How many investments has KarpReilly made?

KarpReilly has 72 tracked investments.

What stage does KarpReilly invest at?

KarpReilly invests at the Growth stage.

What is KarpReilly's typical check size?

KarpReilly typically writes checks of $10M – $25M.

What sectors does KarpReilly focus on?

KarpReilly focuses on Consumer, Retail Tech.

Where is KarpReilly located?

KarpReilly is headquartered in Greenwich, US.

Does KarpReilly lead rounds?

KarpReilly has led 4 of the 6 rounds where its role is on record.

Who does KarpReilly co-invest with?

KarpReilly most often shares deals with RiverPark Ventures, 1st Course Capital, Defy Partners, among 26 tracked co-investors.

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Private equity

Greenwich · Growth · 14 people tracked

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Investment thesis

KarpReilly focuses on premier growth companies in the consumer sector, positioning itself as a long-term capital partner for emerging brands pursuing sustainable growth. The firm distinguishes itself by having its general partners contribute a substantial portion of the invested capital from their own funds, signaling strong conviction in the companies they back. KarpReilly typically invests $10 to $25 million per partner company and aims to provide additional capital as those businesses scale, making it well suited for ambitious, innovative, growth-focused consumer brands seeking an enduring partnership rather than short-term financing.

Invests inConsumer Retail Tech Greenwich

Source: firm website, verified Sep 22, 2026.

Stage

Growth

Check

$10M – $25M

Greenwich, US

Instruments

Equity

AUM

$1.6B

Tracked investments

Team · 14 people

from the firm's website

Allan Karp· Co-Founder

Co-founder of KarpReilly since 2006, former Co-CEO of Apax Partners and co-founder of Saunders, Karp & Megrue. Began his career at Morgan Stanley and holds a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Management from MIT Sloan.

Chris Reilly· Co-Founder

Co-founder of KarpReilly since 2006, former Partner and head of US Retail and Consumer at Apax Partners, and partner at Saunders Karp & Megrue. Holds a B.S. in Accounting from Providence College and an MBA from NYU Stern.

Andrew Keating· Partner· United Statesin

Partner and Chief Operating/Compliance Officer who joined the firm as a Senior Associate in 2007. Previously worked at Goode Partners, Sandler O'Neill and KPMG. A CPA with a B.S. in Accounting from Lehigh University.

Billy Logan· Managing Partner· Darien, Connecticut, United Statesin

Managing Partner at KarpReilly since 2008 and former Partner at Apax Partners. Has worked with the KarpReilly co-founders since 1997 at Saunders Karp & Megrue and began his career at Morgan Stanley's Real Estate fund. Holds a B.A. in History from UNC Chapel Hill.

Drew Skolnik· Partner· New York City Metropolitan Areain

Partner who joined the firm as an Associate in 2014. Began his career at Evercore in the Consumer & Retail Group and graduated summa cum laude from Wharton.

Hank Spring· Managing Partner

Managing Partner who joined KarpReilly as an Associate in 2009 and became Partner in 2018. Began his career at NewStar Financial and holds a B.S. in Management from Boston College.

Ryan Greene· Partner· Scarsdale, New York, United Statesin

Partner who joined KarpReilly as an Associate in 2011. Started his career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in gaming and lodging investment banking. Holds degrees in Economics and Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania.

Will Mooney· Partner

Partner who joined KarpReilly as an Associate in 2015. Began his career at Financo focusing on consumer & retail M&A and graduated summa cum laude from Wharton.

Chris Stanczuk· Chief Financial Officer· Katonah, New York, United Statesin

CFO who joined KarpReilly as VP of Finance in 2020. Formerly a Director at The Blackstone Group and Assistant Controller at Neuberger Berman. Began his career at JPMorgan Partners.

Dan Burgess· Vice President· New York City Metropolitan Areain

Vice President who joined KarpReilly as an Associate in 2020. Began his career at Citi in consumer products investment banking and graduated summa cum laude from Boston College.

Elena Sycheva· Controller

Controller who joined KarpReilly in 2024. Previously Corporate Controller at Greenfield Partners with prior experience at Graham Capital Management and Interactive Brokers. Holds an MBA from the University of Connecticut.

Ethan Winkler· Associate

Associate who joined KarpReilly in 2025. Began his career at J.P. Morgan in consumer, retail & business services investment banking and graduated cum laude from Georgetown University.

Luke Crowley· Associate

Associate who joined KarpReilly in 2025. Began his career at Morgan Stanley in global consumer retail investment banking and graduated cum laude from Georgetown University.

Spencer Spahr· Associate· New York, New York, United Statesin

Joined KarpReilly as an Analyst in 2025. Began his career at J.P. Morgan in consumer, retail & business services investment banking and holds degrees in Economics and History from Duke University.

