Aria Growth Partners

Aria Growth Partners is a private equity firm based in New York City, specializing in providing capital and strategic support to growth-stage consumer brands. The firm focuses on sectors such as food and beverage, beauty, personal care, household products, baby products, and pet products. Aria typically invests between $10 million and $30 million for minority stakes in these companies.

Founded in 2020 by seasoned investors Trevor Nelson and Jackie Dunklau, Aria Growth Partners has a track record of partnering with emerging brands to drive growth and value creation. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes supporting founders with a clear product vision that addresses consumer needs. Notable exits include Hero Cosmetics, acquired by Church & Dwight for $630 million, and LesserEvil, which was sold to The Hershey Company.

Aria Growth Partners closed its second fund in June 2025, raising $152 million in capital commitments. This oversubscribed fund continues the firm's strategy of serving founders of high-growth consumable product companies across various categories in the rapidly evolving consumer goods industry. The firm's approach combines financial investment with operational expertise to help portfolio companies scale and succeed in competitive markets.