VENTURE CAPITAL
Accelerating Growth
Our team stems from an extremely diverse industry background, bringing together a very unique set of skills. We understand that achievement is the work of many hands and minds, not by one person alone. Support through partnership creates real opportunity to experience true accomplishments. On the forefront of cultural and financial trends, it is the philosophy of Position Pivot that tomorrow’s success is built today.
DREAM TOGETHER.
BUILD TOGETHER.
We welcome the challenge to work with businesses at any stage of their life cycle, and commit to helping them exceed growth expectations. Fresh views, different experiences, ground-breaking knowledge on various industries - we want it all. At Position Pivot, we value the expertise all staff can provide, from those behind the scenes to those in senior management.
WHAT GETS US EXCITED?
The companies that we’ve partnered with at Position Pivot have been afforded numerous value-added benefits. Through our founders and their strategic associates, our partners have access to invaluable executive insights and perpetual networking opportunities. Our talent offers diverse, intangible services and matchmaking to ensure your business has all that it needs to reach prominent success. We support founders and their teams on marketing and communications strategies, architecture of narrative, concreting brand presence, future forecasting, and strategizing brand opportunity.
Partners. Visionaries.
OUR PORTFOLIO
F45 Training is a global fitness community specializing in innovative, high-intensity group workouts that are fast, fun, and results-driven.
CHKN Not Chicken is the great tasting plant-based, chicken alternative that makes it easy to eat less meat. Meatless Monday (or Tuesday and Wednesday) shouldn’t be a bummer! CHKN not Chicken, with its delicious blend of plant-based (soy-free) proteins and spices is real food--not a science experiment.
Position Pivot PPE Facilitation
Position Pivot Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) fulfillment and facilitation was established to provide clearance, development and distribution of quality brands and necessary products to meet the requirements of suppliers and consumers. Our understanding of the marketplace, combined with decades of experience, makes Position Pivot PPE Facilitation the first name that will come to mind for companies in the public, private and government sectors.
SANNYSHOP, LLC
Sannyshop is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Sanny, a consumer brand focused on providing the highest grade sanitizer products to keep you and your family safe. Born during the Covid-19 crisis, Sanny's mission is to spread good vibes (not bad germs) when the world needs them most.
Artisan pizza (and cocktails) at their very best. Friendly staff, great vibes, dashing cocktails, beautiful interior. Maybe Franks is authentic Italian at great prices.
Maybe Sammy takes inspiration from the roaring Fifties, the rebirth of cool. The era where fashion and fun prevailed; a time when The Rat Pack and Hollywood glamour were revered and admired. Our passion is for drinks, music, and people like you, who like to take it easy from time to time.
ENSO
Defined as the Japanese word for 'circle', Enso fulfills the universal expression of wholeness that lives deep in all of us, through their delectable cuisine. The establishment holds a high standard for a fine dining experience, equalled only by the passionate atmosphere that only Enso's sushi chefs can deliver. The talent made apparent upon entering the alluring establishment carries through to the exquisite details of the menu, ending at a meal you won't soon forget. With refined attention to detail, from the individually chosen produce, to the handpicked seafood, and the first class presentation, Enso easily lives up to its role as offering the best hand rolls in today's sushi scene.
Our priority at Enzo is to deliver a truly unique and incredible dining experience that leaves you feeling whole, from your pallet to your core.
WAGYOU (COMING SOON)
Wagyou is the premium, farm-to-table, meal-kit solution customized for your furry friends. Choose from delicious, fresh meals created specifically for your pet based on your their dietary needs--delivered fresh to your home.
Binah.ai is enabling the digital transformation of healthcare through disruptive technology that is transforming the future of care. Check out our selected use cases to learn how Binah.ai data contribute to more personalized and accurate remote healthcare.
OUR TEAM
MARC MARANO & RYAN CHOI
Co-Founders & Partners
Friends first, business partners for as long as they can keep challenging ideas flowing, Marc and Ryan have an extensive portfolio of successful projects between the two of them. From Fortune500 companies to privately listed concepts, their efforts have helped several varieties of businesses reach success, and they don't plan on slowing down any time soon. With a partnership clearly defined by their well-matched strengths, it's inevitable that you'll want to sit with them for a meeting and gather their insights on your vision. With hope, over a fine bottle of wine.
BRIAN POPE
Principal Brand Strategy
Brian Pope is responsible for directing the brand development and marketing for Position Pivot owned-brands and advising portfolio companies on issues related to brand strategy, creative development, performance marketing, and go-to-market strategy. Brian’s experience serving as Chief Marketing Officer at a range of consumer brands includes Planet Fitness, Samsung SmartThings, Popchips, and Neuro Drinks and he has also served as General Manager of the Direct-To-Consumer channel of Nautilus Fitness including the Bowflex brand. Brian has an MBA from Kellogg School at Northwestern and BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
MEET FOR AN ESPRESSO?
Currently operating around the world, we have a physical presence in Los Angeles, USA, and Sydney, Australia. Our broad footprint and global experience enable our portfolio companies to better understand growth opportunities and expand internationally.
11111 W. Olympic Boulevard
Suite 213
Los Angeles, CA 90064
818-288-7793