Diego Monteverde
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Hey Diego — congrats on launching Nanuk. came from a similar-ish path (IB → growth equity) and been thinking a lot about health & wellness origination. would be good to connect.
Hey Diego, we share a similar-ish PE background, though I came through banking at CS & Greenhill in London rather than the CPG/ops side like you. origination was always the same story for me — clear thesis, decent relationships, but no proprietary system of record. the people, tools and ideas were never really connected. every deal virtually sourced from scratch, nothing compounding over time. curious if that's still how most funds operate or if I'm behind the times? — Russ
Hey Diego, looks like we share a similar PE background, though I was in London doing growth equity deals not building a wellness platform out of 25 years of CPG & supply chain experience like you. the pattern I keep seeing with most funds is weirdly consistent — strong thesis, solid network, but no proprietary system of record. the people, tools and ideas are never really connected, so every deal is virtually sourced from scratch. nothing compounds on itself. curious if that resonates or if you've built something different at Nanuk? — Russ
hey Diego — no worries if the timing's off. most funds I talk to have tried some version of building origination in-house — analyst pulling from Pitchbook or Grata, maybe using ChatGPT to help qualify, dumping it into a spreadsheet. each piece kind of works, but there's no system of record tying it together. the people, tools and ideas are all disconnected, so there's tonnes of wasted energy and everything ends up out of sync. been helping a few funds like Mentmore work through that. curious if you've run into the same thing at Nanuk? — Russ
totally get it if origination infrastructure isn't top of mind right now — most funds have 10 things ahead of it on the priority list. the funds I've seen crack it early just tend to compound deal flow in a way that's hard to replicate later. if it ever moves up the list, I'm easy to find. — Russ
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Diego Monteverde Title: Co-Founder, CEO Fund: Nanuk Capital Partners Background: PROSPECT SUMMARY: DIEGO MONTEVERDE CURRENT ROLE & FOCUS Diego is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Nanuk Capital Partners (since May 2025). He leads a venture capital and private equity platform focused on building and scaling founder-led ventures in the health and wellness CPG industry. His work involves managing over $50M AUM and providing an end-to-end infrastructure that unites manufacturing, R&D, logistics, and digital strategy. He specifically focuses on empowering founders and influencers to launch differentiated brands with a focus on speed-to-market and operational excellence. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND He has over 25 years of experience in business development and supply chain strategy. He spent a significant portion of his career at PepsiCo (2006–2025), most recently as the Head of Gatorade Digital Ecosystem and Athletic Equipment Innovation. At PepsiCo, he led the "Beyond the Bottle" strategy, served as COO of the Drinkfinity startup, and managed global supply chain solutions across Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Australia. Prior to PepsiCo, he spent seven years at FedEx Express as a Customer Solution Manager for the South Cone region. KEY SKILLS - Product & Growth Strategy: Launching and incubating CPG brands, specifically in the supplement and fitness tech space. - Operational Excellence: Supply chain optimization, contract manufacturing, and international logistics. - Innovation Leadership: IoT integration in consumer products (e.g., smart bottles), R&D, and digital ecosystems. - Strategic Partnerships: Fundraising, investor engagement, and cross-functional leadership. RECENT POSTS & DIRECT QUOTES - September 29, 2025: Shared insights on Gen Z's impact on the wellness economy. Quote: "Gen Z is driving $500B in annual U.S. wellness spend... At Nanuk Capital Partners, we help visionary teams launch the next wave of products and businesses." - August 14, 2025: Discussed the importance of honesty in the supplement industry. Quote: "Consumers demand transparency in wellness products. Let's prioritize tested ingredients, trustworthy manufacturers, and responsible claims." - July 19, 2025: Highlighted Nanuk’s integrated approach. Quote: "We integrate consumer insight, CPG, manufacturing, R&D, and infrastructure under one roof—uniting what’s traditionally fragmented." - July 13, 2025: Noted the scale of the supplement market. Quote: "75% of Americans take one daily, and 40% of consumers turn to influencers for advice. Do you want to launch or relaunch your brand? At #NanukCapitalPartners we can help you!" - July 9, 2025: Commented on the FIIT Insider 2025 report. Quote: "Consumers are no longer waiting for systemic change—they’re building their own wellness stacks... the second half of 2025 will be defined by personalization, purpose, and platforms." - July 8, 2025: Reflection on leaving PepsiCo to start his new venture. Quote: "My time at PepsiCo was much more than a professional chapter—it was a place of growth, challenge, and incredible relationships... Today, I’m thrilled to announce a new chapter with #Nanuk Capital Partners." EDUCATION & LANGUAGES - MBA in Competitive Strategy from Universidad de Belgrano (2003). - Executive Post Graduate from Universidad de Montevideo (Harvard Business Case Method). - Native proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese; professional proficiency in English. Fund details: - Description: Transforming the Wellness Industry from the Inside Out Nanuk Capital Partners is a private equity fund that’s building a next-generation health and wellness platform by uniting consumer products, manufacturing, R&D, and infrastructure, both digitally and physically under one roof. We are modernizing a fragmented industry by empowering founders, influencers, and global companies to create and scale differentiated wellness products with speed, scientific rigor, and full control across the value chain. From strategic acquisitions to brand development and innovative growth, Nanuk is shaping the future of health from the inside out. - Website: https://www.nanukcapitalpartners.com/ - Location: Miami, Florida, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Nanuk Capital Partners Diego Monteverde recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Diego Monteverde leads Nanuk Capital Partners, a private equity fund focused on health and wellness. Nanuk Capital Partners targets control investments in U.S. lower middle market businesses. The firm aims to modernize the fragmented wellness industry.