Duanni Hurd
Play Money · Portfolio
Est. 2026

Duanni Hurd

14 investments · 10 sectors · 14 with a why · first check 2026
No. 01 · Where to start
CONSUMER GOODS · 2026

Heist

World Class Coffee with low or no Caffeine

Why Duanni wrote the check
What drew me to Heist is the combination of a compelling category opportunity and a founder who has already demonstrated the ability to build a category-defining brand. I tend to invest where changing behaviors create opportunities to rethink established markets, and decaf and low-caf coffee fit naturally with the growing focus on sleep, wellness and healthier daily routines. Stephen Bruner helped build Corkcicle from an idea into a global brand, and I’m excited to see him bring that experience to a large category that still lacks a clear brand leader. Heist is making decaf feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise, and I’m excited to back Stephen and the team at this early stage.

The portfolio

13 more · 14 in Duanni's words
No. 02Supercool Earth
SUSTAINABILITY · 2026
“Cooling is becoming one of the defining infrastructure challenges of our time—from buildings and hospitals to data centers and entire cities. SuperCool is tackling this problem with technology that has the potential to reduce energy consumption while supporting a more sustainable future. I was drawn to the combination of climate impact, scalable technology, and the opportunity to modernize essential infrastructure.”
Supercool EarthNo. 02
No. 03Parcel Health
SUSTAINABILITY · 2026

Starting with the world's first paper-based pill bottle, we're reducing plastic across pharmacy and healthcare supply chains

“I look for companies building the infrastructure behind healthier, more resilient systems. Parcel Health stood out because it is addressing a critical but often overlooked part of healthcare: medication packaging and adherence. Better packaging isn't just about convenience—it can improve safety, reduce waste, and help patients stay on therapy. I believe the biggest opportunities often lie in fixing the invisible infrastructure that makes healthcare work better.”
Parcel HealthNo. 03
No. 04Play Money
ANGEL INVESTMENT · 2026
“It's creating the infrastructure that helps thoughtful angels discover, evaluate, and support founders with greater conviction.”
Play MoneyNo. 04
No. 05Moxi
FAMILY · 2026

Unlocking flexible childcare for millions of families and growing childcare center revenue with technology.

“As both a healthcare operator and a parent, I see how much families need more flexible care solutions. I invested because Moxi combines a mission I believe in with a scalable software platform built from real operational experience.”
MoxiNo. 05
No. 06Accelerate Wind
WIND ENERGY · 2026

Unlocking onsite wind energy with an affordable wind turbine for commercial buildings

“I invested because I believe the founder is tackling a real infrastructure problem with multiple commercial pathways. The combination of wind, AI, and distributed energy creates meaningful long-term upside.”
Accelerate WindNo. 06
No. 07It's Electric
ENERGY · 2026

Solving the biggest barriers cities face in the deployment of public EV charging

“I invested in It’s Electric because I believe urban infrastructure must evolve alongside how people actually live. For millions of city residents without garages or driveways, EV adoption only works if charging becomes seamlessly integrated into the streets and neighborhoods they are in every day. What stood out to me was not only the elegance of the curbside charging model, but also the team’s practical understanding of deployment, utility coordination, and city-scale execution. This feels more like a company building foundational infrastructure for the next generation of urban living.”
It's ElectricNo. 07
No. 08XTRIUM
MANUFACTURING · 2026

Decision Intelligence platform for manufacturers to select best-fit materials, applications and suppliers in minutes

“I invested because I was impressed by the founders' technical depth and their focus on solving a real industrial bottleneck. It's the type of infrastructure innovation I like to have in a diversified portfolio.”
XTRIUMNo. 08
No. 09Cache AI
2026

Powering data-driven insights for athletes, teams and brands

“I invested because I look for companies building the underlying infrastructure that enables broader technology shifts. Cache AI is tackling a critical challenge behind scalable AI, and I believe those foundational layers can create significant long-term value.”
Cache AINo. 09
“I invested because women's health has been underserved for too long. Womaness is building a trusted brand for menopause and healthy aging at a time when awareness and demand are rapidly growing.”
WomanessNo. 10
No. 11Bold Reuse
WASTE MANAGEMENT · 2026

Reusable packaging solutions for enterprise foodservices; cutting waste, delighting fans, and saving costs.

“I invested because I look for companies that rethink essential infrastructure for a more sustainable future. Bold Reuse combines a strong environmental mission with a business model that can scale through operational excellence.”
Bold ReuseNo. 11
No. 12Daily Crunch
SNACK FOOD · 2026

One of the fastest-growing emerging CPG brands built around crave-worthy nut snacks

“I invested because nutrition is one of the foundations of healthy aging and long-term wellness. I'm excited to support a company making healthier snacking both accessible and enjoyable.”
Daily CrunchNo. 12
No. 13Vamo Delivery
LOGISTICS · 2026
“I invested because I look for companies building the infrastructure behind everyday life. Vamo is tackling a real logistics problem with a solution that can expand access while creating long-term value.”
Vamo DeliveryNo. 13
No. 14Willa's Organic
CONSUMER GOODS · 2026

Exists to nourish the spark in everyone through wholesome, plant based milks and nutritional beverages.

“I invested because I believe good nutrition is one of the foundations of lifelong health. I'm excited to support a company making organic, plant-based choices more accessible.”
Willa's OrganicNo. 14