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Key people at Terpsi Capital.
Terpsi Capital was founded in 2019 by Gavin Coulson (Managing Partner and Co-Founder).
Terpsi Capital is a venture capital firm exclusively dedicated to the food and beverage sector. The firm invests strategically in high-growth brands, leveraging deep industry insights and extensive partnerships. This specialized approach enables Terpsi Capital to make highly informed investment decisions, accelerating the success and market penetration of its portfolio companies.
Co-founded by Dan Morad and Gavin Coulson in 2019, the firm draws on their complementary expertise. Morad contributes over 15 years in consumer products, including a food and beverage brokerage firm. Coulson offers operational and financial acumen, having established a venture arm for a major packaging company. Their entrepreneurial backgrounds inform a hands-on investment philosophy.
Terpsi Capital partners with innovative food and beverage brands, offering active support beyond financing. The firm cultivates collaborative relationships, providing access to retail buyer networks, operational optimization, and talent recruitment. Its vision guides disruptive consumer brands through their growth journey with strategic, sector-specific assistance.
Key people at Terpsi Capital.
Terpsi Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in investing in high-growth food and beverage brands across the United States. Their mission is to partner with passionate management teams to scale disruptive products that have strong market potential and favorable unit economics. Terpsi Capital’s investment philosophy centers on leveraging deep industry insights and strategic partnerships to add value beyond capital, particularly by facilitating retail distribution growth and operational optimization. They focus on companies with proven product acceptance, generating $1 million to $50 million in revenue, and exhibiting healthy margins. This specialization allows them to influence the food and beverage startup ecosystem by accelerating category innovation and supporting emerging brands with growth capital and sector expertise[1][2][3][4].
Founded in the early 2020s, Terpsi Capital was established by partners including Dan Morad and Gavin Coulson, who bring extensive experience in private equity and venture capital. The firm has evolved to emphasize operator-first investments, combining data-driven decision-making with hands-on operational support. Their approach reflects a deep understanding of the food and beverage market dynamics, enabling them to identify and nurture brands with exponential growth potential. Early traction for the firm includes investments in notable companies such as Bruvi, Casa Azul, Olipop, and Richards Rainwater, demonstrating their ability to back innovative products that resonate with consumers[4][5].
Terpsi Capital rides the trend of consumer demand shifting towards innovative, health-conscious, and sustainable food and beverage products. The timing is favorable due to growing market size and secular tailwinds in the sector, such as increased retail distribution channels and evolving consumer preferences. By focusing on disruptive brands, Terpsi Capital helps shape the ecosystem by enabling startups to scale rapidly and compete with established players. Their influence extends to fostering innovation in product categories and improving operational efficiencies, which benefits the broader food and beverage industry[1][4].
Looking ahead, Terpsi Capital is poised to deepen its impact by expanding its portfolio of high-growth food and beverage brands and further leveraging its industry network to drive distribution and operational excellence. Trends such as plant-based foods, functional beverages, and sustainability will likely shape their investment focus. As consumer preferences continue to evolve, Terpsi Capital’s specialized approach and hands-on support model position it to remain a key player in scaling category-disrupting brands and influencing the future of food innovation[1][4].
Terpsi Capital has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $7.0M Pre-Series A in Bruvi in September 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2021 | Bruvi | $7.0M Pre-Series A | — | 9Yards Capital, Cambridge Companies SPG, M1, Miroma Ventures, The Merchant Club |
Terpsi Capital was founded in 2019 by Gavin Coulson (Managing Partner and Co-Founder).
