Meghan Markle has invested in Clevr Brands, a brand known for their instant oat milk lattes that is female-founded and based in California. The Duchess of Sussex has held gender equality as a priority of her platform for years and her investment in Clevr is one way she is supporting female entrepreneurs.
Clevr started off as a pop-up coffee bar on the West Coast, and after a year of trials and formulations, the brand created a line of SuperLattes. The blends are made with oat milk and are available in flavors like matcha, chai, golden, and coffee. Clevr also sells gift bundles, a milk frother, and a travel mug that can all be purchased on their site. Cofounder and CEO Hannah Mendoza takes pride in Clevr's ethically sourced ingredients and commitment to donating a percentage of profits to organizations fighting for food justice.
"This investment is in support of a passionate female entrepreneur who prioritizes building community alongside her business,” Meghan said in a statement to Fortune: “I’m proud to invest in Hannah’s commitment to sourcing ethical ingredients and creating a product that I personally love and [that] has a holistic approach to wellness. I believe in her, and I believe in her company.”
A representative for the Duchess declined to disclose the size of Meghan's investment in Clevr. In a statement, Mendoza spoke about her gratitude for the investment:
Entrepreneurs need funding, but they also need advisers who care deeply about what they are building. I’m grateful to have found both in the Duchess of Sussex. Her passion for what we’re creating is palpable, and I couldn’t imagine a more aligned partnership. We’re excited for the road ahead.
