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 Wellness

California Naturals

Series A in 2024
California Naturals is a personal care brand focused on providing clean, safe, and natural products for hair and body care. The company offers a diverse range of items, including shampoos, conditioners, masques, body washes, and moisturizers. By prioritizing affordability, California Naturals aims to replace harmful products commonly found in bathrooms and homes, making healthier choices accessible to a wider audience.

EGYM

Series G in 2024
EGYM is a global fitness technology company that specializes in providing intelligent workout solutions for fitness and health facilities. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates connected gym equipment and software, enabling operators to enhance the workout experience for their members. EGYM's offerings include a B2B corporate fitness subscription solution tailored for employers, as well as personalized, data-driven fitness experiences for users. This approach supports individuals in achieving their fitness goals, whether related to muscle gain, performance, or rehabilitation. EGYM's commitment to member success is reflected in its belief that the success of gym operators is intrinsically linked to the progress of their members towards improved physical and mental wellness.

Wonderbelly

Series A in 2024
Wonderbelly specializes in digestive health products, focusing on solutions for heartburn and acid reflux symptoms. The company offers a line of antacid drugs that are formulated with non-genetically modified and vegan ingredients, including calcium carbonate, vegetable cellulose, vegetable stearate, maize starch, sucrose, and natural flavors. These products aim to provide relief from gastroenterological issues such as acid indigestion and upset stomach, catering to consumers seeking effective and health-conscious remedies for their digestive discomfort.

Equinox Fitness

Private Equity Round in 2024
Equinox Fitness is a leading operator of upscale fitness clubs and spas, with a presence in major cities across the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Houston, and Washington, DC, as well as international locations in London, Toronto, and Vancouver. The company provides a comprehensive range of services and products designed to promote health and wellness, including strength and cardio training, group fitness classes, personal training, and spa services. Additionally, Equinox offers branded apparel and food and juice bar options, creating an integrated fitness experience for its members. With a commitment to enhancing the fitness journey, Equinox caters to clients seeking a high-quality fitness environment.

Alice Mushrooms

Seed Round in 2024
Alice Mushrooms specializes in the production of functional mushroom chocolates, designed to enhance energy, focus, and overall wellness. These chocolates are crafted using organic ingredients, without any artificial flavors or preservatives. The product range includes formulations with Cordyceps for vitality and stamina, and Lion's Mane for brain health. Alice Mushrooms combines mushrooms with nootropics and adaptogens to create chocolates that support sleep, focus, and full body wellness. The company caters to individuals seeking natural enhancers for their daily routines.

wthn

Series A in 2024
WTHN LLC is a natural wellness brand based in New York, founded in 2017. The company specializes in acupuncture, herbal remedies, and cupping therapy, aiming to make these traditional healing practices accessible to a broader audience. WTHN focuses on educating clients about the benefits of natural healing and is dedicated to helping individuals achieve physical and mental well-being. By combining ancient medicine with modern science, WTHN offers restorative wellness therapies that enable clients to alleviate stress, detoxify, and promote overall health. The brand's mission is to support individuals in leading happier and healthier lives through its comprehensive approach to natural wellness.

Thorne HealthTech

Acquisition in 2023
Thorne HealthTech is a science-driven wellness company that is utilizing testing and data to create improved product efficacy and deliver personalized solutions to consumers, health professionals and corporations. Thorne HealthTech’s unique, vertically integrated brands, Thorne and Onegevity, provide insights and personalized data, products, and services that help individuals take a proactive and actionable approach to improving and maintaining their health over a lifetime.

Irene Forte Skincare

Venture Round in 2023
Irene Forte Skincare is a natural beauty skincare brand made with plant extracts, oraganic and vegan ingredients that nourishes the skin from the outside in.

California Naturals

Seed Round in 2023
California Naturals is a personal care brand focused on providing clean, safe, and natural products for hair and body care. The company offers a diverse range of items, including shampoos, conditioners, masques, body washes, and moisturizers. By prioritizing affordability, California Naturals aims to replace harmful products commonly found in bathrooms and homes, making healthier choices accessible to a wider audience.

Rennaï

Venture Round in 2023
Rennaï is a beauty and self-care destination focused on promoting optimal well-being for individuals. The company offers a diverse range of beauty products sourced globally, alongside personalized self-care services. These services include consultations with experts in beauty, nutrition, and wellness, aimed at helping customers nurture their minds, bodies, and souls. By creating an accessible environment, Rennaï seeks to enhance the self-care experience for its clientele.

