David G. Baram
Founder at VMG Equity Partners LLC
Network origin in David G. Baram first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
VMG Equity Partners LLC
 VMG Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance VMG Equity Partners LLC (VMG Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by David Baram, Kara Cissell-Roell and Michael Mauze. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 47 |
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc.
 Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. manufactures and supplies pet foods. The company was founded by Joseph Herrick and Dick Van Patten in 1989 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Specialty/Candy | 5 |
Solid Gold Pet LLC
 Solid Gold Pet LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Solid Gold Pet LLC produces dog and cat food. Its products include wolf club with bison, hundchen flocken with lamb, sun dancer with chicken, barking at the moon with beef, mighty mini with chicken, wee bit with bison, lil boss with turkey, wild heart with quail and Sunday sunrise with lamb. The company was founded by Sissy Harrington McGill in 1974 and is headquartered in Greenville, SC.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Specialty/Candy | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to David G. Baram via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
FTD, Inc.
 FTD, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade FTD, Inc. provides floral related products and services to consumers and retail florists, as well as other retail locations. It markets to members and retail locations in U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
KAS Direct LLC
 KAS Direct LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade KAS Direct LLC engages in the development of health and wellness products for consumers and retail partners. It offers foaming dish and bottle soaps, dish washer detergents, foaming hand soaps, cleaners, toy and highchair cleaners, wipes, air fresheners and alcohol free foaming hand sanitizers; and disposable diapers for babies. The firm also provides canine supplements for dogs; health and nutritional supplements for companion animals, and household and grooming products for pets. The company was founded by Kevin A. Schwartz and Keith A. Garber in 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Justin's LLC
 Justin's LLC Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Justin's LLC manufactures and produces nut butters and peanut butter cups. The firm offers organic peanut and almond butters in packs and jars. It provides products through retailer stores, as well as online. Justin's products include nut butters and peanut butter cups. The company was founded by Justin Gold in 2004 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Spindrift Beverage Co., Inc.
 Spindrift Beverage Co., Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Spindrift Beverage Co., Inc. manufactures and sells fruit juices. It focuses on sparkling beverages made with squeezed fruit. The company was founded by Bill Creelman in 2010 and is headquartered in Newton, MA. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
TSG Consumer Partners LLC
 TSG Consumer Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance TSG Consumer Partners LLC (TSG Consumer Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Charles Howard Esserman. The firm is headquartered in Larkspur, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Analyst | |
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
 The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Davidson College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
RBC Capital Markets LLC
 RBC Capital Markets LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Lamps Plus, Inc.
 Lamps Plus, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade LAMPS PLUS, Inc. provides lighting products. Its services include free in-home lighting consultations, in-store lighting seminars, and installation. The company designs and sells portable lighting, fixture lighting, home decor items, and other related products. LAMPS PLUS was founded by Dennis Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in Chatsworth, CA. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
AlpInvest US Holdings LLC
 AlpInvest US Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance AlpInvest Partners, Inc. (AlpInvest) is the New York City private equity subsidiary of Netherlands-based AlpInvest Partners BV, ultimately held by The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG). Established in 1999 as NIB Capital Private Equity, the firm became AlpInvest Partners in 2004. They were the first exclusive private equity manager for a public pension fund and invest worldwide across primary funds, secondaries, and direct investment (co-investment) channels, covering the entire private equity spectrum. In addition to the New York office, AlpInvest has offices in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and London. They are a socially responsible investor which works to promote sustainability and governance as an important factor in investment choices. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investments and exclude direct investments in companies that are directly involved in the manufacturing or distribution of products that clearly violate Dutch and relevant international conventions. They also explore sustainability-themed investments. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Mighty Leaf Tea Corp.
