L Catterton

L Catterton is a global private equity firm specializing in consumer-focused investments. Founded in 1989, it operates through regional offices in Europe, Asia, and North America, with headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm invests in growth capital, buyouts, and recapitalizations across various consumer sectors, including food and beverage, retail, consumer products, and services. It targets companies with enterprise values ranging from €50 million to €400 million, and sales values between €30 million and €400 million. L Catterton provides strategic and operational support to its portfolio companies, aiming to enhance performance and investment returns. It typically invests between €15 million and €40 million, and can take either majority or minority stakes.

Tian Ai

Managing Director

Jean-Philippe Barade

Partner

Sacha Barry

Vice President

Todd Bartee

Operating Partner

Elia Besana

Vice President

Chinta Bhagat

Managing Partner

Chinta Bhagat

Managing Partner of its Asia funds

Mathieu Le Bozec

Managing Partner and Founder

Johanna Buijsen

Associate

Riccardo Cammi

Associate

Arabella Caporello

Partner

Whitney Casey

Venture Partner

Christopher Casgar

Principal

Paolo Cavaiani

Vice President

Scott Chen

Managing Partner

Michael Chu

Global Co-CEO

Scott Dahnke

Global Co-CEO

Akash Desai

Vice President

Eric Donado

Principal

Dirk Donath

Managing Partner, Latin America

David Dong

Vice President

Evan Einstein

Principal

Evan Einstein

Principal

Dennis B. Ever

Managing Partner

Michael J. Farello

Managing Partner, Growth Fund

Grégoire Faure

Senior Associate

Luigi Feola

Managing Partner

Ian Friedman

Partner, Managing Director and Co-Head of Technology Investing @ L Catterton Growth

Rahul Garg

Vice President

Liz Gordon

Principal

Jimmy Jin

Principal

Farah Khan

Managing Partner

Ido Krakowsky

Vice President

Léonor Ladeira

Principal

Erin Lambroza

Vice President

Ramiro Lauzan

Partner

Marzak Li

Managing Director

Matt Lischick

Partner

Marc Magliacano

Managing Partner

Saurabh Mehta

Partner

Michael Meyer

Operating Partner

Courtney Nelson

Principal

Jonathan H. Owsley

Managing Partner

Shinjini Palit

Analyst, Investments

Avik Pramanik

Partner

Alice Raksin

Principal

Shahab Rashid

Managing Partner and Co-Head of Private Credit

Jennifer Reid

Partner

Chris Roberts

Partner

Anjana Sasidharan

Partner

Tolga Sengel

Principal

Rajan Shah

Principal

Lily Shaw

Vice President

Spencer Silverman

Vice President

Howard Steyn

Partner for Global Initiatives

Ravi Thakran

Managing Partner and Chairman

Eduardo Velasco

Partner

Romain Verani

Vice President

Elizabeth Wells

Principal

Ryuhei Yamaguchi

Managing Director

Akash Desai

Principal

Past deals in Fashion

Kapital

Acquisition in 2025
Kapital is a Japanese apparel store chain that operates numerous physical locations as well as an online store. The brand is known for its distinctive clothing offerings, which blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary fashion. By combining a rich cultural heritage with modern design, Kapital aims to provide unique apparel that appeals to a diverse customer base both domestically and internationally.

Kiko

Acquisition in 2024
KIKO MILANO, founded in 1997 in Italy, is a cosmetics brand that has transformed traditional beauty standards globally. With over 770 retail locations across 15 countries and an online presence reaching 35 nations, KIKO offers more than 1,400 high-quality products, including makeup, beauty accessories, and skincare items. The brand is deeply influenced by the artistic and fashionable spirit of Milan, allowing it to stay attuned to contemporary trends and make them accessible to all women. KIKO combines its Italian heritage of quality and creativity with international influences, encouraging women to explore and express their beauty through a diverse range of products tailored to their individual needs.

DIBS Beauty

Venture Round in 2023
DIBS Beauty is a color cosmetics brand dedicated to giving people back their time. Its products are multifunctional, error-proof, and effortlessly luxurious. It is social first and digitally native, meeting customers in their daily lives to provide a mood-boosting moment. An Austin-based brand, DIBS has won editorial awards across its product lineup and was named WWD's No. 1 "Up-and-Coming Makeup Brand" in 2022.

