Castanea Partners

Castanea Partners, founded in 2001 and based in Newton, Massachusetts, is a private equity firm that focuses on investing in dynamic consumer brands and marketing services companies. The firm leverages its industry expertise and operational experience to provide equity capital, typically ranging from $20 million to $75 million, primarily in sectors such as beauty, personal care, food and beverage, apparel, footwear, accessories, sporting goods, outdoor products, household goods, and health and wellness. Additionally, Castanea seeks opportunities in select business-to-business providers of key information, aiming to facilitate connections between brands and their customers.

Steven Berg

Managing Partner

Burke, Timothy P.

Partner

Juan Marcos Hill

Partner

Knez, Brian Jonathan

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Stephen C. Richards

Operating Partner

Smith, Robert Alan

Managing Partner

Benjamin Tuttman

Principal

28 past transactions

Orangetheory Fitness

Private Equity Round in 2018
Orangetheory® Fitness (www.orangetheoryfitness.com) is a science-based, one-of-a-kind, group personal training workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. Backed by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), Orangetheory's heart-rate-monitored workouts are designed to get participants within the target-training zone of 84-to-91 percent of their heart rate, which stimulates metabolism and increases energy. Led by highly skilled coaches, each workout incorporates endurance, strength and power elements through a variety of exercises using treadmills, rowing machines, TRX® suspension training and free weights. The end result is more energy, visible toning and the "Orange Effect" – Orangetheory's afterburn - where participants keep burning calories for up to 36 hours post-workout for an average of 500+ total calories burned. Endorsed by three-time United States Olympian Lolo Jones and Super Bowl Champion Justin Tucker, Orangetheory Fitness recently unveiled its engaging Keep Burning marketing campaign. The company was ranked #415 in Inc. magazine's Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest growing private companies and #255 in Entrepreneur's 2016 Franchise 500® list of the top franchises.

Brew Dr. Kombucha

Private Equity Round in 2018
Brew Dr. Kombucha is produced entirely in-house, leaf to bottle. After They brew their recipes of organic tea and dried herbs, roots and fruits, it takes about two weeks to complete the probiotic fermentation process. Their attention to quality at the beginning of the process means they don’t need to add any flavors or juices at the end. Their flavors stand on their own, balancing the right levels of sweet and sour that make well-made, traditional kombucha so interesting. They are proud of their commitment to using only whole, organic ingredients with no added nonsense.

Townshend's Tea Company

Private Equity Round in 2018
Townshend’s Tea Company is a tea retailer with 9 locations in Oregon, Montana, and Utah.

Yasso

Private Equity Round in 2018
Yasso operates as a frozen yogurt brand featuring stick bars. Conceived in 2009 by two kindergarten friends, co-founders Amanda Klane and Drew Harrington set out on a mission to re-imagine ice cream by creating the best tasting, smoothest, and creamiest treat, made with only the best ingredients. Today, the Yasso line features a wide variety of amazingly delicious treats such as malicious Mint Chocolate Chip, incredilicious Chocolate Fudge, and ooey-gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.

Tatcha

Private Equity Round in 2017
Tatcha offers a line of serums, moisturizers, mists, exfoliants, and cleaners.

Simms Fishing Products

Private Equity Round in 2017
Simms manufactures wader to keep customers dry, comfortable, and protected from the elements in any fishing conditions. The company was the brainchild of visionary angler John Simms who saw a need to develop better waders and accessories than what was then available on the market. Simms Fishing Products was developed in 1980. During that time, Simms was one of the first companies worldwide to introduce neoprene waders, which provided enhanced warmth and waterproofing gear for serious anglers pushing the limits of their fishing pursuits.

Memebox

Series C in 2016
Memebox Corporation is a consumer company that provides customers with the Asian beauty products, culture, and trends. A global company focused on forecasting trends and creating private, in-house labels inspired by K-beauty (and made for the product obsessed).

Jeni's Ice Creams

Private Equity Round in 2016
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams offers a variety of ice cream and frozen yoghurts. Its ice cream flavors include brown butter almond brittle, darkest chocolate, intelligentsia black cat espresso, ndali estate vanilla bean, pistachio and honey, root beer, salty caramel. Sun-popped corn, sweet cream, and wildberry lavender. It also offers four types of frozen yoghurts: black currant, lemon buttermilk, mango lassi, and passion fruit. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

4moms

Venture Round in 2015
4moms develops robotics technology-based products that cater to the prenatal to preschool needs of children. It has introduced robotics technology to the juvenile industry, creating products that meet parents’ real needs. Its team is comprised on over forty engineers, designers, and developers. 4moms has put its products in over 500 stores in 24 countries. It develops and markets products for the 8.9 billion U.S. dollars juvenile products industry. Based in Pittsburgh, P.A.

First Aid Beauty

Private Equity Round in 2015
First Aid Beauty manufactures beauty and skincare products. The company offers cleansers and exfoliators, masks, moisturizers, serums and treatments, eye and lip makeup products, and body care products; and age delay, dryness, acne prone, dullness and uneven skin tone, undereye puffiness and dark circle, redness, and sun protection products.