 Mighty Leaf Tea Corp. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Mighty Leaf Tea Corp. manufactures and distributes tea products. It offers loose tea, gifts, iced tea, teaware, caffeine, ingredients, and mood products. The company was founded by Gary Shinner and Jill Portman in 1996 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Snack Factory LLC
 Snack Factory LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Snack Factory LLC manufactures and distributes snack products. Its products include bagel chips, pita chips, funnel cakes and pretzel crisps. The firm sells its products under the brand name Pretzel Crisps. Its products are distributed nationally in grocery, mass merchandisers, club stores, and other channels. The company was founded in 2004 by Warren J. Wilson and Sara H. Wilson and is headquartered in Skillman, NJ. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Lexington Partners LP
 Lexington Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Lexington Partners LP (Lexington Partners) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Franklin Resources Inc founded in 1994 by Brent R. Nicklas. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC
 Wells Fargo Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Nexus Capital Management LP
 Nexus Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Nexus Capital Management LP (Nexus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Damian J. Giangiacomo and Michael S. Cohen. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Founder Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| VMG CONSUMER ACQUISITION CORP. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
TOMS Shoes LLC
 TOMS Shoes LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade TOMS Shoes LLC manufactures shoes for men and women. It provides shoes, slip-ons, sandals, wedges, flats, lace ups, boots and slippers. The firm also offers eyewear, bags and coffee products. The company was founded by Blake Mycoskie in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Swisse Wellness Group Pty Ltd.
 Swisse Wellness Group Pty Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Swisse Wellness Group Pty Ltd. provides pharmaceutical products and health supplements. The company’s products include prescription drugs, proprietary drugs, toiletries, vitamins, herbal and mineral supplements products. The company was founded by Kevin Ring and is headquartered in Collingwood, Australia. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Biostime Healthy Australia Investment Pty Ltd.
 Biostime Healthy Australia Investment Pty Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Biostime Healthy Australia Investment Pty Ltd. operates as an investment holding company. It retails food and nutritional supplements, and vitamins. The company was founded on April 04, 2015 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Miscellaneous | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
14W Venture Partners
 14W Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance 14W Venture Partners (14W) is an venture Capital firm founded in 2010 by Alejandro Zubillaga-Ortiz. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor | |
Humble Management LLC
 Humble Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Humble Management LLC (Humble Growth) is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 by Peter Rahal, Nick Giannuzzi, and Dr. Andrew Abraham. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
| HEALTH AND HAPPINESS (H&H) INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
Health & Happiness (H&H) China Ltd.
 Health & Happiness (H&H) China Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Health & Happiness (H&H) China Ltd. manufactures and sells pediatric nutrition and baby care products. It offers a series of infant formulas and formula milk for pregnant and lactating mothers; probiotic sachets, tablets, and capsules; dried baby food products and nutritional supplements, including baby cereals, dried fruit and vegetable powder, and milk calcium tablets for children and mothers; and baby care products that include diapers, shampoos, bath gels and baby oils, and nursing pads, as well as oral care products for babies and pregnant mothers. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China. | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Founder Director/Board Member | |
Biostime Hong Kong Ltd.
 Biostime Hong Kong Ltd. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Biostime Pharmaceuticals (China) Ltd., Biostime Hong Kong Ltd. distributes vitamins and nutritional supplements. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. | Medical Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Biostime (Guangzhou) Health Products Ltd.
 Biostime (Guangzhou) Health Products Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Biostime (Guangzhou) Health Products Ltd. engages in the manufacture of solid beverages for infants and women. Its business activities include retail and wholesale of dairy products, fruit canning, and production of candies, chocolate and health food products. The company was founded on December 25, 2006 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China. | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Swisse Wellness Pty Ltd.
 Swisse Wellness Pty Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Swisse Wellness Pty Ltd. manufactures multivitamins for men, women, and children. It offers vitamins, supplements, superfoods, and skin care products. The company was founded by Kevin Ring in 1969 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| Mama100 Hong Kong Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Parenting Power International Holdings Ltd. | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 33 |
| Australia | 4 |
| Hong Kong | 4 |
| China | 3 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Finance | 11 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 8 |
| Retail Trade | 5 |
| Health Technology | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 117 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 49 |
| Private Equity Investor | 47 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 47 |
| Private Equity Analyst | 31 |
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| Fei Luo | 36 |
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| Damian J. Giangiacomo | 20 |
| Laetitia Marie Edmee Garnier | 19 |
| Carle Stenmark | 14 |
| Scott Elaine Wright-Case | 9 |
| Jonathan Whitlock | 9 |
| Emmy Cattani | 7 |
| Ian Park | 7 |
| Evan S. Mintz | 7 |
| Bob Rubin | 7 |
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| Taylor Parthemer | 7 |
| Jon Marshall | 6 |
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