About VO2 Partners
VO2 Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2011. It is primarily based out of New York City, United States. As of Feb 2015, VO2 Partners has invested in 3 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 Consumer and Enterprise Applications. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Mission Overall, VO2 Partners portfolio has seen 1 acquisition, namely G-Form. A lot of funds co-invest with VO2 Partners, with names like Fremont Group sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. VO2 Partners has team of 5 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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Series A & Series B
Portfolio Acquisitions
VO2 Partners' List of All Investments
VO2 Partners has a portfolio of 3 companies. Their most notable investments are in Mission and The Chia.Their portfolio spans across United States and Australia. They have invested in Retail, Consumer, Enterprise Applications and 4 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B stages. Here is the list of all investments by VO2 Partners:1. Mission
Internet first brand offering performance wear for men and women. The product catalog includes shirts, headwear, gloves, towels, and more. The company claims that the products have features such as hydroactive cooling technology, odor resistance, moisture-wicking, and more.
Key facts about Mission
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $35M
- Employee Count: 2 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: Falconhead Capital, Breakaway and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 11, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. The Chia
Manufacturer and supplier of chia seed. It has also launched a product line for the chia pods in which chia seeds are mixed with milk, water and a taste coefficient such as coconut or blueberry which can be used as a ready breakfast by consumers. The Chia Co sells its products through the online shopping portals such as Amazon.com, Instacart, Freshdirect, Vitamin Shoppe and GNC.
Key facts about The Chia
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Melbourne (Australia)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $49M
- Investors: Granite Creek Capital Partners, Quilvest and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 27, 2015, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. G-Form
Manufacturer of protective sports gear using SmartFlex technology. It offers a range of protective equipment for various sports including baseball, mountain biking, soccer, and lacrosse. The company's products are designed to provide impact protection and comfort. A focus is placed on innovative materials and designs, with a commitment to quality and performance. The product line includes elbow guards, knee guards, and other protective apparel.
Key facts about G-Form
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Providence (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 39 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: Boston Millennia Partners, Candy Ventures and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 04, 2012, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
VO2 Partners' Investments by Stage
VO2 Partners has made 2 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $35M and 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $21.5M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 2 |
Series B | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
VO2 Partners' Investments by Sector
VO2 Partners has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Retail, Consumer Goods, Enterprise Applications and Food and Agriculture. Notably, it has invested in 2 Consumer (B2C) companies, 2 Tech companies, 1 Enterprise (B2B) company and 1 company focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 2 |
Retail | 2 |
Consumer Goods | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
Food and Agriculture | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
VO2 Partners' Investments by Geography
VO2 Partners has made most investments in United States (2), followed by Australia where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 2 |
Australia | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
VO2 Partners' recent investments
VO2 Partners has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by VO2 Partners:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 23, 2015 | United States | Series A | 1484 | [+1] | |
Jan 17, 2013 | Australia | Series B | 8086 | ||
Jul 04, 2012 | United States | Series A | 3312 | - |
Acquired companies in VO2 Partners' Portfolio
1 company from VO2 Partners' portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was G-Form in Apr 2021 by Eldridge Industries for $*****.Here are VO2 Partners' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 09, 2021 | Jul 04, 2012 | Series A | 8906 |
Team profile of VO2 Partners
VO2 Partners has a team of 5 members including 1 Partner and 1 Principal located in United States. VO2 Partners' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of VO2 Partners
Over the past 14 years, 8 investors have co-invested in VO2 Partners's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Invested before VO2 Partners: Quilvest has invested before VO2 Partners.
- Top Co-investors of VO2 Partners: 3 investors entered a company along with VO2 Partners. These include investors like Fremont Group (1 company).
- Invested after VO2 Partners: A total of 4 investors have invested in VO2 Partners's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Siena Lending Group (1 company), Topspin Consumer Partners (1 company) and DCF Capital Partners (1 company).
Recent News related to VO2 Partners
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The Chia Co Gets Backing - PE HubPE Hub•Jan 17, 2013•The Chia, VO2 Partners, Continental Grain Company
