Where your ingredient's journey to success begins
At Maypro Ventures, we are not just a corporate VC or a business accelerator; we are a strategic partner for nutrition companies dedicated to developing innovative and impactful health and wellness products. Our mission is to collaborate with visionary companies, guiding them through product development and commercial launch in partnership with subsidiaries of Maypro Group.
At Maypro Ventures, we provide a tailored pathway for nutritional companies to develop and perfect their products. Our accelerator program is designed to support you through every stage of development.
Work closely with industry veterans and Maypro experts who bring decades of experience in ingredient innovation, regulatory compliance, and market strategy.
Utilize our network of industry partners, marketing and PR specialists, regulatory experts, IP attorneys, testing laboratories, formulation developers, writers and designers to refine your products and position them for success.
Upon successful graduation from our program, your product is expected to be included in Maypro’s esteemed ingredient portfolio, opening doors to global distribution and industry recognition.
Access a network of partners interested in supporting innovative products that have the potential to shape the future of nutrition.
If you're an ingredient company with a promising new product, Maypro Ventures can be your gateway to growth and success. By partnering with us, you'll gain access to the resources, expertise, and support needed to bring your ingredient to the forefront of the nutrition industry and secure its place in Maypro’s product portfolio.
Who we are | Working with us
At Maypro Ventures, we are strategic long-term investors who seek business partnerships based on the potential for growth, not simply profitability. Our primary objective is to add value to our partnerships through the specific expertise and knowledge we have developed as leaders in the nutraceutical industry.
We prefer a collaborative approach to our relationships. In many of our ventures, the original owners or principals remain actively involved in the evolution of the business. As researchers and scientific entrepreneurs ourselves, we respect the foundational work and leadership our business partners have already established and look to further their groundbreaking innovations for commercial reward.
Maypro Ventures is a vital extension of Maypro Group - a global leader in the distribution and marketing of nutritional ingredients and branded finished products.
As an Accelerator We specialize in accelerating the growth and refinement of emerging products through expert advice, industry introductions, and capital support when necessary. Managed by an industry veteran supported a group of highly experienced industry consultants, Maypro Ventures enables developers of nutritional products get to market faster and at a much lower cost. Unlike some other accelerators, we don't charge participating companies or ask for equity-for-services. Our partners commit to having their products launched by Maypro once they are market ready.
As a CVC, Maypro Ventures evaluates investment opportunities that have clear synergies with Maypro Group's core business with a focus on expanding successful products internationally, most notably in Japan.
We envision a future where innovative nutritional ingredients play a pivotal role in enhancing global health and wellness. At Maypro Ventures, we are committed to driving this vision by working hand-in-hand with nutritional companies to develop products that not only meet the demands of today’s market but also anticipate the needs of tomorrow. Our goal is to ensure that every ingredient we help develop becomes a valued addition to Maypro’s portfolio, contributing to the broader mission of improving global nutrition.
Managing Director
Dan has been with Maypro for over 9 years and is responsible for developing and managing Maypro’s portfolio of proprietary branded ingredients. Under his leadership, Maypro has formed strategic distribution partnerships with a number of Japan’s leading food and beverage companies, significantly expanded its portfolio of products and developed new branded ingredient business with over 100 customers. Dan was also responsible for Maypro’s strategic partnership with Bioactives, a developer of patented highly bioavailable bionutraceutical compounds. Over the last 5 years, he oversaw launches of two Nutracon award winning ingredients - Oligonol and BioPQQ as well a number of other leading products. Dan’s prior experience includes investment banking at Deutsche Bank in London, trade finance at Citigroup in New York and venture capital at Draper Fisher Jurvetson Gotham Ventures. He holds an MBA with honors from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor’s degree cum laude from the Georgetown School of Foreign Service. Dan also completed a year-long degree program at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is a Certified Holistic Coach. He is fluent in French, Spanish and Russian.
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