Ben & Frank

Venture Round in 2023
Ben & Frank is an online optical store aimed at transforming the traditional eyewear market through a customer-focused approach. The company offers a diverse selection of fashionable glasses, including anti-reflective, polycarbonate, anti-scratch, polarized, and UV-resistant options. By providing an accessible platform for vision testing and a wide range of eyewear products, Ben & Frank enables consumers to find affordable and stylish glasses tailored to their needs.

BloomChic

Private Equity Round in 2022
BloomChic is a women's fashion brand dedicated to the plus-size community, offering a range of stylish and comfortable clothing options. The company provides affordable apparel in various sizes, including floral dresses, T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, skirts, and leggings. By focusing on inclusivity and body positivity, BloomChic aims to empower plus-size women through fashionable choices that fit well and enhance their confidence.

Savage X Fenty

Series C in 2022
Savage X Fenty is a lingerie brand founded by Robyn Rihanna Fenty that aims to celebrate fearlessness and confidence through its extensive assortment of underwear, nightwear, and accessories. The brand is designed to embrace diversity, catering to women and men of all sizes, skin tones, and ages, including pregnant individuals and drag queens. By offering a wide range of products at accessible price points, Savage X Fenty has disrupted the marketplace and redefined the standards of lingerie fashion. The brand's commitment to inclusivity and empowerment is reflected in its diverse collections, which allow individuals to look and feel good.

Ben & Frank

Venture Round in 2021
Ben & Frank is an online optical store aimed at transforming the traditional eyewear market through a customer-focused approach. The company offers a diverse selection of fashionable glasses, including anti-reflective, polycarbonate, anti-scratch, polarized, and UV-resistant options. By providing an accessible platform for vision testing and a wide range of eyewear products, Ben & Frank enables consumers to find affordable and stylish glasses tailored to their needs.

Etro

Acquisition in 2021
Etro is a renowned luxury brand that specializes in clothing and accessories for both men and women. The company is recognized for its distinctive designs, which include apparel, home accessories, and fragrances, supported by a strong emphasis on textiles and patterns. With a global presence, Etro utilizes a multi-channel retailing strategy to make its products accessible worldwide. This includes a distribution network that features around 20 travel retail locations in major international hubs, as well as a carefully selected wholesale presence in leading department stores and multi-brand boutiques. Additionally, the brand has prioritized its online presence, operating a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform across Europe, the United States, and Japan, while also engaging in exclusive partnerships with influential digital marketplaces.

Birkenstock

Acquisition in 2021
Birkenstock is a wholesale company based in Germany that specializes in manufacturing and selling footbed-based products, including sandals, clogs, shoes, and accessories. The company has a strong global presence, with its products available in approximately 90 countries, including a significant market in the United States, where it has been established for over 50 years. Birkenstock operates through four regional segments: Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMA). It distributes its footwear and related products through both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer channels, catering to various needs for everyday wear, leisure, and work.

Savage X Fenty

Series B in 2021
Savage X Fenty is a lingerie brand founded by Robyn Rihanna Fenty that aims to celebrate fearlessness and confidence through its extensive assortment of underwear, nightwear, and accessories. The brand is designed to embrace diversity, catering to women and men of all sizes, skin tones, and ages, including pregnant individuals and drag queens. By offering a wide range of products at accessible price points, Savage X Fenty has disrupted the marketplace and redefined the standards of lingerie fashion. The brand's commitment to inclusivity and empowerment is reflected in its diverse collections, which allow individuals to look and feel good.

Just Over the Top

Acquisition in 2021
Just Over The Top is a clothing brand based in Marseille, France, that focuses on creating functional and stylish ready-to-wear jackets. The company specializes in ultralight and fine down jackets designed for comfort and versatility, making them suitable for various seasons and occasions. These jackets are conveniently designed to be compact and can be stored in a small pouch, allowing for easy transport. By prioritizing both style and practicality, Just Over The Top aims to reinvent modern dressing for urban consumers.

Everlane

Series F in 2020
Everlane, Inc. is a clothing design and manufacturing company that operates an online fashion store, as well as a physical retail location. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Everlane specializes in providing well-designed, quality apparel, footwear, and accessories for both men and women at accessible price points. The product range includes various clothing items such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, pants, dresses, coats, and jackets, along with a selection of shoes and accessories like bags, wallets, and scarves. Everlane's focus on contemporary, minimalist designs attracts consumers looking for stylish yet affordable options.

