KEEN Growth Capital (KEEN), an early-stage venture fund focused on better-for-you food and wellness brands, has appointed a new Venture Partner, David Comeau.
Comeau, founder and principal of DC50 Advisors and former President of Mondelez International Asia Pacific, enhances the leadership team of KEEN’s food industry experts.
“KEEN’s team of experienced and seasoned professionals is bolstered by the addition of Comeau as Venture Partner,” says Jerry Bello, Managing Partner of KEEN Growth Capital. “His experience in M&A and developing IP to create value will be a great asset as we grow our portfolio companies. We are thrilled to have David as a Venture Partner.”
“Identifying innovation and white space in the food marketplace has established KEEN as the preferred food and wellness investment partner,” says Comeau. “I admire KEEN’s ability to accelerate growth by investing intellectual capital and hands-on mentoring in this fast-moving industry. KEEN’s philosophy of positive impact investing in clean and healthy snacking brands demonstrates an on-trend and highly valued investment approach. My expertise and experience will further contribute to firm’s above-market outcomes.”
“The addition of Mr Comeau to KEEN’s team, with a collective 200 years of food and beverage experience, will enrich our strategic, multinational insights,” says Jonathan Smiga, KEEN Managing Partner. “David is a great addition and will only solidify our position as investment partner of choice in the food and wellness venture arena.”
