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:
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Industries Steven Kaplan invests in
Stages Steven Kaplan invests in
Countries Steven Kaplan invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
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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 |
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| AgroVision is a grower, packer, and shipper of fruits and vegetables. | $100M / Private Equity / Aug 01, 2024 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Since 2008, FieldLevel's mission has been to simplify the athletic recruiting process. Our goal is to expand access to playing opportunities at every level — from youth sports to high school, college, and professional levels. We exist to empower coaches with the tools and network they need to place and recruit dedicated athletes, while alsobringing transparency to the process. FieldLevel does this by seeking perfection in three areas: 1) having useful and complete profiles, 2) making search easy and powerful, and 3) ensuring quality and seamless communication. | $2.1M / Series A / Oct 26, 2017 | ||
| 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 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 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 |
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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 round sizes does Steven Kaplan invest in?
Steven Kaplan typically joins rounds of $100M–$150M at Private Equity. These are whole funding-round sizes, not Steven Kaplan's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds Steven Kaplan took part in.
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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.
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