The Yucaipa Companies

The Yucaipa Companies is a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 1986 by Ron Burkle. The firm specializes in investing in mid-market companies across various sectors, particularly retail, logistics, and distribution. With a strong track record of fostering economic value, Yucaipa has facilitated mergers and acquisitions valued at over $30 billion. The firm collaborates closely with management teams to strategically reposition businesses and implement operational improvements, ultimately creating value for its investors. Its commitment to responsible development underscores its approach to enhancing the growth and sustainability of the companies in which it invests.

Jeff Pelletier

Operating Partner

Frank J. Quintero

Principal

Edward Renwick

Partner

Walter Renwick

Principal

Ira Tochner

COO, Senior Partnerr and Co-CFO

5 past transactions

Relativity Media

Private Equity Round in 2012
Relativity Media is a media and entertainment company based in California, founded in 2004. The company specializes in producing and distributing a wide range of content, including films, television programs, and music. Its operations encompass film production, the financing and distribution of motion pictures, as well as television production and music publishing, which includes soundtrack releases for films and series. Additionally, Relativity Media is involved in the professional sports sector, offering services such as contract negotiation, marketing, and brand building. The company also engages in the acquisition and distribution of commercial films across various platforms, including theatrical releases, digital streaming, and television. Relativity TV, a subsidiary of Relativity Media, focuses specifically on television programming and production services.

AquaHydrate

Venture Round in 2011
AquaHydrate, Inc. is a health and fitness company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in producing alkalized water designed for individuals with active lifestyles, including athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Founded in 2003, AquaHydrate's water undergoes a proprietary, multi-step purification process, achieving a high alkaline pH of 9, and is enhanced with electrolytes and natural trace minerals. This unique combination sets AquaHydrate apart in the bottled water market, appealing to discerning consumers focused on health and wellness. The brand is favored by elite athletes, including prominent figures from various sports, and serves as the official sports beverage for the Men's and Women's USA Water Polo Teams. AquaHydrate products are available through grocery, health, and natural food stores across the United States, as well as online retailers.
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. operates supermarkets, combination food and drug stores, and limited assortment food stores across the United States. Founded in 1859 and headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, the company offers a variety of grocery products, including frozen foods, dairy, general merchandise, and pharmacy items. Its stores feature a selection of meat products, deli items, bakery goods, seafood, produce, and floral products. Additionally, A&P provides on-site banking services and sells private label products under various brand names. The company operates numerous store formats, including A&P, SuperFresh, Waldbaum’s, and Pathmark, among others. Despite its long history and a reputation for quality, the company faced financial difficulties and filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in 2015.

GameSpy

Series A in 1999
GameSpy Technology, a division of Glu Mobilet, provides connected gaming technology and services. GameSpy began building multiplayer technologies for developers and publishers in 1999, and has since provided its services to the games industry. Specializing in high value services designed to enhance and extend users’ gameplay experiences, GameSpy’s technology is accessible on every gaming platform and has been utilized by more than 900 titles to date, including landmark games like Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Nintendo’s Mario Kart Wii, and Electronic Arts’ Command & Conquer 3 franchise. The company provides a suite of services to help game developers and its products and services include user-generated content and data storage; player metrics, rankings and competition; in-game commerce; multiplayer gameplay and community; and consulting. GamesSpy won the Front Line Award offered by Category Networking, in year 2011.
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