We Build Brands· We Build Assets·

Cuesta acquires, builds, and operates consumer brands designed for cashflow, durability, and long-term value creation.

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THE MODEL

Consumer brands engineered for inevitability

We don't chase trends. We identify structural opportunities and build brands designed to compound over quarters.

01
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Proven Demand
Data-driven category selection
We build in categories where customers are already searching. Demand precedes execution.
  • Market size validation
  • Search volume analysis
  • Competition mapping
500M+ Monthly searches analyzed
02
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Structural Margins
Profitable from day one
Unit economics are non-negotiable. Every brand is engineered for sustainable profitability.
  • 30%+ target margins
  • Optimized supply chain
  • Scalable operations
30%+ Target net margin
03 amazon
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Amazon-Native
Built for the marketplace
Purpose-built for the world's largest product search engine. Global scale, day one.
  • A+ content optimization
  • PPC management
  • International expansion
13 Marketplaces live
04
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Ownership-First
Long-term value creation
We retain meaningful economics. Cuesta builds assets, not service revenue.
  • Equity retention
  • Profit sharing
  • Multi-decade horizon
8+ Years building assets
We engineer for inevitability, not luck.
PLATFORM PARTNER

Built on the world's most powerful commerce engine

We leverage Amazon's structural advantages to build brands that compound.

Conversion Rate
AMAZON
13%
SOCIAL
1%
12× higher
than social media
Active Buyers
310M+ Ready to purchase
Annual GMV
$575B World's largest store

Why Amazon Wins

  • Intent-based commerce — customers arrive to buy
  • Built-in trust with Prime and verified reviews
  • Global FBA infrastructure handles logistics
  • Clear economics with predictable margins
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Build . Own . Scale

Brands as assets. Engineered for durability

PHASE 01
Build
Proven demand. Clean unit economics. Compliance-first manufacturing. Amazon-native distribution.
PHASE 02
Own
Meaningful economics via full ownership or profit-sharing. Never a service business.
PHASE 03
Scale
Marketshare compounds through ranking, SKU expansion, and multi-market rollout.
⟐ OWNERSHIP STRUCTURES
📋
PRIMARY
Full Ownership
Cuesta owns the asset. Clean decision-making. Maximum speed. Maximum optionality.
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Profit-Sharing
Aligned participation. Cuesta operates. Partner shares profit without governance complexity.
Built for durability, not hype cycles.
THE PARTNERSHIP

What we create together

🏷️
Standalone Consumer Brand
Built in your name & co-created as a long-term asset
📦
Amazon FBA/FBM Distribution
US, UK, EU & Middle East marketplaces
🏭
Professional Manufacturing
Compliant, quality products built for scale
🔧
Full Brand Infrastructure
IP, listings, operations, and advertising
WHAT YOU BRING · Your Reputation. Built Into The Brand.
Credibility & Trust
Your reputation strengthens conversion from day one.
No operations
Audience Reach
An engaged audience that accelerates brand awareness.
No logistics
Light Participation
Strategic involvement at launch — nothing operational.
No customer service
Long-term Vision
Commitment to building a durable asset, not a quick flip.
No capital required
Category Insight
Your understanding of what your audience truly wants.
No inventory risk
Brand Alignment
Authentic connection between your identity and the product.
No technical expertise

Aligned incentives. Zero complexity.

HOW IT WORKS

Simple. Aligned. Clear.

A partnership structure designed for clarity and shared success.

01
We Build
Cuesta creates and operates the brand end-to-end
Product development, sourcing, listing optimization, advertising
02
You Earn
You receive phantom equity / profit participation
Performance-based economics aligned with brand success
03
We Share
Cashflow is distributed quarterly
Transparent reporting and consistent profit sharing
04
We Align
Long-term partnership, compounding returns
Your success is our success. No conflicts of interest.
⬡
Zero Capital
No investment required from partners
⇄
Audience → Ownership
Convert your reach into equity
◈
Credibility → Equity
Your reputation becomes revenue
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Our Infrastructure
Your reach, our operations
Structured for simplicity, built for scale.
CASE STUDIES

Portfolio Brands

Operating businesses we've built or scaled. Real results, real exits.

