Purple Sage Ventures

Great companies coming out of CEO Liz Leahy ‘s alma mater, Georgetown University !

New York City FC recently secured a spot in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, which begin on Oct 23! Our portfolio company, Epicured, is the team's Official Nutrition Solutions Partner, fueling the Team with performance-optimizing meals throughout the season. You can learn more about how Epicured curates nutritional solutions for their partners by visiting epicuredinc.com. Let's go NYCFC!!! ?? ?? ??

Next week, two of our portfolio companies will be honored at the 2024 GEA Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, taking place in Manhattan at The Cutting Room on October 23 from 6:00p-8:30p. The awards recognize Georgetown University alumni entrepreneurs who demonstrate a passion for innovation and the Georgetown spirit of "people for others". Big congratulations to two amazing Hoyapreneurs, Claudia Naim-Burt , co-founder & COO of Keep Company (Rising Star) and Richard Bennett , co-founder & CEO of Epicured (Best of Hospitality). We are thrilled for your success and recognition. General Admission tickets are available by visiting https://shorturl.at/aAH5Q

"Now, Character has unveiled its biggest wholesale deal to date. As of October 1, its faucet installation kit is rolling out to 1,200 Walmart stores nationwide. The kit is also available for sale through Walmart’s website. Character’s bet is that its kits can help retailers sell more faucets or picture frames; customers who are intimidated by home improvement projects might be more inclined to purchase if they see a kit promising to help them right next to the product." Congratulations to our portco Character on this incredible achievement. If you're not familiar, Character began life three years ago as a direct-to-consumer brand that sold tools , project kits, digital guides and videos demonstrating how to install what they were working. And now, they're in Walmart!

Everyone loves our portfolio company Sendspark, an AI-powered video platform that makes personalized business videos at scale. They help you amplify response rates by up to 85% with personalized videos that engage your network and build meaningful relationships. 10,000+ top revenue teams use Sendspark to foster potential opportunities. Find out more about Sendspark below!

Congratulations to Charlotte Dales, co-founder and CEO of Inclusively, a business that focuses on empowering companies to improve productivity and retention while fostering an inclusive workplace. Charlotte was recently named a finalists of the GTM Awards for Startup CEO of the Year (brought to you by Pavilion & TrustRadius)! This award acknowledges startup CEOs or founders who have achieved remarkable results in leading their companies, securing funding, and driving growth in a dynamic market. Amazing!

It’s Friday. Our portco, Renewal Mill, a company that creates crave worthy plant-based foods by upcycing nutritious ingredients within the food system, has a seriously delicious Rocky Road Brownie recipe we want to share. Because it’s Friday. https://shorturl.at/EoUmV

“The FDA has cleared Osteoboost developed by Bone Health Technologies, the first vibration belt shown to reduce loss of bone strength and density in postmenopausal women with osteopenia. Because the technology helps to fill an unmet need, FDA reviewed the medication-free device through its de novo marketing authorization process before granting OsteoBoost a Breakthrough Device designation.” Read more about the newest addition to the PSV portfolio below!

Pratt Standard Cocktail Co. make craft cocktail syrups and mixes to help home and professional bartenders make better drinks. The DC-based company is distributed across the U.S., selling in distilleries, on Amazon, through their website (https://lnkd.in/eTsWrXvV), and in bars, restaurants, and venues like Nationals Park, Capital One Arena, and Merriweather Post Pavilion. If you’re having any kind of social gathering in October, take it up a notch with a mix from Pratt.

One of our portfolio companies, Circle Engage, is going to be a part of Digital Health Startup Day on Capitol Hill today! They will be part of the Health Innovation Showcase, demonstrating their product for policymakers and staff. Circle is an AI platform designed to bridge the gap between benefit providers, health companies, and the communities they serve. We are thrilled they’re going to be a part of this event as their focus on helping people better navigate the health system is so important. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eb9ynY8D