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Henry Nasella

Investor

Partner (Co-founder) at Lnk

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About

Henry Nasella co-founded LNK in 2005 and served as a Partner until his death in 2024. He previously was a Venture Partner at Apax Partners within its U.S. Consumer and Retail Group, led the buyout of Star Markets and served as its Chairman and CEO until its sale to Sainsbury Plc, and was the first President of Staples. He held a BS from Northeastern University.

Invests in

ConsumerRetail Tech

Investments

Board seats

AriatAu Bon PainBlinds-To-GoDenny’sNatural Food HoldingsPanera BreadPvhSchweiger DermatologySpyder Active SportsStaplesUlta Beauty

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Henry Nasella?
Henry Nasella co-founded LNK in 2005 and served as a Partner until his death in 2024. He previously was a Venture Partner at Apax Partners within its U.S. Consumer and Retail Group, led the buyout of Star Markets and served as its Chairman and CEO until its sale to Sainsbury Plc, and was the first President of Staples. He held a BS from Northeastern University.
Where does Henry Nasella work?
Henry Nasella is Partner (Co-founder) at Lnk.
What does Henry Nasella invest in?
Henry Nasella invests in Consumer, Retail Tech.
What boards does Henry Nasella sit on?
Henry Nasella holds tracked board seats at Ariat, Au Bon Pain, Blinds-To-Go, Denny’s, Natural Food Holdings, Panera Bread, Pvh, Schweiger Dermatology, Spyder Active Sports, Staples.