About Mousse Partners
Mousse Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1994. It is primarily based out of New York City, United States. As of May 2022, Mousse Partners has invested in 12 companies. It primarily invests in Series B round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Retail to Consumer and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series C round of Epigamia Overall, Mousse Partners portfolio has seen 2 unicorns, 1 IPO and 4 acquisitions including key companies like Whoop, CAVA and Tonal. A lot of funds co-invest with Mousse Partners, with names like Danone Manifesto Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Mousse Partners has team of 20 people including 7 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series B, Series C & 3 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Mousse Partners' List of Top Investments
Mousse Partners has a portfolio of 12 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Butler Hospitality and Everplans.Their portfolio spans across United States and India. They have invested in Retail, Consumer, High Tech and 6 other sectors, across stages such as Series B, Series C and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by Mousse Partners:1. Whoop
Provider of wearable trackers to monitor fitness data. The devices track sleep patterns, strain levels, recovery metrics, and stress indicators. The data collected helps users make informed decisions regarding their fitness, health, and lifestyle choices. The fitness trackers offer insights into sleep optimization, activity tracking, and personalized guidance based on individual cycles.
Key facts about Whoop
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $979M
- Employee Count: 1,586 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Glade Brook Capital, Trinity Capital and 68 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Mar 31, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Epigamia
Manufacturer of dairy and plant based yogurt and beverage products. The product range includes Greek yogurt, curd, lactose-free dairy items, and coconut milk-based alternatives. These food items are distributed through online channels and retail platforms.
Key facts about Epigamia
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $67.3M
- Employee Count: 251 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Verlinvest, Innoven Capital and 52 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Dec 04, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. CAVA
Fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain. The company caters to customers through its online ordering platform and physical locations across the United States. Its menu features a variety of bowls, salads, and sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. The company focuses on sustainability and has made commitments to reduce its environmental impact.
Key facts about CAVA
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Washington, DC (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $680M
- Employee Count: 5,183 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Brentwood Associates, T. Rowe Price and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 28, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Tonal
Provider of smart home gym equipment and personalized workout programs. The company offers equipment with adaptive weight technology and real-time guidance. It provides access to various workouts and training programs. Memberships include unlimited accounts for household use and advanced lifting modes. The company also offers certified refurbished equipment and accessories.
Key facts about Tonal
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $535M
- Employee Count: 413 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Sapphire Ventures, Dragoneer Investment Group and 42 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 10, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Healthcare platform offers various brands and personalized treatments. A virtual-first specialized healthcare company that provides virtual care for chronic conditions and specialized brands that focus on specific healthcare needs including Keeps for men's hair loss, Cove for migraine, Picnic for allergies, Facet for skin conditions, and NURX for sexual health.
Key facts about Thirty Madison
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $210M
- Employee Count: 198 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Northzone, Bracket Capital and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 02, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Mousse Partners' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Mousse Partners has invested in 12 companies over the last 11 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Brightside Health and most recent follow-on round was in Epigamia.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 | 1 | 1 |
2021 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2020 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Mousse Partners' Investments by Stage
Mousse Partners has made 5 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $43M, 3 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $68.8M, 2 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $10.7M, 1 investment in Series D stage with an average round size of $110M and 1 investment in Series F stage with an average round size of $190M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series B | 5 |
Series C | 3 |
Series A | 2 |
Series D | 1 |
Series F | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Mousse Partners' Investments by Sector
Mousse Partners has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, HealthTech, Consumer Goods, Food and Agriculture and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 11 Consumer (B2C) companies, 9 Tech companies, 3 Software companies and at least 2 companies focusing on Enterprise (B2B).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 7 |