ZOE

Series B in 2022
ZOE is a personalized nutrition company that focuses on improving individual health through a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between food, lifestyle, and health. It operates the world's largest nutrition-science study, as well as the ZOE Health Study, which initially addressed the impacts of COVID-19. The company offers at-home testing kits that assess gut health, blood fat, and blood sugar responses, providing personalized dietary recommendations based on individual reactions to food. Users receive tailored advice through an integrated mobile application, which includes food scores and guidance for making healthier dietary choices over a four-week period. ZOE's research is grounded in the understanding that gut bacteria significantly influence health, and its findings have been published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. Through its innovative approach, ZOE aims to empower individuals to enhance their well-being and adopt healthier lifestyles.

iFit

Private Equity Round in 2022
iFit is a global subscription technology company specializing in interactive personal training, serving a community of six million engaged members across 120 countries. The company offers a unique fitness experience through its proprietary streaming technology, which facilitates real-time interaction between users and their trainers, as well as their smart exercise machines. iFit-enabled devices can automatically adjust speed, incline, decline, and resistance during workouts, creating a seamless experience. The platform provides a diverse array of content, including interactive studio classes, global workouts, cross-training sessions, and workouts utilizing Google Maps. iFit's offerings are integrated with well-known industry brands such as NordicTrack, ProForm, Weider, Freemotion, and Sweat, combining cutting-edge software, engaging content, and advanced hardware to enhance users' fitness journeys.

I and love and you

Series C in 2022
I and love and you is a producer of high-quality pet food products focused on providing healthy nutrition for pets. The company emphasizes fresh, whole-food ingredients, utilizing real meat, fish, and poultry in their formulations. Their products contain no grains, fillers, or artificial ingredients, ensuring optimal digestibility and a balanced diet for pets. Committed to pet wellness, I and love and you offers a comprehensive range of natural products, including food, treats, chews, supplements, and remedies, all designed to meet rigorous ingredient standards and approved by an on-staff holistic veterinarian. This approach positions the company as a leader in the pet care industry, dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of pets.

Veracity

Seed Round in 2021
Veracity is a metabolic health platform that focuses on providing clinically-backed, drug-free solutions for energy and weight management. The company has experienced significant growth, achieving $11 million in annual recurring revenue within 14 months, with a substantial portion of its income coming from subscription services. Veracity aims to modernize the weight management market by offering a holistic approach that helps individuals avoid reliance on medications like GLP-1s. In addition to its weight management solutions, Veracity manufactures personal care and wellness products that include test kits for assessing hormonal balance. This allows customers to receive personalized recommendations based on scientific data, addressing the root causes of their health concerns.

Genki Forest

Venture Round in 2021
Genki Forest is a beverage company that focuses on producing sugar-free and low-calorie drinks, catering to consumers seeking healthy and flavorful options. The company specializes in manufacturing a range of beverages, including sugar-free tea and flavored seltzer water, created from natural ingredients. Genki Forest aims to provide affordable, health-conscious beverages, aligning with the growing demand for nutritious drink alternatives in the market.

Deep

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Deep is a sleep health company at the vanguard of the new wave in sleep care. We deliver a clinically proven, personalized program of behavior change and are building out cutting-edge diagnostic tools, and coordinated physician-based care to realize our vision of a better healthcare system enabled by sleep.

iFit

Private Equity Round in 2020
iFit is a global subscription technology company specializing in interactive personal training, serving a community of six million engaged members across 120 countries. The company offers a unique fitness experience through its proprietary streaming technology, which facilitates real-time interaction between users and their trainers, as well as their smart exercise machines. iFit-enabled devices can automatically adjust speed, incline, decline, and resistance during workouts, creating a seamless experience. The platform provides a diverse array of content, including interactive studio classes, global workouts, cross-training sessions, and workouts utilizing Google Maps. iFit's offerings are integrated with well-known industry brands such as NordicTrack, ProForm, Weider, Freemotion, and Sweat, combining cutting-edge software, engaging content, and advanced hardware to enhance users' fitness journeys.

Veracity

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Veracity is a metabolic health platform that focuses on providing clinically-backed, drug-free solutions for energy and weight management. The company has experienced significant growth, achieving $11 million in annual recurring revenue within 14 months, with a substantial portion of its income coming from subscription services. Veracity aims to modernize the weight management market by offering a holistic approach that helps individuals avoid reliance on medications like GLP-1s. In addition to its weight management solutions, Veracity manufactures personal care and wellness products that include test kits for assessing hormonal balance. This allows customers to receive personalized recommendations based on scientific data, addressing the root causes of their health concerns.

ClassPass

Series E in 2020
ClassPass is a global online platform that facilitates access to diverse fitness experiences across multiple gyms and studios worldwide. With over 25,000 partners globally, ClassPass offers members a wide range of classes such as yoga, cycling, Pilates, boxing, massage, and acupuncture, totaling more than 5 million classes monthly. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, the platform surfaces personalized recommendations to enhance users' discovery process. Through its flat-rate monthly subscription billing service, ClassPass enables users to explore various fitness activities on-demand from top studios worldwide, promoting accessibility and variety in workouts. Additionally, ClassPass collaborates with studio partners to merchandise excess inventory, attract new customers, and generate supplementary revenue streams within the fitness industry.

