Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Springdale Ventures, a leading venture capital firm that invests in transformative, early-stage consumer brands, announced today the appointment of Marissa Epstein as its third General Partner. Epstein, with expertise in health, wellness and nutrition plus a wide network in the consumer and technology industries, will help deepen the firm’s ecosystem, source potential investments, serve on portfolio company boards, and fundraise for Springdale Ventures’ second fund.
Springdale Ventures was cofounded by operators-turned investors Genevieve Gilbreath and Dan Graham. As entrepreneurs themselves, they launched Springdale Ventures with a mission of building a founder-focused firm that leverages their backgrounds and industry relationships at critical growth points of early-stage consumer companies to help teams succeed. As an active natural products entrepreneur since 2002, Gilbreath was Managing Director of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) accelerator SKU prior to starting Springdale Ventures. Graham, co-founder of Build-A-Sign, successfully exited his company and started Notley, a mission-driven organization that aims to benefit communities through social innovation. Together, they see Epstein as a critical addition to the team, as her expertise in nutrition and deep understanding of fast-changing consumer behavior will help brands navigate the challenges of today’s marketplace.