Encore Consumer Capital

Encore Consumer Capital is a San Francisco-based consumer-focused growth equity firm investing in established and scaling food, beverage, and consumer brands at Series B and growth stages, backing companies that have achieved meaningful revenue scale and are ready to accelerate through expanded retail distribution, marketing investment, and operational improvements. The firm invests with initial checks from $2 million to $10 million and focuses on better-for-you food and beverage brands, prepared and fresh food businesses, and innovative consumer products with proven consumer loyalty and retail placement. Encore Consumer Capital brings deep consumer goods operational expertise and retail industry relationships to help founders navigate distribution partnerships, retail chain negotiations, and the economics of scaling consumer brands from regional to national distribution. Portfolio companies include Boudin Bakery, the historic San Francisco sourdough bread brand; Farmer's Fridge, the fresh food vending machine and smart refrigerator company; Lemonade, a consumer food brand; and Pressed, the cold-pressed juice and plant-based food brand. Beyond its original investments, the portfolio includes additional consumer food and beverage brands at growth stages.