POPPI

POPPI

Poppi started as Mother Beverage company and was rebranded in 2020 as a Apple Cider Vinegar “Better for You” soda and drink brand. They offer 7 flavors in a prebiotic line of line of products with nationwide distribution. Our investments were made in 2022-2024 and the...
GOOD CULTURE

GOOD CULTURE

Good Culture is a series of investments in the “Better for You” food industry. Good Culture Cottage Cheese has grown sales by 650% since Stroud Companies’ first investment. Good Culture makes certified organic cottage cheese that is both high in nutrients and packed...
CHEF’S CUT REAL JERKY

CHEF’S CUT REAL JERKY

Chef’s Cut Real Jerky is a follow-on investment from 2015, now in their Series A round. The brand has consistently shown remarkable growth and diversification of products as they also increase sales with the original product. Over the 2014-2016 timeframe, Chef’s Cut...
BAI BRANDS

BAI BRANDS

Stroud Companies invested in Bai Brands, which resulted in a sale to the Dr. Pepper-Snapple Group with a 2.9x multiple on cash invested.