Science Inc.

Science Inc. operates a combined startup studio and investment platform from Santa Monica, California. Founded in 2011, the firm works at the early stage, providing talent, operational support and financing to companies it builds itself and to emerging ventures it backs. Its investment platform targets consumer brands, technology, media, commerce and financial services.

The firm's activities divide into two units. The Startup Studio works with founders on strategy development, team building and company formation, with the stated aim of creating new products and business models. The Investment Platform invests in and builds companies across the verticals listed above. The operating approach combines three inputs - sourced talent, hands-on operational guidance and capital - and includes work on the transformation of existing digital businesses.

Portfolio companies associated with the firm include Dollar Shave Club, DogVacay, HelloSociety, PlayVS and Liquid Death, spanning subscription commerce, pet services, media, sports infrastructure and beverages. The breadth of that list is consistent with a consumer-and-commerce-weighted mandate rather than a single-sector focus. Beyond investment, the firm describes a practice of identifying emerging trends to support the growth of its businesses.