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Silas Capital
Silas Capital is an investment partner for visionaries building exceptional brands at the intersection of commerce and influence. The firm provides both growth...
Silas Capital
Silas Capital is an investment partner for visionaries building exceptional brands at the intersection of commerce and influence. The firm provides both growth and venture capital to entrepreneurs building businesses in the rapidly evolving consumer space. It invests in emerging growth stage consumer brands through Silas Capital and in venture-stage consumer and enabling tech through Silas Ventures.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, United States
Principals
Carter Weiss
Partner
Frank T. Lin
Partner
Brian Thorne
Partner
Greg Stupore
Chief Financial Officer
Mary Murtagh
Vice President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Which consumer categories does Silas Capital concentrate on?
The firm's disclosed portfolio centers on beauty and personal care, including ILIA Beauty, Makeup by Mario, VIOLETTE_FR, RŌZ, YSE Beauty, and Vacation. Additional positions span lifestyle apparel (DÔEN) and outdoor goods (Business & Pleasure Co.). The common thread is premium, founder-driven brands leveraging direct community and distribution.
Who leads investment decisions at Silas Capital?
Silas Capital's website does not name individual principals, referring broadly to founders who built consumer companies and a 12-plus-year track record as investors. No public filings or third-party profiles identify specific investment committee members or managing partners.
What is Silas Capital's known record on exits?
The most visible exit is ILIA Beauty, a clean makeup brand, acquired by the Courtin-Clarins family holding company Famille C. The transaction demonstrates the firm's ability to position brands for strategic acquisition by established beauty conglomerates. No other exits are publicly documented on the firm's site.
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