General Atlantic

General Atlantic is a global growth equity firm that specializes in making significant minority investments in growth-oriented companies. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in New York, the firm focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer services, and financial services. With a presence in major cities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, General Atlantic employs a collaborative approach that combines sector-specific expertise with a long-term investment horizon. The firm aims to partner with entrepreneurs and management teams to build exceptional businesses by providing both capital and strategic support. Its team of over 100 investment professionals is committed to understanding the dynamics that drive growth in various industries worldwide.

Connor Antisdale

Principal, GA Credit

Max August

Investor

Kara Barnett

Managing Director

Alexa Bartlett

Principal

Anish Batlaw

Managing Director, Portfolio Human Capital

Adam Berg

Operating Partner

Michael J. Bevan

Managing Director, BeyondNetZero Team

Sharad Bhojnagarwala

Associate

Izkandar Bloy

Vice President

Matthew Bonanno

Managing Director, GA Credit

Wilson Bowen

Principal, BeyondNetZero Team

David Buckley

Managing Director, Global Head of Growth Acceleration

Whitney Cacase

Vice President, Human Capital

Jessie Cai

Vice President

Gabriel Caillaux

Co-President, Managing Director, Head of EMEA and Head of Climate

Frederico Carvalho

Operating Principal

Rodrigo Catunda

Managing Director and Co-head of Brazil

Chris Caulkin

Managing Director and Head of Technology for EMEA

Thomas Cefalu

Analyst

Luis Cervantes

Managing Director and Head of Mexico Office

Zeev Thepris Charaf

Vice President

Laura Chen

Vice President

Alex Crisses

Managing Director, Global Head of New Investment Sourcing and Co-Head of Emerging Growth

Steven Denning

Chairman

Matthew Dorr

Principal

Michael Drittel

Vice President

Jonathan Durham

Managing Director

Jonathan Durham

Managing Director and Global Head of Technology Buyouts

Cory Eaves

Operating Partner

Martin Escobari

Co-President, Managing Director and Head of Global Growth Equity

Oscar Fan

Managing Director and Head of Consumer for China

George Fan

Managing Director and COO, GA Credit

Vince Feng

Partner

Andrew Ferrer

Managing Director

Christian Figge

Managing Director

William E. Ford

Chairman and CEO

Natasha Fowlie

Principal

Stas Futoransky

Principal, GA Credit

Roger Gao

Principal

Jon Gol

Principal, GA Credit

Aaron Goldman

Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Technology

Cornelia Gomez

Principal and Global Head of ESG and Sustainability

Michael Gosk

Managing Director and CFO

William Grabe

Managing Director

Fletcher Gregory

Principal

Sascha Guenther

Managing Director and Head of DACH

Nadia Hadi

Vice President

Rhea Hamilton

Managing Director

Asher Hecht

Principal

Robert Hedlund

Managing Director of CA Credit

David Hodgson

Vice Chairman

Ingrid van der Hoorn

Vice President, Finance

Tom Hussey

Principal

Shaw Joseph

Managing Director

Jeffrey Kaczmarski

Senior Associate

Melis Kahya

Managing Director and Head of Consumer for EMEA

Alex Kanji

Associate

Justin Kotzin

Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets

Jayden Kunwar

Analyst

John LaDien

Vice President

Peter Lafer

Principal

Samuel Lerer

Vice President

Anton Levy

Co-President, Managing Director and Chairman of Global Technology Group

Jacqueline Li

Principal

Tony Li

Principal

Victor Li Ph.D

Managing Director

Hilary Lindemann

Principal

Simon Liu

Principal

Preston McKenzie

Operating Partner

Alok Misra

Operating Partner and COO for India

Gabrielle Munoz

Associate

Raph Osnoss

Principal

Raphael Osnoss

Managing Director

Christian Osterland

Vice President

Seckin Ozdamar

Principal, Growth Acceleration Group

Armaan Pai

Vice President

Andy Papadakos

Executive Vice President

Annie Paydar

Managing Director, Member of the Executive Committee and Global Head of Human Capital

Srinivas Peddada

Principal, Investment Support Team

Gary Pesola

Investor

Jason Pitts

Principal

Nate Powell

Managing Director, GA Credit

Jordan Principe

Principal, GA Credit

Shantanu Rastogi

Managing Director

Jon Michael Reese

Vice President

Gary Reiner

Operating Partner

Maria Ribeiro

Vice President

Luiz Ribeiro

Managing Director

Graham Robertson

Principal

Jeffrey Rowbottom

Managing Director, GA Credit

Ashish Saboo

Managing Director, Chief Representative of Indonesia

Pierre Samec

Operating Partner

Ben Sherman

Vice President

Josh Smith

Managing Director and Head of GA Credit

Lefei Sun

Managing Director

Justin Sunshine

Managing Director

David Swift

Managing Director, Head of Climate and Sustainability Strategies

Tanzeen M. Syed

Managing Director and Head of Consumer Internet and Technology

Varun Talukdar

Vice President

Victor Taslim

Vice President

Philipp Thun-Hohenstein

Principal

Graves Tompkins

Managing Director, COO and Member of the Executive Committee and Investment Committee for GA Credit

