As a result of a successful 2012 IPO (Hudson's Bay Co. - $2B market cap) and the realization that technology would continue to play a disruptive force in the retail industry, Roark’s Drift was formed in 2015 to make opportunistic investments in the consumer space. While our circle of competence and network are largely consumer focused, we are industry agnostic given the right opportunity and co-investors.
We seek to partner with ambitious founders alongside experienced co-investors and remain actively involved with our portfolio companies. Roark’s Drift makes early stage investments (post-launch with demonstrable revenue traction) and provides advisory services to early stage businesses.
Select Portfolio Company Investments
Terran Orbital (terranorbital.com) (NYSE:LLAP)
Investor (2015 - current)
Leading global provider of nanosatellite vehicles, services, and solutions to U.S. military/government agencies, research universities, and commercial enterprises. Closed a $36M Series B led by Lockheed Martin, Beach Point Capital, and Goldman Sachs. PredaSAR closed a $25M round in March 2020.
Inkbox (inkbox.com) – Investor
The 2 week temporary tattoo sensation shipped to over 90 countries. Inkbox uses a patent-pending ink that temporarily dyes the skin using a 100% organic fruit compound. Raised a $10M Series A led by Maveron, Founders Fund, and Golden Ventures.
Surf (https://www.joinsurf.com/) - Investor
Social intelligence platform for consumer brands. Raised a seed round led by Kyle Kuzma, Clearbanc co-founders, and Jason Robins (CEO DraftKings).
Loverboy (drinkloverboy.com)
Zero sugar sparkling hard tea brand.
Roomify (roomify.com) – Investor
Curated e-commerce solution for dorm and apartment essentials. Forbes 30/30 eCommerce.
Pearachute (pearachutekids.com)
Wink & Nod (winknod.com) - Co-Founder & CFO
VC backed DTC brand. Indian gov shut down the shipment of non-essentials due to Covid-19 and company assets sold to a retail conglomerate.
Company Details
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Parkland, Us
- Industry
- Venture Capital And Private Equity Principals
- NAICS
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Miscellaneous Intermediation
- Website
- http://www.roarksdrift.com/
- Keywords
- to early stage businesses..
- HQ
- Parkland
Roark's Drift Questions
Roark'S Drift's website is http://www.roarksdrift.com/
Roark'S Drift's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/roark-s-drift
Roark'S Drift's industry is
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Roark'S Drift's top competitors are
Are,
Next Day Biopartners,
Emerald Edge Advisors Llc,
Standart Nyc,
Taitona Capital,
Covelli Capital, Llc,
Nextwave Markets,
Khojara,
Crescent Capital Funding Llc,
Everest Marketing & Consulting.
Roark'S Drift's categories are Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Roark'S Drift's founding year is 2015