Proenza Schouler

Private Equity Round in 2015
Proenza Schouler is a womenswear and accessories brand that specializes in tailoring and the use of custom developed fabrics. The company launched its first handbag collection in 2008, including the PS1, a classic satchel that represents a sense of wearable luxury. Proenza Schouler signed a license agreement with IRIS S.p.A. to produce and distribute the brand's footwear collections. Its products are sold in over 100 of the exclusive retail outlets worldwide, including Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Harvey Nichols, Colette, and Joyce. Proenza Schouler was in 2002 by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. It is headquartered in New York, United States.

Thymes

Private Equity Round in 2015
Thymes is focused on the manufacturing and marketing of a range of fragrance products, including perfumes, bath oil, candles, soap, body lotion, cologne, dusting powder, lip care, sink sets, and more. The company also offers gift sets and sample beauty bags. Thymes facilitates an online platform that enables its users to find information and buy its products. It also provides its customers with shipping services. Thymes was founded in 1982 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

4moms

Series B in 2014
4moms develops robotics technology-based products that cater to the prenatal to preschool needs of children. It has introduced robotics technology to the juvenile industry, creating products that meet parents’ real needs. Its team is comprised on over forty engineers, designers, and developers. 4moms has put its products in over 500 stores in 24 countries. It develops and markets products for the 8.9 billion U.S. dollars juvenile products industry. Based in Pittsburgh, P.A.

Aurora Brands

Private Equity Round in 2014
Aurora Brands owns and manages two iconic American luxury home and lifestyle brands: MacKenzie-Childs and Jay Strongwater. They are proud to support American craftsmanship, handmade products from around the world, and unique designs.

Essentia

Private Equity Round in 2014
Essentia supercharged ionized alkaline water was tested in a hydration study, the first of its kind for bottled water.

Drybar

Venture Round in 2014
Drybar is a retail chain exclusively for blow-drying hair for a reduced price compared to traditional salons. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Drybar

Private Equity Round in 2012
Drybar is a retail chain exclusively for blow-drying hair for a reduced price compared to traditional salons. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

TRX Training

Private Equity Round in 2011
TRX is a global brand in physical training and the industry leader in functional fitness.

Astor & Black

Private Equity Round in 2011
Astor & Black is a true custom clothier.

Donald Pliner

Private Equity Round in 2011
Donald Pliner is an apparel and fashion company specializing in luxury footwear and accessories.

Vitamin Research Products

Private Equity Round in 2010
Vitamin Research Products, LLC develops, manufactures, and sells nutritional supplements. It offers accessories, amino acids, antioxidants, botanicals and herbs, energizers, healthy fats and oils, minerals, mood enhancers, multi nutrients, pet products, protein supplements, single vitamins, sleep aids, test kits, and phytonutrients. The company also provides supplements for blood sugar, bone and joint, brain and digestive health, liver support, hair/skin and nails, urinary tract support, vision and sight, weight management, women's health, Xylitol, detoxification, heart health, hormone support, immune system, inflammation, heart and men's health, neuroendocrine support, physical performance, and stress problems. In addition, it sells vitamins, and books and software online. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Carson City, Nevada. As of 2005, Vitamin Research Products, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Argan, Inc.

Health Resources

Private Equity Round in 2010
Health Resources is a marketer of high-quality nutritional supplements based on scientific research.

Health Resources in Action

Private Equity Round in 2010
Health Resources in Action provides community health improvement, capacity building, consulting, investment in health, and technical expertise.

Urban Decay

Acquisition in 2009
Urban Decay is beauty with an edge. Feminine, dangerous and fun, it appeals to women who relish their individuality and dare to express it. From Their insane range of velvety Eyeshadows—including the bestselling (and often-copied) Naked Palettes—to Their award-winning eye liners, budge-proof mascaras and legendary Makeup Setting Sprays, we've been shaking up the industry for over 20 years.

IPPOLITA

Private Equity Round in 2007
IPPOLITA is an online retailer that specializes in jewelry for women.

Hanna Andersson

Private Equity Round in 2004
Hanna Andersson has offered high-quality, Swedish-inspired children's clothing. From its iconic striped sleepwear to everyday playwear and more, Hanna Andersson's broad product line is balanced across boys, girls and infants from newborn to 12 years old. The Company's clothing is clearly differentiated by unmatched quality, durability and style. Over the last decade, Hanna Andersson has grown from a highly successful catalog brand to become the most prominent and fastest growing premium brand in the children's specialty apparel category. With a successful omni-channel platform, Hanna Andersson has been generating double-digit annual revenue growth since 2010 through a combination of its heritage catalog business and attractive e-commerce platform, as well as 55 retail stores and 11 outlet locations. In partnership with L Catterton, Hanna Andersson plans to rapidly expand its retail store presence by adding to its footprint both domestically and internationally over the coming years.

Fuze Beverage

Private Equity Round in 2004
Fuze Beverage commercially referred to as simply Fuze is a manufacturer of teas and non-carbonated fruit drinks enriched with vitamins.
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