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INVESTORS IN BRAND
We invest in consumer brands at a point of inflection where we can accelerate business growth and value creation. We are passionate about working with extraordinary people to build extraordinary brands.
CONSUMER FOCUSED
We specialize in what we know best. We invest in consumer brands. Period. We have developed our capabilities and network to drive success through a focused approach.
APPROACH
We invest in emerging brands with >$2MM Revenue that seek $3MM to $8MM in Growth Capital. We believe that investments this size enable us to be a meaningful partner and add meaningful value.
BREAKAWAY ADVANTAGE
We have access to exceptional deal flow. Our established rolodex enables great partnerships that drive growth. We are active investors with the ability to influence the outcome of our investments.
INVESTORS IN BRAND
We invest in consumer brands at a point of inflection where we can accelerate business growth and value creation. We are passionate about working with extraordinary people to build extraordinary brands.
CONSUMER FOCUSED
We specialize in what we know best. We invest in consumer brands. Period. We have developed our capabilities and network to drive success through a focused approach.
APPROACH
We invest in emerging brands with >$2MM Revenue that seek $3MM to $8MM in Growth Capital. We believe that investments this size enable us to be a meaningful partner and add meaningful value.
BREAKAWAY ADVANTAGE
We have access to exceptional deal flow. Our established rolodex enables great partnerships that drive growth. We are active investors with the ability to influence the outcome of our investments.
Overview
Location
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2006
Mentions in press and media 7
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| Jun 10, 2026 | Animal Capital Raises $33 Million Fund III To Expand Early-Stage Investment Strategy | Animal Capital announced the closing of Animal Capital Fund III with $33 million in total commitments, marking a significant increase from its previous funds and enabling the firm to expand its focus on early-stage investments. The new fund... |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Oath Craft Pizza Raises $7M | Oath Craft Pizza, the fast-casual pizza restaurant with its proprietary pizza crust and sustainably sourced toppings, has raised $7M in a series B funding round led by Boston-based venture capital firm Breakaway Ventures. With this funding,... |
| Apr 15, 2016 | How George Foreman III Is Personally Training Boxing Instructors Across the U.S. | Take one of the many classes offered at The Club – George Foreman III's Seaport boxing gym and fitness center – and you'll grasp immediately the power of throwing on a pair of boxing gloves and beating the crap out of something heavy. Whate... |
| Apr 13, 2016 | EveryBodyFights Receives Minority Growth Equity Investment from Breakaway | EveryBodyFights, a Boston, MA-based premium boxing fitness brand, received a minority growth-equity investment from Breakaway, a Boston-based brand agency and venture capital firm. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The investment wi... |
| Nov 5, 2015 | Daily funding roundup - November 5, 2015 | Coveo raised $35M; Macat secured $30M; Semantics3 launched $1.55M funding doDOC, a Boston, MA- and Coimbra, Portugal-based web-based platform that allows pharmaceutical companies to accelerate regulatory and compliance processes, recently r... |
| Nov 21, 2013 | CoachUp Raises $6.7M Series A to Play on a More National Field | After banking a $2.5 million seed round last November, CoachUp is on the cusp of starting a new annual trend. The Fort Point-based private coaching company announced Thursday it raised a $6.7 million Series A, co-led by Point Judith Capital... |
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FAQ about Breakaway Ventures
When was Breakaway Ventures founded?
Breakaway Ventures was founded in 2006.
What has the press written about Breakaway Ventures?
Parsers VC has collected 7 articles mentioning Breakaway Ventures, among them “Animal Capital Raises $33 Million Fund III To Expand Early-Stage Investment Strategy” (Jun 10, 2026) and “Oath Craft Pizza Raises $7M” (Jun 12, 2017).
Is Breakaway Ventures still active?
Yes, Breakaway Ventures is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 13, 2026.