Tom Spier, Boulder Food Group ('BFG')

Tom Spier is the Founder and Managing Partner of Boulder Food Group (BFG). See sector focus and contact routes.

About Tom Spier

Tom Spier is the Founder and Managing Partner of Boulder Food Group (BFG), a venture capital firm he launched in 2014 in Boulder, Colorado after successfully selling his previous food companies, Bear Naked and EVOL Foods, to Kellogg’s and Conagra respectively. His investment thesis targets early-stage consumer packaged goods companies, specifically focusing on food and beverage, marketing tech, e-commerce, and increasingly personal care, across seed through Series B stages in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Typical investment checks range from $100,000 to $5.0 million, with BFG often acting as a hands-on partner providing strategic guidance rather than just capital. Notable portfolio companies include Olipop, a prebiotic beverage brand; Caulipower, known for cauliflower pizza crusts; and Bobo’s Oat Bars, all of which Spier also serves on the board of. Spier distinguishes his approach by prioritizing businesses with robust profitability and capital efficiency while maintaining a commitment to human and environmental well-being. He currently serves on the boards of several non-profits including Chef Ann Foundation and Organic Voices, reflecting

Tom Spier at a glance

Role
Founder and Managing Partner
Organization
Boulder Food Group ('BFG')
Location
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
E-Commerce

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Tom Spier at Boulder Food Group ('BFG') (Boulder, Colorado, United States) — sector focus: E-Commerce.
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Tom Spier's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Tom Spier based?
Tom Spier is based in Boulder, Colorado, United States.

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