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Rich Gersten

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Smart Money Rating: 94 out of 100

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, True Beauty Ventures

Also known as Richard Gersten

Firm
True Beauty Ventures
Title
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Role
Managing partner
Known as
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

Rich has more than 30 years of experience investing in and partnering with founders to build high-quality, scaled consumer brands. Over his career, he has held senior investing roles at top private equity and growth equity firms including Tengram Capital Partners, L Catterton, and North Castle Partners, where he led and supported numerous successful investments across the beauty and wellness landscape.

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Background

Education
Rich holds a BS in Economics from Union College and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.Source (opens in a new tab)

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