SKU: Accelerating consumer product startups to success with mentorship, education, operations support, and funding.
Location
Austin, TX, US
Founded
2011
SKU is an accelerator program focused on consumer product startups. The firm typically engages with companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, providing non-equity assistance as well. SKU aims to help market-validated consumer product startups by offering a comprehensive support system that includes seasoned entrepreneurial mentors, customized educational content, advanced operations support, and access to funding.
Notable portfolio companies include Aura Bora, which has raised $2 million, and Waka Coffee, which has raised $20,000. Key decision-makers at SKU include Michelle Breyer. SKU's investment philosophy centers on accelerating the growth of consumer product startups by providing them with the necessary resources and relationships to become successful and recognized brands. The firm offers unique value-add services such as legal guidance to help emerging brands avoid common claims and compliance issues.
SKU - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies5
Current Portfolio Count5
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed2 (66.7%)
Seed1 (33.3%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 67%Seed 33%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.