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Partnerships,
Mergers
& Acquisitions

CPG M&A Advisory · Brand Acquisition
Core Criteria

My mission is to qualify and acquire emerging eCommerce and Retail Businesses, Brands, Intellectual Property, and Patents.

My process involves assessments of long-term market viability, supply chain resilience, and margin sustainability to distinguish brands with durable, repeatable earnings power from those reliant on transient frameworks and consumer sentiment. Let's forge a new opportunity together.

Vaelyn Hargrave

Unit Economics

Evaluation of channel-level profitability, contribution margin, and unit-level economics to surface brands with structurally sound financials beyond top-line revenue.

Market Viability

Assessment of long-term market position, supply chain resilience, and margin sustainability, distinguishing durable earnings power from trend-dependent brands.

Value Creation

M&A frameworks rooted in vertical integration, financial discipline, and speed to market, building confidence, flexibility, and compounding growth.

My Approach

What makes a qualified
CPG brand?

I focus on brands with proven market viability, repeatable revenue, defensible channels, and the operational infrastructure to scale without breaking.

I have a background managing a $200M CPG portfolio across 30 eCommerce and Retail Channels like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Costco, and Sam's Club.

Repeatable unit economicsCore criteria
Multi-channel distributionCore criteria
Supply chain resilienceCore criteria
Operational infrastructure to scaleStrong signal
Durable margin profileUpside indicator

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Ready to explore a partnership?

Whether you're looking to sell a brand, acquire one, or explore strategic partnership opportunities, I would love to have a conversation. Book a time below to get started.

I work with founders, operators, and investors across the CPG spectrum, from early-stage brands with proven traction to established multi-channel businesses evaluating exits.