SCALABLESA
The only CPG-specific, capital-backed accelerator in San Antonio.
We help founders achieve manufacturing scale, retail expansion, investor readiness, and amplified market presence — powered by Avenida Ventures Fund I.
What Is ScalableSA?
ScalableSA is a cohort-based accelerator for serious consumer brands in food, beverage, wellness, and lifestyle.
Operator-led Mentorship
Learn from experienced CPG operators who have scaled brands
Manufacturing Pathways
Connect with co-packers and manufacturing partners
Packaging & Compliance
Navigate regulatory requirements and packaging standards
Retail Strategy
Build distribution channels and retail partnerships
Capital Access
Connect with investors and funding opportunities
Strategic Partners
Access our network of industry partners and advisors
Built in San Antonio. Designed for National Scale.
Why San Antonio + South Texas
San Antonio anchors one of America's most important consumer corridors — with retail gravity, logistics infrastructure, and proximity to Northern Mexico's industrial base.
South Texas founders have the talent and market demand, but lack institutional scale support. ScalableSA exists to close that gap.
Retail Buyer Proximity
Direct access to H-E-B and major retail decision-makers
Manufacturing Capacity
Expanding production infrastructure across the region
Cross-Border Leverage
Strategic proximity to Northern Mexico supply chains
Latino Consumer Power
Tap into one of the fastest-growing consumer segments
First Mover Platform
The only institutional CPG accelerator in South Texas
The ScalableSA Program
Structured Support. Measurable Outcomes.
Foundation
- Business model validation
- Margin analysis & pricing
- Manufacturing assessment
- Compliance roadmap
Execution
- Co-packer partnerships
- Packaging finalization
- Retail pitch development
- Distribution strategy
Launch
- Investor readiness
- Demo Day preparation
- Media amplification
- Market launch support
Two Cohorts. One Pipeline.
Capital at the Finish Line.
ScalableSA runs two cohorts simultaneously — each purpose-built for a distinct community, each feeding directly into Avenida Ventures' investment pipeline. This is what separates ScalableSA from every other program in San Antonio: we don't just train you. We back you.
ScalableCPG
For South Texas food, beverage, wellness, and household brand founders.
- 8–10 week intensive program
- Retail readiness & unit economics
- H-E-B supplier pathway
- Co-packing access & partnerships
- CPG-specific practitioner mentorship
- Every graduate reviewed for Avenida Ventures investment
Restaurants, service businesses, SaaS, or non-CPG founders. We are CPG-only by design.
Service to Shelf
For veterans and active-duty transitioning founders entering CPG entrepreneurship.
- Built for active-duty & transitioning veterans
- Translates military discipline into product-market fit
- SBA connections & DoD commissary network access
- Veteran-specific capital navigation
- The only veteran CPG cohort in San Antonio with a fund attached
- Direct pipeline to Avenida Ventures investment review
General veteran small business support. Supply SA handles procurement. We handle product.
Both cohorts run simultaneously. Each feeds directly into Avenida Ventures' investment pipeline.
Scale Requires Visibility
MyCPGStory amplifies founder brands through storytelling and media exposure across the Avenida ecosystem.
We help brands get built — and get heard.
Who ScalableSA Backs
Founders building the next generation of consumer brands
Food & Beverage
Packaged foods
Specialty ingredients
Craft & RTD
Craft beverages
Ready-to-drink products
Wellness & Personal Care
Health products
Beauty & personal care
Heritage Brands
Cultural products
National ambition
CPG AI
AI-driven formulation
Predictive consumer insights
Logistics
Supply chain optimization
Distribution networks
Light Manufacturing
Co-packing partnerships
Production scaling
Marketing
Brand strategy & positioning
Retail & DTC channel launch
Six Pillars of Scale
Operator Mentorship
Work directly with experienced CPG operators who have built and scaled consumer brands from early stage to national distribution.
Learn MoreManufacturing + Supply Chain
Access vetted co-packers, contract manufacturers, and supply chain partners to achieve production scale and quality standards.
Learn MoreRetail Readiness Standards
Master the requirements for retail success including packaging, compliance, pricing strategy, and buyer presentations.
Learn MoreBrand + Go-to-Market
Develop compelling brand positioning, marketing strategies, and go-to-market execution plans that resonate with target consumers.
Learn MoreCapital Access + Investors
Connect with investors, lenders, and funding sources specifically focused on consumer packaged goods companies.
Learn MoreMedia Amplification
Gain visibility through founder spotlights, podcast features, and strategic media exposure across our ecosystem.
Learn MoreScalableSA is a platform of Avenida Ventures PBC, a Texas-based venture builder focused on scalable businesses rooted in place, culture, and long-term economic growth.
Learn About Avenida Ventures"Building the infrastructure for the next generation of South Texas entrepreneurs."
— Avenida Ventures Team
