Christopher & Co., LLC
Emerging managerSEC-registered investment adviser.
- HQ
- TX
Astō is a consumer focused growth equity firm founded by operators. It invests in category defining, scaled brands at the inflection point of their growth story. Current investments include Oats Overnight, Starface, and Olipop. Clayton Christopher and Brian Goldberg are Managing Partners, and Paul Kapsner serves as CFO and CCO.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Growth | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Consumer | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BM Access I, LP Consumer-focused growth equity investor backing category-defining, scaled brands at the inflection point of their growth story. Focus areas include food and beverage, beauty and personal care, longevity and wellness, household products, and pet care. Inferred from the firm's website | 2024 | $31.9M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| PC Access 4, LP Consumer-focused growth equity investor backing category-defining, scaled brands at the inflection point of their growth story. Focus areas include food and beverage, beauty and personal care, longevity and wellness, household products, and pet care. Inferred from the firm's website | 2024 | $8.63M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| Kitsch Access Friends & Family, LP Consumer-focused growth equity investor backing category-defining, scaled brands at the inflection point of their growth story. Focus areas include food and beverage, beauty and personal care, longevity and wellness, household products, and pet care. Inferred from the firm's website | 2023 | $7.77M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| Kitsch Access Institutional, LP Consumer-focused growth equity investor backing category-defining, scaled brands at the inflection point of their growth story. Focus areas include food and beverage, beauty and personal care, longevity and wellness, household products, and pet care. Inferred from the firm's website | 2023 | $67.73M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
03 · People across funds
- BM Access GP, LLC N/A, General Partner of Issuer
BM Access I, LP (Named on Form D)
- Clayton Christopher, Managing Partner
BM Access I, LP (Named on Form D); PC Access 4, LP (Named on Form D); Kitsch Access Friends & Family, LP (Named on Form D); Kitsch Access Institutional, LP (Named on Form D)
- Brian Goldberg, Managing Partner
BM Access I, LP (Team); PC Access 4, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Friends & Family, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Institutional, LP (Team)
- Christina Burke, Investor Relations
BM Access I, LP (Team); PC Access 4, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Friends & Family, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Institutional, LP (Team)
- Matt Jennings, Senior Associate
BM Access I, LP (Team); PC Access 4, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Friends & Family, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Institutional, LP (Team)
- Max Trenz, Analyst
BM Access I, LP (Team); PC Access 4, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Friends & Family, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Institutional, LP (Team)
- Moira O’Connell, Vice President
BM Access I, LP (Team); PC Access 4, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Friends & Family, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Institutional, LP (Team)
- Paul Kapsner, CFO & CCO
BM Access I, LP (Team); PC Access 4, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Friends & Family, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Institutional, LP (Team)
- Robbie Patterson, Partner
BM Access I, LP (Team); PC Access 4, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Friends & Family, LP (Team); Kitsch Access Institutional, LP (Team)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://www.astoconsumer.com/
- https://astoconsumer.com/contact/
- https://astoconsumer.com/team/
- https://astoconsumer.com/investments/
- https://astoconsumer.com/
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026