We believe that beverages are the heart and soul of human connection.
We’re investing in the next generation of culture-shaping beverage companies. We look for exceptional founders with differentiated products, and a clear path to scale and exit.
Philosophy
Founder Development. We aspire to be a Life Board of Advisors to the founders we advise, with an in-house network of executive coaches available around the clock.
Category Focus. We bring deep expertise from the beverage and alcoholic beverage world. Suppliers, distributors, retailers, strategics—we know ‘em all.
Proven Track Record. We have successfully founded, invested in, and advised numerous beverage companies, with successful exits across beverage, CPG, and tech.
Tailored Support. Portfolio services include executive coaching, financial planning, marketing, recruiting and HR, and other advisory services. We’re here to help our founders where and when it matters most.
Team
Brian Stolz, MBA
Michael Warren, MBA
Bob Frady
Jessica Wolf
Taylor Foxman
Logan Zinser, CPA
Jon Hoehne
Investments
Maker Wine
The leading premium canned wine, sourced from best-in-class independent wineries.
Maker is the highest rated canned wine, ever. We prioritize minimal intervention, vintage and vineyard-designate wines, that represent time and place.
Heywell
Sparkling Adaptogenic Waters Made for Modern Life.
Heywell is a line of function-forward sparkling waters made to help meet the demands of modern life. We use adaptogens, antioxidants, herbs, minerals and organic caffeine to support energy, immunity, focus, hydration and to help manage stress.
Kopu Water
We are led by a simple belief: purity is the ultimate luxury.
KOPU is sourced from an artesian spring thousands of feet below the dormant volcanoes of Oregon’s Cascade Range. Our aluminum bottles protect this precious water which has not seen the light for thousands of years.
Renais Gin
Renais captures the spirit of an iconic wine region, harnessing the finest natural botanicals to create a bold, vibrant gin.
Born from the winemaking tradition and created with upcycled grapes, Renais is distinctive gin inspired by the people, produce and provence of Burgundy.
Drink Kové
Kove is an award winning craft brewery from San Diego, California.
Ready-to-drink craft cocktails and yerba mate from sunny Southern California.
NBTV Channels
The power of vidoe commerce.
The first-ever video commerce platform, including channels Spirits Network and Golf Nation.
Authvia
Leading the way with Conversational Commerce.
Seamlessly integrating payment links and AI into SMS communication.
