SKKY Partners

Private equity firm investing in consumer and media companies.

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About SKKY Partners

SKKY Partners is a private equity firm that makes investments in consumer and media companies. It describes itself as a consumer investment firm combining investing, brand building and culture.^{Source [1]}^{Source [6]}

The firm was co-founded in 2022 by Kim Kardashian and Jay Sammons, who previously led consumer investments at the Carlyle Group including Supreme and Beats by Dre. It is based on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay.^{Source [1]}^{Source [5]}

Its portfolio lists two minority investments: TRUFF, a truffle-infused sauce and condiment brand, and the skincare brand 111SKIN. Sammons said in January 2025 the firm aimed to invest in 7 to 10 companies over five years.^{Source [7]}^{Source [8]}^{Source [5]}

What happened

Launched in September 2022 by Kim Kardashian and former Carlyle Group partner Jay Sammons as co-founders and co-managing partners, with Sammons running daily operations. Its first investment, a minority stake in TRUFF, was announced in November 2023, followed by a minority stake in 111SKIN in January 2025. Kardashian's title changed from managing partner to senior operating advisor in December 2024.^{Source [1]}^{Source [2]}^{Source [8]}^{Source [7]}^{Source [6]}^{Source [5]}^{Source [4]}

Timeline

2025-01Took a minority stake in 111SKIN.^{Source [7]}^{Source [6]}
2024-12Kim Kardashian's title changed from managing partner to senior operating advisor.^{Source [5]}^{Source [4]}
2023-12Filed a Form D for SKKY Partners Fund I, LP.^{Source [3]}
2023-11Announced its first investment, a significant minority stake in TRUFF.^{Source [8]}
2022-09Launched by Kim Kardashian and Jay Sammons.^{Source [1]}^{Source [2]}

Products and brands

TRUFF: Minority investment in the truffle-infused sauce brand (Sauce Ventures LLC).^{Source [7]}^{Source [8]}
111SKIN: Minority investment in the skincare brand, January 2025.^{Source [7]}^{Source [6]}

How it makes money: Raises private funds from investors and takes minority stakes in consumer goods and media companies.^{Source [8]}^{Source [1]}^{Source [3]}

Leadership

Jay Sammons	Co-founder and Managing Partner^{Source [5]}^{Source [1]}	Since 2022
Kaitlin May	Chief Operating Officer^{Source [5]}
Kim Kardashian	Co-founder and Senior Operating Advisor^{Source [5]}	Since 2024
Angela Ahrendts	Senior Operating Advisor^{Source [5]}

People on Founded, and where they went next

1 person on record, connected to 2 other companies.

Person	Here	Also built
Kim Kardashian	Co-founder, Co-managing partner, Senior Operating Advisor2022 to 2024	SKIMS2019 to nowActiveSKKN BY KIM (formerly KKW Beauty)2017 to 2025Shut down

Sources

Kim Kardashian launches private equity firm, becoming the latest celeb to enter the investment industry, CNBC, 2022-09-08. Accessed Sep 28, 2026.
Kim Kardashian Launches Private-Equity Firm to Invest in Consumer and Media Brands, Variety, 2022-09-07. Accessed Sep 28, 2026.
SKKY Partners Fund I, LP Form D, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR), 2023-12-21. Accessed Sep 28, 2026.
SKKY Partners Fund I, LP Form D/A, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR), 2024-12-23. Accessed Sep 28, 2026.
Inside Kim Kardashian's Boston investment firm, Skky Partners, Boston Globe, 2025-01-06. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
SKKY Partners, SKKY Partners. Accessed Sep 28, 2026.
Investments, SKKY Partners. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
Kim Kardashian's firm acquires minority stake in Truff, Retail Dive, 2023-11-22. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.

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