Boulder Investment Group Reprise

About The Fund

Boulder Investment Group Reprise (BIGR Ventures) is a growth equity fund specializing in early-stage and minority seed investments, focusing primarily on the organic foods sector. Based in Boulder, Colorado, BIGR Ventures uses its extensive experience to form strategic partnerships with promising companies in the natural and organic products industry. The firm is reputed for leveraging over 70 years of combined experience in natural products among its founders to maximize the potential of burgeoning young companies. Through its founders' deep industry relationships and experience, BIGR Ventures offers more than just capital; it provides valuable industry insights, strategic guidance, and a robust stream of deal flow sourced from pioneering companies in the sector. Its portfolio includes a diverse array of companies, such as Fat Snax, RE Botanicals, Soozys Grain-Free, Hope Foods, Bonafide Provisions, REBBL, and Bobos Oat Bars, each representing the firm’s commitment to supporting brands that align with their ethos of health and sustainability. The partners, Carole Buyers, Bill Weiland, and Duane Primozich, bring a wealth of experience from their previous roles in the natural foods industry, acquisitions, and fund management. Their expertise has been demonstrated through their instrumental roles in company acquisitions, growth management, and category leadership. Carole Buyers, for instance, has played significant roles in the acquisition and growth of portfolio companies, representing a substantial portion of Boulder Brands' sales. Bill Weiland's establishment of Presence Marketing has made it the leading natural foods broker in the US, while Duane Primozich's extensive experience in business operations and entrepreneurial ventures makes him a key asset for portfolio company guidance. BIGR Ventures remains committed to the growth of the organic and natural food movement, backing companies that are contributing to a healthy, sustainable food ecosystem.