Company Performance Metrics
- Cullen Gilchrist: General Partner
Elena Gonzalez: General Partner
UKF is a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm founded in 2022 that manages dedicated funds focused on vertically integrated, founder-led food and beverage CPG brands.
The firm invests in emerging companies nationwide across all food and beverage categories, from center-aisle staples to perimeter fresh/perishables. UKF prioritizes businesses
that own or control key aspects of their manufacturing processes, maintain operational efficiency, and are driven by committed founders.
The portfolio includes emerging brands such as Caribe Juice (cold-pressed, functional juices), WTRLMN WTR (hydration brand), Just Ice Tea (organic, better-for-you iced tea), and Jesse & Ben’s (premium house-cut fries).
UKF is led by a team of founders, investors, and operators who have built, scaled, and invested in consumer brands.
Website: https://www.cpgukf.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukf1
