a line of canned tequila seltzer beverages, made with blanco tequila and real, legit juice. Onda’s beverages are 5% ABV, 100 calories, zero sugar, zero carbs and naturally gluten free. Onda’s brand is inspired by the surf style of the ‘90s. Learn more at drinkonda.com and on IG @drinkonda.
early stageManufacturing
Investor
Nov 2020
Alloy Automation is a next generation iPaaS platform used by the likes of Amazon & Burberry to connect to over 220+ apps via one platform. Founded in 2019, Alloy Automation is backed by $27M in funding from a16z, Bain Capital Ventures, and Y Combinator.
Investor
Oct 2020
WERE HIRING! The Arber team is growing! Were looking for the following positions: Senior Designer, Remote Operations & Supply Chain Manager, Remote Community Manager, Remote Biological Plant Wellness Products to Nourish Green Spaces and Empower Home Gardeners. Arber is the first of its kind plant wellness company dedicated to helping both our planet and people thrive. Our premier line of biologicals safely and efficaciously sustain all greenspaces; while our products benefit plants, soil, and Mother Nature - she needs our help! Biologicals are powerful, naturally occurring substances such as bacteria, microbes, and plant extracts that prevent plant diseases, control unwanted pests, and promote unparalleled growth and abundance, all while doing good for us and the earth. Launching Spring 2021
early stageManufacturing
Investor
Oct 2020
JuneShine
early stageFood & Beverages
Investor & Advisor
Oct 2020
We’re setting the new scent standard. We focus on what traditional fragrance has not by creating premium, clean, top-shelf scented products at an accessible price point *Available in Ulta Beauty*
Investor
Sep 2020
PYM is on a mission to make a better mood accessible to all. We create natural supplements with science-backed amino acids, vitamins and minerals to boost neurotransmitter health.
early stageManufacturing
Investor
Aug 2020
Founded by Eva Goicochea, maude® is a modern, direct-to-consumer sexual wellness startup that launched in April 2018 and has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Forbes, and Fast Company, amongst others. In July of 2019, maude was one of CircleUp’s 25, an "annual award recognizing some of the most innovative consumer brands on the market”, part of The Lead’s Foremost 50 in both 2020 and 2021, and has been heralded as “redefining the sex essentials industry for modern consumers” by Forbes. By eschewing the traditional approach through quality, simplicity, and inclusivity, maude is setting new standards for sexual wellness and works closely with factories to create body-safe, accessible essentials for all. maude is backed by True Beauty Ventures, Fable Investments (under Natura&Co), True, RRE Ventures, CASSIUS Family, Endeavor, and angels including Benjamin Millepied and Dakota Johnson, amongst others. In 2022, we launched in Sephora, one of the first sexual wellness brands ever carried in the retailer’s 52-year history. In 2022, we announced partnerships with Advocates for Youth and SIECUS, organizations dedicated to sexual health access and education. This is modern intimacy.®
mid stageManufacturing
Investor
Jul 2020
See how food affects your health.
Investor
Jul 2020
Omsom is a proud, loud Asian food brand. Featured in the NY Times, Vogue, and Food & Wine, Omsom is beloved for partnering with iconic Asian chefs to craft two damn delicious product lines — Cooking Sauces and Saucy Noodles— that bring restaurant-quality Asian flavors into any home kitchen: www.omsom.com Since launch in May 2020, Omsom was cited as a source for Whole30 on the decision to reverse their stance on MSG, is a recipient of The Kitchn’s 2021 and 2022 Kitchen Essentials Grocery award, recognized in Fast Company’s 2022 Most Innovative Companies Award in the category of businesses with fewer than 10 employees, and NOSH’s “Best Emerging Brand in 2022” plus Best of 2020 awards for both “Best New Product and “Best Packaging Design”. Omsom has been named "one of the best cooking products weve ever tested" by CNN and is lauded by publications like The New York Times, Vogue, Wall Street Journal, and Food & Wine, among many others. In June 2024, Omsom was acquired by DayDayCook to continue their mission of building the General Mills of Asian food.
early stageFood & Beverages
Investor
Jul 2020
Were a new media publication for the South Asian diaspora. We are documenting the unstoppable rise of South Asians and South Asia. What must we challenge? Unlearn? Celebrate? Sign up for a subscription today. All new subscribers receive a free one-week trial.
Investor
Jun 2020
MarketerHire is a network of pre-vetted, freelance marketers. Our mission is to connect top marketing talent with experience from global brands and hot startups with businesses quickly and seamlessly. In 2023, MarketerHire was named an Inc 5000 honoree, ranking #183 of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. https://www.inc.com/profile/marketerhire
Investor
Apr 2020
Sanzo bridges cultures by connecting people with authentic flavors. Our flagship line is a modern sparkling beverage infused with traditional Asian flavors.
Investor & Advisor
Feb 2020
Welcome to Black Wolf nation. We’re not saying you’re better than other guys. But by deciding to put some effort into improving yourself, you’re, well screw it, you’re better than other guys. You’ve armed yourself with the power to achieve healthier, clearer, smoother skin. Which means you’re on your way to feeling a little smoother in life, too. You’re already making those other guys nervous.
late stageConsumer Goods
Investor
Jan 2020
We’re on a mission to craft well-designed, non-toxic ceramic cookware that thoughtfully raises the standards of what you cook with. Simply put, our products are designed to make your life easier and healthier, no matter your level of expertise.
early stageManufacturing
Investor & Advisor
Nov 2019
Designed by emergency preparedness experts, JUDY is a collection of ready-kits, go-bags and our NEW 1000W portable power station, specifically designed with everything you need for natural disasters and home emergencies. With natural disasters happening more frequently, and with bigger impact, having the right suppliers and emergency plans is more important than ever. That's why we're dedicated to making preparation a household essential.
early stageManufacturing
Show all 17 investments ↓
Experience · 25 entries
All (25)
Investments (17)
Founder (7)
2024
Co-Founder
Apr 2024
EcomFounders.com is a collective that focuses on providing world-class events, retreats, and networking opportunities for high performing Ecommerce professionals.
early stageEvents Services
Co-Founder
Apr 2024
EcomFounders.com is a collective that focuses on providing world-class events, retreats, and networking opportunities for high performing Ecommerce professionals.
early stageEvents Services
2022
Co-Founder
Apr 2022
We build digital experiences for potential customers to learn about who you are, what you sell, how it helps them, and why you’re the best option on the market. All this together helps you acquire customers at a higher conversion rate, lower CPA, and a sustainable ROAS.
2020
Investor
Dec 2020
Onda is a spirits brand for a new generation of drinkers. Onda’s first product is a line of canned tequila seltzer beverages, made with blanco tequila and real, legit juice. Onda’s beverages are 5% ABV, 100 calories, zero sugar, zero carbs and naturally gluten free. Onda’s brand is inspired by the surf style of the ‘90s. Learn more at drinkonda.com and on IG @drinkonda.
early stageManufacturing
Investor
Nov 2020
Alloy Automation is a next generation iPaaS platform used by the likes of Amazon & Burberry to connect to over 220+ apps via one platform. Founded in 2019, Alloy Automation is backed by $27M in funding from a16z, Bain Capital Ventures, and Y Combinator.
Show all 25 entries ↓
Investment activity
2019–2020 · 17 investments
20193202014
Recent (last 2 years)Earlier