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True Beauty Ventures

New York, NY · Invests in US · Website

Thesis

Beauty and wellness founders with differentiated brands, strong operational discipline, and proven consumer traction deserve access to patient capital combined with deep industry expertise. The next generation of successful beauty companies will be built by founders who balance creative brand vision with rigorous operational execution.

Likely not a fit for

Commodity products without differentiation, founders without operating experience, capital-intensive models, brands relying solely on influencer marketing, models requiring massive customer acquisition spend.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$117M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

5 contacts on file

RG

Rich Gersten

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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CN

Cristina Nuñez

General PartnerCo-Founder & General Partner

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CW

Colleen Walsh

PartnerPartner

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CW

Caroline Weintraub

PrincipalVice President

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CP

Caroline Phipps

AssociateSenior Associate

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Portfolio

BeautyStatConsumer Apps Social

BeautyStat is a skincare company founded by veteran cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson, specializing in innovative skincare products that utilize advanced technologies, particularly focusing on Vitamin C formulations.

CalirayMedia Entertainment

Caliray is a company specializing in landscape photography, capturing stunning natural scenes and highlighting the beauty of nature.

CayskinEcommerce Marketplaces

Cay Skin is a skincare brand founded by model Winnie Harlow, focusing on clean, cruelty-free, and vegan products designed for diverse skin types. The brand emphasizes sun protection and skin nourishment, offering a range of products that are non-comedogenic and safe for sensitive skin.

Dieux
evolvetogetherConsumer Apps Social

A personal care brand that creates daily essentials designed for better living, focusing on clean, high-performing, and science-backed formulas with custom fine fragrances.

FealsFood Beverage

Feals offers premium microdose THC, CBD, and CBN health supplements designed to help users unwind, reduce stress, relieve pain, and improve sleep quality. Their products are made from all-natural, organic ingredients and are third-party lab tested for purity and efficacy.

Iris & RomeoConsumer Apps Social

Iris & Romeo offers a range of tinted skincare products, including brow mascara, lip balms, and SPF skincare, focusing on enhancing beauty while providing skincare benefits.

K18
KinshipFood Beverage

Natural Cruelty-Free Skincare For Sensitive Skin

MaudeEcommerce Marketplaces

Maude.com is currently listed for sale, with options for secure payments and transaction support.

Moon JuiceFood Beverage

Moon Juice offers adaptogenic beauty and wellbeing products, focusing on natural supplements that enhance health and beauty.

Sofie PavittEcommerce Marketplaces

Sofie Pavitt Face offers a range of skincare products specifically designed for acne-prone skin, including cleansers, serums, and moisturizers.

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True Beauty Ventures Research Investment Thesis True Beauty Ventures is a beauty and wellness sector-specialized emerging growth fund founded in 2020 by Rich Gersten and Cristina Nuñez. The firm's core thesis is that beauty and wellness founders with differentiated brands, strong operational discipline, and proven consumer traction deserve access to patient capital combined with deep industry expe

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