Jagota Capital is a growth focused investment fund dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and acquiring businesses in food and beverage​We partner with outstanding management teams to develop long-term strategies enabling growth and operational excellence. We are a value-added investor, leveraging our unique value creation process, resources, and vast network to help companies realize their full potential

We Partner with Great People to Grow Great Software BusinessesWe acquire and grow profitable software businesses that serve a particular industry (vertical software)Our team draws on significant experience in software product management, growth and transformation and leverages our vast network of industry specialists and experts in marketing, sales, software and operations to drive value across our portfolio companiesBy combining deep industry knowledge, modern software… Show more We Partner with Great People to Grow Great Software BusinessesWe acquire and grow profitable software businesses that serve a particular industry (vertical software)Our team draws on significant experience in software product management, growth and transformation and leverages our vast network of industry specialists and experts in marketing, sales, software and operations to drive value across our portfolio companiesBy combining deep industry knowledge, modern software experience and development practices, best-in-class sales and business development techniques and a careful eye toward product-market fit, to grow businesses into next-generation industry leaders Show less

Our Mission: Be Strategic Partners to Selective ClientsWe work with premier companies and financial sponsors on their strategy, operations, and transaction needs to create growth, improve efficiency, and develop distinct advantage. We pride ourselves on being trusted advisors to each one of our clients and not simply focused on the transaction value of any given project. We partner with executives to drive real, measurable long-term impactOur Strategy & Operations practice… Show more Our Mission: Be Strategic Partners to Selective ClientsWe work with premier companies and financial sponsors on their strategy, operations, and transaction needs to create growth, improve efficiency, and develop distinct advantage. We pride ourselves on being trusted advisors to each one of our clients and not simply focused on the transaction value of any given project. We partner with executives to drive real, measurable long-term impactOur Strategy & Operations practice focuses on helping clients define and execute upon their strategic vision to improve results and develop sustainable competitive edge in their industriesOur Transactions practice is dedicated to assisting corporates and financial sponsors seize potential, avoid pitfalls, and adapt with agility to shape transformational deals anywhere along the deal spectrumSample Work:- Led an end-to-end transformation of international division within Fortune 500 CPG, including reformulation of growth strategy, go-to-market strategy, direct and indirect operations, org. & op. model design, marketing planning processes, and distributor management capabilities; SG&A cut by >20%- Conducted assessment of Asia markets for Fortune 500 CPG across nine product categories in eight countries; provided execution plan to double global revenue from quick-wins, rapid & low-cost market entry, and in-depth market development in Asia alone; full plan launched with significant revenue expansion within year 1- Restructured retail network for industry leader and created strategies to turnaround unprofitable store base, select areas for growth, and develop digital & omni-channel capabilities; results to drive >$1.5B in value- Created disruptive channel-by-channel growth and go-to-market strategies for Fortune 150 CPG. Led strategy formulation, market analysis, & execution roadmap development. >2X share growth projected- Advised on launch and expansion of disruptive beverage brand, including distribution & marketing plans Show less

SKU is the Y Combinator for consumer brands. Through this accelerator, I mentor and invest in the next generation of great consumer-focused entrepreneurs

Lead strategic initiatives and investments (incl. growth)

Vice President of e-commerce and head of corporate development & new strategic initiatives for a women's formalwear retailer

Consumer, retail, and media specialistLeading firm expert in marketing (including portfolio, brand, and product management) marketing strategy and transformation, and innovationExpertise in leading enterprise and division-level strategy formulation, capability development, marketing strategy, organizational transformation, organic and inorganic growth initiatives, and go-to-market strategySample Work:- Spearheaded all pre- and post-merger integration activities for… Show more Consumer, retail, and media specialistLeading firm expert in marketing (including portfolio, brand, and product management) marketing strategy and transformation, and innovationExpertise in leading enterprise and division-level strategy formulation, capability development, marketing strategy, organizational transformation, organic and inorganic growth initiatives, and go-to-market strategySample Work:- Spearheaded all pre- and post-merger integration activities for multi-billion dollar CPG merger, including complete overhaul of both companies’ product portfolios, organization and operating models, and key planning processes for domestic & international segments; new org. returned target to growth in <6 months- Directed pre-deal work, such as identification of key synergies and high-level integration planning, for multiple consumer and industrial mergers, including largest e-commerce buyout in history- Led complete organization and work process overhaul for Fortune 200 CPG; specific focus on Brand Management (P&L owners), Innovation, Marketing, and Insights & Analytics. Created more efficient and effective teams by shifting resources to more value-added work and implemented new innovation and M&A processes resulting in SG&A cost reduction of >50%, accelerated growth, and a market-focused org.- Conducted portfolio strategy renovation for leading Fortune 1000 CPG. Outlined new market-back portfolio roles for each product in their largest category (>40% revenue), which included revised competitive positioning, pricing, marketing, distribution, innovation, and merchandising strategies. Pilot tests across key markets successful, delivering both top and bottom line growth with share gains- Developed new digital marketing business from ground-up within Fortune 500 CPGSample research areas: Capability-driven strategy, next-generation marketing and innovation capability building, CPG and retail trade effectiveness, B2B growth strategy, & sales force effectiveness Show less

Taught undergraduate and MBA sections of a directed study in Investment Research

• Employed creative valuation techniques and case strategies to value a Georgian Telecom• Composed a novel method of internationalizing the CAPM to improve the accuracy of the valuation• Devised strategy for rebuttal report including creating defenses and evaluating opposing expert’s thesis and methodology • Implemented the use of CapitalIQ, a corporate finance information warehouse, and trained partners on its application, resulting in increased productivity and data sharing… Show more • Employed creative valuation techniques and case strategies to value a Georgian Telecom• Composed a novel method of internationalizing the CAPM to improve the accuracy of the valuation• Devised strategy for rebuttal report including creating defenses and evaluating opposing expert’s thesis and methodology • Implemented the use of CapitalIQ, a corporate finance information warehouse, and trained partners on its application, resulting in increased productivity and data sharing within the firm• Led informal seminars on financial valuation and corporate strategy for other interns• Participated on client conference calls; presented recent developments to clients and created case strategy Show less