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About SKU

SKU, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2011, is based in Austin, United States. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 106 startups in sectors like Consumer Goods, Food and Agriculture. As of Jul 2026, SKU has witnessed 6 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in its portfolio include Siete Family Foods, Austin Eastciders and DUDE Wipes. The program is backed by a team of 20 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $20K Seed round in Beyond the Equator on Jan 26, 2022.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2011
Location
Stages of Investment
Seed & Unattributed
Locations of Investment

SKU's List of Top Investments

SKU has a portfolio of 106 companies. Their most notable investments include Siete Family Foods and Austin Eastciders.Their portfolio spans across United States and Iran. They have invested in Consumer Goods, Food and Agriculture, Healthcare and 6 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Unattributed stages. Here is the list of top investments by SKU:
Mexican-American food brand crafting heritage-inspired foods with thoughtfully selected ingredients to bring people together. Rooted in family, the company creates delicious, culture-rich foods perfect for sharing. They offer a range of products, including grain-free tortillas, tortilla chips, taco seasoning, and sauces, all made with carefully chosen ingredients. The brand fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging connection and sharing through recipes and gatherings. They aim to celebrate culture and honor heritage by making vibrant, authentic food accessible to everyone. The company emphasizes inclusivity and the belief that "Juntos es Mejor" (together is better), promoting a family-first approach and valuing diverse perspectives. They provide recipes and a store locator to enhance the customer experience.

Key facts about Siete Family Foods

Producer of hard cider and spiked agua frescas. The company offers a variety of cider flavors, including original dry, blood orange, pineapple, and others, along with a line of fruit-forward spiked agua frescas. Products are available for online ordering and direct-to-consumer shipping. The company's cider is made with real fruit and focuses on bold flavors. The spiked agua frescas are inspired by traditional recipes.

Key facts about Austin Eastciders

Online platform offering personal hygiene wipes for men. The company claims to provide flushable wipes with soothing aloe and vitamin E ingredients. The company claims that all its products are made of plant based and eco-friendly materials.

Key facts about DUDE Wipes

4. Verb

Salon-quality hair care and styling products for all hair types. They offer a range of clean, vegan, and cruelty-free hair solutions designed to celebrate individuality and empower confidence. Their stylist-inspired products cater to diverse hair needs, from weightless formulas for fine hair to hydrating solutions for dry hair and volumizing products for flat hair. They also provide specialized collections for curl definition, glossy shine, bonding repair, and purple toning. With a focus on accessibility, they offer salon-quality haircare at a simple price, ensuring everyone can achieve their unique hair goals. They are committed to sustainability, using eco-friendly ingredients and recycled packaging. The website offers features like a hair quiz, cart, login, rewards program, and email sign-up.

Key facts about Verb

  • Founded Year: 2010
  • Location: New York City (United States)
  • Stage: Seed
  • Total Funding till date: $445K
  • Employee Count: 39 as on May 31, 2026
  • Investors: Stage One Capital and SKU
  • Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jul 31, 2012, $*****

Key facts about Maazah

  • Founded Year: 2014
  • Location: Farsi (Iran)
  • Annual Revenue: $1 - $1M as on Apr 07, 2022
  • Stage: Seed
  • Total Funding till date: $2.22M
  • Employee Count: 8 as on Mar 31, 2026
  • Investors: Artifact Capital, SKU and 2 Others
  • Latest Funding Round: Seed, Feb 23, 2026, $*****

SKU's Investments by Stage

SKU has made 13 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $19.3K and 1 investment in Unattributed stage.
Here are SKU's investments by stage:
Stage of entry
No. of Investments
Seed
13
Unattributed
1
Breakdown of SKU's investments by stage of entrySeed (13)Unattributed (1)
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

SKU's Investments by Sector

SKU has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer Goods, Food and Agriculture, Retail, Consumer and HealthTech. Notably, it has invested in 43 Consumer (B2C) companies, 30 Tech companies, 9 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 8 companies focusing on Software.
Here are SKU's investments by sector:
Sector
No. of Investments
Consumer Goods
12
Food and Agriculture
11
Retail
8
Consumer
2
HealthTech
1
Breakdown of SKU's investments by sectorsConsumer Goods (12)Food and Agriculture (11)
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

SKU's Investments by Geography

SKU has made most investments in United States (14).

SKU's recent investments

SKU has not made any investment in 2026 so far.
Here are the most recent investments by SKU:
Date
Company
Location
Round Details
Round Amount
Co-Investors
Jan 26, 2022
United States
Seed
6635
-
Jan 26, 2022
United States
Seed
7230
-
Jan 26, 2022
United States
Seed
2260
-
Jan 26, 2022
United States
Seed
7842
-
Jan 26, 2022
United States
Seed
9026
-

Acquired companies in SKU's Portfolio

6 companies from SKU's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Aura Bora in Feb 2025 by Nextinnatural for $*****.
Here are SKU's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company
Acquisition Date
First Invested on
First Round of Investment
Round Size
Feb 19, 2025
-
-
3497
Oct 02, 2024
-
-
1608
Nov 02, 2023
-
-
4315
Mar 03, 2023
-
-
3448
Oct 01, 2020
Apr 05, 2015
Unattributed
3152

Team profile of SKU

SKU has a team of 20 members including 7 Partners and 9 Principals located in United States and United Kingdom. SKU's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.
Here is a list of top team members in SKU:
Name
Designation
Location
Board Memberships
Contact Details
Partner
Austin
-
Partner
Austin
-
Partner
Austin
-
Partner
-
-
Partner
Austin
-
Partner
Austin
-
Partner
Seattle
-
Principal
Austin
-
Principal
Austin
-
Principal
Austin
-

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