John Burns
Founder at Next Level Pizza, Inc.
Profile
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 Unreal Brands, Inc. manufactures natural candy products. Its candies include coated chocolate disc similar to M&Ms, chocolate caramel nougat bars that echo a Milky Way, another one with caramel, nougat, and peanuts reminiscent of a Snickers bar, and a chocolate peanut butter cup similar to Reese's. The company was founded by Adam Melonas, Nicky Bronner and Michael E. Bronner on November 15, 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Next Level Pizza, Inc.
 Next Level Pizza, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Next Level Pizza, Inc. operates as pizza stores. It offers decorated pizza, The Classics, Make-A-Selfie, seasonal salads, breakfast, and dessert. The company was founded by Doug Ferriman in 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Founder | - |
Grillo's Pickles, Inc.
 Grillo's Pickles, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Grillo's Pickles, Inc. engages in the manufacture of pickle products. It offers Itallian dill spears, Itallian dill chips, half sour pickles, fresh-to-go dill chips, pickle de gallo, and beverages. The company was founded by Travis Grillo in 2008 and is headquartered in Needham. MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Burns
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
TB12 Inc
 TB12 Inc Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services TB12 LLC engages in the operation of fitness club. It offers apparel and accessories, supplements, kits, detailed assessment, pliability, comprehensive lifestyle coaching, performance optimization, sports performance, injury management, and cognitive health. The company was founded by Tom Brady and Alex Guerrero in September 2013 and is headquartered in Foxboro, MA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-03-30 |
EveryBodyFights, Inc.
 EveryBodyFights, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services EveryBodyFights, Inc. operates health clubs. It offers classes such as road tri, road cycle and run, strength and cardio training, fighter fitness, and nutrition plans. The company was founded by Anthony Rich and George E. Foreman III in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-30 |
Spartan Race, Inc.
 Spartan Race, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Spartan Race, Inc. organizes obstacle race series. Its races include sprint, super, beast and trifecta. The firm also provides nutrition and training services. The company was founded by Joseph DeSena, Selicia Sevigny, Richard Lee, Brian Duncanson, Mike Morris, Andy Weinberg, Shaun Bain and Noel Hanna in 2010 and is headquartered in Pittsfield, VT. | Director/Board Member | 2019-06-29 |
Breakaway Ventures Management LLC
 Breakaway Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Breakaway Ventures LLC (Breakaway Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Dennis Baldwin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 2018-08-30 |
Yasso, Inc.
 Yasso, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Yasso, Inc. manufactures frozen yogurt desserts. It offers bars in raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, vanilla bean, mango, and coconut flavors. The company was founded by Amanda Klane and Andrew Harrington in 2009 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2017-04-29 |
Training of John Burns
| Babson College | Masters Business Admin |
| Boston College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 15 |
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Highland Capital Partners LLC
 Highland Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Highland Capital Partners LLC (Highland Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm is founded in 1987 by Paul A. Maeder and Bob F. Higgins. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, US. | Finance |
Summit Partners LP
 Summit Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Summit Partners LP (Summit Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Gregory Avis, Roe Stamps and Stephen Woodsum. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Finance |
Lipman Acquisitions LLC
 Lipman Acquisitions LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Lipman Acquisitions LLC is a private company that focuses on providing fresh produce to its customers. The company is based in Immokalee, FL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company works towards ensuring that their customers get the best quality produce. | Process Industries |
Tri-US, Inc.
 Tri-US, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Tri-Us LLC provides high quality natural and nutrition products which support health, wellness and performance. Its products include protein pre & meal replacement shake and high-antioxidant fiber. The firm distributes its products through Kroger, GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods Market, King Soopers, Meijer, Stop & Shop, Amazon.com, Lifetime Fitness, and 24 Hour Fitness. Tri-Us was founded in 2006 by Gregory Stroh, James Rouse, and William Brasher and is headquartered in Boulder, CO | Consumer Non-Durables |
Unreal Brands, Inc.
Unreal Brands, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Unreal Brands, Inc. manufactures natural candy products. Its candies include coated chocolate disc similar to M&Ms, chocolate caramel nougat bars that echo a Milky Way, another one with caramel, nougat, and peanuts reminiscent of a Snickers bar, and a chocolate peanut butter cup similar to Reese's. The company was founded by Adam Melonas, Nicky Bronner and Michael E. Bronner on November 15, 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Spartan Race, Inc.
Spartan Race, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Spartan Race, Inc. organizes obstacle race series. Its races include sprint, super, beast and trifecta. The firm also provides nutrition and training services. The company was founded by Joseph DeSena, Selicia Sevigny, Richard Lee, Brian Duncanson, Mike Morris, Andy Weinberg, Shaun Bain and Noel Hanna in 2010 and is headquartered in Pittsfield, VT. | Commercial Services |
Next Level Pizza, Inc.
Next Level Pizza, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Next Level Pizza, Inc. operates as pizza stores. It offers decorated pizza, The Classics, Make-A-Selfie, seasonal salads, breakfast, and dessert. The company was founded by Doug Ferriman in 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Services |
Grillo's Pickles, Inc.
Grillo's Pickles, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Grillo's Pickles, Inc. engages in the manufacture of pickle products. It offers Itallian dill spears, Itallian dill chips, half sour pickles, fresh-to-go dill chips, pickle de gallo, and beverages. The company was founded by Travis Grillo in 2008 and is headquartered in Needham. MA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
EveryBodyFights, Inc.
EveryBodyFights, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services EveryBodyFights, Inc. operates health clubs. It offers classes such as road tri, road cycle and run, strength and cardio training, fighter fitness, and nutrition plans. The company was founded by Anthony Rich and George E. Foreman III in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Services |
Breakaway Ventures Management LLC
Breakaway Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Breakaway Ventures LLC (Breakaway Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Dennis Baldwin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Yasso, Inc.
Yasso, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Yasso, Inc. manufactures frozen yogurt desserts. It offers bars in raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, vanilla bean, mango, and coconut flavors. The company was founded by Amanda Klane and Andrew Harrington in 2009 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Retail Trade |
Raptor Consumer Partners
 Raptor Consumer Partners Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2011, Raptor Consumer Partners is a private equity firm located in Boston. The firm is the consumer private equity arm of Raptor Capital Management LP, an alternative investment management firm founded in 2009 by veteran investor, James J. Pallotta | Finance |
Summit-Emed Holding LLC
 Summit-Emed Holding LLC Investment ManagersFinance Summit-Emed Holding LLC operates as an American investment management company. | Finance |
TB12 Inc
TB12 Inc Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services TB12 LLC engages in the operation of fitness club. It offers apparel and accessories, supplements, kits, detailed assessment, pliability, comprehensive lifestyle coaching, performance optimization, sports performance, injury management, and cognitive health. The company was founded by Tom Brady and Alex Guerrero in September 2013 and is headquartered in Foxboro, MA. | Consumer Services |
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