Cooper Hefner

Managing Partner at Hefner Capital

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Cooper Hefner is the Managing Partner of Hefner Capital, an investor, and an educator at Chapman University, where he also earned his bachelors degree. He previously served as Chief Creative Officer for Playboy Enterprises, guiding the iconic brands strategy. His background includes service as an Airman in the U. S. Air Force.

Outside of his professional life, Hefner is a husband to actress Scarlett Byrne and a father to three daughters. He has previously run for the California State Senate as a Democrat, demonstrating a strong interest in public service and community advocacy, including support for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness.

Interesting fact: After stepping away from the family business, he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force before returning to the private sector.

Topics They Care About

Brand Legacy
As the son of Playboy's founder, he is deeply invested in its legacy, recently making a $100M bid through Hefner Capital to reclaim and revitalize the brand.
Venture Capital
Leads Hefner Capital, focusing on investments and providing operational guidance to portfolio companies, moving beyond his family's media empire into broader business ventures.
Public Service
Served in the U. S. Air Force, assisting with the resettlement of Afghan refugees, and ran for the California State Senate, showing a commitment to community and country.

Media Appearances

Playboy and Hefner Capital Announce Creative Partnership to Produce New Content. Featured in Playboy Investor Relations

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Playboy, Hefner Capital Making Cold War Film Set in Playboy Club. Featured in Variety

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Hefner Capital Offers $100 Million, Equity to Buy Playboy Brand. Featured in Bloomberg

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Work History

6-2024
Managing Partner at Hefner Capital
3-2021
Partner • Advisor at Delos
6-2019
Board Member at Chapman University
3-2018 - 9-2020
Advisor at Chapman University
1-2019 - 6-2019
Adjunct Professor at Chapman University

Education

2009 - 2013
Education details unavailable from Chapman University

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