Spiral Sun Ventures

Spiral Sun Ventures is an early-stage venture firm founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It invests from Seed to Series A in consumer product brands positioned around healthier products and lifestyles - a category focus the firm describes as "better-for-you" consumer packaged goods. Portfolio coverage spans five categories: food, beverages, personal care, apparel and pet products.

The firm was founded by Mark Thomann and Michael Kaplan, both of whom have operated in and invested in the consumer sector; the team cites decades of combined experience as operators and investors. Investment terms beyond stage are not published: no check size, fund size or vehicle structure is disclosed publicly.

Alongside equity capital, Spiral Sun Ventures provides operational expertise, network access and ongoing support, reflecting a stated founder-centric approach intended to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building and scaling a business. The firm positions this hands-on model within a broader mission of making the consumer packaged goods marketplace healthier.

The specialisation is narrow by design: sector-focused, stage-concentrated (Seed to Series A) and oriented toward health and wellness themes across a defined set of consumer verticals.