Sector

Private Equity in Consumer

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

Firms Active in Consumer

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Advent International
Boston, United States

Advent International is a global private equity firm specializing in buyouts across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

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Affinity Equity Partners
Singapore, Singapore

Affinity Equity Partners is a Pan-Asian private equity firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and growth capital transactions across the Asia-Pacific region.

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American Securities
New York City, U.S.

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

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Andreessen Horowitz
Menlo Park, United States

Andreessen Horowitz (also known as a16z) is a prominent American venture capital firm that invests in both early-stage startups and established growth companies.

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Battery Ventures
Boston, United States

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

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Bridgepoint
London, United Kingdom

Bridgepoint Group plc is a British private investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange and a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

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Bridgepoint Capital
London, England

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

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Bridgepoint Group
London, England

Bridgepoint Group is a British private investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange and a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

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Cinven
London, United Kingdom

Cinven is a global private equity firm that acquires Europe and United States–based corporations and emerging market firms.

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Clearlake Capital Group
Santa Monica, U.S.

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

EP
Equistone Partners Europe
London, United Kingdom

Equistone Partners Europe is a mid-market private equity firm that operates across Europe, focusing on buyouts.

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Freeman Spogli & Co.
Los Angeles, United States

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

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Frontenac Company
Chicago, United States

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

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General Atlantic
New York City, United States

General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm that provides capital and strategic support for growth-stage companies across various sectors.

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Harvest Partners
New York City, United States

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

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Hillhouse Investment
Singapore, Singapore

Hillhouse Investment is a Singapore-headquartered global private equity firm that funds businesses across various lifecycle stages, from venture capital to large-scale buyouts.

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Irving Place Capital (fka BSMB)
New York City, U.S.

Irving Place Capital is an American private equity firm that focuses on leveraged buyout and growth capital investments in middle-market companies.

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MidOcean Partners
New York City, United States

MidOcean Partners is an alternative asset management firm based in New York City that specializes in middle-market private equity and alternative leveraged investments.

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Permira
London, United Kingdom

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

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Trilantic Capital Partners
New York, United States

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

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Triton Partners
London, United Kingdom

Triton Partners is a European mid-market private equity firm that invests in medium-sized businesses headquartered in Northern and Western 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
AramarkCCMP CapitalExited
Aramis GroupWarburg PincusCurrent
ArapyauWarburg PincusCurrent
ArcaplanetPermiraCurrent
AtriumPermiraCurrent
Avon Products (North America)Cerberus Capital ManagementExited
Axel ArigatoEurazeoCurrent
BabilouTA AssociatesCurrent
Balaji WafersGeneral AtlanticCurrent
BESTSECRETPermiraCurrent
BFY BrandsPermiraCurrent
Boats GroupPermiraCurrent
Bolthouse FarmsMadison Dearborn PartnersExited
Carrols Restaurant GroupMadison Dearborn PartnersExited
Cath KidstonTA AssociatesExited
Cornerstone BrandsMadison Dearborn PartnersExited
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
Hana GroupTA AssociatesExited
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
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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