Rocana Venture Partners

Profile

Rocana Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018 by Gurdeep Prewal and Sumesh Sachar. The firm is composed of a team of passionate investors, experts, and entrepreneurs dedicated to supporting disruptive consumer brands. Gurdeep Prewal, with a background in investment banking and a CFA charter, and Sumesh Sachar, a CPA with extensive operational experience, lead the firm with a focus on health and wellness. Rocana stands out for its commitment to better living and its hands-on approach to brand building and market strategy.

Rocana Venture Partners invests primarily in consumer packaged goods (CPG) with a focus on health, wellness, and sustainability. The firm targets early-stage investments, including Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $30 million. Rocana's geographical focus is on the United States and Canada, and it manages funds such as Rocana Venture Partners II, a 2019 vintage fund. The firm provides strategic support in go-to-market strategies, distribution, and production.

Notable investments by Rocana Venture Partners include Borealis Foods - plant-based ramen noodles, Hu Chocolate - clean and tasty chocolates, Kettle & Fire - collagen-rich bone broths, Olipop - a healthy soda alternative, and Tiny Organics - organic baby food. These investments reflect Rocana's commitment to promoting wellness and sustainability in consumer products.