Richard Kirshenbaum, SWAT Equity Partners

Richard Kirshenbaum, as a Founding Partner at SWAT Equity Partners. See sector focus, stage focus and contact routes.

About Richard Kirshenbaum

Richard Kirshenbaum, as a Founding Partner at SWAT Equity Partners, invests in **early-stage** (seed and Series A) **breakthrough consumer companies** with differentiated products, authentic branding, and over $1 million in annual revenue [1][3][4]. His firm’s distinctive thesis leverages the partners’ combined **80+ years of marketing and private equity expertise** to apply branding and operational rigor to identify and accelerate high-growth consumer brands [3][8]. Notable portfolio companies include **Banza, Supergoop!, Foodstirs, Knix, Thirstie, Zeel, and 305 Fitness** [1][3][4]. While specific check sizes are not publicly detailed, the firm manages a **$15 million fund** focused on these emerging consumer brands [14].

Richard Kirshenbaum at a glance

Role
Founding Partner
Organization
SWAT Equity Partners
Location
New York, NY
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Accelerator/Incubator, Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, PE Growth/Expansion, Seed Round
Stages
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A

Frequently asked about Richard Kirshenbaum

What does Richard Kirshenbaum invest in?
Richard Kirshenbaum at SWAT Equity Partners (New York, NY) — sector focus: Accelerator/Incubator, Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, PE Growth/Expansion, Seed Round; stage focus: Pre Seed, Seed, Series A.
How do I contact Richard Kirshenbaum?
Richard Kirshenbaum's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Richard Kirshenbaum based?
Richard Kirshenbaum is based in New York, NY.

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