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Key people at Natureza.
Natureza was founded in 2018 by Collin Eckles (Co-Founder and Managing Partner) and Fernando Gentil (Co-Founder and Managing Partner).
Natureza is a growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support to impactful, consumer-facing brands. The firm employs a hands-on approach, focusing on market segments like Food & Beverage, Household & Personal Care, Lifestyle Brands & Specialty Retail, and Consumer Services. It partners with companies demonstrating market fit to enhance scaling efficiency and achieve profitability.
Established in 2018, Natureza originated from the insight that entrepreneurs need a partner to scale efficiently while preserving brand values. Fernando Gentil, Collin Eckles, and Joe Tonnos co-founded the firm, leveraging combined expertise to support challenger brands. This collective experience informs Natureza's approach to enterprise growth.
The firm partners with visionary leaders of early-stage challenger brands, offering financial investment and operational expertise. Natureza's vision centers on creating significant impact, actively seeking founders dedicated to Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness, and Social Equity & Inclusion. It advances innovative companies contributing positively, guiding them to their next stage.
Key people at Natureza.
Natureza was founded in 2018 by Collin Eckles (Co-Founder and Managing Partner) and Fernando Gentil (Co-Founder and Managing Partner).
Natureza has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $6.0M Series A in Jiant in December 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2023 | Jiant | $6.0M Series A | Natureza | Michael Silverstein, AIR Ventures, Brown Angel Group, Freedom Trail Capital, G5 Capital, Sage Venture Partners, Semillero Partners |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Tiny Organics | $11.0M Series A | Springdale Ventures | B Capital Group, Bling Capital, BoxGroup, Colle Capital, First Round Capital, Floodgate, Foundry Group, Gotham GAL Ventures, Grace Beauty Capital, Andrew Wheeler, Queensbridge Venture Partners, Scout Ventures, Trucks Venture Capital, Vayner RSE, Frank Rimalovski, JIM Schneider, Lori Greiner, Brooklyn Decker, Howard Morgan, Marissa Epstein, Natalie Gordon, Bonin Ventures, Chingona Ventures, Elizabeth Street Ventures, Gaingels, Human Ventures, Investeco, Rocana Ventures, Silas Capital, Veginvest, XFactor Ventures |
