GroundForce Capital
Overview
GroundForce Capital, formerly known as PowerPlant Partners, is an investment management firm that invests in emerging and growth-stage consumer-facing companies promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Initially focused on plant-based brands, the firm has expanded its investment thesis to include food-related companies in sectors like ag-tech, decarbonization, and regenerative food production that address human and planetary health. The firm's portfolio includes notable brands such as Beyond Meat, Liquid Death, Bobbie, and KinderFarms.
Portfolio Companies
15
Website
groundforcecapital.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apeel Sciences | Dec 2016 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Ripple Foods | Nov 2023 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Bobbie | Jul 2023 | Series C | Lead |
| ZICO Rising | Jan 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Rae Wellness | Jun 2021 | Series A | Lead |
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Key People
Kevin Boylan
Co-Founder and Advisor at Powerplant Partners Groundforce Capital
Mark Rampolla
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is GroundForce Capital based?
GroundForce Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was GroundForce Capital founded?
Founding year information for GroundForce Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does GroundForce Capital have?
GroundForce Capital has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in GroundForce Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Apeel Sciences, Ripple Foods, Bobbie, ZICO Rising, Rae Wellness.
What was GroundForce Capital's most recent investment shown here?
GroundForce Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Ripple Foods in 2023.
What sectors does GroundForce Capital focus on?
GroundForce Capital focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does GroundForce Capital focus on?
GroundForce Capital typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is GroundForce Capital's AUM?
GroundForce Capital's assets under management are estimated between $571.8M and $571.8M.