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Prelude Growth Partners

Prelude Growth Partners, based in New York, is a consumer specialist that mostly leads Series B rounds with checks ranging from $10 million to over $30 million.

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Entry stageSeries B
Check size$10M to $30M+
Leads roundsYes
FocusConsumer
Latest fund$600 (2025)$600 million Fund III (2025)
Investing team10 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Prelude Growth Partners

10 people on the investing team, 5 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Alicia SontagCo-Founder & Managing PartnerShe previously held leadership positions at Johnson & Johnson and Estee Lauder.
Neda DaneshzadehCo-Founder & Managing PartnerShe previously held roles at L Catterton, Bed, Bath & Beyond, McKinsey & Company, and Morgan Stanley.
Allison BellerPartnerShe previously held a managing director role at Goldman Sachs & Co and started her career at Credit Suisse First Boston.
Daniel CasieroPartnerHe previously held roles at McKinsey & Company and The Blackstone Group.
Will QuartnerPartnerHe previously held investment roles at Goldman Sachs, TowerBrook Capital Partners, and J.P.
Emily PatrickVice PresidentShe is part of the investment team at the growth equity firm.
Lauren D'AmoreVice President
Alex SanfilippoSenior Associate
Liz SchroppSenior AssociateShe is part of the investment team focused on branded consumer products and services.
Tyler MooreheadSenior AssociateHe is part of the additional investment team at the firm, which focuses on branded consumer products and services.

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Writes $10M to $30M+ checks. Its smallest check is larger than 97% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target10-12%, > 12%
How to reach them[email protected]

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Questions

What stage does Prelude Growth Partners invest in?

Prelude Growth Partners reports entry at series b.

How much does Prelude Growth Partners invest?

Prelude Growth Partners reports checks of $10M to $30M+.

Does Prelude Growth Partners lead rounds?

Yes. Prelude Growth Partners says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Prelude Growth Partners?

Alicia Sontag (Co-Founder & Managing Partner), Neda Daneshzadeh (Co-Founder & Managing Partner), Allison Beller (Partner), Daniel Casiero (Partner), Will Quartner (Partner).

Is Prelude Growth Partners active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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