megan bent
Founder at Harbinger Ventures
Profile
Megan Bent is the Founder and Managing Partner at Harbinger Ventures.
A lifelong investor and entrepreneur with deep expertise in consumer brands, Megan has spent the past decade working to identify and scale high-growth, early-stage companies in the consumer sector, serving as a lead director, problem solver, operator, strategic thinker and confidant to emerging entrepreneurs.
In launching Harbinger in 2016, Megan began leveraging a model that emphasizes female leadership and fosters close collaboration among entrepreneurs and investors to accelerate value creation.
Prior to founding Harbinger in 2016, Megan served as Managing? Director of Revelry Brands.
She began her career in private equity and consumer brands at the Parthenon Group, and she holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University.
In her roles at Harbinger and Revelry, Megan has demonstrated her ability to serve as an effective lead investor at a complex life stage, working alongside CEOs at both the board and operating level to define and resource strategy, maintain strong governance and recruit and retain best-in-class management teams.
Throughout her career, she has helped portfolio companies achieve their business goals and become leaders in their respective industries.
Her understanding of risk management and her desire to solve problems have enabled her to effectively navigate challenges and scale portfolio companies, achieving consistent, risk-adjusted returns for investors.
Megan sits on the Boards of Once Upon a Farm, Miss Jones Baking Co, Cora, Vitruvi, and Usual Beverage Co.
megan bent active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Harbinger Ventures
 Harbinger Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Harbinger Ventures (Harbinger Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Megan Bent. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Founder | 2016-05-31 |
Usual Beverage Co.
 Usual Beverage Co. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Usual Beverage Co. crates and delivers wines. Its wines include Beaux Regards Sancerre, Castelmaure Cuvee No. 3, Clos Des Templiers, Comte De Monspey Aligote, and Corte Di Valle Chianti Classico. The company was founded by Matthew Dukes and Rachel Vodofsky on March 20, 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
LYV Life, Inc.
 LYV Life, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables LYV Life, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of organic tampons. Its products include The company was founded by Molly Hayward and Morgen Newman in 2015 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2016-12-31 |
Vitruvi US Corp.
 Vitruvi US Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Vitruvi US Corp. produces cosmetic oils and retails it through online platform. It offers diffusers, essential oils, carrier oils, mists and roll-ons, The company was founded by Sean Panton and Sara Panton in September 2013 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Purple Mixer, Inc.
 Purple Mixer, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Purple Mixer, Inc. engages in provision of baking services. The firm offers organic ready-to-use frosting and baking mixes. The company was founded by Sarah Jones Garibaldi in August 2015 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
Cook San Francisco LLC
 Cook San Francisco LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Nona Lim LLC manufactures and wholesales gluten and dairy-free meals. Its products include soups, soup cups, broths, rice noodles and ramen noodles. The company was founded by Nona Lim and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
Once Upon A Farm PBC
 Once Upon A Farm PBC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Once Upon A Farm PBC manufactures baby, toddler and kids nutrition food products. It offers fruits, vegetables and superfood blends that are specifically customized for children. The company was founded by John M. Foraker, Jennifer Garner, Curtis Cassandra and Ari Raz in 2015 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2016-12-31 |
House-Autry Mills, Inc.
 House-Autry Mills, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables House-Autry Mills, Inc. retails sauces, seasonings and packaged food products through online. It offers breader mix, chips batter and dressing. The company was founded in 1812 and is headquartered in Four Oaks, NC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-07-31 |
Former positions of megan bent
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Revelry Brands LLC
 Revelry Brands LLC Investment ManagersFinance Revelry Brands LLC (Revelry Brands) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Brendan Synnott and Megan Bent. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Founder | 2018-07-30 |
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Training of megan bent
| Georgetown University | Graduate Degree |
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Harbinger Ventures
Harbinger Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Harbinger Ventures (Harbinger Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Megan Bent. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Finance |
Tava Organics Ltd.
 Tava Organics Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Tava Organics Ltd. produces and sells flavored ghee. The firm offers ghee butter, such as original ghee, white truffle salt, Madagascar vanilla bean, California garlic, and Himalayan pink salt; ghee oil, such as ghee oil spray and pour; and ghee on the go, such as original ghee, and California garlic. The company was founded by Raquel Tavares Gunsagar and Lillian Wunsch in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Venice, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Usual Beverage Co.
Usual Beverage Co. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Usual Beverage Co. crates and delivers wines. Its wines include Beaux Regards Sancerre, Castelmaure Cuvee No. 3, Clos Des Templiers, Comte De Monspey Aligote, and Corte Di Valle Chianti Classico. The company was founded by Matthew Dukes and Rachel Vodofsky on March 20, 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
LYV Life, Inc.
LYV Life, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables LYV Life, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of organic tampons. Its products include The company was founded by Molly Hayward and Morgen Newman in 2015 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Vitruvi US Corp.
Vitruvi US Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Vitruvi US Corp. produces cosmetic oils and retails it through online platform. It offers diffusers, essential oils, carrier oils, mists and roll-ons, The company was founded by Sean Panton and Sara Panton in September 2013 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Purple Mixer, Inc.
Purple Mixer, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Purple Mixer, Inc. engages in provision of baking services. The firm offers organic ready-to-use frosting and baking mixes. The company was founded by Sarah Jones Garibaldi in August 2015 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Retail Trade |
Cook San Francisco LLC
Cook San Francisco LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Nona Lim LLC manufactures and wholesales gluten and dairy-free meals. Its products include soups, soup cups, broths, rice noodles and ramen noodles. The company was founded by Nona Lim and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Revelry Brands LLC
Revelry Brands LLC Investment ManagersFinance Revelry Brands LLC (Revelry Brands) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Brendan Synnott and Megan Bent. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Finance |
Once Upon A Farm PBC
Once Upon A Farm PBC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Once Upon A Farm PBC manufactures baby, toddler and kids nutrition food products. It offers fruits, vegetables and superfood blends that are specifically customized for children. The company was founded by John M. Foraker, Jennifer Garner, Curtis Cassandra and Ari Raz in 2015 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
House-Autry Mills, Inc.
House-Autry Mills, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables House-Autry Mills, Inc. retails sauces, seasonings and packaged food products through online. It offers breader mix, chips batter and dressing. The company was founded in 1812 and is headquartered in Four Oaks, NC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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