What they invest in

from 28 of 72 portfolio companies

Consumer ×25Direct to Consumer ×14FoodTech ×14E-commerce ×8Wellness & Fitness ×4Circular Economy ×2Retail Tech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1

HQs:United States×16Mexico×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 16 portfolio companies

56%

solo founders

9 of 16 mapped founding teams

55%

repeat founders

of 11 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×92 founders×63 founders×1

Where their founders worked beforefrom 11 founders with career history

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Investments · 72 tracked

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By year:2024 · 2 2022 · 2 2021 · 1 2020 · 2 2015 · 18 dated

Adrianna Papelladriannapapell.com in 𝕏

Adrianna Papell designs women's evening wear and special occasion dresses, as well as everyday separates for work and weekend wear.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNYC, US

Robert Papell inHarvey BerkmaninDavid Korenbaum

Co-investorsTribe Capital

Burger Loungeburgerlounge.com

Burger Lounge is a restaurant offering menu items such as burgers, Belgian-style fries, and bowls like the Power Protein Bowl.

ConsumerFoodTech

California Fish Grillcafishgrill.com 𝕏

California Fish Grill is a seafood restaurant chain that operates multiple locations with front-of-house and kitchen operations.

ConsumerFoodTech

Charlotte Russecharlotterusse.com in

Charlotte Russe is a fashion retailer offering trend-focused clothing and accessories at accessible prices.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech

Christy Dawnchristydawn.com in

Christy Dawn is a clothing brand that designs and sells women's dresses, undergarments, and slips made through a regenerative "Farm-to-Closet" model, working with partner Oshadi Collective on regenerative cotton farming.

Circular EconomyDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US

Chwinerychwinery.com 𝕏

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants operates a casual-dining restaurant and winery business offering contemporary American cuisine paired with curated wines sourced globally, along with wine tastings and retail merchandise.

ConsumerFoodTech

Tim McEnery(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)

De La Calledelacalle.mx inFeb 2022 · $7M

De La Calle produces a modern Mexican soda based on tepache, a traditional fermented beverage made with pineapple, sugar, spices, and carbonated water.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Alex Matthews inRafael Martin Del Campo

GOODWIPESgoodwipes.com

Good Wipes manufactures personal hygiene wipes formulated with plant-based fibers, vitamin E, and aloe for sensitive skin care.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness

CharlieSam

Co-investorsAtland Ventures Goods Ventures Hillside Ventures

HomeStatemyhomestate.com in

HomeState is a Texas-style restaurant serving food and catering, with multiple locations across Southern California.

ConsumerLos Angeles, US

Ivy City Coivycityco.com in

Ivy City Co is a women's clothing brand that designs and sells dresses and apparel, including styles like the Alice Dress, marketed as versatile pieces for fall and everyday wear.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRiverton, US

Whitney Smith, CPA(Founder)in Natasha Thomas(Founder)in

Koiadrinkkoia.comApr 2022

Koia makes plant-based protein shakes, including a Vanilla Bean flavor that is dairy-free, soy-free, and non-GMO with 18g of protein per bottle.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsClover Vitality RCV Frontline Spiral Sun Ventures ACCELFOODS AF Ventures CircleUp +2 more

KOSTERINAkosterina.com in

Kosterina produces extra virgin olive oil and organic Mediterranean food products sourced from southern Greece, alongside natural skincare leveraging olive oil for hydration and antioxidant benefits.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Kostas Katerina (Katina) Mountanos(Founder)in

Co-investors1st Course Capital Assembled Brands Evolution VC Partners Lakehouse Venture Partners

Mack Weldonmackweldon.com 𝕏

Mack Weldon is a direct-to-consumer apparel brand selling men's clothing including underwear, undershirts, socks, and other basics online.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US

Brian D. Berger(Founder and CEO)in

BoardAllan Karp(Director)Howard Socol(Director)

Co-investorsBridge Venture Fund North Castle Partners RiverPark Ventures Rx3 Growth Partners Bridge Investments Bullish

Masiendamasienda.com

Masienda sells Mexican kitchen staples including heirloom corn masa harina, tortillas, and quesadillas, along with recipes and cookbooks for making Mexican street food at home.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechLos Angeles, US

Jorge Gaviria(Executive Officer, Director)inAlan Tank(Director)

Mermaidmermaid.ai in 𝕏May 2020 · $3.5M

Mermaid AI is an AI-powered diagramming tool that generates and edits visual diagrams from plain language prompts, notes, and file uploads.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Co-investorsTMV Streamlined Ventures

Miller’s Ale Housemillersalehouse.com in

Miller's Ale House is a sports-themed casual dining restaurant chain serving entrees, beers, and cocktails, with dining and event options such as fantasy football draft parties.

ConsumerJupiter, US

Co-investorsRoark

Mother Sciencemotherscience.com 𝕏

Mother Science creates biotech-based skincare products featuring Malassezin, a naturally-occurring molecule, for consumers seeking scientifically-validated beauty solutions.

