Steven Kaplan
Angel Investor
Steven Kaplan is a private equity investor focused on Food and Beverage and Fruit. Mr. Kaplan is a Principal and the former head of Oaktree’s Global Principal Group. He joined Oaktree in 1995, having previously served as a managing director of TCW and portfolio manager in the TCW Special Credits Group. Prior to joining TCW in 1993, Mr. Kaplan was a Partner with the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and responsible for thatfirm’s East Coast bankruptcy and workout practice. During his career as an attorney, Mr. Kaplan specialized in transactions involving the purchase and sale of companies undergoing financial restructurings. He presently serves on the boards of Oaktree Capital Group, LLC; Regal Entertainment Group, AdvancePierre Foods and Townsquare Media, Inc. Mr. Kaplan previously served on the boards of Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc.; Genco Shipping and Trading Ltd. and General Maritime Corporation. In addition, he currently serves on the boards of several private companies and nonprofit organizations, including the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Foundation and the New York University School of Law Foundation. Mr. Kaplan graduated with a B.S. degree in political science summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a J.D. from the New York University School of Law.
- Total investments:
- 6
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
For AI agents: llms.txt
Industries Steven Kaplan invests in
Stages Steven Kaplan invests in
Countries Steven Kaplan invests in
Round sizes
Round size
- Private Equity
- $100M–$150M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Food and Beverage 2 (33%)
- Fruit 1 (17%)
- Sports 1 (17%)
- Farming 1 (17%)
- eSports 1 (17%)
Stage
- Private Equity 2 (33%)
- Seed 1 (17%)
- Series A 1 (17%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Agrovision
|
AgroVision is a grower, packer, and shipper of fruits and vegetables. | $100M / Private Equity / Aug 01, 2024 | |
Fruitist
|
Fruitist is one of the fastest-growing premium superfruit brands redefining healthy snacking.Formerly known as Agrovision, the company launched Fruitist as its flagship consumer brand and has since grown into a $1B+ global business. Known for its bold flavor, satisfying crunch, and consistent quality, Fruitist delivers craveable superfruits,including its top-performing Premium Jumbo Blueberries, across 12,500+ stores in 28 countries.Backed by top-tier investors including the Dalio Family Office and Aliment Capital, Fruitist operates a fully integrated, tech-enabled global supply chain designed to deliver fresh, premium fruit 52 weeks a year.Building on that momentum, Fruitist is expanding its portfolio to include blackberries, raspberries, and cherries with more varieties and snackable formats on the horizon.The company is driven by a singular mission: inspiring enjoyable and nutritious snacking. | $100M / Private Equity / Aug 01, 2024 | |
FieldLevel
|
A community of hundreds of thousands of coaches and athletes with a common goal. FieldLevel is the largest community of coaches in the world. By combining the best of how recruiting worked before the internet with state-of-the-art technology and network effects, FieldLevel has enabled recruiting to happen with unparalleled speed and effectiveness. | Series A / Oct 26, 2017 | |
Immortals Gaming Club
|
Immortals is an esports organization founded with unprecedented dedication to fans and to player well-being. It aims to create a long-lasting community of professional gamers, aspiring players, and passionate fans, all united by the commitment to camaraderie and competitive excellence.Remaining true to its values and ethics, Immortals takes pridein providing an authentic brand that fans can be proud to cheer on to victory.Immortals currently fields professional teams in: League of Legends, CS:GO, Overwatch, Super Smash Bros., and Vainglory. The company was founded in 2015. | Seed / Jan 10, 2017 | |
|
Immortals Gaming Club
|
Immortals is an esports organization founded with unprecedented dedication to fans and to player well-being. It aims to create a long-lasting community of professional gamers, aspiring players, and passionate fans, all united by the commitment to camaraderie and competitive excellence.Remaining true to its values and ethics, Immortals takes pridein providing an authentic brand that fans can be proud to cheer on to victory.Immortals currently fields professional teams in: League of Legends, CS:GO, Overwatch, Super Smash Bros., and Vainglory. The company was founded in 2015. | Seed / Oct 07, 2015 | |
|
Fruitist
|
Fruitist is one of the fastest-growing premium superfruit brands redefining healthy snacking.Formerly known as Agrovision, the company launched Fruitist as its flagship consumer brand and has since grown into a $1B+ global business. Known for its bold flavor, satisfying crunch, and consistent quality, Fruitist delivers craveable superfruits,including its top-performing Premium Jumbo Blueberries, across 12,500+ stores in 28 countries.Backed by top-tier investors including the Dalio Family Office and Aliment Capital, Fruitist operates a fully integrated, tech-enabled global supply chain designed to deliver fresh, premium fruit 52 weeks a year.Building on that momentum, Fruitist is expanding its portfolio to include blackberries, raspberries, and cherries with more varieties and snackable formats on the horizon.The company is driven by a singular mission: inspiring enjoyable and nutritious snacking. | $150M / Private Equity |
Co-Investors
Access 48,091 investors
822 industries, 177 countries. Updated daily. Emails and phones included.
Browse database — It's Free!
Find investors for your startup
Search 48,091 investors by industry and country. Emails and phones included.
Similar Investors
Similar industry
Featured in Investor Lists
Recommended lists
FAQ
What does Steven Kaplan invest in?
Steven Kaplan invests primarily in Food and Beverage, Fruit and Sports startups, most often at Private Equity and Seed stage. Most of the 6 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Steven Kaplan's check size?
Steven Kaplan typically joins rounds of $100M–$150M at Private Equity. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Steven Kaplan participates in.
When did Steven Kaplan last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Steven Kaplan closed in Aug 2024. Shizune tracks 6 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
Contact your first 100 investors today
Find who invests in your industry, stage, and country. Download investor list with emails in 5 minutes.
Find investors — It's Free!
Continue with Google
Continue with LinkedIn
