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Melissa Facchina shared thisLet’s help our friends from #CPG Juliette W. S. and her amazing daughter Andrea! On the eve of her kidney transplant days ago - needed to save her life! (after waiting years for a match!) - the procedure was unexpectedly cancelled because of unforeseen circumstances not at the fault of Andrea! Please repost, please share the word, etc. Get tested to see if you’re a match. While a wild experience to become a donor, one of the more rewarding things in life! Women On Boards Project and Entreprenista please help me spread the word through our amazing female communities! With gratitude! 🙏🏼 Cassie Burr Kierstin Rielly Brianna Rizzo Kristin Tucker JZ Zhang Laura Brooks Stephanie Cartin Courtney SpritzerMelissa Facchina shared this‼️Please re-post ‼️ Today. 3-28 is my daughter’s birthday won’t you consider giving her the gift of life ? 3-25 her scheduled transplant was canceled and her gift of life was ripped away. https://lnkd.in/eWnVu4m9 https://lnkd.in/eTF4iiWZ #PleaseShare #jersey #healthy #shareyourspare #giftoflife #kidneydisease #KidneyDonor #newjersey #donor #healthyliving Kidney Donor Athletes, Inc. National Kidney Registry KidneySolutions Kidney Transplantation Program Jill Clifford Marianne Bachynski Maria Zacchino Cristina DeStefano Timothy O'Sullivan Jr. Limersa Shehaj Christopher Rodriguez Sara Perkins, PharmD, BCMAS Viktoriya Smith Anat Kendal Anish Melwani Jessica Kolansky, Esq. Jessica Sibley Created and designed by J. Kyle Moyer
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Melissa Facchina shared thisSharing for reach. Heart-wrenching story for our dear friend Juliette W. S. and her daughter Andrea.Melissa Facchina shared this🤞Please repost 🤞 Imagine being told that you have a life saving match and the day before surgery you are told that you don’t. The devastation is beyond anything I can put into words. It takes minimum three months to have someone tested and qualified for a viable Kidney donor. National Kidney Registry and Hackensack Meridian Health We have been waiting since June 2025 We continue to try and save this hero! Someone who has dedicated her life to helping others as an EMS for over a decade and second lieutenant most recently at New Jersey River Edge Volunteer Ambulance squad . Also as an acupuncture student, currently she focuses on chronic illness saving more lives. 💕 Please consider being a donor for Andrea. My most recent friend who donated just hiked the Kilimanjaro ,Christina Austin, Ed.D., MBA also known as Christina Rivera, there is absolutely nothing a donor cannot do once they share their spare. 🌟Please visit Andrea’s site to learn more about how wonderful she is - what she’s done for everyone else and now she’s in desperate need of someone like YOU to save her! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/eWnVu4m9 Andreasparents@yahoo.com https://lnkd.in/eTF4iiWZ https://lnkd.in/eSijjx_v Maggie Jacobs Jennifer Cramer-Miller Michael A. Crowley Sara Jasika RN, BSN Jason McKay Susie Schub #pleaseshare #kidneydonor #donor #lifesaverA Hero in Need: EMT Andrea Samson Seeks Third KidneyA Hero in Need: EMT Andrea Samson Seeks Third Kidney
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Melissa Facchina shared thisGreat job Steven Finn! 👏🏼Melissa Facchina shared thisGreat piece by our co-founder Steven Finn about the complexities - and the opportunities - with raising capital in the highly coveted foodtech industry. Hoping that Steven’s thoughts are useful to those in that community! #CPG #foodtech #capitalraise #PE #VC Steven Finn Melissa Facchina Dyllan Mattea
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Melissa Facchina shared this🚨 CALLING ALL #FEMALEFOUNDERS 🚨 The deadline for the Entreprenista 100 Awards has been extended until Thursday, November 13th! The team at Entreprenista has assembled an amazing group of female judges (of which im honored to be included in!) to select companies that are doing amazing things, founded and run by amazing leaders! #Entreprenista100 We will review your business, hear some pitches, see some products and honor and recognize women at all stages of growth who are building incredible businesses. Please apply below! This is your last chance to apply today at Entreprenista.com/100
