Consumer Ventures

Consumer Ventures (formerly CompanyFirst) is investing in and helping build the next gen of great consumer brands, products, and enabling technology companies

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

How awesome to run into one of the amazing founders I get the good fortune to work with…Lin Jiang of @YishiFoods, which makes the most delicious Asian-inspired foods (and my morning breakfast staple).

#chiventuresummit

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

A panel with @Ingredion @MDLZ @KraftHeinzCo @Accenture @FerraraUSA talking about challenges from COVID and the future of food

#chiventuresummit

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

The tables are turned!

Luke Saunders, founder of @FarmersFridge gets to interview Don Thompson, founder of @CleveAveLLC and former CEO of @McDonaldsCorp at the @WorldBizChicago
#chiventuresummit

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

Let’s go!!!!!!

#chiventuresummit

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

Don Thompson @CleveAveLLC leading a panel discussion with some of their portfolio companies as part of the @WorldBizChicago Chicago “Future of Food” conference

Great to see Chicago celebrating the consumer ventures and investors in our community!

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

Celebrating Chicago-based consumer ventures… @beretailaware presenting at @FoodFoundryChi as part of the @WorldBizChicago “Future of Food” Chicago Venture Summit

Amazing founders doing amazing things!!!

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

The @KaPop_Snacks and @BubbasFoods booth is all setup and ready to rock and roll @SWEETSandSNACKS

Let’s go!!!!!

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

Amazing founders doing amazing things...Kailey Donewald and @SacredServe on NBC Chicago this past week!

https://t.co/o5XDPuj22F

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

This morning we formally announced the rebranding of CompanyFirst to Consumer Ventures.

This afternoon we had the honor of judging/mentoring the latest New Venture Challenge class at @ChicagoBooth @polskycenter…our first official act under the new brand!

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

Chicago SeedCo events are back IRL!

Consumer Ventures was proud to host this amazing panel talking about best practices when selling a business. Thanks to all involved for sharing their insights, the panel was:

- Andrew Bluestein
- Erin Kirchner
- Mark Achler
- Manny Valdes

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

Excited to be one of the big names 😉 who are part of the latest round of investment in @Drinkkoia!

https://t.co/szTo35ARkL

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

Catching up with our friends at @mavericksnacks at #ExpoWest

(Who are thankfully bringing back multipacks…so I don’t eat a whole box in one sitting!)

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

Hard to beat Anaheim in March for @NatProdExpo…especially if you are just wrapping up a Midwest winter (sorry to our friends back home who are shoveling snow this week)

#ExpoWest

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

The North Hall at #ExpoWest was absolutely rocking yesterday!

I offered to help work the @KaPop_Snacks booth but was told I don’t meet the minimum height requirement (IYKYK)

The rest of the halls are open today…giddy-up!!!

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

Probably nothing…

#ExpoWest

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

Welcome to @expowest…trade shows are b-a-a-a-a-c-k ! ! !

#ExpoWest #FutureOfFood

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

Just arrived in Anaheim for Expo West

Let's gooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

See you in Denver at @OutdoorRetailer!

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

Amazing founders doing amazing things...go @eatquevos go!!!

[Jason Starr, Consumer Ventures, Awakened Foods @JasonStarr]

ICYMI the awesome founders of @eatquevos were on @ABCSharkTank last night with an update on their amazing progress and additional funding from @DanielLubetzky (a round I'm proud to say included @CompanyFirstEBA )...such a great Chicago start-up story!

https://t.co/RwvKfoqdrN

[Consumer Ventures @ConsumerVenture]

These are some of the outstanding brands and fantastic people behind them in the @CompanyFirstEBA portfolio at the end of 2021

Thank you to all for your amazing work and for letting our firm play a small part in your incredible stories

HAPPY NEW YEAR...BRING ON 2022!!!