Laird Koldyke
Founder at Winona Capital Management LLC
Profile
Laird Koldyke is a senior private equity professional with more than 25 years of experience in sourcing, executing, managing and governing growth equity investments, with a particular focus on growth consumer companies.
Prior to founding Winona Capital, he held the position of General Partner with Frontenac Company, a private equity firm with over $1 billion under management.
Laird has served on the boards of numerous consumer companies including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Einstein’s Bagels, Wild Oats Markets, Home Fashions Inc., Marks Bros.
Jewelers, Leewards Crafts, and The Laird Norton Company.
Currently, he is a director of Evereve, Monica Vinader, and Rodd & Gunn.
He holds a master’s degree from The Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University.
He regularly lectures at his alma mater on leadership and private equity and as far as he knows, most of the students stay awake.
After rooting each and every summer for as long as he can remember, Laird was ecstatic when the Cubs finally broke the curse.
Laird Koldyke active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Winona Capital Management LLC
 Winona Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Winona Capital Management LLC (Winona Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Laird Koldyke and Luke Reese. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Founder | 2002-12-31 |
Evereve, Inc.
 Evereve, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Evereve, Inc. engages design of clothing to moms. It offers jeans, tops pants, dresses and skirts, and accessories. The clothes are designed to appeal younger, busier moms and the affordable pricing is right in line with department stores. It influences premium brands and boutique labels to design exclusive for a mom’s lifestyle. The company was founded by Michael Tamte and Megan Tamte in 2004 and is headquartered in Edina, MN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Indie Lee & Co., Inc.
 Indie Lee & Co., Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Indie Lee & Co., Inc. supplies beauty products. It offers balms, cleansers, oils, scrubs, and moisturizers. The company was founded on April 22, 2009 by Indie Lee and is headquartered in South Salem, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2017-05-31 |
Rodd & Gunn New Zealand Ltd.
 Rodd & Gunn New Zealand Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Rodd & Gunn New Zealand Ltd. provides men's clothing. The firm provides sweaters, jackets, polos, T-shirts and shorts. It also provides footwear. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Kingsland, New Zealand. | Director/Board Member | 2015-09-30 |
Monica Vinader Ltd.
 Monica Vinader Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Monica Vinader Ltd. designs and produces jewelries. It offers earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and gifts. The company was founded by Gabriela Vinader and Vinader Monica on April 30, 2002 and is headquartered in Wells-next-the-Sea, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2016-01-31 |
Ancora Holdings LLC
 Ancora Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ancora Holdings LLC is an investment holding company. The company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in United States. The company was founded by Nicola Kinnaird, Lori Perella Krebs. | Director/Board Member | 2017-05-31 |
DesireList Inc
 DesireList Inc Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Desire Co. engages in the operation of an online community for advisory services. The company is founded by Eric Sheinkop and Judith Levey and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2019-05-31 |
Naturally Chicago, Inc.
 Naturally Chicago, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Naturally Chicago, Inc. operates programs, events, sponsorship, and membership organizations. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded by Jim Slama, Tony Olson, Brandon K. Barnholt, Bill Weiland. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Laird Koldyke
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Frontenac Co. LLC
 Frontenac Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Frontenac Co. LLC (Frontenac) is a private equity firm founded in 1971. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 2004-12-28 |
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Training of Laird Koldyke
| Northwestern University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Kellogg School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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Frontenac Co. LLC
Frontenac Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Frontenac Co. LLC (Frontenac) is a private equity firm founded in 1971. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Winona Capital Management LLC
Winona Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Winona Capital Management LLC (Winona Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Laird Koldyke and Luke Reese. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Stellar Restaurant Group, Inc.
 Stellar Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Stellar Restaurant Group, Inc. operates and manages a chain of restaurants. The firm serves traditional and inspired burritos, bowls, salads, smoothies, and shakes. The company was founded by John S. Pepper and Adam Liebman in 1997 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Services |
Evereve, Inc.
Evereve, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Evereve, Inc. engages design of clothing to moms. It offers jeans, tops pants, dresses and skirts, and accessories. The clothes are designed to appeal younger, busier moms and the affordable pricing is right in line with department stores. It influences premium brands and boutique labels to design exclusive for a mom’s lifestyle. The company was founded by Michael Tamte and Megan Tamte in 2004 and is headquartered in Edina, MN. | Retail Trade |
Indie Lee & Co., Inc.
Indie Lee & Co., Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Indie Lee & Co., Inc. supplies beauty products. It offers balms, cleansers, oils, scrubs, and moisturizers. The company was founded on April 22, 2009 by Indie Lee and is headquartered in South Salem, NY. | Distribution Services |
Rodd & Gunn New Zealand Ltd.
Rodd & Gunn New Zealand Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Rodd & Gunn New Zealand Ltd. provides men's clothing. The firm provides sweaters, jackets, polos, T-shirts and shorts. It also provides footwear. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Kingsland, New Zealand. | Distribution Services |
Monica Vinader Ltd.
Monica Vinader Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Monica Vinader Ltd. designs and produces jewelries. It offers earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and gifts. The company was founded by Gabriela Vinader and Vinader Monica on April 30, 2002 and is headquartered in Wells-next-the-Sea, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Ancora Holdings LLC
Ancora Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ancora Holdings LLC is an investment holding company. The company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in United States. The company was founded by Nicola Kinnaird, Lori Perella Krebs. | Finance |
DesireList Inc
DesireList Inc Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Desire Co. engages in the operation of an online community for advisory services. The company is founded by Eric Sheinkop and Judith Levey and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Naturally Chicago, Inc.
Naturally Chicago, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Naturally Chicago, Inc. operates programs, events, sponsorship, and membership organizations. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded by Jim Slama, Tony Olson, Brandon K. Barnholt, Bill Weiland. | Commercial Services |
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