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Richelieu Dennis

Investor

Managing Partner at New Voices

Amityville, New York, United States

Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $500K

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About

Richelieu Dennis is a Managing Partner of New Voices with three decades of experience as an entrepreneur and investor focused on companies owned by people of color. In 1991 he co-founded Sundial Brands, maker of the SheaMoisture and Nubian Heritage brands, and served as its chair and CEO until December 2019, when it was acquired by Unilever. In December 2017 he founded Essence Ventures, which acquired Essence Communications from Time Inc. He holds an undergraduate degree in finance and entrepreneurship from Babson College.

Invests in

ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Experience

  1. Sundial Group of Companies, LLCFounder, Executive Chair & Head Interncurrent1991 — present

Investments

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Colleagues at New Voices

Brigham Stewart
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at New Voices
Darryl Thompson
Investor at New Voices
Ensa Huger
CFO & CCO at New Voices
Luke Thompson
Associate at New Voices
Richelyna Hall
Operating Partner at New Voices
Steve Chan
Independent - Investment and Operating Partner at New Voices
William James
Senior Director of Compliance & Fund Operations at New Voices

Frequently asked questions

Who is Richelieu Dennis?
Richelieu Dennis is a Managing Partner of New Voices with three decades of experience as an entrepreneur and investor focused on companies owned by people of color. In 1991 he co-founded Sundial Brands, maker of the SheaMoisture and Nubian Heritage brands, and served as its chair and CEO until December 2019, when it was acquired by Unilever. In December 2017 he founded Essence Ventures, which acquired Essence Communications from Time Inc. He holds an undergraduate degree in finance and entrepreneurship from Babson College.
Where does Richelieu Dennis work?
Richelieu Dennis is Managing Partner at New Voices.
What does Richelieu Dennis invest in?
Richelieu Dennis invests in Consumer, Wellness & Fitness.
What check size does Richelieu Dennis write?
Richelieu Dennis typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
What companies has Richelieu Dennis invested in?
Investments tracked here include Squire Technologies.
Where did Richelieu Dennis go to school?
Richelieu Dennis studied at Babson College (Finance, Investments & Entrepreneurial Studies); Harvard Business School (OPM, Business Administration and Management); Lawrence Academy @ Groton, MA/St. Patrick's High + American Cooperative School, Monrovia, Liberia (High School).

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