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Wayne Wu

General Partner at VMG Partners

San Francisco Bay Area

Overview 

Wayne Wu is currently a General Partner at VMG Partners, a venture capital firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has a successful track record of investing in various companies within the food and beverage, consumer internet sectors, and serves on the board of multiple prominent brands including Ancient Nutrition and Hello Bello.

Work Experience 

  • General Partner

    2008 - Current

    VMG is a leading investment firm that backs visionary consumer and software companies. We’re committed to driving change in the world and elevating the entrepreneurs reshaping their industries. We play to win as a team, with diverse backgrounds, shared commitment, and mutual respect. From indispensable products to emerging tech, our goal is to back the companies that are leveling up industries. We go beyond trends and cash-only investments, preferring to chart new paths alongside those who have a bold view of what the future holds.

A leading PE and VC firm partnering w/ founders and managers to support the growth of consumer brands and the technologies that power them.

  • Podcast Co-Host

    2017

  • Board Member

    2018

    VMG Partners Portfolio Company

Ancient Nutrition's mission is to restore our health, strength, and vitality by providing healthiest food nutrients to the modern world.

Raised $103,000,000.00 from John M. Foraker, Cambridge Companies, Gary Hirshberg, VMG Partners, Hillhouse Investment and ICONIQ Capital.

  • Board Member

    2021 - 2024

    VMG Partners Portfolio Company

Goli Nutrition offers products that are created to complement today’s active lifestyles.

  • Board Member

    2020 - 2023

    VMG Partners Portfolio Company

Hello Bello is an online store that offers goods for children.

Raised $85,000,000.00 from CIT Group.

  • Board Member

    2019 - 2023

    VMG Partners Portfolio Company

  • Board Member

    2019 - 2022

    VMG Partners Portfolio Company

  • Board Member

    2020 - 2022

    VMG Partners Portfolio Company

  • Board Member

    2018 - 2021

    VMG Partners Portfolio Company

  • Board Member

    2017 - 2019

    VMG Partners Portfolio Company

SmashMallow offers snackable sweet treats made from organic and natural ingredients.

Raised $10,000,000.00 from Alliance Consumer Growth.

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