M13 is a Venture Engine - more than a venture firm, we provide the right people, platform, and partnerships for founding teams to build high-velocity businesses. M13 is a diversified holding and branding development company at the nexus of consumer brands and media technology. M13 is a brand development and investment company accelerating businesses at the nexus of consumer products, technology, and media. Founded by brothers Carter and Courtney Reum, M13 derives its name from Messier 13, the brightest cluster of stars in the galaxy whereby the collection of stars shines brighter than the sum of its individual parts. Obsessed with connecting dots and leveraging the many unique offerings of Southern California (strong brands, innovative entrepreneurs, content creators, celebrity/influencers, large local market, etc.), M13 brings together the pieces of the puzzle to ensure every brand we work with becomes part of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. In doing so, M13 is institutionalizing the brand creation, development, and expansion process, allowing companies to focus on what they each do best.