$
$90M+
Lifetime GMV
📦
3.3M+
Products Sold
🏆
6×
#1 Best Sellers
◎
98.7%
Buy Box Rate
● Monetized
$2.6M
Annual Profit
Amazon-Native Wellness (Exited)
Health & Wellness
2019 – 2023
30%
Net Margin
$8.6M
Revenue
+127%
Growth
Built and exited as a cashflowing Amazon-native asset. Category leader in weight management supplements with proprietary formulations.
Key Achievements
  • Built from zero to $8.6M revenue
  • #1 Best Seller in 3 subcategories
  • Successful exit to strategic acquirer
  • 98.2% Buy Box rate throughout ownership
↑ Scaling
£1.74M
Annual Profit
UK Weight Loss Brand
Weight Management
2023 – Present
+75%
Revenue Uplift
-52%
COGS Reduction
30%
Margin
Acquired underperforming brand, restructured operations, and expanded from 1 SKU in UK to pan-European growth.
Key Achievements
  • Expanded from UK to 5 EU markets in 90 days
  • Reduced manufacturing costs by 52%
  • Launched 8 new SKUs
  • Improved seller rating from 4.2 to 4.7★
↑ Scaling
$670K
Annual Profit
Performance Nutrition
Sports Nutrition
2022 – Present
$3.0M
Revenue
+68%
Uplift
24
SKUs
Acquired distressed, scaled to profitability in 90 days. Now a multi-market sports nutrition platform.
Key Achievements
  • Acquired distressed asset at 2.1x EBITDA
  • Achieved profitability in 90 days
  • Expanded to US and DE markets
  • Relaunched with Informed Sport certification
⟳ Operating
$1.6M
Annual Profit
Spanish Supplements Platform
Multi-Category Platform
2020 – Present
25%
Net Margin
81+
SKU Pipeline
7
Markets
Multi-brand platform built for long-term scale. Serves as internal launch vehicle for new products.
Key Achievements
  • Built multi-brand platform architecture
  • 81+ SKUs across 6 categories
  • Private label manufacturing capability
  • Automated inventory and PPC systems

* Performance metrics achieved under Cuesta management. Figures shown are indicative and rounded. Brand names anonymized for confidentiality.

TRACK RECORD

Proof through execution

8+ years of Amazon expertise. Real numbers. Verified results.

Growth · Building category leaders
$90M+
Lifetime marketplace sales — Cumulative GMV across all portfolio brands since 2017.
8+
Years selling on Amazon. Operating since 2017. Deep platform expertise.
3.3M+
Products sold. Units shipped across all brands.
Brands launched & scaled
9
#1 Best Sellers
6×
Avg. uplift post-acquisition
41%
Operations · Optimized for profitability
Logistics cost reduction
27%
Achieved within 90 days through FBA optimization.
Days to profit (fastest)
35
Speed through proven processes and playbooks.
Buy Box stability
98.7%
Industry average: ~82%.
Scale · Global marketplace presence
Customers served
2M+
Marketplaces
13
Operational monitoring
24/7
Response SLA
Sub-4hr
Account health
100%
Customer rating
4.7★
Amazon rewards execution, not noise.
STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Powered by industry leaders

We integrate with the best platforms and tools to deliver exceptional results for our brands.

MARKETPLACE
Amazon SPN
Official Service Provider Network member with direct access to Amazon resources and early feature rollouts
ADVERTISING
Google
Certified partner for Search, Shopping, and YouTube campaigns driving external traffic to marketplace listings
SOCIAL
Meta
Facebook and Instagram paid acquisition for brand awareness and retargeting across 3B+ users
AI
OpenAI ChatGPT
Advanced language models for product descriptions, customer support automation, and content generation at scale
AI
Google Gemini
Multimodal AI for image analysis, listing optimization, and intelligent data processing across brand operations
AI
Google AI Studio
Enterprise AI toolkit for custom model training, workflow automation, and predictive analytics
GROWTH
Market Rocket
Influencer seeding, UGC content, and creator partnership programs that drive authentic product discovery
DTC
Shopify
Direct-to-consumer storefronts with seamless checkout, subscriptions, and multi-channel inventory sync
SOCIAL COMMERCE
TikTok FBT
Fulfilled by TikTok logistics enabling viral-ready inventory and in-app checkout for TikTok Shop
INTELLIGENCE
Helium 10
Product research, keyword tracking, and competitor analytics powering data-driven launch decisions
CRM
Manychat
Automated DM flows for review requests, customer support, and post-purchase engagement at scale
CREATIVE
Canva
Rapid content creation for A+ listings, social assets, and brand identity across all touchpoints
REWARDS
Tremendous
Instant gift card and payout platform for incentivizing reviews, referrals, and customer engagement programs
INFLUENCER
Stack Influence
Automated micro-influencer product seeding campaigns that scale brand awareness and authentic UGC creation
COMPLIANCE
Taxually
Pan-European VAT registration, filing, and IOSS compliance for seamless cross-border selling

We partner with the best to deliver excellence.

CERTIFICATIONS

Quality standards you can trust

Every product meets the highest industry standards for safety, quality, and athletic compliance.

8
Active Certifications
100%
Compliance Rate
3
Categories Covered
MANUFACTURING
GMP Certified
Good Manufacturing Practice
SAFETY
ISO 22000
Food Safety Management System
SAFETY
HACCP
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
SAFETY
FDA Registered
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
SAFETY
EU Compliant
European Union Food Supplement Regulations
SPORT
NSF Sport
Certified for Sport - Banned Substance Free
SPORT
Informed Sport
WADA Prohibited Substance Tested
MANUFACTURING
Organic Certified
USDA/EU Organic Certification
CONTACT

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