, /PRNewswire/ — LA-based Freedom Trail Capital has been named the Most Innovative Equity Investments Firm – North America in Wealth & Finance International’s 2024 Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards. This accolade reflects Freedom Trail’s commitment to reshaping the future of venture capital by investing in culturally influential mission-driven consumer brands.
Freedom Trail Capital is co-founded by Samyr Laine and Ayanna Alexander-Laine, both Olympians. With a portfolio centered around mission-oriented, celebrity-backed consumer brands, Freedom Trail Capital has seen a number of milestones across its portfolio companies. Some of which include:
- VitaHustle, founded by Kevin Hart
- Renais Gin, led by Alex and Emma Watson
- Sienna Naturals, co-founded by actress and producer Issa Rae
- Kudos Diapers, investors include Mark Cuban and Gwyneth Paltrow
- Oh Norman!, led by Kaley Cuoco
- Ten to One Rum, co-owned by Ciara
- Jiant Hard Kombucha
“We are honored to be included in this list of notable firms. …