
Investments
202Portfolio Exits
12Funds
16About Valor Equity Partners
Valor Equity Partners is an operational growth investment firm focused on non-control and control investments in high-growth companies across various stages of development. For decades, the firm has served companies with unique expertise to solve the challenges of growth and scale. VEP partners with companies and entrepreneurs who are committed to the highest standards of excellence and the courage to transform their industries.
Latest Valor Equity Partners News
Nov 17, 2023
Share This Article The First-of-its-Kind Cold Coffee Company, Led by Experts in Coffee, Technology, and Design, Secures $20.3M in Seed Funding From Investors, Including Valor Equity Partners, Maveron, and Howard Schultz NEW YORK, November 16, 2023-- The Cumulus Coffee Company announced today that it will soon be introducing the first-ever solution for making premium cold brew at home in a matter of seconds. The company also announced it has raised $20.3M in seed funding led by Valor Siren Ventures and Valor Equity Partners, with participation from investors including Maveron, Howard Schultz, Linden Ventures, Carter Reum, and Ryan Tedder. This pivotal moment in the evolution of cold coffee is the result of cutting-edge technology coupled with world-class expertise in the science and craft of coffee. Cumulus' cold brew machine and its specialized coffee capsules will be available to pre-order starting today at www.cumuluscoffee.com. "Coffee has experienced a significant shift over the past few years as consumers have overwhelmingly switched to cold versus hot coffee," said Howard Schultz, Chairman Emeritus of Starbucks. "Cumulus' opportunity to bring premium cold coffee beverages to the home is simply enormous and will raise the bar for cold brew coffee everywhere." "Our team of experts across coffee, technology, and design has worked tirelessly to bring the sacred ritual of enjoying delicious, hand-crafted cold coffee into the home in a way that's never been done before," said Mesh Gelman, founder and CEO of The Cumulus Coffee Company, who previously held leadership roles at Starbucks for over six years. "The cold coffee market is enormous, with 75% of American café drinkers now preferring cold over hot beverages. I am so proud of what we have accomplished and can't wait to share Cumulus' coffee and its revolutionary machine with the world." Cumulus' compact machine uses newly invented technology and recyclable aluminum capsules to deliver a 10-ounce cold brew, nitro cold brew, and a first-of-its-kind cold-pressed espresso in under 45 seconds at the push of a button. This proprietary brewing process means crisp, cold beverages are prepared without any ice, and the nitro cold brew is made without the need for a bulky nitrogen gas tank. The coffee is also never exposed to heat, which allows it to retain its smooth and subtle taste. Cumulus sources and roasts its own coffee and will introduce a variety of carefully curated flavor profiles. "The nitro cold brew coffee market is one of the fastest growing segments in the coffee space. We believe that the Cumulus team, through many years of research, has created an exciting new product for nitro cold brew coffee drinkers," said Jon Shulkin, Co-President of Valor Equity Partners and Fund Manager for Valor Siren Ventures. "We are grateful to partner with Mesh and the Cumulus team as they achieve their vision of creating an at-home high-quality nitro cold brew coffee experience that is as easy as making hot coffee." Visit www.cumuluscoffee.com to pre-order and sign up to stay in the know about all things Cumulus. About The Cumulus Coffee Company The Cumulus Coffee Company, headquartered in New York, has created the first-ever solution for brewing premium cold brew and nitro cold brew at home in a matter of seconds at the push of a button. Through the use of cutting-edge technology coupled with world-class expertise in the science and craft of coffee, Cumulus has succeeded in streamlining, shortening, and consolidating the cold brewing process, and at the same time, has brought all the nuances and flavor variety of hot coffee to the cold coffee space in a way that has never been done before. For more information and to sign up for updates, visit www.cumuluscoffee.com. Contact:
Valor Equity Partners Investments
202 Investments
Valor Equity Partners has made 202 investments. Their latest investment was in Extropic as part of their Seed VC - II on December 12, 2023.

Valor Equity Partners Investments Activity

Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
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12/5/2023 | Seed VC - II | Extropic | $14.1M | Yes | 2 | |
11/2/2023 | Series B - IV | Xage Security | $20M | No | 4 | |
10/31/2023 | Seed VC - II | Cambrium | $8.53M | Yes | 3 | |
10/26/2023 | Series B - II | |||||
10/17/2023 | Series B |
Date | 12/5/2023 | 11/2/2023 | 10/31/2023 | 10/26/2023 | 10/17/2023 |
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Round | Seed VC - II | Series B - IV | Seed VC - II | Series B - II | Series B |
Company | Extropic | Xage Security | Cambrium | ||
Amount | $14.1M | $20M | $8.53M | ||
New? | Yes | No | Yes | ||
Co-Investors | |||||
Sources | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Valor Equity Partners Portfolio Exits
12 Portfolio Exits
Valor Equity Partners has 12 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Mode on June 26, 2023.
Date | Exit | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Acquirer | Sources |
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6/26/2023 | Acquired | 3 | |||
3/24/2022 | Acquired | 2 | |||
1/19/2022 | Reverse Merger | 13 | |||
Date | 6/26/2023 | 3/24/2022 | 1/19/2022 | ||
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Exit | Acquired | Acquired | Reverse Merger | ||
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Acquirer | |||||
Sources | 3 | 2 | 13 |
Valor Equity Partners Acquisitions
2 Acquisitions
Valor Equity Partners acquired 2 companies. Their latest acquisition was Sizzling Platter on June 30, 2006.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
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6/30/2006 | Growth Equity | $62.14M | Leveraged Buyout | 1 | ||
4/5/2005 |
Date | 6/30/2006 | 4/5/2005 |
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Investment Stage | Growth Equity | |
Companies | ||
Valuation | ||
Total Funding | $62.14M | |
Note | Leveraged Buyout | |
Sources | 1 |
Valor Equity Partners Fund History
16 Fund Histories
Valor Equity Partners has 16 funds, including Valor Equity Partners V.
Closing Date | Fund | Fund Type | Status | Amount | Sources |
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4/28/2021 | Valor Equity Partners V | $1,700M | 5 | ||
7/8/2020 | Valor Equity Partners V-A | $1,015.99M | 1 | ||
7/8/2020 | Valor Equity Partners V-B | $1,015.99M | 2 | ||
4/2/2019 | Valor Siren Ventures I | ||||
3/20/2019 | Valor Siren Ventures Fund I |
Closing Date | 4/28/2021 | 7/8/2020 | 7/8/2020 | 4/2/2019 | 3/20/2019 |
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Fund | Valor Equity Partners V | Valor Equity Partners V-A | Valor Equity Partners V-B | Valor Siren Ventures I | Valor Siren Ventures Fund I |
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Status | |||||
Amount | $1,700M | $1,015.99M | $1,015.99M | ||
Sources | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Valor Equity Partners Team
9 Team Members
Valor Equity Partners has 9 team members, including current Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Antonio J. Gracias.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
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Antonio J. Gracias | Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer | Current | |
Name | Antonio J. Gracias | ||||
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Title | Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer | ||||
Status | Current |
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