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Melissa Facchina shared thisWith much of the #cpgindustry talking about the Meati news today, I wanted to share a super important interpretation of what makes investing in a combined consumer + tech business very challenging written by my brilliant co-founder Steven Finn. Cautionary tale that in today’s world, you really can’t have it both ways… Siddhi CapitalMelissa Facchina shared thisMany people in the food tech ecosystem have reached out to me for my thoughts on Meati’s acquisition and what went wrong. There was real technology at Meati. Incredible work at the bleeding edge of fermentation tech. But Siddhi looked many times and consistently passed. Why? Because we uniquely understand both sides of this equation: deep tech and consumer. And here’s the truth too many overlook: Building a consumer brand is just as hard as building world-class tech. Trying to do both under one roof is nearly impossible. That’s why our strategy is simple. We invest in consumer brands without deep tech, and in deep tech platforms without brands. We call it our “do one thing” policy. Here’s the key insight. If no one wants to buy your tech innovation directly, you’re probably not solving an urgent enough industry problem. And the moment you sell to consumers, you are a consumer brand—and you should be valued like one. Why? • You will exit as a consumer brand • You will compete with other consumer brands • You ARE a consumer brand with a bad corporate cost structure relative to your peers Consumer investors use a different playbook, with different valuation logic driven by exit markets. By that logic, Meati’s brand today might have been worth $20–40 million based on revenue multiples. That they couldn’t get even that tells you how much infrastructure and R&D burn weighs down a brand asset when bundled together. I have nothing but respect for the team at Meati. They executed well on almost everything, except for the demand planning required to justify building at scale. That’s a brutal miss, and I’m sorry it happened to good people. To food tech founders: if you are serious about commercializing through a consumer brand, spin it out. Fund it separately. Let it stand on its own merits. If consumer investors aren’t excited, don’t assume they “don’t get the tech.” Reevaluate the entire strategy. This isn’t just about Meati. It’s a broader warning. Don’t let amazing science fail because you picked the wrong go-to-market path. Melissa Facchina Siddhi Capital
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Melissa Facchina shared thisOhhh, does it take a village!! There have been some bright spots in #CPG lately that are driving excitement and opportunity back into the industry with some notable exits. However, all of us in the industry know and understand that this business (like many others) is a numbers game - and I mean that in many different ways. Just like #cpgfounders and #cpgoperators, #cpginvestors are constantly grinding numbers, evaluating pathways for success, identifying opportunities, potential efficiencies and how to drive value through leveraging assets. The team at Siddhi Capital is no different. This crew is heads down, grinding away, day-in-and-day-out to be great partners from #investment through #strategy and ultimately #operations to the companies and friends in our ecosystem! Witnessing their sheer genius, desire for success and delivering Siddhi’s value-add and ethos with unwavering commitment drives a passion in me as a leader that I struggle to explain. Every year, as I look back, I have found that our firm’s name, reputation, involvement in the industry grows with more credibility and gets deeper roots as a force that will undoubtedly be around the #cpgindustry for a very long time! I have always said that we are not here for a short stint - we are here to create a lasting, generational firm that can provide substantial impact to our growing food/nutrition/chemical/toxins problem that is pervasive throughout our world in items we put in and on our bodies! I could not be prouder of the work quality that these fine folks come prepared to do each and every day! 👏🏼 The real definition of Siddhi Capital is each one of them! (Picture credit from last night at our semi-annual Siddhi Capital retreat. Sadly, missing a few people from the photo op!) Siddhi Capital Steven Finn Amy Salerno