BiotechConsumerHealthtech

Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger(Founder)in Michael Einziger(Founder)in Mike Einziger(Founder)in

Co-investorsDefy Partners Greycroft H Venture Partners HAWKTAIL Female Founders

Pitfirepitfirepizza.com

Pitfire Pizza is a pizzeria that operates restaurant locations and hires team members for various positions.

ConsumerFoodTech

Paul Hibler(Founder)in

Pop & Bottle in

San Francisco, US

JASHEEN MEHTA(Executive Officer, Director)BLAIR FLETCHER HARDY(Executive Officer, Director)in

Board RYAN GREENE(Director)inALLAN KARP(Director)ADITI DASHPUTRE(Director)

Co-investorsCircleUp

Remedy Organicsremedyorganics.com in

Remedy Organics produces plant-based protein and fiber supplements marketed as organic, high-quality nutritional products.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Cindy

Rue21rue21.com

rue21 is a specialty apparel retailer offering fashion clothing and accessories, with a store locator and lookbook for shoppers.

ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech

Khalid ArafatinJosh Burrisin

RVRrvr.la

A hospitality venue offering reservations and gift cards to guests.

Consumer

Salt And Strawsaltandstraw.com 𝕏

Salt & Straw is an ice cream company that produces premium flavored ice cream, including specialty collaborations like the Tacolate, a cinnamon-ancho ice cream in a waffle cone taco with chocolate and puffed quinoa.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechSocialPortland, US

Kim MalekTyler

Co-investorsOregon Venture Fund

spindriftspindriftfresh.com

Premium sparkling water and beverages made with real squeezed fruit and zero added sugar.

Dave Burwickin

Co-investorsAlmanac Insights Gryphon New Ground Ventures Prolog Ventures RiverPark Ventures VMG Partners

STARBIRDstarbirdchicken.com in

Starbird operates a fast-casual chicken restaurant chain focused on made-to-order fried chicken using antibiotic-free poultry, fresh ingredients, and house-made sauces.

ConsumerFoodTech

Aaron Noveshen(Founder)

Stiostio.com in 𝕏

Stio designs and manufactures premium technical apparel for mountain athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.

Circular EconomyCleantechConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceJackson Hole, US

Stephen Sullivan(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsLAGO Innovation Fund

Superbalifesuperba.com

Superba operates neighborhood spaces that combine bakeries, cafés, and community meet-up spots, serving freshly baked breads and pastries alongside dining.

ConsumerFoodTech

The Habit Burger Grillhabitburger.com in

Habit Burger & Grill is a restaurant chain that operates casual dining locations.

ConsumerFoodTechSanta Barbara, US

Wildewildebrands.comApr 2024 · $20M

WILDE makes high-protein snack crackers made with antibiotic-free chicken, chicken bone broth, and real cheddar cheese, offering 12g of protein per serving.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Jason Wright(Founder)in

Co-investorsMiroma Ventures The Family Fund CRV (Charles River Ventures)

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Bob’s Discount FurnitureBob’s Discount Furniture Learn More >BoxycharmCafé RioCafé Rio Learn More >Café ZupasCafé Zupas Learn More >Citrus CBD IndustriesComark IncCooper's Hawk Winery & RestaurantsCoopers HawkDollar TreeEbLensEurekaHoldenHugo NaturalsHungryrootJames MichelleKeVitaKismetLifeaid Beverage CoMade InMarie Callender’sMarie Callender’s Learn More >Mimi’s CaféMimi’s Café Learn More >Norcraft CompaniesOllie’s Bargain OutletOllie’s Bargain Outlet Learn More >R D Henry CompanyRaenRowdy Mermaid KombuchaSemaine HealthSuperiorSuperior CabinetsTargusTaylor GourmetTommy BahamaTrina TurkTRUE LINKSWEARVOIDWilde BrandsWilde Chips

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures

as of Sep 2025

Fund	Vintage	Committed	Net IRR	TVPI	DPI
KarpReilly Capital Partners IILPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association	2012	—	3.6%	1.27x	0.75x

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has KarpReilly made?: KarpReilly has 72 tracked investments.
What stage does KarpReilly invest at?: KarpReilly invests at the Growth stage.
What is KarpReilly's typical check size?: KarpReilly typically writes checks of $10M – $25M.
What sectors does KarpReilly focus on?: KarpReilly focuses on Consumer, Retail Tech.
Where is KarpReilly located?: KarpReilly is headquartered in Greenwich, US.
Does KarpReilly lead rounds?: KarpReilly has led 4 of the 6 rounds where its role is on record.
Who does KarpReilly co-invest with?: KarpReilly most often shares deals with RiverPark Ventures, 1st Course Capital, Defy Partners, among 26 tracked co-investors.

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