Sam Potter
Partner at Siddhi Capital
Greater Chicago Area
Overview
Work Experience
Partner
2021 - Current
Siddhi Capital blends deep operating knowledge and expertise, through its in-house services team, and smart capital in order to propel convention-crushing brands forward in the food & beverage marketplace! www.siddhicapital.co
Siddhi Capital is a growth equity firm that invests in food and beverage companies.
Board Member
2023
Thistle is a food and juice company that delivers fully-prepared, plant-forward meals to the doorsteps of its customers.
Raised $16,950,000.00 from GroundForce Capital, Alumni Ventures, Siddhi Capital, Rich Products Ventures and Studio Management.
Board Observer
2023
Aura Bora is a maker of craft sparkling water that features herbs, fruits, and flowers.
Raised $12,000,000.00 from Consumer Ventures, Simple Food Ventures, Seaside Ventures, Gaingels and Siddhi Capital.
Board Member
2023 - 2024
Momofuku Goods (CPG Business)
Momofuku Goods is a restaurant chain that offers contemporary Asian-American cuisine.
Raised $29,000,000.00 from Siddhi Capital, Alliance Consumer Growth and RSE Ventures.
VP of Corporate Development
2021 - 2021
$276M SPAC that merged with Palladyne AI (formerly Sarcos Technology & Robotics Corporation)
VP of Corporate Development
2016 - 2021
Holding company focused on building and investing in early stage businesses in the health & wellness categories.
VP of Finance
2015 - 2016
Ebbu is generating clinically-proven cannabinoid formulations for medicine.
Raised $267,743.00.
Consultant
2014 - 2015
GoHydrate provides hydration products.
Senior Associate
2010 - 2014
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
Raised $1,603,087,500.00.
Analyst
2007 - 2010
DB Capital Ventures invests in early-stage and emerging growth businesses and is a venture capital firm based in New York.
Education
BS
2003 - 2007