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Melissa Facchina shared thisOhhh, does it take a village!! There have been some bright spots in #CPG lately that are driving excitement and opportunity back into the industry with some notable exits. However, all of us in the industry know and understand that this business (like many others) is a numbers game - and I mean that in many different ways. Just like #cpgfounders and #cpgoperators, #cpginvestors are constantly grinding numbers, evaluating pathways for success, identifying opportunities, potential efficiencies and how to drive value through leveraging assets. The team at Siddhi Capital is no different. This crew is heads down, grinding away, day-in-and-day-out to be great partners from #investment through #strategy and ultimately #operations to the companies and friends in our ecosystem! Witnessing their sheer genius, desire for success and delivering Siddhi’s value-add and ethos with unwavering commitment drives a passion in me as a leader that I struggle to explain. Every year, as I look back, I have found that our firm’s name, reputation, involvement in the industry grows with more credibility and gets deeper roots as a force that will undoubtedly be around the #cpgindustry for a very long time! I have always said that we are not here for a short stint - we are here to create a lasting, generational firm that can provide substantial impact to our growing food/nutrition/chemical/toxins problem that is pervasive throughout our world in items we put in and on our bodies! I could not be prouder of the work quality that these fine folks come prepared to do each and every day! 👏🏼 The real definition of Siddhi Capital is each one of them! (Picture credit from last night at our semi-annual Siddhi Capital retreat. Sadly, missing a few people from the photo op!) Siddhi Capital Steven Finn Amy Salerno
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Melissa Facchina shared thisThank you for the amazing care package Genius Gourmet Inc. And for making it happen James Vas Dias! (And moreover Eric M. for first posting about these tasty cookie bites!). If there’s anything I’ve learned over the years of building Siddhi Capital it’s that taking care of myself - mind, body and spirit - is at the heart of what allows me to show up every day in support of our amazing team, portfolio companies and investors! For me, a huge part of that is what I put in my body (ketogenic way of eating), what I do with my body (daily endurance sessions), and how I rest my body/mind (unapologetic sleep routine). Appreciate all the brands - and people - who help me perform at my best! 👏🏼 #venturecapital #privateequity #healthforthewin #performanceleadership
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Melissa Facchina shared thisLooking forward to driving value across the industry in The State of Investing in Consumer Brands hosted by Mike Gelb and MFD! #venturecapital #privateequity #CPG #investing #growth #EBITDAMelissa Facchina shared this✴️Join Us This Thursday✴️ And Learn How VCs Are Investing in Consumer Brands in 2024 This year has been challenging for emerging consumer brands. Especially when it comes to securing equity rounds. ...but what are top VCs looking for right now? We’ve got you covered with an exclusive webinar featuring industry leaders who specialize in consumer brand investments! Meet our stellar panel: • Melissa Facchina, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Siddhi Capital • Megan Bent, Founder & Managing Partner at Harbinger Ventures We'll dive into: • The current market landscape for 2024 • Key metrics that investors prioritize • Trends in Seed & Series A funding • What drives their conviction to back a founder • Consumer categories they’re excited about—and those they’re avoiding Your host for the session will be our Community Manager, Mike Gelb. Mark your calendar: 📅 August 22nd 🕒 2pm EST Don't miss out! Register now here – https://lnkd.in/gQGQSDjt #CPG #Beauty #PersonalCare #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #ConsumerBrands #Webinar #brands #ConsumerBrands
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Madeline Haydon thank you for the belief in what we are building and the commitment and support to scale! We are so fortunate to have you in our corner!!
