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Investor
May 2019
We are fighting to end the racial wealth gap and increase social equity for black and latino people.
Focusing on communities that were destroyed by the war on drugs, we invest in individuals who have incredible tenacity for being business owners but lack sustainable access to the capital and support required to start and grow a business.
Investor
Jan 2019
Goodlife is unique to each of us, a state of mind, and a way of living by those who appreciate and understand true style and quality. Our understated essentials are defined by you; thoughtfully created to compliment your unique individuality and lifestyle, always with versatility and comfort at the core. Goodlife products provide a fresh but nostalgic twist on some of style’s greatest hits.
We don’t dictate how to live, but provide high quality classics, reimagined for modern living.
Investor
Jan 2019
Spiciness is both a sensation and a state of mind. Applied to tequila, you get better cocktails. Applied to people, you get better stories. It’s just that simple.
That’s why we made Ghost, the perfect balance of 100% Agave Azul Blanco tequila and a splash of Ghost Pepper.
Born from bartenders, made for thrills. Enjoy a spicy sip like no other.
First Investor
Sep 2013
In a nutshell: Halo Top® is ice cream that tastes like ice cream. At 280-360 calories per pint and 20 grams of protein, Halo Top is a treat that can be eaten any time. We know it sounds too good to be true, so do us a favor and give it a try before you write us off! In addition to the pints which can be purchased at various retail locations, Halo Top also has three Scoop Shops where customers can enjoy our delicious ice cream with a variety of toppings.
We hate to brag, but we’ve done quite a lot since our inception and have experienced tremendous and accelerated growth. For example, in 2016, sales increased 2,500% and the company sold more than 17 million pints. In August 2017, Halo Top became the #1 selling pint of ice cream in the U.S. beating out long-term industry giants. In November 2017, Time Magazine named Halo Top one of its top inventions of the year. Lastly, we should shout out to LinkedIn for listing us in their 2018 Top Startups List as #2 most sought after startup!
Currently, Halo Top is sold in the United States, Australia, Mexico, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. In addition to ice cream pints in retail grocery stores, Halo Top also has three Scoop Shops in Southern California: Halo Top Scoop Shop Westfield Topanga, Halo Top Scoop Shop The Grove, Halo Top Scoop Shop Westfield Century City.
2x Investor
Oct 2012
ONEHOPE is a Napa Valley winery built on hope and rooted in purpose. Every bottle of wine supports a meaningful cause with over $9M donated to date.
Produced by our head winemaker Mari Wells Coyle in collaboration with Robert Mondavi Jr. and some of the most acclaimed winemakers in the industry, ONEHOPE provides award-winning wine with a measurable social impact.
Our commitment to high-quality wine is as important as our commitment to the causes we support. Through the sale of every bottle, ONEHOPE has donated $9 million+ to causes around the world. We’ve built a school in Guatemala, funded 19,000+ days of clinical trials for breast cancer research, planted a forest in Indonesia, provided 3 million+ meals for children in need, found 80,000+ pets a forever home, and delivered 190,000+ vaccines to end tropical diseases - and these are just to name a few.
Investor
Oct 2012
ONEHOPE is a Napa Valley winery built on hope and rooted in purpose. Every bottle of wine supports a meaningful cause with over $9M donated to date.
Produced by our head winemaker Mari Wells Coyle in collaboration with Robert Mondavi Jr. and some of the most acclaimed winemakers in the industry, ONEHOPE provides award-winning wine with a measurable social impact.
Our commitment to high-quality wine is as important as our commitment to the causes we support. Through the sale of every bottle, ONEHOPE has donated $9 million+ to causes around the world. We’ve built a school in Guatemala, funded 19,000+ days of clinical trials for breast cancer research, planted a forest in Indonesia, provided 3 million+ meals for children in need, found 80,000+ pets a forever home, and delivered 190,000+ vaccines to end tropical diseases - and these are just to name a few.
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2025
General Partner
Feb 2025
Bottleneck Capital is a “By Founders, For Founders” credit fund focused on creating flexible lending structures for financing inventory that are less costly than alternative debt, less dilutive than equity financing, and less hassle than both.
We wanted to create an inventory financing option that, had it been available during our operating days (prior to aquisitions) would’ve saved significant time, hassle, money, and dilution.
What if your lender actually is a founder/operator in your space who “gets it”? That’s us!
Our mission is to bridge founders to profitability, exit, and/or qualify for institutional financing all while retaining significantly more equity.
2019
Investor
May 2019
We are fighting to end the racial wealth gap and increase social equity for black and latino people.
Focusing on communities that were destroyed by the war on drugs, we invest in individuals who have incredible tenacity for being business owners but lack sustainable access to the capital and support required to start and grow a business.
Partner
May 2019
MAD TASTY is a clean, restorative, and hydrating beverage infused with 20 MG of broad-spectrum hemp extract. While the functional side of the beverage is made for energetic and vitality bandwidth, the zero sugar, low calorie and insanely refreshing side is made for easy, delicious sipping.
Investor
Jan 2019
Goodlife is unique to each of us, a state of mind, and a way of living by those who appreciate and understand true style and quality. Our understated essentials are defined by you; thoughtfully created to compliment your unique individuality and lifestyle, always with versatility and comfort at the core. Goodlife products provide a fresh but nostalgic twist on some of style’s greatest hits.
We don’t dictate how to live, but provide high quality classics, reimagined for modern living.
Investor
Jan 2019
Spiciness is both a sensation and a state of mind. Applied to tequila, you get better cocktails. Applied to people, you get better stories. It’s just that simple.
That’s why we made Ghost, the perfect balance of 100% Agave Azul Blanco tequila and a splash of Ghost Pepper.
Born from bartenders, made for thrills. Enjoy a spicy sip like no other.
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