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Castanea Partners

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

8

Investments

Castanea Partners investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Brew Dr. KombuchaFeb 2018Private EquityLead
M.GemiJun 2017Series C-
ThymesAug 2016M&ACo-investor
Jeni's Splendid Ice CreamsMar 2016Private EquityLead
Proenza SchoulerJun 2015Private EquityLead

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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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNewton, Massachusetts
Year Founded2001

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