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Melissa Facchina reacted on thisThere’s no better way to close out Women’s History Month than reflecting on moments like this!! Reading this news, I kept coming back to a Taylor Swift lyric that’s now been stuck in my head all day: “that’s a real ******* legacy.” Because that’s exactly what this is. Not just a generous gift, but a deliberate decision to create more access, more opportunity, and more seats at the table for women. The kind of impact that compounds — across careers, companies, and communities. What really stands out is the mindset shift: you don’t have to wait. You don’t have to reach some distant milestone to start giving back or shaping the future. You can build your legacy in real time. And when women do that — when they build wealth and reinvest it with intention — the ripple effects are undeniable. A powerful reminder of what it looks like to turn success into something bigger than yourself. Thank you Madeline Haydon for your continued support!!!! Can't wait to make you proud! CC: Women On Boards Project Kierstin Rielly Cassie Burr Kristin Tucker Melissa Facchina Laura Brooks Julianne Zhang Katie MullicanMelissa Facchina reacted on thisThere are moments in this work where everything comes into focus — and this was one of them. When Madeline Haydon said she wanted to give us $100,000, we were speechless. Madeline, the founder of nutpods, recently made a six-figure gift to W Project. It’s part of a broader commitment she’s making right now to support organizations focused on expanding opportunity and building wealth for others. Madeline’s story is one of those that reminds you what’s possible. She grew up with humble roots, but that didn’t stop her. She dreamed big and built a company from the ground up. And today, as a self-made millionaire entrepreneur, she’s entered what she calls her “impact chapter” and is focused on leaving her legacy. Her perspective is simple but powerful: you don’t have to be a billionaire to be a philanthropist. You can give today to see what that generosity makes possible. Madeline believes deeply that when women build wealth, they change the trajectory not only for themselves, but for the people and communities around them. And she believes the best time to invest in that future is now. Her gift will fund critical research and educational resources to demystify the path of how companies can add a board member, even without an open board seat— while accelerating our work connecting exceptional women leaders with corporate boards. What moved us most wasn’t just the generosity of the gift, but the intention behind it. Madeline is thinking carefully about where she can show up next —and her next chapter aligns beautifully with our work: helping more women step into boardrooms where their voices and leadership shape the future of companies. We are deeply grateful to Madeline for believing in this work and for investing in a future where more women build lasting wealth and leadership at the highest levels. Here’s to this next chapter, and to the ripple effect it will create. Endless gratitude to you, Madeline! #WomenOnBoards #WomenInLeadership #Philanthropy #BoardLeadership
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Melissa Facchina reacted on thisAwesome partnership for the team at JUNKLESS® Foods LLC! We are excited for Livvy Dunne to join us on our journey. Check out our new JUNKLESS Protein Bars! #momentumMelissa Facchina reacted on thisIT’S OFFICIAL 💥 Welcome Livvy Dunne to JUNKLESS 💛 Proud to be a part of how you get things DUNNE! 15g Protein | High Fiber | Candy Bar Taste 💪
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Melissa Facchina liked thisMelissa Facchina liked thisKhloud's on a rocket‑ship trajectory in CPG and building for what’s next. Now hiring A+ leaders with real CPG experience scaling brands, teams, and operations. We’re looking for people who move with urgency, think with clarity, and lead with the poise of having done it before. If you’ve built, scaled, and won in CPG—and you’re ready to do it again—apply here! https://khloud.breezy.hr/ Demand Planning Leader Sales Operations Leader Innovation / R&D Leader Business Operations / Master Data Analyst
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Melissa Facchina reacted on thisMelissa Facchina reacted on thisLast night I attended EY's BoardReady Boardroom event. I was in a room of talented, smart, experienced women, including panelist Ariane Gorin Expedia Group who only reinforced my long-held believe that MORE women belong on corporate boards, public and private. When diverse board members are valued for their knowledge, expertise and perspectives, they lead to superior performance and increased shareholder value: https://lnkd.in/gh5UE3KN Two exceptional groups leading the way are BoardReady and Women On Boards Project and I am thrilled to invest $200k in both of them via the Madeline Haydon Board Initiative that will fund research, ai tools and program support. Thank you to both teams for their vision and commitment to women! Board Ready: Deanna Oppenheimer Phyllis J Campbell Lisa Nelson Claudia Longo Lauren Bruck with special thanks to EY Partners Nicole Hughes and Alena Shafer who are steadfast in championing women in business! Women on Boards Project: Kierstin Rielly Cassie Burr and always in our hearts Kara Cissell-Roell.
