MEANINGFUL PARTNERS LLC
MEANINGFUL PARTNERS LLC is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US writing $15M–$100M checks into Consumer.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Consumer
- Check size
- $15M–$100M
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2017
- Assets under management
- $500M
Thesis
Meaningful Partners LLC is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm founded in 2017, specializing in the consumer sector. Their investment thesis focuses on 'purposeful consumer businesses' that have strong customer loyalty, a commitment to stakeholders, and purpose-driven management. They believe purpose and profit are linked and aim to accelerate growth. The firm makes control or significant minority investments in lower-middle-market and growth-stage companies, typically investing $15M-$100M per deal in companies with revenues over $10M. Their geographic focus is North America, with offices in Los Angeles and Austin. They leverage a value-based approach and provide strategic capital and operational guidance, supported by an 'Expert Community' of over 45 specialists. As of January 2025, their AUM is approximately $500M, with their second fund closing over $150M. The minimum investment for this fund was $150,000.
Common questions
Does MEANINGFUL PARTNERS LLC invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. MEANINGFUL PARTNERS LLC lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does MEANINGFUL PARTNERS LLC write?
MEANINGFUL PARTNERS LLC writes $15M–$100M checks.
Where does MEANINGFUL PARTNERS LLC invest?
MEANINGFUL PARTNERS LLC invests in the US.