About Butter Ventures
Butter Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of Los Angeles, United States. As of Jul 2015, Butter Ventures has invested in 6 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Financial Services to Food and Agriculture and Consumer Goods. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Bare Bones Broth Overall, Butter Ventures portfolio has seen 2 IPOs and 1 acquisition, namely Enplug, New Millennium Bank and Pacific City Bank. Toni Ko co-invest with Butter Ventures, sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Butter Ventures has team of 1 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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Butter Ventures' List of Top Investments
Butter Ventures has a portfolio of 6 companies. Their most notable investmentis in Bare Bones BrothTheir portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Financial Services, Food and Agriculture, Consumer Goods and 2 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Butter Ventures:1. Enplug
Enplug is a large-scale open platform for digital displays. Provides a mini device that turns any TV into interactive and realtime displays for businesses. The software technology is unique in the industry because it is plug-and-play, showcases interactive and realtime social media, and is built as an app framework. The Enplug App Market lets businesses choose a variety of content to display including live social media feeds, product videos, news, weather, and many other third-party developed apps. Clients include Marriott, Silicon Valley Bank, Toyota, Crossfit Gyms, Los Angeles International Airport, and more.
Key facts about Enplug
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Culver City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.35M
- Employee Count: 367 as on Dec 31, 2021
- Investors: Seven Hound Ventures, Amino Capital and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Sep 21, 2012, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Community bank providing personal and business financial solutions and community support. It offers a range of financial products and services, including personal and business checking accounts, CDs, money market accounts, savings accounts, and various loan programs like home mortgages, business loans, SBA loans, and commercial real estate loans. The bank focuses on serving low to moderate income individuals, families, and underserved communities. It actively sponsors community development events and supports related organizations. The bank aims to provide excellent financial services and customer service, emphasizing convenience and flexibility for its customers. It offers online banking, card services, and resources to help businesses grow.
Key facts about New Millennium Bank
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Fort Lee (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 53 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Butter Ventures
- Highlight: Public
Banking solutions for personal, business, and community financial growth. Offers a comprehensive suite of financial services including personal and business checking, savings accounts, online and mobile banking, and various lending options like home, commercial, and SBA loans. They provide digital tools such as Zelle, remote deposit, and cash management services. The bank focuses on supporting local communities through financial literacy programs, scholarships, and partnerships. They aim to simplify finances with convenient and secure solutions, emphasizing customer relationships and supporting their clients' potential. They offer online banking, mobile banking, login, and app downloads.
Key facts about Pacific City Bank
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 147 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Butter Ventures
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Sep 12, 2014, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. DreamDry
Key facts about DreamDry
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.16M
- Employee Count: 37 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Butter Ventures and Simplepitch Ventures
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jun 13, 2014, $*****
Delicious protein and hydration solutions with bone broth and collagen, offering a range of convenient and nutritious options. They specialize in instant bone broth and elevated drink mixes designed for on-the-go and active lifestyles. Their products are crafted with real fruit juice, natural sweeteners, and enriched with collagen protein and prebiotics. They focus on delivering flavor, function, and convenience, providing essential goodness without unnecessary additives. The company offers a subscription service for recurring orders. They provide options like organic and low-sodium bone broth. They also have recipes and a blog. They offer free shipping on orders over a certain amount. They have a store locator. They offer a discount for first responders and military. They have a happiness guarantee.
Key facts about Bare Bones Broth
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: San Diego (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 92 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Finn Capital Partners, Westlake International Group and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jul 30, 2015, $*****
Butter Ventures' Investments by Stage
Butter Ventures has made 1 investment in Seed stage.Butter Ventures' Investments by Sector
Butter Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer Goods and Food and Agriculture. Notably, it has invested in 2 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 1 Consumer (B2C) company, 1 Software company and 1 company focusing on Tech.Butter Ventures' Investments by Geography
Butter Ventures has made most investments in United States (1).Butter Ventures' recent investments
Butter Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Butter Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 30, 2015 | United States | Seed | 7909 |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Butter Ventures' Portfolio
2 of Butter Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. New Millennium Bank got listed on the OTCQX, in Apr 2015 at marketcap of undefined and Pacific City Bank got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) at marketcap of undefined.Here are Butter Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 13, 2015 | - | - | 4944 | |
Dec 16, 2003 | - | - | 6994 |
Acquired companies in Butter Ventures' Portfolio
1 company from Butter Ventures' portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Enplug in Mar 2021 by Spectrio for $*****.Here are Butter Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 30, 2021 | - | - | 5057 |
Team profile of Butter Ventures
Butter Ventures has a team of 1 member located in United States. Butter Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Butter Ventures
Over the past 11 years, one investor has co-invested in Butter Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of Butter Ventures: Toni Ko entered a company along with Butter Ventures.
