News & Guides

Welcome to the second installment of Debt Financing 101. Last time we learned the ins and outs of an Asset Based Loan. Today we will take a closer look at what exactly equity financing is and where it falls in what we call the “capital stack.”

This week we sat down with Jeff Hansson, Co-Founder & CEO at Scout Distribution, to learn more about the reshaping and disruption of the craft beverage distribution space. Prior to Scout, Jeff was part of the team that successfully scaled and sold Saint Archer Brewing Company. We’re incredibly excited to be working with Jeff and the team at Scout this year.

This week we sat down with Allison Moss, the Founder of Type:A Brands, to learn about her early marketing background, advice for operating in a hyper-competitive beauty category, and the importance of sophisticated forecasting.

We’re excited to announce the closing of a senior secured credit facility with Fellow, an SF-based brand bridging incredible product design with a deep love for coffee. Our team is thrilled to officially welcome them to the Assembled Brands portfolio. Today, we sat down with Fellow’s founder Jake Miller, to learn about the brand’s Kickstarter roots, software platforms he can’t live without, and the importance of scaling with long-term growth in mind.

Taylor Holiday is the Managing Partner at Common Thread Collective, one of the leading growth partners to e-commerce brands in the country.