John Burns

Director/Board Member at

Unreal Brands, Inc.

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Consumer Services

Consumer Non-Durables

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John Burns is the founder of Raptor Consumer Partners, which was founded in 2011.
He held the title of Managing Director from 2011 to 2014.
Mr. Burns is also the founder of Highland Capital Partners LLC, Next Level Pizza, Inc...
Mr. Burns's current job(s) include being a Director at Unreal Brands, Inc. and a Director & Investor at Grillo's Pickles, Inc. Mr. Burns's former job(s) include being the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Tri-US, Inc., the CEO & Board Member at TB12 Inc from 2018 to 2022, a Director at Spartan Race, Inc. from 2012 to 2019, a Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., a Vice President at Summit Partners LP, a Board Member & Investor at Yasso, Inc. from 2013 to 2017, an Operating partner at Breakaway Ventures Management LLC from 2014 to 2018, a Vice President at Summit-Emed Holding LLC from 1999 to 2004, and a Board Member & Investor at EveryBodyFights, Inc. from 2016 to 2020.
Mr. Burns's education history includes an MBA from Babson College in 2005 and an undergraduate degree from Boston College in 1994.

John Burns active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Unreal Brands, Inc. Unreal Brands, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures natural candy products	Director/Board Member	-
Grillo's Pickles, Inc. Grillo's Pickles, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies pickles	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of John Burns

Companies	Position	End
TB12 Inc TB12 Inc Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as fitness club	Chief Executive Officer	31/03/2022
EveryBodyFights, Inc. EveryBodyFights, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as health club	Director/Board Member	31/12/2020
Spartan Race, Inc. Spartan Race, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Organizes obstacle race series	Director/Board Member	30/06/2019
Breakaway Ventures Management LLC Breakaway Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Breakaway Ventures invests in companies located in the United States with a minimum revenue of USD 2 million. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of health and wellness services with a primary focus on food & beverage, personal care, sports & fitness and wellness/self care. It provides financing for high-growth stage capital requirement with an investment size ranging from USD 3 - 8 million.	Private Equity Investor	31/08/2018
Yasso, Inc. Yasso, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Sells chocolates through online	Director/Board Member	30/04/2017

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Private companies	17
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services	Finance
Summit Partners LP Summit Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Summit Partners invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology, healthcare & life sciences and growth products & services sectors. It provides financing for buyout, recapitalizations and growth transactions with an investment size of USD 10 - 500 million. The fund acquires majority or minority stakes.	Finance
Tri-US, Inc. Tri-US, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Provides high quality natural and nutrition products which support health, wellness and performance	Consumer Non-Durables
Spartan Race, Inc. Spartan Race, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Organizes obstacle race series	Commercial Services
Yasso, Inc. Yasso, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Sells chocolates through online	Retail Trade
Babson College Babson College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Boston College Boston College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Highland Capital Partners LLC Highland Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Highland Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on sectors such as enterprise technology, communications, consumer technology, cybersecurity, commerce, education, autonomy, fintech, digital media, healthcare and information technology. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 1 - 10 million. It act as a lead investor. It also takes control and take a seat on the board of directors	Finance
Breakaway Ventures Management LLC Breakaway Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Breakaway Ventures invests in companies located in the United States with a minimum revenue of USD 2 million. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of health and wellness services with a primary focus on food & beverage, personal care, sports & fitness and wellness/self care. It provides financing for high-growth stage capital requirement with an investment size ranging from USD 3 - 8 million.	Finance
Summit-Emed Holding LLC Summit-Emed Holding LLC Investment ManagersFinance Operates as an investment management company	Finance
Lipman Acquisitions LLC Lipman Acquisitions LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Provides tomato farming services	Process Industries
Raptor Consumer Partners Raptor Consumer Partners Investment ManagersFinance Acts as an alternative investment manager	Finance
Unreal Brands, Inc. Unreal Brands, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures natural candy products	Consumer Non-Durables
EveryBodyFights, Inc. EveryBodyFights, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as health club	Consumer Services
Next Level Pizza, Inc. Next Level Pizza, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates pizza stores	Consumer Services
TB12 Inc TB12 Inc Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as fitness club	Consumer Services
Grillo's Pickles, Inc. Grillo's Pickles, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies pickles	Consumer Non-Durables

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