VMG Partners
VC Fund
San Francisco, United States
VMG Partners is a private equity investment firm with an exclusive focus on acquiring highly branded consumer products companies in the lower middle market. The firm's defined set of attractive target industries include lifestyle, wellness, food/beverage, personal care, pet, and leisure. The firm is led by a seasoned group of partners whohave worked together over many years and whose complementary operating, marketing, and investing skills help to source proprietary transactions and enhance the value of the brands they acquire. The firm currently has $325 million of committed equity capital. VMG Partners is headquartered in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
- Total investments:
- 66
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 65%
- Fund size:
- $400M
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries VMG Partners invests in
Stages VMG Partners invests in
Countries VMG Partners invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 14 (21%)
- E-Commerce 14 (21%)
- Food and Beverage 8 (12%)
- Health Care 7 (11%)
- Artificial Intelligence 6 (9%)
Stage
- Series B 19 (29%)
- Series A 15 (23%)
- Private Equity 7 (11%)
- Funding Round 5 (8%)
- Series C 4 (6%)
Country
- United States 42 (64%)
- China 1 (2%)
- Brazil 1 (2%)
- Canada 1 (2%)
- Australia 1 (2%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brooke Kiley
Partner
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Partner | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
Carle Stenmark
General Partner
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General Partner | Total investments: 10 | Find email | |
Jonathan Marshall
Vice President
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Vice President | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
Kara Roell
Co-Founder and Managing Director
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Co-Founder and Managing Director | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
Kevin McKeand
Limited Partner and Commerce Council Member - Fund II - VMG Catalyst
|
Limited Partner and Commerce Council Member - Fund II - VMG Catalyst | Total investments: 4 | Find email | |
| See all 10 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Gradial
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Marketing & sales ops at the speed of thought | $65M / Series C / Jun 17, 2026 | |
Stars + Honey
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Stars + Honey's collagen-based protein bars is to offer a simple and healthful snack choice. | $24M / Series A / Jun 09, 2026 | |
Scotch
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From neighborhood stores to destination warehouses, liquor retailers of all sizes have been held back by manual tasks, slow systems and limited business intelligence. So we decided to build something better — smarter software that saves time and improves margins so independent retailers could focus on their customers, not manually managinginventory. | $20M / Series A / Jun 04, 2026 | |
Brami
|
Brami is a producer and retailer of plant-based, Mediterranean-inspired snacks. The company's products include corn snacks in different flavors such as chia, almonds, quinoa, peanuts, chickpeas, lentils, soybeans, and lupini. The company claims that their products are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and non-GMO. | $33M / Series B / May 19, 2026 | |
The Doux
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The Doux is a manufacturer and seller of hair care and styling products. | Private Equity / Apr 08, 2026 | |
Vacation
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Excessively good sunscreen | Private Equity / Mar 30, 2026 | |
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Gradial
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Marketing & sales ops at the speed of thought | $35M / Series B / Dec 03, 2025 | |
Scenthound
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Scenthound offers wellness-focused grooming services to keep dogs clean, healthy, and ready for snuggles. | Private Equity / Oct 06, 2025 | |
Lyric
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Lyric provides data-driven solutions to optimize supply chain operations, utilizing algorithms and advanced analytics to improve inventory management, transportation logistics, and overall efficiency for organizations in various sectors. The company offers tools that enable sales teams to access critical market insights, forecast demand accurately,and streamline procurement processes. Additionally, Lyric integrates machine learning to analyze patterns and trends, helping clients make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and risk management. Through its innovative approach, Lyric aims to support businesses in achieving operational excellence and enhancing their competitive edge in the marketplace. | $43.5M / Series B / Aug 05, 2025 | |
Boulevard
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Boulevard is the premier salon and spa management platform designed to streamline operations, increase sales, and delight customers. Developed in collaboration with industry-leading owners and operators, the company’s all-in-one platform includes client self-scheduling, CRM, marketing, custom reporting, and integrated payment processing. Boulevarddelivers an intuitive, modern SaaS solution to an industry traditionally underserved by technology, helping them unlock their full potential. Boulevard is based in Los Angeles and was founded in 2016 by Matt Danna and Sean Stavropoulos. | $80M / Series D / Jul 17, 2025 | |
| See all 66 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does VMG Partners invest in?
VMG Partners invests primarily in Software, E-Commerce and Food and Beverage startups, most often at Series B and Series A stage. Most of the 66 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at VMG Partners?
The team at VMG Partners includes Brooke Kiley (Partner), Carle Stenmark (General Partner) and Jonathan Marshall (Vice President), among 10 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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