1731 MGMT

1731 MGMT is an Atlanta-based venture partner firm that focuses on assisting emerging consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands. The company provides personalized advice and connects its clients with a network of industry experts to support their growth from startups to established market players. It specifically targets CPG businesses that may be overlooked by traditional funding sources.

The firm was founded by Blake Mitchell, who has a background as an angel investor and a former consumer goods executive, and Tyler J. Smith, who also brings experience as an investor and operator. Their combined expertise in the C-suite of consumer goods companies informs their approach to guiding and scaling new brands. The firm's strategy involves a comprehensive evaluation of a business to offer tailored support for scaling operations and achieving profitability.

1731 MGMT operates as a venture partner, suggesting a business model that likely involves taking equity stakes in the companies it supports, aligning its success with the growth and profitability of its portfolio brands. It serves entrepreneurs and businesses within the CPG sector that have a clear vision but require strategic partnership and capital to expand their market presence.

Keywords: venture partner, consumer packaged goods, CPG investment, brand scaling, emerging brands, startup advising, CPG funding, brand development, strategic partnership, angel investing