Aria Growth Partners

Aria Growth Partners is a growth equity firm based in New York, established in 2020. The firm specializes in providing capital and strategic support to emerging consumer brands, typically investing between $5 million and $25 million for minority stakes. Aria focuses on growth-stage companies across various sectors, including beauty, personal care, food, beverage, household products, baby items, and pet products. Over the past decade, the principals of Aria have partnered with numerous successful brands, leveraging their expertise to foster growth and enhance brand value.

Jackie Dunklau

Founder and Partner

Patrick Galvin

Vice President of Finance and CCO

Dan Trompeter

Senior Associate

6 past transactions

Ultra Violette

Private Equity Round in 2024
Ultra Violette is a cosmetics company specializing in innovative sunscreen products that merge sun protection with skincare. The brand offers a diverse range of UV sunscreen formulations designed for various skin types, focusing on providing effective UVA and UVB protection for the face, body, lips, and hands. By incorporating skin-friendly ingredients, Ultra Violette products aim to enhance the daily skincare routine while appealing to consumers' desire for effective and enjoyable sun care solutions. The company's approach positions its products as essential components of both skincare and makeup regimens.

LesserEvil

Venture Round in 2023
LesserEvil is a snack company that produces popcorn and potato-based puffs, with a focus on healthier, less processed options. The company offers organic ingredients and a range of low-carb, flavored popcorns, and markets its products in U.S. stores and online. Founded in 2004 and based in Danbury, Connecticut, LesserEvil emphasizes sustainability and transparency in its sourcing and production, aiming to make better-for-you snacks accessible to a broad audience while prioritizing environmental responsibility and care for people and the planet.

Onda

Series B in 2022
Onda is a spirits brand that offers canned sparkling tequila beverages made with blanco tequila and real fruit juice. The drinks are crafted with sparkling water and all-natural ingredients to deliver a light, refreshing taste with a hint of tequila and zero carbs. Each can contains 5% ABV, 100 calories, zero sugar, and is gluten-free. The brand draws on 1990s surf culture for its aesthetic, positioning itself as a convenient, lower-calorie tequila option for consumers seeking a real-fruit, gluten-free beverage experience.

The INKEY List

Private Equity Round in 2022
The INKEY List is a skincare brand that supplies and markets a range of essential skin and hair care products, including sunscreen, turmeric, moisturizers, and scalp treatments. The company focuses on providing product knowledge so consumers can make informed choices about their skin care. It offers a curated selection of affordable, high‑quality items tailored to individual skin types and concerns, enabling customers to maintain healthy skin and hair.

Onda

Series A in 2021
Onda is a spirits brand that offers canned sparkling tequila beverages made with blanco tequila and real fruit juice. The drinks are crafted with sparkling water and all-natural ingredients to deliver a light, refreshing taste with a hint of tequila and zero carbs. Each can contains 5% ABV, 100 calories, zero sugar, and is gluten-free. The brand draws on 1990s surf culture for its aesthetic, positioning itself as a convenient, lower-calorie tequila option for consumers seeking a real-fruit, gluten-free beverage experience.

Hero Cosmetics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Hero Cosmetics is a skincare company specializing in products designed for acne-prone skin. The brand focuses on offering effective solutions such as acne patches, reset mists, serum sticks, and sunscreen. Hero Cosmetics emphasizes the importance of using mindful ingredients, avoiding harsh components like parabens, alcohol, and sulfates, to ensure that their products are gentle on the skin. By prioritizing skin health, the company aims to help customers prevent acne breakouts while maintaining a commitment to quality and safety in its formulations.
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