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Monogram Capital Partners

Growth equity

Beverly Hills · Pre-Seed–Growth · 16 people tracked

Also known as Monogram Capital · MONOGRAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.

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Investment thesis

Monogram Capital targets innovative consumer brands that have differentiated value propositions and proven customer demand, seeking strong management teams with clear visions and ambitions for accelerated, outsized growth. Its flexible mandate lets it back companies spanning $5 million to $250+ million in revenue, typically deploying up to $50+ million of equity per deal. The firm positions itself as a collaborative partner, contributing domain expertise across brand building, marketing, recruiting, operations, supply chain and distribution, financial reporting, and financing. It also offers a network of channel partners to expand distribution into new points of sale and geographies, plus transactional experience aimed at maximizing exit value.

Source: firm website, verified Nov 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
Check
$50M
HQ
Beverly Hills, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2014
AUM
$1.8B
Tracked investments
10

Team · 16 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Jared Stein· Co-Founder & Partnerin

Co-founded Monogram in 2014, overseeing strategy, deal origination, diligence, and portfolio support. Previously with Golden Gate Capital's consumer/retail team, Huntsman Gay Global Capital, Bain Capital, and Goldman Sachs. Holds a B.A. from Duke and an M.B.A. from Stanford GSB.

Oliver Nordlinger· Co-Founder & Partnerin

Co-founded Monogram in 2014 and helps lead firm strategy, deal origination, diligence, and portfolio support. Previously at Leonard Green & Partners focused on consumer/retail, and earlier at Bain Capital and Bain & Company. Holds a B.A. from Brown and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Kristina Lee· Principalin

Joined Monogram in 2021, focusing on consumer and retail investments. Previously with Berkshire Partners' private equity team and Goldman Sachs. Holds a B.A. from Dartmouth and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Michael Li· Principalin

Joined Monogram in 2019, working on consumer and retail investments. Previously at Castanea Partners and Nomura Securities. Holds a B.S. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Ryan Collins· Principalin

Joined Monogram in 2019, evaluating and supporting investments across consumer and retail verticals. Previously at KarpReilly and Guggenheim Securities. Holds a B.A. in Economics from Cornell.

Blake O'Brien· Fund Controller

Joined Monogram in 2026 supporting finance and accounting (employed by a third-party provider). Previously an Engagement Manager at Standish Management and began his career at Ernst & Young. A CPA with a B.S. from University of Redlands and an M.S. in Taxation from University of Washington.

Christina Han· Operating Advisor

Joined Monogram in 2017 advising on beauty, personal care, and luxury brands. A beauty industry expert with editorial roles at Vogue, W Magazine, and New York Magazine's The Cut, and a founding team member at Violet Grey. Holds a B.A. in Journalism from New York University.

Gabe Mendoza· Operating Advisor

Joined Monogram in 2023 advising on 4-wall and automotive brands with franchising expertise. Held leadership roles at UPS, Alibris, 1-800-Radiator & A/C, and currently EVP and President of Car Wash North America at Driven Brands. Holds a B.A. in Economics from UC San Diego.

Greg Flickinger· Operating Advisor

Joined Monogram in 2023 advising on food & beverage brands. A 20-year industry veteran with roles at General Mills, Snyder's-Lance, HEB, and Green Thumb Industries, and currently COO at Nobell Foods. Holds a PhD and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a B.S. from Ohio University.

Holly Kwak· Administrative Directorin

Joined Monogram in 2023, supporting scheduling, communications, events, and office management. Previously a Senior Executive Assistant across multiple industries. Holds a B.A. from Kenyon College and a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Jena Marquez· Administrative Director

Joined Monogram in 2025, managing scheduling, communication, and office management. Previously an Executive Assistant to a marketing/media agency CEO and to early-stage founders. Holds a B.S. from the University of Florida and an M.B.A. from Florida International University.

Jill O'Neal· Chief Financial Officerin

Joined as an outsourced CFO in July 2024 (employed by a third-party provider). Brings 15+ years in private equity finance and operations, with prior roles at Rustic Canyon Partners, Alpha Edison, and 500 Global. Holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Matthew Adams· Associatein

Joined Monogram in 2026, working on consumer and retail investments. Previously in the Consumer Retail group at Solomon Partners. Holds a B.A. in Economics from Amherst College.

Michael Allen· Operating Advisor

Joined Monogram in 2018 as a food and beverage advisor. A 20-year food industry veteran with 17 years at Kellogg Company, including President roles for Kellogg's Frozen Foods and Morning Foods, and later President of Boulder Brands. Runs his own advisory firm, Georgian Group LLC.

Phillip Thoma· Associatein

Joined Monogram in 2025, evaluating and supporting consumer and retail investments. Previously at Harris Williams focusing on food & beverage M&A. Holds a B.A. in Finance and Economics from the University of St. Thomas.

