In this episode, I sit down with investor and CPG veteran Melissa Facchina to explore her path from working in her dad's juice manufacturing business to founding Siddhi Capital and becoming a leading voice in the consumer packaged goods space. Melissa shares how hands-on operational experience shaped her investing philosophy and why strong founder–investor relationships matter more than ever. We talk about: Melissa’s early start in the juice industry and transition from consulting to investi...
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In this episode, I sit down with investor and CPG veteran Melissa Facchina to explore her path from working in her dad's juice manufacturing business to founding Siddhi Capital and becoming a leading voice in the consumer packaged goods space. Melissa shares how hands-on operational experience shaped her investing philosophy and why strong founder–investor relationships matter more than ever. We talk about: Melissa’s early start in the juice industry and transition from consulting to investi...
What It Really Takes to Raise Capital in 2025 (and Why It’s Harder Than Ever)
Hunt Gather Nurture
47 minutes
5 months ago
What It Really Takes to Raise Capital in 2025 (and Why It’s Harder Than Ever)
Fundraising in 2025 feels different than it used to. It is harder, slower, and less forgiving than in years past. In this episode, I sit down with Steve Young—an experienced operator, investor, and partner at Manna Tree—to have an honest conversation about what is really happening in the investment landscape right now. We cover: Why the bar for raising money has become significantly higherWhat actually makes investors say yes in today’s marketHow self-awareness has become one of the most valu...
Hunt Gather Nurture
In this episode, I sit down with investor and CPG veteran Melissa Facchina to explore her path from working in her dad's juice manufacturing business to founding Siddhi Capital and becoming a leading voice in the consumer packaged goods space. Melissa shares how hands-on operational experience shaped her investing philosophy and why strong founder–investor relationships matter more than ever. We talk about: Melissa’s early start in the juice industry and transition from consulting to investi...
