Yesterday, our summer intern superstars dazzled us with their final project presentations. While we're sad to see them go, we're bursting with pride at their accomplishments. They didn't just meet expectations - they shattered them. 🏆 Let's give it up for our fantastic interns - Andres Batista, Sarina Chitkara, Anthony Johnson & Annette Wei. They came, they saw, they conquered! 💫 Special shoutout to our all-star intern mentors: Carter McKeon, Rose Fisher, Maria R. & Lucinda Liu!
VMG Partners
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
San Francisco, CA 13,819 followers
Championing change makers
About us
VMG is a leading investment firm that backs branded consumer product, service, and technology companies. We’re committed to driving change in the world and elevating the entrepreneurs reshaping their industries. We play to win as a team, with diverse backgrounds, shared commitment, and mutual respect. From beloved consumer products to emerging technologies, our goal is to back the companies that are charting a better path. We go beyond trends and cash-only investments, preferring to reimagine the future alongside the changemakers behind bold ideas. Partner with us to envision better destinations and then boldly navigate toward them with strategy, speed, and precision. That’s Velocity Made Good.
- Website
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https://www.vmgpartners.com/
External link for VMG Partners
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Growth Equity, Consumer Packaged Goods: Food/Beverage, Wellness/Nutrition, Health, Beauty/Personal Care, Pet Food/Treats, Financial Resources, Strategic Guidance, Venture Capital, Ecommerce, Consumer Tech Stack, Services, Experiences, and Marketplace
Locations
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Primary
39 Mesa Street
Suite 310
San Francisco, CA 94129, US
Employees at VMG Partners
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Kevin McKeand
Principal @ GSD Squad, LLC | Limited Partner and Commerce Council Member
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Sarah Lane
Host/Producer/Writer - Daily Tech News Show at DTNS, EP - Unfinished Biz
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Indranil Guha
Commerce Infrastructure and RevTech investor at VMG Technology
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Carle Stenmark
General Partner at VMG Partners
Updates
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Last night, VMG Technology came together to kick-off the team's annual planning offsite. We covered everything from CliftonStrengths, to everyone's ideal Saturday, and much more. Kudos to Indranil Guha for opening his home to host this special evening, Kelly Mauch for facilitating a fun & informative session, and to Ali Recio for her expert planning and creativity. Let today's planning sessions begin!
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🥥 Portfolio News 🥥 Skincare-obsessed Bethenny Frankel has spoken, and she's a big fan of BeautyStat Cosmetics' latest skincare innovation, which leverages FIVE different components of - you guessed it - coconut. Congratulations on the launch Ron Robinson & team BeautyStat Cosmetics!
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It only felt right to (re)share our convo with Shani Darden as she rings in her 50th year around the sun! A few things we learned from the skincare guru: 🙅 Don't force product(s) that aren't meant for your skin (read: stop adopting the "miracle" regimens you see on TikTok). ☀️ Sunscreen reigns queen, forever & always. 🤔 Every misstep made while growing her business illuminated the path she's on today, and she wouldn't have it any other way.
Take Five w/ Shani Darden of Shani Darden Skin Care
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Over the last 13 years, VMG's Brianna Rizzo estimates that she’s made an average of 5 introductions a day, or upwards of 17,000 intro over the course of her career. 🤯 Like us, you might be asking yourself: How does she do it?! Look no further than her interview with Eleanor Morgan where she shares her tried and true tips: https://lnkd.in/ggQK9xUS 🫴 Lead with humanity — people love connecting with people 📝 Include context — a little goes a long way ⏱️ Don’t shy away from inconvenient intros — your network strengthens the more you use it 🫶 Give and take, and express gratitude
What Does a Good Intro Look Like?
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Exciting news from VMG Technology! We're thrilled to announce a significant expansion of our team since the start of the year, effectively doubling the team's size with four all-star additions: Indranil Guha, Sam Shapiro, Meera Singh, and Jay Parekh. This growth marks a pivotal moment for VMG Technology as we continue to leverage our extensive consumer investing experience to help identify and invest in cutting-edge commerce enablement technologies. Our mission remains focused on empowering brands with the tools they need to thrive in today's dynamic market. Get to know the crew! ⭐ Indy: https://lnkd.in/gWiBfum7 ⭐ Jay: https://lnkd.in/gTiD8Jy2 ⭐ Meera: https://lnkd.in/g7gWYMAX ⭐ Sam: https://lnkd.in/gN5QHXSQ
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🍼 Portfolio News 🍼 It's a big month for team Bobbie with the company's formula probiotic supplements becoming available on #Amazon. Since their launch, every Bobbie Amazon order has been made with Prime shipping, indicating that parents want a trusted probiotic supplement for their little ones, and fast! The team is also gearing up to meet heightened demand with its new Ohio manufacturing facility, which officially goes online this week. Sheesh! 🔥 Keep up the momentum Bobbie!
Inside Bobbie's growth strategy as it launches on Amazon & opens a new factory
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Our quarterly newsletter is out! In this edition, we sit down with Shani Darden (of Shani Darden Skin Care) and Fortune Term Sheet's Allie Garfinkle, unveil our Culture Carrier Awardees, and so much more. Here's the download: 🖐️ Take Five w/ Shani Darden of Shani Darden Skin Care 🚨 ICYMI: VMG Technology Team Doubles in Size 📰 On-the-Record w/ Fortune Term Sheet’s Allie Garfinkle 🚀 Onward & Upward ✅ Annual General Meeting 2024 🗽 All in at The Lead Summit ✈️ Where to Find Us 🗞 In The News ️ Dive in! https://lnkd.in/gbVKgjGx
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What an incredible week at The Lead Summit! We concluded on a high note with VMG's Aarti Kapoor moderating an insightful panel featuring CEOs whose teams are mastering omnichannel distribution strategies. We heard from Andie's Melanie Travis, quip.'s Lauri Kien Kotcher, and The Honest Kitchen's Will Lisman. Going omnichannel is no easy feat, so we got the inside scoop on how these brands are making it happen: 🌴 When done strategically, pop-up stores can help a D2C brand transition to brick & mortar without breaking the bank. 🪥 Listening to consumers in a D2C environment is critical as you expand into omnichannel - don't fall victim to looking at these distribution channels in a vacuum. 🐾 The power of independent retailers to grow your brand in a crowded category can't be overlooked. Thank you to everyone who listened in. Until next year!