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Willow Growth Partners

Malibu, CA · Invests in US · Website

Thesis

Invest in next-generation, values-led consumer brands at the critical first institutional capital round. Partner with authentic founders building conscientious consumer brands that align with cultural shifts toward wellness, transparency, and sustainability.

Likely not a fit for

No mainstream consumer goods. No brands without authentic founder stories. No companies lacking strong unit economics or clear differentiation.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

6 contacts on file

DB

Deborah Benton

General PartnerFounder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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d•••@wi•••.com

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Amanda Schutzbank

General PartnerCo-Founder & General Partner

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EW

Ellie Wanninger

InvestorInvestor

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JD

Joshua Dau

InvestorInvestor

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JC

John Cochran

Platform & OpsOperating Partner

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SM

Silvia Mazzucchelli

Platform & OpsOperating Partner

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Portfolio

Gooder FoodsFood Beverage

Gooder Foods is a company that focuses on creating nutritious and delicious food products, particularly known for their mac and cheese offerings that are packed with protein and nutrients.

BubbleEnterprise Software

Bubble is a visual no-code platform for building web and mobile apps without coding. It combines AI and visual tools to launch real apps.

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PerelelFood Beverage

Perelel is a vitamin company founded by OB/GYNs that offers doctor-made vitamins tailored for women at every stage of their hormonal lives, including preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.

YSEEcommerce Marketplaces

YSE Beauty offers skincare-meets-makeup products designed for busy women, focusing on clinically effective and easy-to-use solutions for glowing skin.

DAEConsumer Apps Social

Dae is a clean haircare line infused with nourishing, desert-derived botanicals and dreamlike scents. The products are designed to be simple and effective, honoring daily self-care rituals.

Coterie InsuranceFood Beverage

Coterie specializes in premium baby products, including high-performing diapers and wipes that are dermatologist tested and hypoallergenic.

ManscapedConsumer Apps Social

Manscaped is a leading men's lifestyle consumer brand specializing in below-the-waist grooming products. The company offers a range of precision-engineered grooming tools, unique formulations, and accessories designed to enhance men's self-care routines.

KosasConsumer Apps Social

Kosas Cosmetics offers makeup products that are designed for skincare enthusiasts, emphasizing clean ingredients and comfortable wear.

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FealsFood Beverage

Feals offers premium microdose THC, CBD, and CBN health supplements designed to help users unwind, reduce stress, relieve pain, and improve sleep quality. Their products are made from all-natural, organic ingredients and are third-party lab tested for purity and efficacy.

JupiterEcommerce Marketplaces

Jupiter offers a range of scalp care products designed to address various hair and scalp concerns, including dandruff and dry scalp.

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Willow Growth Partners Research Investment Thesis Willow Growth Partners is an emerging growth fund providing early institutional capital to entrepreneurs building next-generation, values-led consumer brands. The firm believes that today's most successful consumer companies are rooted in authentic founder stories, strong unit economics, and alignment with cultural shifts toward healthier, more tra

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