Tiffany Bensley· Operating Advisor

Joined Monogram in 2017 advising on beauty, personal care, and luxury brands. A founding team member of The Row and Brand President/Co-Founder of beauty platform Violet Grey. Holds a B.A. in Politics from New York University.

What they invest in

from 9 of 10 portfolio companies

Consumer ×6Direct to Consumer ×6FoodTech ×4Wellness & Fitness ×4AI & Machine Learning ×2E-commerce ×2Healthtech ×2SaaS ×2

HQs:United States×4Netherlands×1

Investments · 10 tracked

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By year:2024 · 12023 · 12022 · 32021 · 12020 · 12019 · 18 dated

Genexagenexa.comMay 2022

Genexa develops over-the-counter medicines formulated with the same active ingredients as conventional drugs but without artificial fillers, using what it describes as clean ingredients.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsNorth Castle PartnersPoint King CapitalVerlinvestUnilever Ventures

Kidfreshkidfresh.comFeb 2019

Kidfresh produces pre-made children's meals featuring familiar kid-friendly dishes like mac & cheese and chicken nuggets formulated with hidden vegetables and wholesome ingredients.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Gilles Deloux(Founder)inMichael Allenin

Co-investorsECP GrowthACCELFOODSAF Ventures

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 VitalityConsumer VenturesKarpReillyRCV FrontlineSpiral Sun VenturesACCELFOODS+3 more

Live Tintedlivetinted.com𝕏Mar 2023

Live Tinted is a beauty brand that makes clean cosmetics and skincare with inclusive shade ranges, sun protection, and skincare-focused formulas designed to work across all skin tones.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessBeverly Hills, US

Deepica Mutyala(Founder)inNeilesh Mutyala(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsCleo CapitalColor CapitalCurate CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcMothership VCSiddhi Capital+7 more

Mixlabmixlabrx.cominAug 2021 · $20M

Mixlab is a veterinary pharmacy providing compounded, commercial, and over-the-counter medications for animals across all 50 states.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceHealthtechNew York, US

Frederic Dijols(Executive Officer, Director)Edward Kim(Director)

BoardDr. Zay Satchu(Co-founder & Chief Veterinary Officer)

Co-investorsEastward Capital PartnersEscalate Capital PartnersJoyance PartnersLakehouse Venture PartnersOpenSky VenturesPartners Resolute+8 more

Olipopdrinkolipop.com

Oakland, US

DAVID MATTHEW LESTER(Director)CHARLES BENNETT GOODWIN(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Goodwin(Founder)inMELVIN LANDIS(Executive Officer)inTRACY HART(Executive Officer)inBen Goodwin David Lester(Founder)

Co-investorsAngel groupAntiBarrel VenturesBFG PartnersCollaborative FundColter+13 more

PreciTasteprecitaste.cominJan 2022 · $24M

PreciTaste offers an AI-driven kitchen management platform that gives restaurant teams demand forecasts, prep lists, and portion guidance to manage daily operational tasks.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaSNew York, US

Ingo Stork-Wersborg(CEO & Co-Founder)Laura Stork-Wersborg(Co-Founder & Board Member)inHauke Feddersen(VP of Operations)inFrederik Born(VP of Engineering)inLaura Horstman(Director and Chief Operating Officer)David Bregler(Chief Operating Officer)in

Co-investorsCleveland AvenueMelitas Ventures LlcRound2 Capital PartnersEnlightened Hospitality Investments

Violette_FRviolettefr.cominDec 2024

Violette_FR is a beauty brand offering skincare products, including Boum Boum Milk, a hydrating face mist formulated with fermented birch sap, glacial water, squalane, and olive leaf extract.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Violette Serrat(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsFELIX CAPITALSilas Capital PartnersFemale FoundersGreycroft

Viveviveapp.cominAug 2020 · $13M

Vive offers automated discretionary asset management for private clients, investing their money in third-party non-listed UCITS funds across asset classes according to each client's goals and risk profile.

FintechFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Tobias Dickmeis(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsBluestein VenturesRockstartPowerplant Ventures

Vive Organicviveorganic.comin

Vive produces cold-pressed, USDA organic wellness shots in variety packs formulated with functional ingredients like ginger, turmeric, and mushrooms.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Wyatt

Co-investorsBluestein VenturesGroundForce CapitalBlueberry VenturesPowerplant Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Monogram Capital Partners made?
Monogram Capital Partners has 10 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Monogram Capital Partners invest at?
Monogram Capital Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
What is Monogram Capital Partners's typical check size?
Monogram Capital Partners typically writes checks of $50M.
What sectors does Monogram Capital Partners focus on?
Monogram Capital Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Retail Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Monogram Capital Partners located?
Monogram Capital Partners is headquartered in Beverly Hills, US.

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