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Quevos Shark Tank Update

Great article in Chicago Inno, “Why the founder of KIND Snacks doubled down on his Quevos investment after Shark Tank“. Nick and Zach gave an update on Quevos during the January 14, 2021 episode of Shark Tank, including announcing additional funding from Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Snacks (CompanyFirst invested alongside Daniel Lubetzky). The pictures above are from the original …

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CompanyFirst Summer 2021 Newsletter

CompanyFirst Summer 2021 Newsletter Intro

Did you get a copy of the CompanyFirst Summer 2021 Newsletter? If you did not receive our newsletter, fear not! You can view an archive of the full newsletter and sign up for future editions via the links below: CompanyFirst Summer 2021 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/companyfirst/companyfirst-summer-2021 Sign Up for Future CompanyFirst Newsletters: http://consumer.vc/sign-up-for-news/ For more info, be sure to follow CompanyFirst on …

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CompanyFirst Winter 2021 Newsletter

Did you get a copy of the CompanyFirst Winter 2021 Newsletter? Among the topics covered in the newsletter: New CompanyFirst Team Member New CompanyFirst Investments Calendar, Events, and Community If you did not receive our newsletter, fear not! You can view an archive of the full newsletter and sign up for future editions via the links below: CompanyFirst Winter 2021 …

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CompanyFirst Invests in Cool Beans

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We are proud to announce that CompanyFirst has made an investment in Cool Beans based in Chicago. Cool Beans brings together mighty nutritious beans with global flavors to create healthy, balanced eating that’s good for you and good karma, too. Cool Beans wraps are made with clean, gluten-free ingredients and are minimally processed. Whether you’re on a journey to reduce …

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CompanyFirst Summer 2020 Newsletter

Did you get a copy of the CompanyFirst Summer 2020 Newsletter? Among the topics covered in the newsletter: New CompanyFirst Investments Updates on CompanyFirst Portfolio Companies Thank You to our GREAT Associate Interns A Note on our Core Values Polsky Panel / Interview with Food Navigator Partner Companies in the News If you did not receive our newsletter, fear not! …

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CompanyFirst Invests in ICONIC Protein

CompanyFirst is proud to announce that we have made an investment in ICONIC Protein. ICONIC Protein is a fast-growing nutrition platform brand that provides a line of clean, low-sugar, low-carb ready-to-drink protein beverages, protein powders, and soon-to-be-released collagen coffees. ICONIC’s use of milk protein isolate provides consumers with a protein source superior to competitive brands. ICONIC’s products taste great while …

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Polsky Center Panel and Food Navigator Interview

CompanyFirst recently had an opportunity to sit down with Mary Ellen Shoup from Food Navigator while at the University of Chicago for the Polsky Entrepreneurial Outlook 2020: Retail and Food Panel. Thank you to the University of Chicago for the invitation to be on the panel! Watch the full interview at FoodNavigator: https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/03/13/Polsky-Center-CompanyFirst-talks-startup-investment-strategy For more info, be sure to follow CompanyFirst …

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CompanyFirst Invests in Murphy’s Naturals

We are proud to announce that CompanyFirst has made an investment in Murphy’s Naturals. Murphy’s Naturals creates earth-friendly personal care products which are made from natural, responsibly sourced ingredients. For example, Murphy’s mosquito repellents are 100% DEET-free, using plant-based ingredients such as essential oils to provide highly effective, all-natural protection. Murphy’s Naturals, a Certified B Corporation and 1% For The …

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CompanyFirst Summer 2019 Newsletter

View an archive of the CompanyFirst Summer 2019 Newsletter, which contains the following topics: Initial Close of Fund Investment in STANTT Team Update Advisors Announced Hatchery Update Industry News Event Calendar If you would like to be added to our email list, just let us know! https://mailchi.mp/companyfirst/companyfirst-summer-2019-newsletter For more info, be sure to follow CompanyFirst on social media: Facebook, Twitter, …

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