How We Invest
Our Approach
Our passion is building great brands and companies that help consumers live healthier lives. We acquire and operate health and wellness brands with high growth potential, providing the strategic and operational support they need to scale across DTC, Amazon, retail, and wholesale channels.
The Acumen Advantage
Our approach is built around four things we do for every brand we acquire. We don’t pick and choose; we run all four, in sequence, until the business is ready for what’s next.
Acquiring Brands
We acquire founder-led health and wellness brands with proven product-market fit and a clear path to scale.
Product Innovation
We build out the product line. New SKUs, new formats, new use cases, expanding what the brand can offer the families who already love it.
Distribution Expansion
We move brands across channels. DTC, Amazon, Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, meeting customers wherever they shop.
Community Building
We build the community of customers, caregivers, and advocates that turns a brand from a product into a movement.
Investment Criteria
Health & Wellness Sector — Personal care, baby/family, fitness, natural remedies
Revenue $500K–$10M with traction and loyal customer base
"Founders who want a true operating partner, not just capital
Atlanta-based, Southeast focus with national reach
Brands serving diverse and underrepresented consumers
Structures: majority positions, significant minority, and select co-investments
Where We Invest
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Our Focus Areas
- Natural Baby & Family Care — Clean, ingredient-conscious products for babies, children, and families
- Fitness & Active Wellness — Boutique fitness, recovery, and active lifestyle brands
- Personal Care & Grooming — Quality-ingredient products for diverse hair textures and skin types
- Natural Remedies & Functional Products — Clean wellness essentials that support healthy daily living
Co-Investments
- We selectively co-invest in private equity, venture, and technology opportunities with trusted lead sponsors.