XRC Labs Holiday Gift Guide 2022

XRC Ventures
XRC Ventures
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5 min readNov 22, 2022

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It’s that time of year again! Holiday season is officially here and we put together a list of gift ideas for everyone on your list. The XRC Holiday Gift Guide for 2022 features a selection of brands from our diverse group of consumer goods portfolio companies, including a few new brands we added this year! See below to check out our favorite picks, there’s truly something for everyone.

FOR THE HEALTH-MINDED MIXOLOGIST

AVEC Drinks creates better for you, premium mixers for spirits. The Sampler contains all five of their flagship flavors — perfect for the person in your life that needs to upgrade their cocktails.

https://avecdrinks.com/products/avec-sampler-pack

FOR THE AT HOME BARISTA

Terra Kaffe is a new direct-to-consumer coffee brand delivering both a fully-automatic bean-to-cup espresso machine and coffee bean subscription service marrying quality, sustainability, and convenience. The TK-02 is the most advanced automatic espresso machine from Terra Kaffe. Delivers an unparalleled level of precision, customization, and quality from whole bean coffee, brewing the full range of café favorites like cappuccinos, drip coffee, and more.

https://www.terrakaffe.com/products/tk-02

FOR THE PERSONALIZED FITNESS ENTHUSIAST

Share the gift of innovation with AXIUS, a restorative workout system tailored to your needs that helps provide longevity, and improve postural biomechanics in as few as 5 workout sessions.

https://axiuscore.com/products/custom-membership

FOR THE GUT HEALTH GURU

Mayawell is a crisp, refreshing beverage that leverages proprietary, agave-based prebiotic ingredients to promote a healthier, happier gut. The sample pack of their bubbly prebiotic soda is the perfect gift for that good gut feeling.

https://drinkmayawell.com/sampler-pack/

FOR THE DEDICATED PET PARENT

Holi is a personalized dog food subscription service for pet parents who want to be sure their dogs are getting the right nutrition for their specific needs based on nutritional science. Each pups meal is tailored to their nutritional needs and taste preferences, using superfood fruits and vegetables and only freeze dried raw animal proteins.

https://www.feedholi.com/collections/all

FOR THE SUSTAINABLE FASHIONISTA

Bobblehaus is a genderless, Gen-Z-led sustainable fashion platform and content generator. Their BH Nylon Quilted Down Coaches Jacket is a closet staple sure to look good on everyone.

https://bobblehaus.com/shop/product/bh-nylon-quilted-coaches-jacket/

FOR WOMEN WHO BARB

Barb is a lifestyle brand that creates products and community for folks who express themselves through their short hair. The natural waxes and plant proteins in the soft clay pomade are perfect for delivering the perfect mix of texture, fullness and shape.

https://thebarbshop.com/collections/all/products/soft-clay-pomade

FOR THE CANDLE CONNOISSEUR

Scent Lab is the first digital platform for fragrance that curates signature and seasonal scents for the individual consumer in premium, yet affordable products.

https://shopscentlab.com/collections

FOR THE CAMPER

Proper Good produces the tastiest 90-second meal solutions ever made, with options for keto, gluten-free, plant-based, and other lifestyle needs. All Proper Good meals are no-fridge-needed so stock up the pantry, take to work for easy lunches, or take on-the-go for travel. Their Best Seller Bundle includes an assortment of the top selling and most reviewed 90-second meals.

https://eatpropergood.com/collections/build-your-own-pack

FOR THE MAN WITH A SKINCARE ROUTINE

Stryx is a men’s corrective cosmetics brand that enables men to easily and comfortably look their best. Their Perfect Skin Kit includes its concealer tool, tinted moisturizer, gel cleanser, anti-shine tool, and pimple patches.

https://www.stryx.com/products/moisturizer-cleanser-concealer-lip-balm-the-perfect-skin-kit

FOR THE STANDOUT TENNIS PLAYER

Caraa is the next generation accessories brand that bridges high fashion with performance functionality. The Tennis Duffel is a sporty, lightweight convertible bag encased in waterproof nylon with dedicated compartments for racquets and balls.

https://caraa.co/products/tennis-duffel-sapphire

FOR THE HOLISTIC WELLNESS LOVER

Feather & Bone is a health and wellness company that sells products that are simple, pure, and portable. Their holiday gift set includes a festive stocking or Hanukkah bag, and your choice of 3 products. We’d recommend the face gems, hair oil, and calm salts for a soothing self-care moment.

https://www.featherandboneco.com/product/holiday-gift/

FOR THE BRAIN HEALTH SEEKER

Thesis is the world’s first nootropics brand that sells personalized brain supplements that provide on demand focus, energy and productivity for motivated people who struggle with brain fog and burnout but don’t want to rely on prescription medications. Its Starter Kit has nootropics formulas that tackle energy, clarity, creativity, and motivation — perfect for anyone who might need a little boost to finish out the year.

https://takethesis.com/products/starter-kit

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ONE FOR BABY, ONE FOR MOM

123 Baby Box is a monthly subscription box for first-time moms, providing them a box of joy for their bundle of joy. This subscription box includes six stage based baby products delivered to their door every month.

https://123babybox.com/

Feather & Bone is a health and wellness company that sells products that are simple, pure, and portable. Their postpartum essentials gift set includes a hair oil, soothing balm, and face gems for relaxing self-care moment.

https://www.featherandboneco.com/product/postpartum-essentials-gift-set/

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XRC Ventures
XRC Ventures

Venture firm & startup accelerator investing in pre-Seed to Series A companies in retail tech, consumer goods and consumer healthtech.