Boll & Branch

Private Equity Round in 2019
Boll & Branch LLC, established in 2013 and based in Summit, New Jersey, is a textile company that specializes in the manufacture and marketing of high-quality bedding and linens. The company offers a diverse range of products, including sheet sets, duvet covers, pillowcases, and various types of blankets and towels, all crafted from 100% organic materials. Boll & Branch emphasizes the importance of sustainability, ensuring that its products are made from organically grown cotton without harmful chemicals. The company is notable for its commitment to fair labor practices, partnering with artisans and farmers who are compensated fairly and treated with respect. As the first Fair Trade Certified™ bedding company, Boll & Branch prioritizes quality over quantity, focusing on thread quality to provide authentic and luxurious bedding solutions. Its direct-to-consumer marketing strategy includes both online sales and a dedication to social responsibility, aiming to create a positive impact on both people and the environment.

ThirdLove

Series B in 2019
ThirdLove, Inc. is a women's lifestyle brand specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of undergarments and nightwear. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a wide range of products, including various styles of bras such as T-shirt, strapless, wireless, plunge, racerback, nursing, and maternity bras. ThirdLove distinguishes itself by utilizing technology and real women's measurements to create proprietary ½-cup sizes, ensuring a better fit for women of all shapes. The company operates through an online platform as well as physical retail locations, aiming to provide every woman with the perfect fit and a comfortable wearing experience.

Owndays

Private Equity Round in 2018
Owndays, established in 1989, is a Japanese eyewear company specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of fashion glasses and sunglasses. Headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, the company operates a Single Point Account (SPA) system, managing all aspects of the process in-house.

Secoo

Post in 2018
Secoo is a Chinese luxury products and services platform that facilitates global trade between buyers and suppliers. It operates both offline stores and an online mall, serving customers directly. Secoo's business model includes plans to establish exhibition centers in major cities. As of 2011, the company generated over 100 million RMB in revenue and had a membership base of 500,000, including 20,000 VIPs. Secoo has received significant investments, including a $10 million investment from IDG in late 2010 and a $30 million investment from leading international funds.

Future Lifestyle Fashions

Post in 2018
Future Lifestyle Fashions Limited is an integrated fashion company based in Mumbai, India. It operates a variety of retail formats, including department stores under the Central name, youth fashion outlets known as Brand Factory, and specialty sportswear stores under the Planet Sports brand. The company offers a diverse range of products, including formal and casual menswear, women’s ethnic and casual wear, activewear, denim, footwear, and accessories. Its extensive portfolio features well-known brands such as Lee Cooper, Scullers, Indigo Nation, John Miller, and Jealous 21. Future Lifestyle Fashions distributes its products through its own brand outlets, multi-brand outlets, and e-commerce platforms, maintaining a significant presence with numerous Central and Brand Factory stores, as well as exclusive brand outlets. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has since established itself as a notable player in the Indian fashion retail sector.

Gentle Monster

Private Equity Round in 2017
Gentle Monster is a luxury eyewear brand known for its distinctive philosophy of "weird beauty" and commitment to high-end experimentation. The company specializes in designer sunglasses that embody the latest fashion trends, offering a diverse array of eyewear products. These include colored flat-tinted lenses and ultraviolet protection glasses, ensuring that customers not only look stylish but also benefit from effective eye protection. By blending innovative design with quality craftsmanship, Gentle Monster positions itself as a leader in the luxury eyewear market.

Mizzen+Main

Private Equity Round in 2017
Mizzen+Main is a menswear brand that innovates traditional clothing by integrating advanced performance fabrics into its designs. The company specializes in moisture-wicking, wrinkle-free shirts that feature four-way stretch and are easy to care for, requiring no ironing or dry cleaning. Initially launched with a signature performance dress shirt, Mizzen+Main has expanded its offerings to include henleys, denim, and blazers, catering to both professional and casual wear. The brand emphasizes American manufacturing and is dedicated to social responsibility through initiatives like the "Shirt for a Start" program, which aims to hire veterans and provide them with paid job training opportunities. Its products have garnered attention from major media outlets, establishing Mizzen+Main as a notable player in the modern menswear market.

Rhone Apparel

Venture Round in 2017
Rhone was born out of a need-created to fill the void in the modern mens lifestyle offering. To provide an attire option with purpose-clothing that refuses to be designated as business or leisure or any pursuit between. For the man that values form and function alike. For the man that demands something technical enough to keep up with him in his active pursuits and stylish enough to keep up with the rest of his lifestyle. Our aim is to deliver the most premium quality mens active apparel that leaves you inspired.

