NextWorld Evergreen

Principles

What makes us Evergreen?

100 Year Commitment

Our 100-year structure creates strategic partnerships without the constraints of traditional private equity mandates. We provide our partners with an enduring source of capital, liquidity and support that gives them the flexibility to make the best decisions at the right time.

Value Beyond Capital

We take a holistic approach to grow companies, providing resources beyond capital to create equity value. We share in the challenges and successes of our partners, rolling up our sleeves alongside teams to compound value as we compound growth.

Intentional Focus

We invest across the personal care, food and beverage sectors, partnering with teams committed to delivering sustainable growth without taking shortcuts.

Accountable Capital

Our unique capital base is more than a commodity: we deploy it responsibly and treat it with intention. We are accountable for each investment, and our capital serves both to generate returns and deliver value for future generations.

Portfolio

Where we invest

We seek companies and teams whose motivating principle is to create long term value. We primarily seek to invest in profitable companies with revenue of at least $30 million. We focus on majority investments as part of a platform strategy or in support of existing investments. We also make minority investments in our sectors if they complement our portfolio strategy.

Explore our portfolio

Current Portfolio
Credo Beauty is setting a new standard for clean beauty through owned retail and online stores.
Credo Story
Current Portfolio
Smith is the most uncommon name in tea.
Smith Story
Current Portfolio
Alter Eco creates exceptional chocolate with a commitment to full circle sustainability.
Alter Eco Story
Current Investment
Legendary coffee roasters redefining what it means to be a responsible coffee purveyor.
Current Investment
Premium tea house creates unique blends for discerning customers across Europe.
Current Investment
A leading clean beauty brand with a team committed to simplicity, authenticity and performance.
Realized Investment
Mighty Leaf crafts whole leaf tea with a commitment to organic sourcing, social responsibility and fair trade. Sold to Peet’s Coffee.
Realized Investment
San Francisco-based wholesale and retail French bakery, sold to Starbucks.

Team

Meet the Team

We strive to create an environment where we can do our best work. Each day we’re inspired by the perspective, creativity and commitment of other people – particularly the entrepreneurs and leaders we meet who create change through their companies.

Our Team

Frédéric Benqué

Managing Partner

Suzan Canli

General Counsel

Lisa Chang

Accounting Manager

Scott Donohue

Partner

Andrew Fatch

Senior Associate

David Fife

Partner

Stephanie Gonzalez

Office & HR Manager

Alan Liu

Staff Accountant

Last Ones Collective (May 2019)

In partnership with 836m, we invite artists to create new murals in our workspace throughout the year. These artists open a spirit of creativity that enlivens our work, and their art exists to share with colleagues and friends.