L Catterton

L Catterton is a private equity firm established in 1989 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm focuses on providing capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and turnarounds, while also supporting ongoing growth and development of companies. L Catterton primarily targets investments in the consumer sector, including food and beverage, retail, restaurants, consumer products and services, and media and marketing services. The firm emerged in 2016 from the merger of Catterton Partners and L Capital Management, specializing in buyout investments in mid-market consumer businesses throughout North America and Europe. L Catterton manages several growth and buyout funds that invest in a range of sectors and geographies, including a focus on impact investments related to education, health, waste, and climate. It typically invests between USD 10 million to USD 500 million, depending on the fund and the specific opportunity.

Frank Albano

Assistant VP, Treasury and Operations

Jean-Philippe Barade

Partner & Head of London office

Sacha Barry

Senior Associate

Marc-David Bismuth

Operating Partner

Fabio Cadeddu

Principal

Paolo Cavaiani

Senior Associate

Michael Chu

Managing Partner

Scott Arnold Dahnke

Global Co-CEO

Nicolas Desbois

Partner and Group CFO

Dirk Donath

Managing Partner, Latin America

Evan Einstein

VP

Dennis B. Ever

Managing Partner

Michael Farello

Managing Partner, Growth Fund

Luigi Feola

Managing Partner

Kate Garvin

VP

David Heidecorn

Partner

Matt Johnson

Associate

Sebastien Katch

Operating Partner

Farah Khan

Principal

Léonor Ladeira

VP

Ramiro Lauzan

Partner

Matt Leeds

Principal

Anthony Lesaicherre

Associate

Matt Lischick

Partner

Matthew P. Lischick

Vice President

Jacinto Luna

Regional Executive Director (Andino Region)

Peter Löhken

Regional Executive Director (Brazil), Latin America

Julian C. Mack

Senior Partner

Marc Magliacano

Managing Partner

Michael Meyer

Operating Partner

Alex Miram

Associate

Michael Mitterlehner

Partner

Rishi Modi

VP

Javier Molto

VP of Latin America

Jonathan Owsley

Managing Partner, Growth Fund

Avik Pramanik

Partner of Buyout Fund

Jennifer Reid

Partner

Chris Roberts

Partner, Growth Fund

Roberto Ortiz Rojas

Regional Executive Director (Mexico), Latin America

Tolga Sengel

Principal

Rajan Shah

Principal

Howard Steyn

Partner for Global Initiatives

Andrew C. Taub

Managing Partner

Nikhil Thukral

Managing Partner

Eduardo Velasco

Partner

Past deals in Connecticut

Alliance Animal Health

Private Equity Round in 2022
Operator of a mutually beneficial alliance intended to own, operate and partner with veterinarians. The company partners with veterinarians through the acquisition of a majority stake in their practice and offers them to continue to practice medicine independently while providing resources and assistance in business operations, enabling veterinarians to retain all the benefits of being an independent practice and gain the additional advantages associated with becoming part of a larger organization.

Rhone

Venture Round in 2017
Rhone is a men's activewear brand designed to meet the diverse needs of modern men who seek both functionality and style in their clothing. The company focuses on providing high-quality apparel that seamlessly blends performance with aesthetics, catering to active lifestyles without compromising on comfort. Rhone's product line features innovative designs that incorporate advanced technologies, such as anti-stink and odor-fighting properties, along with custom fabrics that include silver thread for permanent antibacterial protection. This thoughtful approach allows customers to wear their apparel in various settings, from workouts to casual outings, ensuring they look and feel their best in any situation.

Sweet Leaf

Private Equity Round in 2008
In 1997, Sweet Leaf Tea founder, Clayton Christopher, decided to make a bottled tea that was just as tasty as the one his grandmother Mimi used to make. Every bottle of homemade goodness still starts with Granny's original recipe - the perfect balance of organic tea leaves and ingredients they can pronounce. In 2004, they put a spin on their classic sweet tea with fun new flavors like Mint & Honey.