Allan W. Karp
Founder at KarpReilly LLC
Profile
Co-founder of KarpReilly, LLC, 2006 – Present
Co-CEO of Apax Partners, L.P., 2005 – 2006.
Member of the U.S.
Investment and Operation Committees and a member of the Apax Worldwide Executive Committee.
Co-founder, Saunders, Karp & Megrue (SKM), 1990 – 2005
B.S.
in Chemistry from University of California – Santa Cruz and M.S.
in Management from M.I.T.
Sloan School of Management
Began his career at Morgan Stanley in the M & A Department, moving to the Private Equity Department in 1986.
Played a leading role in the creation and marketing of Morgan Stanley’s $2.0 billion private equity fund.
Principally responsible for fund’s acquisition of Tom Thumb (Cullum Companies), a major southwestern food retailer, in August 1988 and the acquisition of Colt Industries in May 1988.
Prior to M.I.T., Allan served as a staff scientist at Bolt, Beranek and Newman, where he designed sonar systems for the U.S.
Navy.
Prior to that he did graduate work in molecular and atomic physics at M.I.T.
He also worked as a consultant in the technology management group at Booz-Allen and Hamilton and for IBM as part of the research group in the magnetic bubble memory development effort at the IBM Almaden Research Center in San Jose.
Allan W. Karp active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
KarpReilly LLC
 KarpReilly LLC Investment ManagersFinance KarpReilly LLC (KarpReilly) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Alan Karp and Christopher Reilly. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. | Founder | 2005-12-31 |
Comark, Inc.
 Comark, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Insight Enterprises, Inc., Comark, Inc. supplies computers, peripherals, networking products, storage products, software, and accessories. The company is based in Bloomingdale, IL. Comark was acquired by Insight Enterprises, Inc. on April 25, 2002 for $149.58 million. | Director/Board Member | 2009-05-28 |
Spyder Active Sports, Inc.
 Spyder Active Sports, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Spyder Active Sports, Inc. offers ski apparel and accessories. It also designs and manufactures mountain-based apparel used by big mountain, free ski, and park and pipe skiers. The firm offers jackets, pants, layering, gloves, hats and socks. The company was founded by David L. Jacobs in 1977 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Director/Board Member | 2009-05-28 |
Accessory Network Group LLC
 Accessory Network Group LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Accessory Network Group LLC manufactures and distributes brand name and private label products. Its offering include handbags, luggage, small leather goods, accessories, and cold weather apparel. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2009-05-28 |
Wilde Brands LLC
 Wilde Brands LLC Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Wilde Brands LLC produces and sells meat based protein snack bar. Its products include maple bacon blueberry, peach barbecue, sweet Thai basil, and turkey cranberry. The company was founded by Brendan Synnott, Jason Wright, Derek Spors, and JR Crosby in 2013 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Allan W. Karp
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| THE HABIT RESTAURANTS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-17 |
CR Holding Liquidating, Inc.
 CR Holding Liquidating, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade CR Holding Liquidating, Inc. owns and operates stores of apparel for young women. It offers shoes, boots, heels, skater dresses, wedding guest dresses, striped dresses, and jackets. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2007-07-16 |
Apax Partners, Inc.
 Apax Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1976, Apax Partners, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of London-based Apax Partners LLP | Chief Executive Officer | 2006-10-30 |
Saunders Karp & Megrue Partners LLC
 Saunders Karp & Megrue Partners LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Saunders Karp & Megrue (SKM) is a private merchant bank located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Apax Partners, Inc., itself a subsidiary of Apax Partners Worldwide LLP. | Founder | 2005-03-13 |
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Training of Allan W. Karp
| University of California, Santa Cruz | Undergraduate Degree |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | Graduate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
Connections
1st degree connections
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | Finance |
| IBM | Technology Services |
| DOLLAR TREE, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Saunders Karp & Megrue Partners LLC
Saunders Karp & Megrue Partners LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Saunders Karp & Megrue (SKM) is a private merchant bank located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Apax Partners, Inc., itself a subsidiary of Apax Partners Worldwide LLP. | Finance |
Apax Partners, Inc.
Apax Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1976, Apax Partners, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of London-based Apax Partners LLP | Finance |
Bolt Beranek & Newman, Inc.
 Bolt Beranek & Newman, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Part of Verizon Communications, Inc., Bolt Beranek & Newman, Inc. designs and manufactures high performance computers. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Process Industries |
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Industrial Services |
CR Holding Liquidating, Inc.
