Ocampo Capital LLC Announces Successful Close of Ocampo Capital Fund I LP, an Early-Stage Consumer Venture Fund

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PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 2, 2025--

Ocampo Capital LLC, an early-stage consumer-focused venture firm founded by long-time consumer executive Karl Bracken, today announced the successful final close of Ocampo Capital Fund I LP. The fund will focus on early-stage consumer brands and innovative companies shaping the future of commerce.

Ocampo Capital Fund I thus far has made seven investments: Cohere Commerce, Persephone Biosciences, Semaine Health, Small Wonder, Zeya, Future Fans, and Edulis Labs. Ocampo Capital’s focus is in emerging product companies across health & wellness, beauty, food and beverage, pet, and personal care, as well as in supporting technology and infrastructure to enable the next generation of consumer experiences. The firm anticipates that the Ocampo Capital Fund I investment strategy will remain relatively concentrated, deploying capital into a total of 12-14 high-potential consumer businesses over its lifetime.

Active in Southern California and with deep ties to companies in Minnesota and other parts of the Midwest, Ocampo Capital is well-positioned to tap into dynamic consumer ecosystems across the country. The firm takes a hands-on approach to investing, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, operational expertise, and a robust network to help founders navigate the complexities of scaling a consumer brand. A meaningful portion of the fund’s investor base is comprised of successful consumer founders and executives, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to leveraging deep industry expertise to help portfolio companies scale.

“We’re thrilled to officially close Fund I and continue backing category-defining consumer businesses,” said Karl Bracken, Founder & Managing Partner of Ocampo Capital. “While access to capital has been difficult for consumer companies in recent years, we believe the future is bright for early-stage brands that can capture the imagination of modern consumers. And alongside the bright future of young consumer brands, we believe this Fund can also be a symbol of optimism for the resurrection of our hometown of Pacific Palisades following the recent devastating fires.”

Ocampo Capital is committed to identifying, and being a trajectory amplifier for, the next generation of consumer businesses that are reshaping how people engage with products and experiences.

For more information about Ocampo Capital, visit www.ocampocapital.com or email [email protected].

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Karl Bracken

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Ocampo Capital

[email protected]

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