BrainTrust Fund

BrainTrust Fund I operates as a venture capital firm, focusing on seed and Series A investments within beauty and wellness. It targets inclusive founding teams leading B2B and DTC product and service businesses. The fund supports ventures with over $1 million in annual revenues, accelerating market scaling through commercial viability and cultural relevance.

Kendra Bracken-Ferguson and Lisa Stone co-founded BrainTrust Fund I, expanding the BrainTrust ecosystem including a founders studio. Bracken-Ferguson, CEO Emeritus, identified the critical need for capital supporting diverse beauty and wellness entrepreneurs. Stone, a veteran Silicon Valley investor, formalized this insight, leveraging combined expertise to empower promising brands.

The fund backs a diverse portfolio of beauty and wellness brands like Myavana and Parfait, championing inclusivity and innovation. BrainTrust Fund I delivers crucial capital and strategic guidance. Its vision is to cultivate influential enterprises, empowering founders who create culturally resonant products, shaping the industry's future.