Dennis Baldwin, Breakaway Innovation

Dennis Baldwin, founder of Breakaway Innovation Group (also operating as Breakaway Ventures). See sector focus and contact routes.

About Dennis Baldwin

Dennis Baldwin, founder of Breakaway Innovation Group (also operating as Breakaway Ventures), invests $1–$8 million in early-to-growth-stage consumer brands with over $2 million in revenue, focusing on sectors like sports, fitness, wellness, food, beverage, and personal care[2][6][9]. His distinctive thesis centers on partnering with emerging consumer brands at a point of inflection to accelerate growth and value creation, leveraging his extensive background in brand strategy from roles like Reebok’s CMO[2][3]. Notable portfolio companies include Rue La La (acquired for $350 million), IdeaPaint, Drizly (acquired by Uber), CoachUp, TrueFit, and Grillo’s Pickles[1][5][9][10].

Dennis Baldwin at a glance

Role
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Organization
Breakaway Innovation Group
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Breakaway Innovation Group is a venture capital firm which specializes in startup, early and growth stages of companies. It prefers to invest in the e-commerce, retail, accessories, sports goods, apparel and entertainment sectors. The firm is based in Boston, Massachusetts and was founded in 2006.

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Dennis Baldwin at Breakaway Innovation Group (Boston, MA, United States) — sector focus: Breakaway Innovation Group is a venture capital firm which specializes in startup, early and growth stages of companies. It prefers to invest in the e-commerce….
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Dennis Baldwin's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Dennis Baldwin based?
Dennis Baldwin is based in Boston, MA, United States.

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