Wellness Growth Ventures

The holiday magic is here, and with it comes an opportunity to celebrate brands that aren't just selling products, but cultivating wellness, mindfulness, and genuine human connection. Our carefully crafted gift guide is a treasure map to extraordinary finds from visionary founders and innovative businesses within the Wellness Growth Ventures ecosystem. Whether you're searching for the perfect present for a loved one or indulging in a well-deserved treat for yourself, each of these thoughtful picks promises to do more than just delight—they'll ignite joy, inspire wellness, and create meaningful connections. *Fishwife Cookbook: Your ticket to becoming the seafood chef you've always dreamed of being *Nomadica Wine: Your holiday survival kit in a can, delivering sommelier-level sips without the pretension *Belliwelli: The morning-after superhero that swoops in to rescue you from the holiday party aftermath *Partake Cookies: Santa's dietary-restriction-friendly sidekick that proves delicious doesn't discriminate Katie Wilson belliwelli CURE Lauren Picasso Flaus Samantha C. Coxe GoNanas Morgan Lerner Annie Slabotsky GoodSAM, PBC Heather K. Terry De Soi Scout Brisson Partake Foods Denise Woodard Nomadica Kristin Olszewski Better Booch Ashleigh Lockerbie Trey Lockerbie Fishwife Becca Millstein

belliwelli, the viral DTC brand making fiber fun and culturally relevant, has secured a $10M Series B from The Invus Group! We at Wellness Growth Ventures are incredibly proud to have been early believers in Katie Wilson and team - they're proving that revolutionizing sleepy categories with authentic storytelling and community can drive explosive growth. Read more in this brilliant WWD article by Emily Burns: https://lnkd.in/gqYZhrSX Tyson Woeste Nicholas Wilson Sean Heberling, CFA Alexander Ortiz Jen Albert Bill Luterman Robin Kranich Dan Grabiner Shalini Hanoman Campbell Adam Stern Jillian McLaughlin Wirtz

I'm honored to be speaking at Nosh.com Live Winter 2024 this December, an event dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation among food industry leaders and pioneers. With incredible speakers like Genevieve G. Gilbreath, Loren (Brill) Castle, Cameron Gould-Saltman and many other remarkable voices, we’ll be delving into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of food and wellness. In an industry where the demand for transparency, sustainability, and health-focused products continues to grow, Nosh.com offers an invaluable platform to exchange insights and build strategic connections that drive impactful change. See you there! Jeff Klineman Monica Watrous John Craven #noshlive

Thrilled to join the David's Bridal's Pearl Advisory Board. I’m honored to work alongside this brilliant group of leaders, thanks to the incredible vision and organization of Veronica Katz & Kelly N Cook. David's Bridal is renowned for celebrating life’s biggest moments, and I’m excited to contribute to this legacy with this amazing team. Here’s to creating innovative paths forward, shaping memorable experiences, and supporting brides and their communities in new ways. Looking forward to all that’s ahead!

My EisnerAmper Engaging Alternatives Podcast with Rachel Hirsch, Managing Partner, Wellness Growth Ventures, who shares her outlook for VC investing in female-founded wellness brands, including the greatest opportunities and challenges. She also discusses how the firm integrates ESG, her experience being a woman in the industry and more. #venturecapital #femalewellness #opportunities #challenges #esg #womeninfinance

Smoothies, startups, and a bit of zen. That’s the way to kick off #LATechWeek right. The vibe is vibing at Empowered Yoga hosted by Open Venture Capital! What’s been the highlight of your morning so far???#WellnessInTech @wearoya Wellness Growth Ventures Open Venture Capital Mitchella Gilbert, MBA Rachel Hirsch Kimberley Nixon

Starting #LATechWeek at the Yoga & Wellness Event, hosted by Open Venture Capital and Wellness Growth Ventures ????♀????? Great to be amongst founders, funders and community builders, who are making up the LA Tech ecosystem… With yoga and smoothies, it was a great start to my week ?????? TECH WEEK by a16z Oya Femtech Apparel Mitchella Gilbert, MBA Jonelle Lewis #longLA

With over 273 registered guests for our #LATechWeek Wellness Event, I think it's fair to say we are at MAX capacity. Our guest list is packed with incredible founders, funders, design agencies, marketing partners, community builders, food scientists, and of course, our sponsor Cerebro Capital. With the best wellness goodies to start your week off, plus smoothies and acai bowls, it will undoubtedly be the best way to start your #LATechWeek. In partnership with the team TECH WEEK by a16z, we're hosting a giveaway for 5 VIP tickets to the event: 5 lucky guests will receive guaranteed entrance to the event, a reserved space for the yoga session, and a gift from our CPG?showcase. To enter, simply: 1. Share this post 2. Follow us (Wellness Growth Ventures, TECH WEEK by a16z, Open Venture Capital, Oya Femtech Apparel). We'll notify you by DM by?this Sunday if you've won a spot. Hope to see you there! TECH WEEK by a16z Wellness Growth Ventures Open Venture Capital Oya Femtech Apparel Kimberley Nixon Mitchella Gilbert, MBA Jonelle Lewis Empowered Yoga Studio #LATechWeek

Our final SF Tech Week speaker spotlight is on Rachel Hirsch, Founder and General Partner of Wellness Growth Ventures. ?? Rachel has 15 years of experience investing in female-founded wellness brands, with roles at UBS Investment Bank, Tiger Global, and Xponential Fitness. She’s passionate about empowering wellness startups and operates two wellness studios herself, drawing a following of over 25,000 enthusiasts. On October 9, Rachel will share insights into the future of wellness, investing, and scaling early-stage brands.Don’t miss it—RSVP now:?https://lnkd.in/gcaV8rvW #WellnessInnovation #WomenInWellness #FemaleFounders #SFTechWeek