Sector

Private Equity in Consumer

Consumer brands, multi-unit consumer services, and consumer-tech businesses.

Firms Active in Consumer

AS
American Securities
New York City, United States

American Securities is a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading companies, primarily within the industrial and B2B services sectors.

BV
Battery Ventures
Boston, United States

Battery Ventures is a global, technology-focused investment firm that makes venture-capital and private-equity investments.

B
Bridgepoint
London, United Kingdom

Bridgepoint Group is a British private investment company that specializes in private equity and credit funds, listed on the London Stock Exchange.

BC
Bridgepoint Capital
London, England

Bridgepoint Group plc is a British private investment company that specializes in private equity and credit investments.

BG
Bridgepoint Group
London, United Kingdom

Bridgepoint Group is a British private investment company that specializes in middle-market buyouts and growth capital.

CC
CCMP Capital
New York City, United States

CCMP Capital is an American private equity firm specializing in leveraged buyout and growth capital transactions.

C
Cinven
London, United Kingdom

Cinven is a global private equity firm that acquires Europe and United States–based corporations, as well as emerging market firms that fit with its core business.

CC
Clearlake Capital Group
Santa Monica, United States

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. is an American private equity firm that focuses on investments in the technology, industrial, and consumer sectors.

FS
Freeman Spogli & Co.
Los Angeles, United States

Freeman Spogli & Co. is a private equity firm that specializes in leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations of middle-market companies in the consumer and distribution sectors.

FC
Frontenac Company
Chicago, United States

Frontenac is a Chicago-based private equity firm that focuses on lower middle market buyout transactions.

GA
General Atlantic
New York City, United States

General Atlantic is an American growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support for global growth companies.

HP
Harvest Partners
New York City, United States

Harvest Partners is an American private equity firm focused on leveraged buyout and growth capital investments in middle-market companies.

HI
Hillhouse Investment
Singapore, Singapore

Hillhouse Investment is a Singapore-headquartered global private equity firm that invests in businesses across various stages of their lifecycle.

MD
Madison Dearborn Partners
Chicago, United States

Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) is a prominent American private equity firm based in Chicago that specializes in leveraged buyouts across various growth sectors.

P
PAG
Hong Kong, China

PAG is a leading Asian investment firm that manages multiple asset classes including private equity, private debt, real estate, and hedge funds.

P
Permira
London, United Kingdom

Permira is a British global investment firm and one of the world's largest private equity buyout specialists.

TC
Trilantic Capital Partners
New York, USA

Trilantic Capital Partners is a global private equity firm focused on control and significant minority investments in North America and Europe.

Portfolio Companies in Consumer

CompanyParent PE FirmStatus
1-800-CONTACTSWarburg PincusCurrent
5.11, Inc.TA AssociatesExited
AdevintaPermiraCurrent
Advantice HealthTA AssociatesCurrent
AlephYa EducationTA AssociatesCurrent
AllTrailsPermiraCurrent
Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.TA AssociatesExited
AnyQuestion (Whoop)Pillar VCExited
AramarkCCMP CapitalExited
Aramis GroupWarburg PincusCurrent
ArapyauWarburg PincusCurrent
ArcaplanetPermiraCurrent
AtriumPermiraCurrent
Aura HealthDCVCCurrent
Avon Products (North America)Cerberus Capital ManagementExited
Axel ArigatoEurazeoCurrent
BabilouTA AssociatesCurrent
Balaji WafersGeneral AtlanticCurrent
BESTSECRETPermiraCurrent
BFY BrandsPermiraCurrent
BigUpPillar VCCurrent
Boats GroupPermiraCurrent
Bolthouse FarmsMadison Dearborn PartnersExited
Carrols Restaurant GroupMadison Dearborn PartnersExited
CasperDCVCExited
Cath KidstonTA AssociatesExited
Cornerstone BrandsMadison Dearborn PartnersExited
CourseraDCVCExited
Death Wish CoffeeTA AssociatesCurrent
Dymatize Enterprises LLCTA AssociatesExited
El JannahGeneral AtlanticCurrent
Florida Career CollegeTA AssociatesExited
Founder Sport GroupCCMP CapitalCurrent
Francesca's CollectionsCCMP CapitalExited
Full SailTA AssociatesExited
Gong chaTA AssociatesCurrent
Grand CuisinePAGCurrent
Grupo ÁguilasGeneral AtlanticCurrent
Grupo BIGAdvent InternationalCurrent
Grupo BIG (formerly Walmart Brazil Group)Advent InternationalCurrent
Grupo BIG (formerly Walmart Brazil)Advent InternationalCurrent
HaloPillar VCCurrent
Hana GroupTA AssociatesExited
HelloticketsPillar VCCurrent
HostessGores GroupCurrent
InfogroupCCMP CapitalExited
InspiredTA AssociatesCurrent
Internationella Engelska Skolan ABTA AssociatesExited
J. MendelGores GroupCurrent
JamiesonCCMP CapitalExited
Jamieson LaboratoriesCCMP CapitalCurrent
JetroCCMP CapitalExited
Jetro Cash & CarryCCMP CapitalCurrent
Juul LabsDCVCCurrent
KayaliGeneral AtlanticCurrent
KiwokoTA AssociatesExited
L.A. Fitness InternationalMadison Dearborn PartnersExited
Lumber Liquidators, Inc.TA AssociatesExited
M and M Direct Ltd.TA AssociatesExited
MAV Beauty BrandsTA AssociatesExited
MexxGores GroupCurrent
Mid America Pet FoodTA AssociatesCurrent
NEST New YorkEurazeoCurrent
Nexus Brands GroupTA AssociatesCurrent
Nivel Parts & ManufacturingMorgan Stanley Capital PartnersCurrent
Nu Skin EnterprisesBlum CapitalExited
NutriSystem, Inc.Blum CapitalExited
Ole & SteenNordic CapitalCurrent
Ollie's Bargain OutletCCMP CapitalExited
OseaGeneral AtlanticCurrent
OurPet’s CompanyChicago Growth PartnersExited
Paradise Food & BeveragePAGCurrent
Playtex Products, Inc.Blum CapitalExited
Pure GymCCMP CapitalExited
PureGymCCMP CapitalExited
RealTruckCCMP CapitalCurrent
RealTruck (formerly Truck Hero)CCMP CapitalCurrent
RealTruck (Truck Hero)CCMP CapitalCurrent
Remington Outdoor CompanyCerberus Capital ManagementExited
Ruth’s Hospitality GroupMadison Dearborn PartnersExited
Shoes For CrewsCCMP CapitalCurrent
SociollaGeneral AtlanticCurrent
Timberland Corp.Blum CapitalExited
Ultra Premium DirectEurazeoCurrent
United Wholesale MortgageGores GroupCurrent
VoloteaCCMP CapitalExited
VuoriGeneral AtlanticCurrent
WestPoint HomeChicago Growth PartnersExited

Common Investment Themes

Multi-unit franchisesDTC brandsConsumer health
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