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Strand Equity Partners

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Description

Strand Equity Partners is a Los Angeles-based growth equity firm specializing in investments within the dynamic consumer sector. Founded with a clear focus on partnering with best-in-class, emerging, and established consumer brands, the firm provides significant growth capital alongside strategic and operational expertise. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying companies with strong brand equity, compelling products, and significant market potential across various consumer categories.

The firm primarily targets high-growth businesses in areas such as food & beverage, health & wellness, beauty & personal care, and other direct-to-consumer or retail-focused segments. Strand Equity aims to support companies through critical stages of expansion, helping them scale operations, enhance distribution, and strengthen market presence. They are known for their hands-on approach, working closely with management teams to navigate growth challenges and capitalize on opportunities in competitive consumer markets.

Typically, Strand Equity Partners deploys first cheques ranging from $10 million to $50 million, making them a suitable partner for companies seeking substantial capital for expansion without necessarily pursuing a full buyout. They generally look for businesses that have already achieved a significant level of traction, often with revenues between $10 million and $100 million, indicating proven product-market fit and a scalable business model. Their portfolio reflects a diverse array of successful consumer brands, underscoring their expertise in identifying and nurturing companies with strong growth trajectories.

Investor Profile

Strand Equity Partners has backed more than 34 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 13 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Private Equity rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Food and Beverage, Health Care, E-Commerce.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (29%)
  • Series B (21%)
  • Private Equity (21%)
  • Seed (15%)
  • Series Unknown (12%)
  • Series C (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (88%)
  • Canada (6%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)
  • Sweden (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Food And Beverage
  • Health Care
  • E-commerce
  • Beauty
  • Organic Food
  • Retail
  • Food Processing
  • Consumer Goods
  • Wellness
  • Nutrition
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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 Strand Equity Partners frequently co-invest with?

CircleUp
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
CAVU Consumer Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
SC
North America, California, United States, Atherton
Co-Investments: 1
Imaginary Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Arkitekt Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
FC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
RC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Beechwood Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Wellesley
Co-Investments: 3
Torch Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Venn Growth Partners
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Strand Equity Partners often collaborate with?

AR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
CL
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Racine
Shared Deals: 1
AG
North America, Nebraska, United States, Lincoln
Shared Deals: 1
JL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
Dave Gilboa
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
JV
North America, Tennessee, United States, Brentwood
Shared Deals: 1
SM
North America, California, United States, Culver City
Shared Deals: 1
AH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Strand Equity Partners?

Sauz

Los Angeles, California, United States

Sauz is a food and beverages company that offers a variety of pasta sauce.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingGrocery
Series UnknownJun 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Supergut

Los Angeles, California, United States

Supergut is a tasty product with clinical validation that affects the gut to produce demonstrable health effects.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Series BMar 3, 2025
Hello Cake

Los Angeles, California, United States

Hello Cake is a sexual health and wellness brand that offers a line of prescription medication, supplements, lubricants, and devices.

E-CommerceManufacturingSex IndustryWellness
Series BOct 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
Sollis Health

New York, New York, United States

Sollis Health offers 24/7 concierge medical centers that handle emergencies, everyday checkups, and everything in between.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical DevicePersonal Health
Series AJun 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
R.e.m. Beauty

Los Angeles, California, United States

R e m.beauty is established to provide the resources which need to bring most vivid, unlimited, and creative aspirations to reality.

Beauty
SeedMay 23, 2023
iNNBeauty Project

White Plains, New York, United States

iNNBeauty Project is an effective, clean, and accessible skincare brand for the next generation.

BeautyCosmetics
Series BDec 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Monos

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Monos is an independent studio creating thoughtfully designed, premium travel goods at an honest price.

Adventure TravelE-CommerceRetail
Series BSep 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $29,823,728
Humankind

Santa Monica, California, United States

Humankind is the first Conversational Commerce SaaS platform that connects brand experts with customers easily and scalably via SMS

E-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsPersonalizationRetail TechnologySaaS
SeedSep 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,200,000
Neighbor

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Neighbor is a company that provides furniture for those who seek refuge in company and comfort.

FurnitureOutdoors
Series AMar 22, 2022
Sollis Health

New York, New York, United States

Sollis Health offers 24/7 concierge medical centers that handle emergencies, everyday checkups, and everything in between.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical DevicePersonal Health
Series AJan 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $30,000,000