Sonoma Brands Capital

2015

Founded

24

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Sonoma Brands Capital is a private equity firm specializing in the growth sectors of the consumer economy. The firm partners with innovative founders to build enduring brands across both physical and digital landscapes. Their investment strategy focuses on minority and control investments in growth-stage consumer businesses, typically generating at least $5 million in sales.

Sonoma Brands Capital is an omnichannel investor, aiming to expand retail distribution and accelerate digital engagement for its portfolio companies. The firm typically leads investments ranging from $5 to $30 million and seeks board-level participation. Their areas of focus include Food & Beverage, Beauty, Personal Care & Wellness, Pet, Home & Lifestyle, and Consumer Services.

The team comprises specialists with deep experience as entrepreneurs and investors in consumer packaged goods, traditional retail, digital media, and eCommerce. They are relationship-driven investors, partnering with entrepreneurs who embrace the core pillars on which the firm has been built.

Portfolio Companies

Beekeeper’s Naturals, Versed, Guayakí, Milk Bar, Made by Nacho, Merit, Avaline, "KRAVE & Chefs Cut", Hu, True Botanicals, HUM, Manual, Bachan’s, Oats Overnight, Touchland

Gepgraphic Focus

United States

Key Differentiators

Omnichannel investment approach, Focus on expanding retail distribution and accelerating digital engagement, Board-level participation in portfolio companies, Specialized team with experience in consumer packaged goods, traditional retail, digital media, and eCommerce, Relationship-driven investment philosophy

Thypical Investment Size

$5 to $30 million

Total Funds Raised

Not publicly disclosed

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Food and Beverage

Health & Wellness

Consumer

Series B

Series C

Series D

United States