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Drew Skolnik on Navigating Growth Equity: Investing in Restaurants and Food Brands
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#71. In this episode of The meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey sits down with Drew Skolnik, a partner at KarpReilly, a prominent private growth equity firm known for its successful investments in the food and beverage industry. KarpReilly has invested in well-known brands such as Habit Burger Grill, Cooper’s Hawk, Made In, S&S and Spindrift.
The discussion delves into the intricacies of growth equity, exploring how it differs from venture capital, what firms like KarpReilly look for when investing in restaurants and food brands, and the typical scale at which they get involved. With insights from Drew, listeners will gain an understanding of the common indicators of success that these investors seek, the duration of their investments, and the due diligence process. This episode offers a deep dive into the role of growth equity in helping restaurants and food brands scale and succeed.
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In this episode, we cover:
(02:35): Drew's background
(04:32): Why Drew and KarpReilly (KR) invest in restaurants and food
(15:52): At what stage does KR get involved?
(22:16): Ways in which KR assesses a team's quality
(27:03): What Drew looks for in ownership stakes
(33:55): How long KR holds investment for
(39:01): What Drew is interested in regarding the food space
(46:37): What Drew is interested in outside his portfolio
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