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Melissa Facchina reacted on thisMelissa Facchina reacted on thisRemember my teaser post last month about the biggest partnership in Women On Boards Project history? Well, it came through. Let me rephrase - SHE came through! We’re incredibly proud (and honestly, still a little in awe) to share that Madeline Haydon has made a $100,000 philanthropic investment in Women On Boards Project. This support is helping us launch the Madeline Haydon Board Access Initiative and Research Study - a program designed to place more women into board roles while continuing to build the infrastructure we need to scale this work thoughtfully. At its core, this means: • More women stepping into boardrooms for the first time • More companies gaining access to high-caliber leadership • More intentional support around governance, education, and the path to getting to the boardroom Madeline just gets us and our mission. She built nutpods into a category-leading brand and has been incredibly candid about the barriers women face in building, scaling, and exiting companies. Her decision to invest in this work—and in widening access to these rooms—is not something we take lightly. On a personal note, Cassie and I had the chance to meet Madeline in person at Expo, which made this moment even more meaningful. There’s something powerful about seeing alignment like this come full circle - from initial conversation to commitment to action. And speaking of foundations… Cassie Burr, this milestone is a direct reflection of what you saw possible from day one. The vision, the grit, the belief—it’s all carrying us forward in moments like this. We’ve placed 75+ women on boards to date, many for the first time. This partnership allows us to keep going - faster, stronger, and with even more intention. Feeling so grateful and energized!
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Melissa Facchina reacted on thisI cried. Actual tears. I'm not going to pretend I held it together. 😭 When Madeline Haydon called this her "impact chapter", something clicked for me. Because that's exactly what this work is... chapters. The chapter where women stop waiting for a seat and start getting them. What Madeline is doing... it's not just generous. It's visionary. This gift isn't just $100K. It's fuel for research and resources that will fundamentally change how companies think about building their boards — and accelerate our work connecting women to the rooms where decisions get made. Women building wealth doesn't just change one life. It changes entire ecosystems. 75+ placements. 11 acquired companies. And this is just the next chapter. The ripple effect from here? I can't even wrap my head around it. 🌊 Thank you, Madeline. Genuinely.Melissa Facchina reacted on thisThere are moments in this work where everything comes into focus — and this was one of them. When Madeline Haydon said she wanted to give us $100,000, we were speechless. Madeline, the founder of nutpods, recently made a six-figure gift to W Project. It’s part of a broader commitment she’s making right now to support organizations focused on expanding opportunity and building wealth for others. Madeline’s story is one of those that reminds you what’s possible. She grew up with humble roots, but that didn’t stop her. She dreamed big and built a company from the ground up. And today, as a self-made millionaire entrepreneur, she’s entered what she calls her “impact chapter” and is focused on leaving her legacy. Her perspective is simple but powerful: you don’t have to be a billionaire to be a philanthropist. You can give today to see what that generosity makes possible. Madeline believes deeply that when women build wealth, they change the trajectory not only for themselves, but for the people and communities around them. And she believes the best time to invest in that future is now. Her gift will fund critical research and educational resources to demystify the path of how companies can add a board member, even without an open board seat— while accelerating our work connecting exceptional women leaders with corporate boards. What moved us most wasn’t just the generosity of the gift, but the intention behind it. Madeline is thinking carefully about where she can show up next —and her next chapter aligns beautifully with our work: helping more women step into boardrooms where their voices and leadership shape the future of companies. We are deeply grateful to Madeline for believing in this work and for investing in a future where more women build lasting wealth and leadership at the highest levels. Here’s to this next chapter, and to the ripple effect it will create. Endless gratitude to you, Madeline! #WomenOnBoards #WomenInLeadership #Philanthropy #BoardLeadership
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