
Strand Equity Partners
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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