We have a track record of building the highest quality relationships—often lifelong friendships—with the entrepreneurs behind some of the most successful brands of the last two decades and working tirelessly to help entrepreneurs maximize the value and potential of their brands. We serve entrepreneurs with experience, passion and humility.
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$10 - $100+ Million
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Trevor is a founder and partner at Aria.
Prior to Aria, Trevor was a co-founding partner at Alliance Consumer Growth where he co-led the firm through three funds and over 22 investments in high-growth consumer brands. Trevor served on the board BarkThins (acquired by Hershey), OUAI Haircare (acquired by P&G), Evol Foods (acquired by Boulder Brands), Clio, among others.
Previously, Trevor worked in the North American buyouts group at TPG Capital and at Harvest Partners. He began his career in the M&A group at Lehman Brothers.
Trevor has been named to Fortune Magazine’s 40-Under-40, which recognizes the most influential young people in business, to Forbes’ list of Top Dealmakers in Consumer, and to WWD’s list of Beauty’s Most Powerful Financiers.
Trevor received a B.A. in political science from Northwestern where he was the captain of the men’s division-I varsity soccer team.


Jackie is a founder and partner at Aria and oversees current and prospective investments. Jackie currently serves as a board member at Ultra Violette and a board observer at The Inkey List and Good Molecules.
Prior to Aria, Jackie was an investor at CAVU Venture Partners from 2016-2020, where she was the first investment team hire in New York. Jackie led diligence and managed portfolio companies through three funds and served on the boards of Poppi (acquired by Pepsi), Skinny Dipped Almonds, Bulletproof, Chef’s Cut (acquired by Sonoma Brands) and WTRMLN WTR (acquired by Caribé Juice).
Prior to CAVU Ventures Jackie was an investor at BrandProject where she oversaw the firm’s investments in Freshly (acquired by Nestlé), Daily Harvest (acquired by Chobani) and Chef’s Plate (acquired by Hello Fresh).
Previously, Jackie worked at L Catterton, TRAUB and began her career at UBS Investment Bank in the Consumer group. Jackie graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Commerce and received her MBA from Harvard Business School.
Jackie resides in Rye, NY with her husband and her two sons.


Dan is a vice president at Aria and focuses on deal sourcing, investment execution and diligence, and partner company support.
Prior to Aria, Dan was on the investment team at L Catterton where he evaluated opportunities across the Consumer, Retail, and Technology industries and provided support to L Catterton's portfolio companies.
Dan began his career at Barclays in the Consumer Retail investment banking coverage group. He received a B.S. in Finance from Boston College.
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Bailey is an associate at Aria and works across deal sourcing, deal execution, and partner company development. Prior to Aria, Bailey was an analyst in Deutsche Bank's Consumer & Business Services investment banking coverage group where she worked on several notable consumer transactions.
Bailey graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. in Psychology.


Patrick is the CFO & CCO at Aria. Patrick has broadly worked in the private equity industry since 2007. Before joining Aria, Patrick was the VP of Finance for Blue Road Capital, a New York-based agricultural-focused private equity firm. Prior to Blue Road Capital, Patrick worked at The Rohatyn Group in their private equity emerging markets group. Previously, Patrick was employed by Deutsche Bank in their private equity direct clean tech group and private equity secondaries group. Patrick started his career at Ernst & Young LLP in their asset management audit practice.
Patrick is a Certified Public Accountant in New York and graduated from Pace University with a B.B.A. in Public Accounting. Patrick resides in New York.
Founder, Izba consulting; ops and supply chain expert for mirror, hubble, flex, unilever
Co-founder, bloomi; co-founder, rae wellness; strategy lead at target
CO-FOUNDER, CARE/OF; VP MARKETING, FINANCE & ANALYTICS, BONOBOS
FOUNDER / CEO, AMIZ; DIRECTOR OF AMAZON, HERO COSMETICS
Founder / CEO, Hero Cosmetics
PET CEO/DIRECTOR; SVP OWNED BRANDS, HEB; CMO, PETCO; SVP MERCHANDISING, 7/11
FOUNDER/CEO, BARKTHINS; FOUNDER/CEO, CODY-KRAMER IMPORTS
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