Loading organizations...
Key people at Third Craft Partners.
Third Craft Partners was founded in 2020 by Brad Johnson (Co-Founder & General Partner).
Third Craft Partners operates as a venture capital and private equity firm, specifically targeting and investing in challenger brands within the food and beverage sector. The firm identifies and supports companies creating authentic, high-quality craft products, with a focus on those that aim to offer consumers superior alternatives to mass-produced goods. Their investment strategy centers on fostering growth for these innovative brands, leveraging a deep understanding of the evolving consumer market for artisan and specialized food items.
The firm was founded in 2020 by Brad Johnson, who serves as a General Partner. Johnson's insight stemmed from a belief that the global market increasingly demands more thoughtfully produced, "craft" offerings across food and beverage categories. This conviction led to the establishment of Third Craft Partners, aiming to provide strategic capital and expertise to brands poised to disrupt traditional industry landscapes.
Third Craft Partners serves a portfolio of emerging food and beverage brands, offering them more than just capital but also partnership in their development. The firm’s vision is rooted in its foundational motto, "The World Deserves Craft," aspiring to cultivate a future where consumers have broader access to high-quality, distinctive products that embody genuine craftsmanship and innovation.
Third Craft Partners was founded in 2020 by Brad Johnson (Co-Founder & General Partner).
Third Craft Partners has 2 tracked investments across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $13.0M Series A in Gooder Foods in September 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2023 | Gooder Foods | $13.0M Series A | JON Owsley | Alumni Ventures, Springdale Ventures, Spencer Slaine, Aaron Gordon, Christina Aguilera, David Grutman, DK Metcalf, Domantas Sabonis, Eric Ryan, GAL Gadot, Ilana Muhlstein, M.s., R.d.n., Khris Middleton, Klay Thompson, Marcus Smart, Marissa Hermer, Matthew Rutler, MAU Y Ricky, Sergio Garcia, Weston Mckennie, Bascom Ventures, Cosmic Venture Partners, Electric Feel Ventures, GingerBread Capital, IMG Endeavor, David Beazley, Willow Growth |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Gooder Foods | $4.0M Seed | — | Alumni Ventures, BoxGroup, Curie.bio, DIG Ventures, Eric Rosenblum, Insight Partners, Mparticle, NEO, Operator Partners, Queensbridge Venture Partners, SignalFire, Springdale Ventures, Stellar Capital, Summit Partners, Charlie Songhurst, Eric Ries, Frederic Kerrest, Scott Belsky, Spencer Slaine, Varsha RAO, 1ST Course Capital, GingerBread Capital, Purple Arch Ventures, Willow Growth |
Key people at Third Craft Partners.