About Fenwick Brands
Fenwick Brands is a venture capital firm founded in 1988. It is primarily based out of Birmingham, United States. As of Nov 2021, Fenwick Brands has invested in 10 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Retail to Food and Agriculture Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series D round of Back to the Roots Overall, Fenwick Brands portfolio has seen 3 acquisitions, namely Shearer’s, Mama Mary’s and Powell & Mahoney Craft Cocktail Mixers. A lot of funds co-invest with Fenwick Brands, with names like Trillions sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Fenwick Brands has team of 7 people including 6 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, PE & 2 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Soonicorns
Fenwick Brands' List of Top Investments
Fenwick Brands has a portfolio of 10 companies. Their most notable investments are in Back to the Roots and Lemi Shine.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Retail, Food and Agriculture Tech, Consumer and 2 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, PE and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by Fenwick Brands:
1. Madison Reed
Internet-first brand of hair coloring products. It provides home hair color kits, free of ammonia and other harmful chemicals, delivers and helps users maintain their hair without going to the salon. It also sells products through an online subscription model. Its customers take pictures of themselves and send them to stylists which help find the colors that match best. Services also include consultation, demonstration, color application, and a blowout from a professional, licensed stylist.
Key facts about Madison Reed
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $250M
- Employee Count: 486 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Goldman Sachs and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Mar 06, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Organic gardening supplies: seeds, soils, kits, and resources for all. The company is dedicated to reconnecting individuals with nature through accessible gardening solutions. They offer a comprehensive range of organic gardening products, including heirloom seeds, various soil types, indoor and outdoor gardening kits, and essential gardening resources. Their mission is to empower everyone to grow their own food, regardless of location or experience. They provide tools and knowledge to support successful gardening endeavors. They focus on sustainability and organic practices, ensuring environmentally friendly products. They offer a variety of options, from seed starting to raised beds, catering to diverse gardening needs. They also provide educational resources, including STEM curriculum and recipes, to enhance the gardening experience. Their products are available online and in retail stores nationwide, making organic gardening accessible to a broad audience.
Key facts about Back to the Roots
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Oakland (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $39.7M
- Employee Count: 89 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Revolution, S2G Investments and 28 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 29, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Planters
PLANTERS®: A snacking brand offering diverse nuts, mixes, and peanut products. The brand provides a wide array of snacking options, including peanuts, cashews, mixed nuts, and other nuts. It caters to various tastes with flavored nuts, honey-roasted options, and trail mixes. The brand also offers NUT-RITION® products, limited edition items, and special reserve peanuts. The iconic MR. PEANUT® character represents the brand, promoting its products through the NUTMOBILE™ vehicle. The brand emphasizes quality and taste, encouraging consumers to enjoy their nut offerings. It is a consumer brand in the food industry.
Key facts about Planters
- Founded Year: 1906
- Location: Glenview (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 29 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: A-Rod and Fenwick Brands
Key facts about The Jackfruit Company
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Boulder (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $28M
- Employee Count: 14 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Grosvenor, InvestEco and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 08, 2024, $*****
5. Ursa Major
Key facts about Ursa Major
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Waterbury Center (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $109M
- Employee Count: 50 - 199 as on Mar 01, 2026
- Investors: Finn Capital Partners, Path Ventures and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 19, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Fenwick Brands' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Fenwick Brands has invested in 10 companies over the last 11 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Back to the Roots.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fenwick Brands' Investments by Stage
Fenwick Brands has made 2 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $5M, 1 investment in PE stage, 1 investment in Seed stage and 1 investment in Series D stage with an average round size of $15M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 2 |
PE | 1 |
Seed | 1 |
Series D | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Fenwick Brands' Investments by Sector
Fenwick Brands has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer Goods, Food and Agriculture and Food and Agriculture Tech. Notably, it has invested in 6 Consumer (B2C) companies and 2 Tech companies.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer Goods | 3 |
Food and Agriculture | 1 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Fenwick Brands' Investments by Geography
Fenwick Brands has made most investments in United States (5).Fenwick Brands' recent investments
Fenwick Brands has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Fenwick Brands:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 29, 2021 | United States | Series D | 5062 | [+10] | |
Oct 01, 2019 | United States | Series A | 2409 | ||
Dec 27, 2018 | United States | PE | 7019 | - | |
Aug 28, 2017 | United States | Series A | 4791 | - | |
Oct 02, 2015 | United States | Seed | 4622 | - |
Acquired companies in Fenwick Brands' Portfolio
3 companies from Fenwick Brands' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Shearer’s in Dec 2023 by Clayton Dubilier & Rice for $*****.Here are Fenwick Brands' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 13, 2023 | - | - | 6549 | |
Aug 01, 2022 | Oct 02, 2015 | Seed | 6418 | |
Jul 10, 2015 | - | - | 2007 |
Team profile of Fenwick Brands
Fenwick Brands has a team of 7 members including 6 Partners located in United States. Fenwick Brands' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Fenwick Brands:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Birmingham | - | - | |
Partner | Birmingham | - | - | |
Partner | Denver | - | - | |
Partner | Birmingham | - | - | |
Partner | Birmingham | - | - | |
Partner | Columbus | - | - |
Co-investors of Fenwick Brands
Over the past 11 years, 22 investors have co-invested in Fenwick Brands's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Fenwick Brands: Echo Capital, S2G Investments and 10 others have invested in rounds before Fenwick Brands. There is 1 company where Echo Capital has invested before Fenwick Brands and 1 company where S2G Investments has invested before Fenwick Brands.
- Top Co-investors of Fenwick Brands: 10 investors entered a company along with Fenwick Brands. These include investors like Trillions (1 company).
Recent News related to Fenwick Brands
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Back To The Roots Raised $15M in Series D FundingFinSMEs•Nov 30, 2021•Back to the Roots, S2G Ventures, Loft Growth Partners, Fenwick Brands and 1 other
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Ursa Major Raises Growth Equity Round Led by Fenwick BrandsPR Newswire•Oct 01, 2019•Fenwick Brands, Ursa Major, Finn Capital Partners
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