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Castanea Partners

Newton, Massachusettscastaneapartners.com

Overview

Castanea Partners is a private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies in the consumer brands, retail, and services sectors.

Year Founded

2001

Portfolio Companies

6

Website

castaneapartners.com

Investments

Company	Date	Stage	Lead
M.Gemi	Jun 2017	Series C	-
Thymes	Aug 2016	M&A	Co-investor
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams	Mar 2016	Private Equity	Lead
Thymes	Feb 2015	Private Equity	Lead
TRX Training	Sep 2010	Private Equity	Lead

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Key People

Brian Knez

Managing Partner

Robert Smith

Managing Partner

Tom First

Operating Partner

david flaschen

Partner

David Flaschen

Partner

Mark Fisher

Investment Advisor Co-Investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNewton, Massachusetts

Year Founded2001

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