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May 11
Rogue is hitting 2,800 @Walmart stores, raised $2.5M in funding and @NOSH covered the launch.
Our latest in-house brand: seed-oil-free protein chips puffs with 12-20g protein and 1,000 live probiotics per serving
Full story: nosh.com/news/2026/science-i…
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May 11
Congrats to Managing Director @mjones on being named to the @LABJnews #LA500 for the 7th consecutive year.
From Dollar Shave Club to Liquid Death, and beyond, the portfolio speaks for itself. Here's to 7 more.
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Apr 3
Exciting portfolio news: National Digital Trust Company (NDTC) just received preliminary conditional approval from the @USOCC, a major step toward becoming a fully chartered national trust bank.
Congrats to the entire NDTC team.
#DigitalAssets #Crypto #InstitutionalFinance
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Mar 26
Proud of @MindsetCare CEO Darren Webb for being featured in @NYGov's Visionary Voices series!
Mindset uses AI to cut through the complexity of disability benefits applications helping thousands access support they deserve.
Read the full feature: esd.ny.gov/esd-media-center/…
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Feb 19
Our GP @mjones sat down with Theodore Cornwell on the Underdog Talk Podcast to talk startups, scaling, and what it really takes to build companies like Dollar Shave Club and Liquid Death.
Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=1Hcrtyxd…
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Jan 8
Our GP @MJones sat down with @MikeyPeres to talk building brands people love, from Dollar Shave Club to Liquid Death, why "chaos" partnerships create cult followings, how TikTok Shop became make-or-break for DTC and more.
Listen to the full conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=sGcI9ehB…
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Jan 5
Our General Partner @mjones at Demo Day LA: lessons from co-founding 100 companies like @LiquidDeath and @DollarShaveClub, plus his new AI framework Human Architecture for mental health innovation.
Watch the full fireside chat: youtube.com/watch?v=xHWJe4QG…
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16 Sep 2025
Our General Partner @mjones sat down with Andy Walsh on the @StartupsDecoded podcast. Mike breaks down hard truths drawing from Science's $1.3B in exits and brands like @DollarShaveClub and @LiquidDeath. Listen here 👇
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20 Aug 2025
Proud to share that Science has been named one of TIME’s Top Venture Capital Firms of 2025. This recognition highlights the work we’re doing to back founders building the next generation of companies.
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17 Jun 2025
Huge news: our portfolio company @superlocalmaps has joined the @Foursquare family! This acquisition brings together two powerful forces in location tech, enhancing how we explore the world and empowering businesses to use trusted geospatial insights. What a journey!
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4 Apr 2025
Just Dropped: Science Inc.'s Q1 Thesis on AI's transformative impact on CPG!
AI is giving consumer brands superpowers!!
- Teams of 4 now operate like teams of 20
- Small brands accessing enterprise-level tools
- Middle management layers dissolving
more:
scienceinc.medium.com/superc…
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2 Apr 2025
We're excited to share @PlayVS latest integration with ProtectMe -- Keeping young gamers safe one match at a time! Thanks @Technical_ly for featuring PlayVS and @GetKidas partnership in your newsletter!
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18 Mar 2025
Science Venture Summit 2025 was one for the books! 🎬🚀 Big ideas, bold conversations connections shaping what’s next.
🎥 Watch the highlights:
Huge thanks to our speakers, portfolio companies & sponsors—SVB, Fenwick, Aduro Advisors & more! #ScienceVentureSummit #VC #Startups
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4 Feb 2025
Great investors don’t just write checks - they open doors. @mjones believed in Wil Schroter's vision early on, leading to a ripple effect of top investors getting on board. Wil writes in @FortuneMagazine how it all unfolded. Read it here: fortune.com/2025/02/03/start…
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21 Jan 2025
If TikTok disappears, what happens to brands that built their success on it?
Final Boss Sour co-founder James Hicks shared his POV with WSJ discussing how the brand drove $1.4M in TikTok Shop sales last quarter, proving the power of viral commerce
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9 Nov 2024
The @ScienceInc team is thrilled to announce @finalbosssour $3MM seed round. Final Boss Sour is innovating the healthier-for-you sour snack category and we’re excited to support its growth to the next level. Learn more: bit.ly/4f1m0Vn
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1 Nov 2024
Watch @LiquidDeath, @finalbosssour and Dimension discuss finding success on TikTok with a recap of our #LATechWeek event
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As the incubator of @LiquidDeath, James Hicks knows how much a brand identity means to a consumer packaged goods (CPG) company. 📦 🛍 🥫
With over 12 years of experience working with startups and his knack for innovation and brand-building, James recently channeled his expertise into creating @finalbosssour, a company that crafts incredibly sour treats using real dried fruit.
In our latest interview, James shares insights on:
✍ The branding and storytelling behind Final Boss Sour
💭 His biggest takeaway from Liquid Death when it comes to branding
🎯 How to create brands in the CPG sector that resonate with the target audience
🛒 How to balance innovation with consumer expectations in the CPG space
Check it out now: gfrfund.com/blog/liquid-deat…
#cpg #gfrfund #venturecapital #startups #branding #storytelling
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9 Sep 2024
TSOW has teamed up with EngageWith for HR professionals and People Leaders in SF! ✨ engagewith.springworks.in/
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