Rapsodia

Venture Round in 2017
Rapsodia, founded in 1999 in Buenos Aires by Josefina Helguera, Sol Acuña, and Francisco de Narváez, is a fashion brand that specializes in women's apparel and lifestyle products. The company has expanded its presence beyond Argentina, operating in six Latin American countries, including Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, Colombia, and Mexico, with a total of 90 points of sale. Rapsodia offers a diverse product portfolio that includes four main lines: Women, Intimates, Girls, and Home. The brand is known for its boho-chic and romantic aesthetic, featuring an eclectic mix of patterns, colors, and textures. Each collection draws inspiration from various cultures, decades, art, music, and travel, reflecting a feminine, adventurous, and free-spirited identity.

Hanna Andersson

Acquisition in 2016
Hanna Andersson, LLC designs and manufactures high-quality, Swedish-inspired apparel and accessories for children, including infants to 12 years old. Its extensive product range features items such as sleepwear, playwear, dresses, shorts, pants, footwear, bedding, and various accessories. Known for its iconic striped sleepwear, the company emphasizes durability, style, and unmatched quality in its offerings. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Hanna Andersson has evolved from a successful catalog brand into a leading premium children's specialty apparel brand, achieving consistent double-digit revenue growth since 2010. The company operates an omni-channel platform that includes an online store and a network of 55 retail locations across the United States. In partnership with L Catterton, Hanna Andersson aims to expand its retail presence both domestically and internationally in the coming years.

ThirdLove

Series A in 2016
ThirdLove, Inc. is a women's lifestyle brand specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of undergarments and nightwear. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a wide range of products, including various styles of bras such as T-shirt, strapless, wireless, plunge, racerback, nursing, and maternity bras. ThirdLove distinguishes itself by utilizing technology and real women's measurements to create proprietary ½-cup sizes, ensuring a better fit for women of all shapes. The company operates through an online platform as well as physical retail locations, aiming to provide every woman with the perfect fit and a comfortable wearing experience.

Ba&sh S.A.S.

Acquisition in 2015
Ba&sh S.A.S. is a women's apparel brand established in 2003 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing a diverse range of clothing, including jackets, coats, knitwear, dresses, skirts, tops, pants, and accessories, all characterized by distinctive design elements. Ba&sh products are primarily sold through premium retail locations in France, department stores, and online platforms, with an ongoing strategy for international expansion into targeted markets such as the UK, Germany, Switzerland, the USA, and Asia. The brand positions itself as an affordable premium fashion option for women, aiming to capture a growing audience across various geographical regions.

Sweaty Betty

Private Equity Round in 2015
Sweaty Betty is a global fitness and lifestyle brand specializing in women's sportswear and activewear. With over 15 years of experience, the company offers a range of innovative and stylish products, including tops, bottoms, swimwear, outerwear, and accessories. Based in the United Kingdom, Sweaty Betty focuses on ensuring that style meets performance by using exclusive fabrics and providing features such as fully opaque leggings available in reversible styles and statement prints. The brand aims to inspire women to find empowerment through fitness.

Seafolly

Acquisition in 2014
Seafolly is a prominent Australian brand specializing in swimwear and beach lifestyle products, recognized globally for its innovative designs and commitment to fit. The company offers a diverse range of swimwear, beachwear, and activewear tailored for various body shapes and sizes, featuring bold prints and elegant styles. Seafolly's products are available through a combination of owned stores and partnerships with major retailers, including Myer, Selfridges, Nordstrom, and Galeries Lafayette, ensuring a broad international presence. The brand is stocked in over 1,200 locations across 46 countries, making it a leader in the swimwear market and a staple of beach fashion worldwide.

Trendy Group

Private Equity Round in 2012
Trendy International Group Co., Ltd., established in 1999 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China, specializes in designing and developing fashion garments and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates a successful multi-brand platform, featuring popular labels such as Ochirly, Five Plus, Trendiano, and Coven Garden, primarily targeting the masstige segment of the market. Trendy Group's products are distributed through a diverse range of channels, including its own retail stores, department stores, wholesale operations, and key e-commerce partnerships, with a presence in major shopping centers across China. Additionally, the company has expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of Sixtyasia, which includes brands like Miss Sixty and Energie, and has opened several 10 Corso Como stores in major cities.
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