Andy DeFrancesco

Andy DeFrancesco is a visionary entrepreneur who has founded and led six successful companies. With a passion for innovation and business acumen, he has made a significant impact in various industries. DeFrancesco has become an industry thought leader with over 27 years of investing experience with a focus on private equity. He has played an integral role in structuring several successes and turnarounds, including Jamba Juice in 2010 and the original American Apparel restructuring in 2011. DeFrancesco was a former Partner and Executive Director of Kahala Corp, which was sold to MTY Food Group which included Cold Stone Creamery and Pink Berry as brands in 2016 for over $400 million. He also has significant experience in the energy sector having founded and served as Chairman for a number of companies such as Delavaco Energy Inc., APO Energy Inc., P1 Energy Corp, all of which had successful acquisitions. He was one of the pioneers of the cannabis sector with names like Aphria, Liberty Health, Bluma and Verano Brands, where he timed his exits to shift to EV and Green Energy with investments in Tevva Trucks, Damon Motorcycles, and Navier Boats.