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Key people at North Castle Partners.
North Castle Partners was founded in 1997 by Charles F. Baird Jr. (Founder and Managing Partner).
North Castle Partners is a private equity firm investing in consumer-driven businesses within health, wellness, and active living sectors. The firm employs a values-based, performance-driven partnership approach, utilizing deep industry experience and operational expertise to guide portfolio companies through growth stages. This strategy fosters collaborative development and sustained value creation.
Established in 1997, North Castle Partners launched a private equity model centered on delivering value to entrepreneur partners and investors through core values. The firm pioneered specialized investment in the healthy, active, and sustainable living markets, proving the potential of this focused consumer segment. Its inception reflected a deliberate strategic insight.
North Castle Partners primarily partners with entrepreneurs and management teams leading growth companies in health, wellness, and active living markets. Its mission is to build great companies advancing these sectors, creating value for all stakeholders. The firm's vision focuses on realizing the power of values-based partnerships, helping companies achieve full potential and fostering sustainable impact.
Key people at North Castle Partners.
North Castle Partners was founded in 1997 by Charles F. Baird Jr. (Founder and Managing Partner).
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2021 | Genexa | $60.0M Series A | Jared Stein | Footprint Coalition, Presight Capital, Sound Ventures, Alison Engel, Brandon Shainfeld, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hadi Partovi, Jeffrey Wilke, Marc Benioff, Mark Cuban, Angela Fletcher, Bridgid Coulter Cheadle, Chris Pratt, Donald Glover, Don Cheadle, Jennifer Meyer, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Lana Parrilla, Lily Aldridge, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Regina Hall, Sanaa Lathan, Tony Kanal, Zoey Deutch, Point King Capital, Unilever Ventures, Verlinvest |
| Oct 13, 2018 | Kettlebell Kitchen | $26.7M Series B | Charles F. Baird Jr. | — |