CR Holding Liquidating, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade CR Holding Liquidating, Inc. owns and operates stores of apparel for young women. It offers shoes, boots, heels, skater dresses, wedding guest dresses, striped dresses, and jackets. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Retail Trade |
SWH Mimi’s Cafe LLC
 SWH Mimi’s Cafe LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services SWH Mimi’s Cafe LLC owns and operates restaurants. The company's recipes include buttermilk spice muffins, corn chowder, French market onion soup, bread pudding and whiskey sauce. It has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. The company was founded by Thomas M. Simms in 1978 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Consumer Services |
KarpReilly LLC
KarpReilly LLC Investment ManagersFinance KarpReilly LLC (KarpReilly) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Alan Karp and Christopher Reilly. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. | Finance |
Z'Tejas, Inc.
 Z'Tejas, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Z'Tejas, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers variety of dishes like- Mexican classics, Asian and Caribbean fusion dishes. The company was founded by Guy Villavaso, Jack Gilmore, Larry Foles and Paul M. Fleming in 1989 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Consumer Services |
S.B. Restaurant Co.
 S.B. Restaurant Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services S.B. Restaurant Co. operates restaurants and food courts. It also operates Elephant Bar Restaurant, a chain of casual dining establishments with a safari theme. The company was founded by Chris D. Nancarrow in 1980 and is headquartered Burlingame, CA. | Consumer Services |
Miller's Ale House, Inc.
 Miller's Ale House, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Miller's Ale House, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It offers steaks, pasta dishes, fresh seafood, healthy salads, sandwiches and homemade desserts. Its full-service bar features beers, plus wine and liquor. The company was founded by Jack Miller and Claire Dorothy Miller in 1988 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Consumer Services |
Cafe Rio, Inc.
 Cafe Rio, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Cafe Rio, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers burrito, enchiladas, salad, tacos, quesadilla, tosatada, nachos, chips and salsa, desserts, and drinks. The company was founded by Steve Stanley and Tricia Stanley in 1997 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Consumer Services |
Comark, Inc.
Comark, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Insight Enterprises, Inc., Comark, Inc. supplies computers, peripherals, networking products, storage products, software, and accessories. The company is based in Bloomingdale, IL. Comark was acquired by Insight Enterprises, Inc. on April 25, 2002 for $149.58 million. | Distribution Services |
Spyder Active Sports, Inc.
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Spyder Active Sports, Inc. offers ski apparel and accessories. It also designs and manufactures mountain-based apparel used by big mountain, free ski, and park and pipe skiers. The firm offers jackets, pants, layering, gloves, hats and socks. The company was founded by David L. Jacobs in 1977 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Consumer Durables |
Accessory Network Group LLC
Accessory Network Group LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Accessory Network Group LLC manufactures and distributes brand name and private label products. Its offering include handbags, luggage, small leather goods, accessories, and cold weather apparel. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Marie Callender Pie Shops, Inc.
 Marie Callender Pie Shops, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Marie Callender Pie Shops, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It operates full-service family dining restaurants, which serve various breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees and casual dining restaurants that sell pies and various bakery items. The company was founded by Marie Callender, Cal Warren Callender and Donald Callender in 1948 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Consumer Services |
KeVita, Inc.
 KeVita, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables KeVita, Inc. manufactures and markets ready-to-drink beverages. The firm offers coconut, pomegranate coconut, ginger lemon and green tea flavored probiotic drinks. Its products are available in natural food stores and select grocers. The company was founded by William D. Moses, Robert Adams and Chakra Earthsong Levy in 2009 and is headquartered in Oxnard, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Habit Restaurants LLC
 The Habit Restaurants LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Habit Restaurants LLC engages in the owning and operation of restaurants. The company was founded by Brent Reichard and Bruce Reichard in 1969 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Consumer Services |
The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
 The Habit Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services The Habit Restaurants, Inc. engages in the operation of casual dining place. It specializes in made-to-order char-grilled burgers and sandwiches featuring tri-tip steak, grilled chicken, and sushi-grade tuna. The firm also offers fresh made-to-order salads and selection of sides, shakes, and malts. The company was founded by Brent Reichard and Bruce Reichard in 1969 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Consumer Services |
Rawnature5 Corp.
 Rawnature5 Corp. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Rawnature5 Corp. engages in processing of nutrition milk. The firm offers almond milks, organic, and raw beverages. The company was founded by Maya French, Dustin Baker, and Christopher Hunter in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Wilde Brands LLC
Wilde Brands LLC Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Wilde Brands LLC produces and sells meat based protein snack bar. Its products include maple bacon blueberry, peach barbecue, sweet Thai basil, and turkey cranberry. The company was founded by Brendan Synnott, Jason Wright, Derek Spors, and JR Crosby in 2013 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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