4th & 1 Ventures

Overview

4th & 1 Ventures is a venture angel group that connects entrepreneurs with a syndicate of over 40 investors, including professional athletes, social media personalities, and business leaders. The firm focuses on growth-stage companies in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and sports technology sectors, aiming to empower value-creating companies and propel their growth to new heights. Their approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by growth-stage companies, providing more than just capital by offering valuable insights, mentorship, and access to a broad industry network to fuel ventures. The firm's investment criteria emphasize a strong team, compelling market opportunity, innovative products, and tested scalability. They take a patient and long-term approach to investing, recognizing that building exceptional companies requires dedicated time and effort. Alignment among stakeholders—investors, founders, employees, and customers—is considered vital for constructing thriving, resilient companies. Additionally, 4th & 1 Ventures values coachability, believing it is essential for success and showcases a valuable openness to learning, adapting, and consistently enhancing performance. 4th & 1 Ventures has invested in several companies, including CHRONEXT, a premier e-commerce destination for luxury watches; Capmo, which enables construction and real estate professionals to finish projects on time and on budget; Getsafe, a digital insurance company; parcelLab, a globally leading Operations Experience Management platform; and LeanIX, a company that helps organizations map out their IT landscape. The firm is committed to being a reliable backer, supporting entrepreneurs every step of the way, and shares their vision to help navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with scaling a value-creating business.

Investment Focus

• Strong team
• Compelling market opportunity
• Innovative products
• Tested scalability

Portfolio Companies