Kopari Beauty

Series A in 2019
Kopari Beauty is a brand focused on creating a diverse range of beauty products that harness the benefits of 100% pure organic coconut oil. The company emphasizes a healthy and mindful lifestyle, offering products that enhance natural beauty and promote vitality. Kopari's product line includes deodorants, face cleansers, and body moisturizers, all formulated without harmful ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and parabens. By using coconut oil as a key ingredient, Kopari aims to provide effective solutions that nourish and regenerate hair and skin, celebrating the natural radiance within each individual.

Getaway

Series B in 2019
Getaway is a wellness hospitality company that offers cabin rentals in tranquil natural settings, focusing on helping guests disconnect from technology and reconnect with themselves and nature. The company provides micro-cabins, designed to encourage guests to stow away their phones in lockboxes, fostering genuine interactions and appreciation for the surrounding landscape. Getaway aims to create immersive experiences that inspire individuals to reflect on what truly matters in their lives. With locations within a two-hour drive from major metropolitan areas, such as New York, Boston, and Washington, DC, guests can easily access these serene retreats for spontaneous escapes. While Getaway supplies the essentials for a comfortable stay, guests are encouraged to explore and shape their own experiences, ultimately leaving a lasting impact that motivates them to return.

Nutrafol

Series B in 2019
Nutrafol is a leading hair growth supplement brand that emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness, focusing on the internal factors affecting hair health. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers clinically-backed nutraceutical supplements designed for both men and women. These products leverage the restorative properties of unique botanicals to address issues such as stress, hormonal imbalances, aging, and free radicals, which are known to impact hair growth and quality. Nutrafol's commitment to scientific research is supported by a team of doctors and researchers who explore advancements in genetics, biotechnology, and anti-aging medicine. The brand is endorsed by over 3,000 physicians, clinics, and stylists in the U.S., further establishing its reputation for delivering reliable results in hair health.

Persona

Series A in 2018
Persona (formerly Vitamin Packs), the next generation personalized nutrition program, helps consumers take the guesswork out of the dietary supplement aisle by using researched science to deliver personalized nutrition safely and conveniently. Persona uses thousands of personalized inputs to recommend supplements that meet individual needs and lifestyle habits. As a proud supporter of Vitamin Angels®, every Persona order provides two children who are malnourished a full year of vitamins. To learn more about Persona, please visit www.personanutrition.com.

ClassPass

Series D in 2018
ClassPass is a global online platform that facilitates access to diverse fitness experiences across multiple gyms and studios worldwide. With over 25,000 partners globally, ClassPass offers members a wide range of classes such as yoga, cycling, Pilates, boxing, massage, and acupuncture, totaling more than 5 million classes monthly. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, the platform surfaces personalized recommendations to enhance users' discovery process. Through its flat-rate monthly subscription billing service, ClassPass enables users to explore various fitness activities on-demand from top studios worldwide, promoting accessibility and variety in workouts. Additionally, ClassPass collaborates with studio partners to merchandise excess inventory, attract new customers, and generate supplementary revenue streams within the fitness industry.

Persona

Private Equity Round in 2018
Persona (formerly Vitamin Packs), the next generation personalized nutrition program, helps consumers take the guesswork out of the dietary supplement aisle by using researched science to deliver personalized nutrition safely and conveniently. Persona uses thousands of personalized inputs to recommend supplements that meet individual needs and lifestyle habits. As a proud supporter of Vitamin Angels®, every Persona order provides two children who are malnourished a full year of vitamins. To learn more about Persona, please visit www.personanutrition.com.

Equinox Fitness

Private Equity Round in 2017
Equinox Fitness is a leading operator of upscale fitness clubs and spas, with a presence in major cities across the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Houston, and Washington, DC, as well as international locations in London, Toronto, and Vancouver. The company provides a comprehensive range of services and products designed to promote health and wellness, including strength and cardio training, group fitness classes, personal training, and spa services. Additionally, Equinox offers branded apparel and food and juice bar options, creating an integrated fitness experience for its members. With a commitment to enhancing the fitness journey, Equinox caters to clients seeking a high-quality fitness environment.

I and love and you

Private Equity Round in 2017
I and love and you is a producer of high-quality pet food products focused on providing healthy nutrition for pets. The company emphasizes fresh, whole-food ingredients, utilizing real meat, fish, and poultry in their formulations. Their products contain no grains, fillers, or artificial ingredients, ensuring optimal digestibility and a balanced diet for pets. Committed to pet wellness, I and love and you offers a comprehensive range of natural products, including food, treats, chews, supplements, and remedies, all designed to meet rigorous ingredient standards and approved by an on-staff holistic veterinarian. This approach positions the company as a leader in the pet care industry, dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of pets.

