NewRoad Capital Partners—an operator-led investment firm focused on high-growth supply chain and logistics, retail, and marketing technology companies—announced that Vincent Love has joined the firm as a Partner. In this new role, Love will be responsible for setting the investment strategy and driving all aspects of the investment process for NewRoad’s Consumer industry investments.
With over 25 years of experience in the Consumer industry, Love has expertise in venture capital and private equity investing, investment banking, and operating businesses. And his extensive background includes co-founding and serving as Managing Partner at Sunrise Strategic Partners, a growth equity investment firm specializing in emerging food and beverage brands within the healthy, active, and sustainable living space. The Sunrise portfolio included PACT Organic, Kodiak Cakes, Maple Hill Creamery, Vital Farms, and Coolhaus.
Before co-founding Sunrise Strategic Partners, Love spent over a decade at Citigroup, where he focused on the Consumer and Retail sectors and advised on $40+ billion in liquidity events. Vincent is also a successful Planet Fitness franchisee, owning five clubs in Colorado and Wyoming.
NewRoad’s Consumer investments focus on collaborating with companies with substantial proof of concept and are looking for an equity partner with deep operating experience and industry connections to accelerate growth. The firm targets investments in sectors such as Food and Beverage, Personal Care, and Multi-Unit Franchising.
NewRoad Capital Partners’ operating expertise and geographical location in Northwest Arkansas give it significant advantages in the consumer sector. This includes deep relationships with Walmart, the world’s largest retailer. And this access enables NewRoad to provide portfolio companies with key insights, executive talent, and unparalleled industry connections.
NewRoad Capital Partners manages over $650 million across four funds and has a track record of success in consumer investments, including recent investments in Quinn and Kevin’s Natural Foods.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are thrilled to welcome Vincent to NewRoad. Vincent’s deep experience in Consumer investing, particularly in the Food and Beverage sector, as well as his proven track record of building successful businesses, makes him an invaluable addition to our team. His entrepreneurial spirit and hands-on approach to growing companies align perfectly with the values and mission of NewRoad.”
– Chris Ladd, Partner at NewRoad Capital Partners
“NewRoad’s strong track record of growth and focus on value creation aligns perfectly with my passion for building businesses and helping founders achieve their visions. I’m excited to join this exceptional team and contribute to the continued success of NewRoad.”
– Vincent Love