HealthTech | 4 |
Consumer Goods | 3 |
Food and Agriculture | 3 |
High Tech | 3 |
Others | 9 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Mousse Partners' Investments by Geography
Mousse Partners has made most investments in United States (11), followed by India where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 11 |
India | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Mousse Partners' recent investments
Mousse Partners has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Mousse Partners:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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May 19, 2022 | India | Series C | 2699 | ||
Dec 08, 2021 | United States | Series B | 4391 | [+3] | |
Oct 2021 | United States | Series B | 5056 | [+2] | |
Jun 02, 2021 | United States | Series C | 6475 | [+5] | |
Apr 28, 2021 | United States | Series F | 6147 | [+6] |
Unicorns in Mousse Partners' Portfolio
Mousse Partners has 2 unicorns in its portfolio - Tonal and Whoop. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Tonal. It became a unicorn in 2021.Here is a list of unicorns in Mousse Partners' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 | Provider of smart home gym equipment and personalized workout programs | 2015 | San Francisco | Series E | rkxexuf | ||
78 | Provider of wearable trackers to monitor fitness data | 2012 | Boston | Series G | tquwlpx |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Mousse Partners' Portfolio
1 of Mousse Partners' portfolio company became public - CAVA. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2023 at marketcap of $2.45BHere are Mousse Partners' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 15, 2023 | Apr 28, 2021 | Series F | 8630 |
Acquired companies in Mousse Partners' Portfolio
4 companies from Mousse Partners' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Thirty Madison in Sep 2025 by Remedy Meds for $*****.Here are Mousse Partners' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 03, 2025 | Jun 02, 2021 | Series C | 6685 | |
Jun 30, 2021 | Feb 01, 2018 | Series B | 5279 | |
Apr 13, 2021 | Jan 04, 2018 | Series B | 6611 | |
Jan 25, 2021 | Jun 30, 2016 | Series A | 4777 |
Team profile of Mousse Partners
Mousse Partners has a team of 20 members including 7 Partners and 8 Principals located in United States. Mousse Partners' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Mousse Partners:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | New York | - | - | |
Partner | New York | - | - | |
Partner | New York | - | - | |
Partner | New York | - | - | |
Partner | New York | - | - | |
Partner | New York | - | - | |
Partner | New York | - | - | |
Principal | New York | - | - | |
Principal | New York | - | - | |
Principal | New York | - | ||
Principal | New York | - | - |
Co-investors of Mousse Partners
Over the past 11 years, 196 investors have co-invested in Mousse Partners's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Mousse Partners: Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, NextView Ventures and 87 others have invested in rounds before Mousse Partners. There are 2 companies where Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator has invested before Mousse Partners and 1 company where NextView Ventures has invested before Mousse Partners.
- Top Co-investors of Mousse Partners: 31 investors entered a company along with Mousse Partners. These include investors like Danone Manifesto Ventures (2 companies).
- Invested after Mousse Partners: A total of 76 investors have invested in Mousse Partners's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SoftBank Vision Fund (2 companies), Larry Fitzgerald (2 companies) and CAVU Consumer Partners (1 company).
Recent News related to Mousse Partners
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Chanel-backed 'activated silk' firm adds new investorsFashion Network•Jun 30, 2022•Chanel, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Senator Investment Group, Mousse Investments and 3 others
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Brightside Health Raises $50M in Series B FundingFinSMEs•Mar 29, 2022•Brightside Health, ACME, Bullpen Capital, Triventures and 2 others
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Thirty Madison Reaches $1B Valuation with $140M Series C FundingHIT Consultant•Jun 03, 2021•Thirty Madison, Health Quest Capital, Mousse Partners, Bracket Capital and 4 others
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Cava Group secures $190M funding for expansionNation’s Restaurant News•Apr 28, 2021•CAVA, Zoes Kitchen, T. Rowe Price, Invus and 5 others
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MessageBird Investors Inject $1 Billion to Help Finance U.S. ExpansionThe Wall Street Journal•Apr 28, 2021•Bird, Eurazeo, Tiger Global Management, BlackRock and 13 others
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MessageBird, the ‘omnichannel platform-as-a-service,’ raises $200M Series C at $3B valuationTechCrunch+•Oct 08, 2020•Bird, Spark Capital, Bonnier Ventures, Glynn Capital and 15 others
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Tonal Announces $110M in New Capital, Building on its Leadership in Connected Strength TrainingBusiness Wire•Sep 17, 2020•Tonal, L Catterton, Sapphire Ventures, Shasta Ventures and 10 others
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The AI Foundation raises $17 million to create digital AI-powered personasVentureBeat•Jul 30, 2020•Ai Foundation, Mousse Partners, You & Mr Jones, Founders Fund and 2 others
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BRAVO SIERRA Secures $12M Series AMassinvestor•Feb 05, 2020•Bravo Sierra, Global Founders Capital, Mousse Partners, Canaan and 3 others
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Beauty products startup aimed at U.S. military raises $12 millionReuters•Feb 05, 2020•Bravo Sierra, Global Founders Capital, Canaan, REDO Ventures and 3 others
