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The Brand Accelerator was established in late 2008 to accelerate the growth of unique consumer products and services that enable people to ‘live longer, healthier lives–more enjoyably’ Consumers are increasingly looking for healthier, more authentic consumer products and services that fit their own definition of ‘healthy living’. We believe this continues to fuel opportunities in the Food, Beverage, Personal Care, and Home Care categories. The Brand Accelerator is led by a senior team of CPG professionals who work side by side with management and provide ongoing operational expertise to each portfolio company. It is funded by Burrill & Co., a leading venture capital investor with more than $1 billion under management, as well as a group of leading CPG companies.

Burrill & Company has more than $1 billion in VC funds under management and an active merchant banking and media business. The company’s 50-person scientific and business team (supported by an extensive network of advisors composed of renowned scientists and industry experts), the strategic and financial network of its limited partners, and the close relationships developed with numerous life science companies and management, provide Burrill with unparalleled access and insight. Burrill’s investment scope includes the entire field of Life Sciences, with a specific focus on health & wellness opportunities.

Inventages Venture Capital is one of the world’s largest venture/private equity funds specializing in life sciences and health and wellness. With more than $1.5 billion under management, Inventages’ investment focus includes pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, medical food, nutrition, innovative processes and novel packaging technologies. Investing worldwide, Inventages operates from three offices around the globe in Auckland , Geneva and Nassau.

Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P. is a U.S.-based private equity fund manager that provides creative capital solutions to middle market companies across a wide variety of industries, with a particular interest in businesses that make a meaningful contribution to society by positively affecting the environment, contributing to sustainability and enabling healthy living. The firm employs a flexible investment strategy where unique structuring, conservative capital structures and creating optionality for all stakeholders are essential to meeting financial goals. Established in 1995, Pegasus currently manages over $1.8 billion in assets through several private equity funds and has made more than 70 investments since inception.

Sherbrooke Capital is a venture capital firm that provides growth and expansion capital to emerging companies in the Health and Wellness industry exclusively. Sherbrooke looks for companies that possess already-developed products and services based upon proven science, with a proprietary position due to intellectual property or a strong brand franchise. We have particular interest and expertise in various opportunity sectors such as healthy consumables, with a focus on food, beverage and personal care products companies; active lifestyle; bioactives and ingredients; animal care and nutrition; consumer services and education; delivery systems; non-invasive medical devices and food safety. Portfolio companies include Adina for Life, Ciao Bella, VetCentric, FoodShouldTasteGood, Advanced BioNutrition, Immaculate Baking, Boathouse Sports, Affinnova, Outside The Classroom and TransMedics. Former portfolio companies include Izze Beverage (acquired by Pepsi), Cooke Pharma (acquired by United Therapeutics) and Oregon Chai (acquired by Kerry Foods).