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Lauren Levitan
Director/Board Member at
ELF BEAUTY
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
Lauren Cooks Levitan was the founder of Moxie Capital LLC, founded in 2009, serving as Managing Partner from 2009 to 2015.
Ms. Levitan is the founder of The Root, founded in 2025, serving as Co-Chief Executive Officer starting in 2025.
Current jobs include Independent Director at e.l.f.
Beauty, Inc. since 2016; Director at Crew Knitwear LLC; Director at Fanatics (International) Ltd.; Director at J.A. Cosmetics Corp.
since 2016; Director at e.l.f.
Cosmetics, Inc. since 2016; and Director at Faire Wholesale, Inc. starting in 2019.
Former jobs include Managing Director at Cowen & Co. LLC from 2002 to 2008; Managing Director at Robertson Stephens, Inc. from 1995 to 2002; Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Director at SportsMem, Inc.; Chief Financial Officer at Fanatics LLC from 2015 to 2019; and Chief Financial Officer at Faire, Inc. (Texas).
Education includes undergraduate degree from Duke University and MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
E.L.F. BEAUTY, INC. 0.02% | 2026-08-19 | 11,937 ( 0.02% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-09-29 |
Lauren Levitan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ELF BEAUTY | Director/Board Member | 2016-05-31 |
J.A. Cosmetics Corp.
 J.A. Cosmetics Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Produces and distributes cosmetic products | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-31 |
e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc.
 e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Manufactures and retails beauty products | Director/Board Member | 2016-05-31 |
Fanatics (International) Ltd.
 Fanatics (International) Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides an online sports retailer | Director/Board Member | 2016-01-31 |
Crew Knitwear LLC
 Crew Knitwear LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and wholesales soft knit tops, dresses, cardigans, pants & skirts | Director/Board Member | - |
Faire Wholesale, Inc.
 Faire Wholesale, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Sells food, beverages, home décor, cosmetics, , men's and women's apparel & pet supplies for retails stores | Director/Board Member | 2025-06-30 |
The Root
 The Root Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Publishes online news, opinion and culture destination for African-Americans | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-05-31 |
Former positions of Lauren Levitan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Fanatics LLC
 Fanatics LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails sports apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through online | Director of Finance/CFO | 2019-08-31 |
Moxie Capital LLC
 Moxie Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Moxie Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the consumer and retail sectors. It participates in equity financing for buyout and growth transactions. | Founder | 2015-04-30 |
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Education of Lauren Levitan
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
84
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Cowen & Co. LLC
 Cowen & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.
 e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a holding company | Consumer Non-Durables |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Robertson Stephens, Inc.
 Robertson Stephens, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Brokerage | Finance |
Fanatics LLC
Fanatics LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails sports apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through online | Retail Trade |
Crew Knitwear LLC
Crew Knitwear LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and wholesales soft knit tops, dresses, cardigans, pants & skirts | Consumer Non-Durables |
Fanatics (International) Ltd.
Fanatics (International) Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides an online sports retailer | Retail Trade |
J.A. Cosmetics Corp.
J.A. Cosmetics Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Produces and distributes cosmetic products | Retail Trade |
SportsMem, Inc.
 SportsMem, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales and retail sports goods | Distribution Services |
e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc.
e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Manufactures and retails beauty products | Retail Trade |
Stanford Graduate School of Business
 Stanford Graduate School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Moxie Capital LLC
Moxie Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Moxie Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the consumer and retail sectors. It participates in equity financing for buyout and growth transactions. | Finance |
The Root
The Root Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Publishes online news, opinion and culture destination for African-Americans | Technology Services |
Faire Wholesale, Inc.
Faire Wholesale, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Sells food, beverages, home décor, cosmetics, , men's and women's apparel & pet supplies for retails stores | Distribution Services |
Faire, Inc. (Texas)
 Faire, Inc. (Texas) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates online marketplace that sells fashion products | Technology Services |
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