VMG Partners, a private equity firm specializing in building iconic consumer brands, has announced the appointment of Brianna Rizzo as the company’s newest talent partner. Among her many responsibilities, Rizzo will lead the talent strategy for VMG Catalyst, a fund that launched in 2019 and seeks to invest in tech businesses, including digital consumer products, services, experiences, and marketplaces, as well as the infrastructure and technology stack that enable these businesses. In tandem with Rizzo’s new role, the San Francisco-based company also announces the firm’s expansion with a recently opened office in New York City.
A veteran in the field, Rizzo brings exceptional success and expertise from her 6-year stint as principal leading talent at Stripes, a growth equity firm that invests in branded consumer and software companies, as well as multiple advisors and board positions including Women on Boards Project, VC Platform Global Community, Bodily, and PeopleTech Partners. Rizzo’s new position will utilize her tech-savvy and strategic capabilities to support the continued growth of VMG Partners.