Rich Gersten — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Co-Founder and General Partner at True Beauty Ventures
Co-Founder of True Beauty Ventures, an early-stage growth equity fund
Has 32 years of experience in private equity, with 26 years focused on branded consumer and retail
At True Beauty Ventures, he has backed 23 brands, completed a second fundraise, and achieved the first exit for Fund I

Biography

Rich Gersten is the Co-Founder and General Partner of True Beauty Ventures, an early-stage growth equity fund that invests primarily in pre-seed to Series A stage companies within the beauty, health, and wellness sectors. He also serves as a Beauty Industry Advisor for North Castle Partners.

With 32 years of experience in private equity, Gersten has dedicated the last 26 years exclusively to branded consumer and retail.