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Sunrise Strategic Partners, LLC

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Investment thesis

Sunrise Strategic Partners provides growth capital and operating expertise to differentiated and authentic emerging brands in the healthy, active and sustainable living space. The firm targets founder-led consumer packaged goods companies — primarily food, beverage, and lifestyle brands — that resonate with Millennial and Gen-Z consumers, have a strong proof of concept, and have reached approximately $20–$50+ million in revenue. Sunrise partners with founders and management teams to add strategic value, share guidance on tactical priorities, and leverage deep industry relationships to maximize value creation and drive brands toward successful liquidity events.

Notable quotes

Our partnership with Trilantic North America has created a new model for value creation for emerging brands in our sector. The capital, and more importantly growth expertise, we provide is empowering brands to disrupt their categories.

Steve Hughes · Trilantic North America press release — Sunrise Strategic Partners Expands Partnership · 2021-07-29

Millennial consumers are driving a massive shift from legacy brands to emerging brands that are better aligned with their values. I'm excited to join Sunrise because we are uniquely positioned to partner with these disruptive brands and provide the tools and expertise needed to capitalize on this shift in the industry.

Peter Burns · Trilantic North America press release — Sunrise Strategic Partners Expands Partnership · 2021-07-29

With two successful exits and a portfolio of world-class brands, Sunrise Strategic Partners remains well-positioned to continue identifying and accelerating brands in the better-for-you food and beverage space.

Jamie Manges · Trilantic North America press release — Sunrise Strategic Partners Expands Partnership · 2021-07-29

Team

Peter Burns

Managing Partner

Consumer

Stephen Hughes

Co-Founder

Consumer

Nick Molé

Principal

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Audrey Chi

Associate

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Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
Kodiak CakesSeries A$3m2016-07-22
Vital FarmsSeries B$5m2017-04-14
Maple HillSeries A$3m2016-11-21
Teton Waters RanchMinority Investment2016-01-01
PACT ApparelMinority Investment2016-01-01
Kill CliffSeries B$7m2017-08-23
Little Secrets ChocolatesSeed$7m2018-07-20
CoolhausSeed$2m2018-08-29
Cali'flour FoodsSeries A$6m2019-05-02
Perky JerkyMinority Investment2016-03-29

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