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PLUS capital is a venture capital investment and advisory firm headquartered in venice, california. We partner with high-profile artists, athletes and cultural leaders to invest in leading entrepreneurs and their teams at the intersection where profit meets purpose. Our investments span health & wellness, the conscious consumer, sustainability, future of work, and future of education, among other sectors.

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