Duo Partners
Overview
Duo Partners is a New York-based investment and consulting firm specializing in early-stage information and data companies. Founded in 2022 by Tod Johnson and Karyn Schoenbart, the firm focuses on minority investments in marketing information companies that do not compete with their current portfolio. Their strategic approach includes providing board representation and consulting services to help businesses grow more effectively. The firm's principals, Tod Johnson and Karyn Schoenbart, bring decades of leadership experience in marketing information and data companies. Tod Johnson, previously the executive chairman of The NPD Group, has been recognized for his innovations in market research and has held various leadership roles in industry organizations. Karyn Schoenbart, former CEO of The NPD Group, has been honored for her impact as a female business leader and has authored a book on business advice. Duo Partners has been involved in several investments, including a $2.5 million seed round in ViralMoment in January 2024, a $5.9 million seed round in MYAVANA in August 2024, and a $50 million investment in Tastewise in June 2025. Their portfolio reflects a commitment to supporting innovative companies in the information and data sectors.
Investment Focus
- Minority investments in early-stage marketing information companies that do not compete with current portfolio companies.
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Duo Partners invest in?
Duo Partners invests in Information Technology, Data Analytics and Market Research, and is based in New York, United States. Duo Partners is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Duo Partners invest at?
Duo Partners backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 2.5M - 5.9M.
Which regions does Duo Partners invest in?
Duo Partners invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Duo Partners?
Team members listed for Duo Partners include Karyn Schoenbart (Co-Founder & Managing Director) and Tod Johnson (Managing Director).
What companies has Duo Partners invested in?
Duo Partners's portfolio includes Tastewise, Myavana and ViralMoment.
How do I contact Duo Partners?
Duo Partners's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
