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Brand Foundry Ventures

North America, Texas, United States, Austin

Description

Brand Foundry Ventures is a dedicated venture capital firm established in 2013, headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm has carved out a distinct niche by primarily investing in early-stage consumer brands, encompassing a broad spectrum of industries including retail, e-commerce, consumer products, and technology solutions that support the consumer ecosystem. Their strategic focus allows them to leverage deep industry insights and a specialized network to identify and nurture promising companies poised for significant market disruption.

The firm typically targets companies in the seed to Series A stages of development, providing crucial capital during their foundational growth phases. Brand Foundry Ventures is known for its initial investment checks, which generally range from $250,000 to $2,000,000, reflecting their commitment to supporting startups from inception through their initial scaling efforts. This targeted approach enables them to build strong relationships with founders and become active partners in their portfolio companies' journeys. Their investment thesis often gravitates towards innovative direct-to-consumer (DTC) models and technology-driven solutions that enhance the consumer experience or streamline retail operations.

Beyond financial backing, Brand Foundry Ventures distinguishes itself through its hands-on approach and operational expertise. The firm provides strategic guidance, leveraging its extensive network of industry veterans, mentors, and potential partners to help portfolio companies navigate market challenges, optimize growth strategies, and scale effectively. This value-add support, combined with their specialized focus on the dynamic consumer sector, positions Brand Foundry Ventures as a strategic partner for founders building the next generation of leading consumer brands.

Investor Profile

Brand Foundry Ventures has backed more than 88 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 25 rounds, about 28% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Consumer Goods, Wellness.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (57%)
  • Series A (25%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Angel (2%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Consumer Goods
  • Wellness
  • Health Care
  • Retail
  • Fashion
  • Food And Beverage
  • Software
  • Shopping
  • Consumer
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Brand Foundry Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Grace Beauty Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
BBG Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 8
Finn Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Bullish
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
American Family Ventures
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Madison
Co-Investments: 5
Forerunner
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Great Oaks Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
Sugar Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 5
Lerer Hippeau
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 13

Which angels does Brand Foundry Ventures often collaborate with?

BS
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 4
EL
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 2
NT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
JR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
NB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 5
JN
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
Dave Gilboa
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
GS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
KW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
AD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Brand Foundry Ventures?

Ledgebrook

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Modernizing Speciality Insurance

Commercial InsuranceInsuranceInsurTech
Series CJun 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Lucky Energy

Austin, Texas, United States

Lucky Energy is a better-for-you energy drink company.

Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Series AMar 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,200,000
CollX

Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States

CollX is a mobile app that enables users to take a picture of a collectible, identify it, and get the current market value.

Information TechnologyMobile AppsSoftware
Series AFeb 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Vizit

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Vizit is a visual AI platform that optimizes ecommerce content for conversions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Content CreatorsEnterprise SoftwareMachine LearningPredictive Analytics
Series BOct 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Lucky Energy

Austin, Texas, United States

Lucky Energy is a better-for-you energy drink company.

Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Series ASep 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,750,000
Ledgebrook

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Modernizing Speciality Insurance

Commercial InsuranceInsuranceInsurTech
Series BSep 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
LUCKY F*CK

Austin, Texas, United States

LUCKY F*CK is a better-for-you energy drink company.

Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
SeedApr 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Ledgebrook

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Modernizing Speciality Insurance

Commercial InsuranceInsuranceInsurTech
Series AMar 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $24,000,000
Zippy

Austin, Texas, United States

Zippy engages in providing a simple, online, and fast loan.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLending
Series UnknownJul 12, 2023
Ledgebrook

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Modernizing Speciality Insurance

Commercial InsuranceInsuranceInsurTech
SeedApr 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,600,000