&vest
Overview
&vest is a consumer brand investment and creative operations platform founded by Doug Jacob and Michael Lastoria. They leverage their financial, branding, operational, and partnership capabilities to create bespoke investment opportunities and attractive capital for targets and portfolio companies. &vest acquires, turns around and operates businesses, focusing on building consumer beauty brands that are built to last.
Investments
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is &vest based?
&vest is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States.
When was &vest founded?
&vest was founded in 2019.
How many portfolio companies does &vest have?
&vest has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in &vest's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include FORMA, Jinx.
What was &vest's most recent investment shown here?
&vest's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in FORMA in 2023.
What sectors does &vest focus on?
&vest focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does &vest focus on?
&vest typically invests at the Early stage.
What is &vest's AUM?
&vest's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.