Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Mike Mauzé - Escape Velocity for CPG Brands at VMG Partners (First Meeting, EP.16)
Mar 2, 2020
Mike Mauzé, General Partner at VMG Partners, shares insights from his impressive private equity career dedicated to transforming consumer brands. He discusses his journey from banking to private equity, emphasizing adaptability and the importance of relationships. The conversation dives into VMG's investment strategies, sourcing criteria, and exit strategies within the CPG landscape. Mauzé also addresses globalization's impact on brand development and shares personal lessons about health and community service, offering a well-rounded view of his professional philosophy.
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From Trading Floor to Corporate Finance
- Mike Mauzé's path to private equity started unexpectedly with a summer job on Wall Street, influenced by family friends.
- He initially worked on the NYSE and NY Commodities Exchange floors, transitioning to corporate finance after discovering an interest in the field.
Lessons from Hercules Segalis
- Mauzé's mentor, Hercules Segalis, prioritized understanding brands and management teams over financial spreadsheets.
- This experience led Mauzé to develop a passion for consumer products and brand building, traveling globally to meet with companies.
Finding His Niche
- After a stint in Hong Kong, Mauzé realized his preference for working with entrepreneurial companies over large corporations.
- He joined TSG Consumer as a third partner, focusing exclusively on consumer products, and later co-founded VMG Partners.