John Durant, founder and Managing Partner of Wild Ventures, invests in early-stage (seed) consumer health startups across. See stage focus and contact routes.
John Durant, founder and Managing Partner of Wild Ventures, invests in early-stage (seed) consumer health startups across sectors like food & beverage, health tech, sports/fitness, and microbiome, with typical check sizes of $300K–$1M (averaging ~$500K). His distinctive influencer-based thesis pools capital from health and wellness influencers to drive both funding and direct sales for portfolio companies, emphasizing lifestyle changes over pills or surgery to combat chronic conditions. Notable portfolio companies include Thrive Market, Primal Kitchen (acquired by Kraft Heinz for $200M), Magic Spoon, LMNT, Serenity Kids, Kettle & Fire, and Magic Spoon. As of late 2025, Wild Ventures has paused new investments while Durant writes a book.
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