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Echo Capital Group
Echo Capital Group was established in 2014 by David Merage as the investment arm of the Merage family. The family built its wealth through the creation and...
Echo Capital Group
Echo Capital Group was established in 2014 by David Merage as the investment arm of the Merage family. The family built its wealth through the creation and 2002 sale of Chef America, the maker of Hot Pockets, to Nestlé. The firm operates from Englewood, Colorado, with an additional office in Los Angeles. The firm allocates to consumer packaged goods companies at early, seed and growth stages. It deploys capital through direct co-investments and SPVs alongside operational support from Consolidated Investment Group. Confirmed positions include Dame, Bubble, Herbl, Ritual, 4th & Heart, Nona Lim and Super Coffee. The portfolio spans North America with emphasis on the United States. Asset classes include AgriTech & FoodTech, Digital Health, Sports & Wellness, Circular Economy, Luxury and Cannabis & Psychedelics. The office maintains no public AUM figure. It employs family principals and draws resources from Consolidated Investment Group. Additional vehicles include the David and Laura Merage Foundation and the Merage Foundation Israel. Sabrina Merage Naim participates in YPO events. No operational changes were reported in the last 24 months. Echo Capital Group maintains a single-source capital structure that removes fundraising obligations. This allows direct focus on portfolio companies and long-term holding periods. The arrangement ties investment decisions to family operating experience in CPG rather than external mandates.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2014
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Northbrook
Corporate office
Englewood, CO, United States
Additional offices
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Principals
David Merage
Founder
Sabrina Merage Naim
Principal
Paul Merage
Family Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Echo Capital Group?
David Merage serves as founder. Sabrina Merage Naim acts as principal. Decisions draw on input from Consolidated Investment Group operators.
How does Echo Capital Group source proprietary deal flow?
The firm leverages 30 years of CPG operating experience through Consolidated Investment Group. It also uses family networks and YPO participation.
Is Echo Capital Group structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It functions as a single family office with one capital source. The structure includes direct co-investments and operational support typical of venture-style activity.
Does Echo Capital Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm focuses on direct co-investments and SPVs. No fund commitments appear in disclosed activity.
What investment stages does Echo Capital Group typically target?
It targets early stage, seed and growth opportunities. Confirmed holdings reflect this range.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The capital originates from the Merage family's sale of Chef America to Nestlé in 2002.
Does Echo Capital Group maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The firm supports the David and Laura Merage Foundation and the Merage Foundation Israel. These entities operate separately from investment activities.
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