TULA

Series A in 2017
TULA is a lifestyle brand established in 2013 by Dr. Roshini Raj, Ken Landis, and Dan Reich, focusing on empowering women to enhance their beauty and well-being. The brand is built on the principle that ingredients beneficial for internal health also promote skin vitality. TULA utilizes Probiotic Technology, which incorporates the use of beneficial bacteria in its skincare products to improve skin resilience against environmental stressors and combat signs of aging. Their product range includes face cleansers, moisturizers, serums, anti-aging creams, eye care, and toners, all formulated with natural, non-toxic ingredients aimed at balancing the skin microbiome and improving hydration. TULA encourages women to cultivate confidence through a beauty regimen that nurtures both inner and outer health.

Getaway

Funding Round in 2017
Getaway is a wellness hospitality company that offers cabin rentals in tranquil natural settings, focusing on helping guests disconnect from technology and reconnect with themselves and nature. The company provides micro-cabins, designed to encourage guests to stow away their phones in lockboxes, fostering genuine interactions and appreciation for the surrounding landscape. Getaway aims to create immersive experiences that inspire individuals to reflect on what truly matters in their lives. With locations within a two-hour drive from major metropolitan areas, such as New York, Boston, and Washington, DC, guests can easily access these serene retreats for spontaneous escapes. While Getaway supplies the essentials for a comfortable stay, guests are encouraged to explore and shape their own experiences, ultimately leaving a lasting impact that motivates them to return.

Kopari Beauty

Venture Round in 2017
Kopari Beauty is a brand focused on creating a diverse range of beauty products that harness the benefits of 100% pure organic coconut oil. The company emphasizes a healthy and mindful lifestyle, offering products that enhance natural beauty and promote vitality. Kopari's product line includes deodorants, face cleansers, and body moisturizers, all formulated without harmful ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and parabens. By using coconut oil as a key ingredient, Kopari aims to provide effective solutions that nourish and regenerate hair and skin, celebrating the natural radiance within each individual.

Bodytech

Series B in 2016
Bodytech, founded in 1997 by Nicolás Loaiza and Gigliola Aycardi as part of an MBA project, is the second-largest gym company in Latin America. It operates over 75 locations in Colombia, 18 in Peru, and 48 in Chile, aiming to enhance health and well-being through exercise and nutrition. The company provides a range of services including full-service gyms, high-performance facilities, and specialized gyms for children. Its offerings encompass advanced cardio and weight training equipment, group fitness classes, swimming pools, saunas, and spa services. Additionally, Bodytech supports its members with a network of health professionals, including doctors, physiotherapists, and nutritionists, ensuring comprehensive health services. Bodytech is also a member of Endeavor, a global entrepreneurship network, and its founders were recognized as nominees for the World Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2015.

Steiner Leisure

Acquisition in 2015
Steiner Leisure Limited is a global provider of spa and medi-spa services, as well as a manufacturer and distributor of premium skincare, body care, and hair care products. The company offers accredited education for aspiring spa professionals, covering essential skills such as massage, skincare, and spa management. Its Maritime and Resort Spa divisions operate over 200 venues on land and at sea, catering to a diverse clientele. Steiner's product brands include Bliss, Elemis, Jou, La Thérapie, Mandara, and its own line of skincare and wellness products. These products are available through Steiner-operated day spas, resorts, and spas-at-sea, while Elemis is also distributed to more than 1,200 third-party spas. Additionally, both Bliss and Elemis products can be found in retail outlets worldwide, expanding their reach in the beauty and wellness market.

Snap Kitchen

Venture Round in 2015
Snap Kitchen LLC operates a chain of food retail stores in Texas, focusing on providing healthy and nutritious meals. Founded in 2010 and based in Austin, the company offers a diverse menu that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, along with salads, snacks, cold-pressed juices, and specialty elixirs. Snap Kitchen emphasizes the use of high-quality ingredients in its chef-driven creations, ensuring that all offerings are made fresh daily and are nutritionally balanced. The company also offers convenient services such as curbside pickup and home or office delivery, catering to customers seeking both convenience and health-conscious dining options.

CorePower Yoga

Private Equity Round in 2013
CorePower Yoga, LLC is a chain of yoga fitness studios based in Denver, Colorado, offering a diverse range of yoga classes tailored for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Established in 2002, the company emphasizes accessibility by providing various styles of yoga, including hot power fusion and hot yoga, along with flexible scheduling. In addition to in-studio classes, CorePower Yoga offers comprehensive teacher training programs, including 200-hour and advanced training, as well as online options. The company also hosts wellness programs, retreats, and boot camps to promote holistic health. CorePower Yoga enhances the student experience by offering rental services for towels and mats, and selling water. As of May 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Antares Capital LP.
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