John Toriello

Managing Director and Global Head of Portfolio Management and Due Diligence

Ben Tour

Vice President

Vinay Trivedi

Principal

Javier Valenzuela

Senior Associate

Anna Vershebeniuk

Senior Associate

Joanne Wang

Associate

Lu Wang

Operating Partner

Michael Whitman

President of GA Credit and Managing Director

Caroline Woodworth

Managing Director

Leo Wouters

Managing Director, Private Credit Strategy, GA Credit

Brett Zbar

Managing Director and Global Head of Life Sciences

Varun Venkat Raghavan

Senior Associate

Past deals in Fashion

Trendyol

Private Equity Round in 2021
Trendyol is a leading e-commerce platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in retailing fashion products across the country and the MENA region. Founded in 2010, the company offers a wide range of products, including clothing for women, men, and children, as well as shoes, bags, accessories, cosmetics, and home decor. Trendyol stands out as the largest mobile commerce company in Turkey, selling over 70 million items annually. With a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees, it has become the largest internet employer in the country. In 2018, Trendyol formed a strategic partnership with Alibaba Group, marking a significant investment in Turkey's internet sector. The company aims to enhance customer experience through technology, allowing consumers to purchase products conveniently and efficiently.

Vegamour

Private Equity Round in 2021
Vegamour is a hair wellness company focused on promoting hair and scalp health through the use of sustainably harvested, plant-based ingredients. By integrating the latest advancements in molecular science, Vegamour formulates clean and clinically tested products that include hair serums, foams, shampoos, and other beauty items such as eyelash treatments and oils. The company's mission is to create a positive impact on both people's lives and the environment by providing natural and sustainable beauty solutions.

Gymshark

Private Equity Round in 2020
Gymshark is an online retailer and technology company of fitness apparel and accessories brands supported by over 5 million highly engaged social media followers and customers in 100’s of countries. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Solihull, United Kingdom.

FORMA Brands

Private Equity Round in 2019
FORMA is an incubator, accelerator, and curator of next-generation beauty brands launching as a multi-category platform. The company celebrates, supports, and seeks those changing the world through creative expression. Each brand in its portfolio is thoughtfully selected, acquired, or created because of the products it offers, the stories it tells, and the beauty it spreads. United by a shared call to create, Forma partners with inspiring founders to provide the resources, processes, and know-how to amplify their stories.

Morphe

Acquisition in 2019
Morphe is a cosmetics company founded in 2008 in Los Angeles, aimed at providing high-quality makeup products at accessible prices. The brand caters primarily to women, offering a diverse range of products that includes makeup brushes, kits, lipsticks, eyeliners, eyeshadow palettes, makeup removers, and sponges. Morphe emphasizes the use of natural and safe ingredients in its products, ensuring that users can achieve an airbrushed finish while enhancing their overall makeup application experience. The brand has established itself as a favorite among artists and beauty enthusiasts, fostering a community where creativity and passion for beauty can flourish.

Sézane

Private Equity Round in 2018
Sézane is a French company that specializes in the manufacture of clothing and accessories. It offers a comprehensive range of ready-to-wear apparel, including dresses, footwear, and various lifestyle products. The brand is committed to enhancing quality and creativity in its designs, utilizing premium fabrics to deliver stylish options at competitive prices. Sézane aims to provide customers with high-quality clothing that reflects contemporary trends while maintaining a focus on craftsmanship.

Authentic Brands Group

Private Equity Round in 2017
Authentic Brands Group is a brand development, marketing, and entertainment company that manages the value of global brands. ABG's brands span across the fashion, sports, and entertainment sectors. This wide footprint facilitates partnerships with key accounts across retail channels from high-end department and specialty stores to mid-tier and mass retailers. ABG is committed to transforming brands by providing compelling product, content, business, and immersive experiences. ABG creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms, and emerging media. ABG was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Zimmermann

Private Equity Round in 2016
Zimmermann is an Australian brand specializing in the manufacture and sale of women's and children's apparel and accessories, including ready-to-wear, swimwear, and resort wear. The company is recognized for its optimistic and feminine designs, which have contributed to its growing global appeal. Zimmermann showcases its seasonal ready-to-wear collections at New York Fashion Week, highlighting its commitment to contemporary fashion. The brand offers a diverse range of clothing, including casual, formal, and informal options such as dresses, jeans, and bikinis. Zimmermann products are available through various retail channels, including its own stores, department stores, boutiques, and online platforms, catering to customers seeking trendy and stylish clothing that reflects their individual tastes.

Too Faced Cosmetics

Acquisition in 2015
Too Faced Cosmetics, LLC manufactures and sells makeup, cosmetics, and beauty products for women in the United States and internationally. The company offers facial products that include foundations, highlighters, primers, bronzers, powders, blushes, concealers, contours, face palettes, and setting sprays; eye shadows, mascaras, eyeliners, brows, and eye shadow primers; lipsticks, melted lipsticks, lip plumpers, lip gloss, and lip primers. It sells its products and accessories online and through distribution partners. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Irvine, California. As of December 19, 2016, Too Faced Cosmetics, LLC operates as a subsidiary of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Too Faced Cosmetics

Private Equity Round in 2015
Too Faced Cosmetics, LLC manufactures and sells makeup, cosmetics, and beauty products for women in the United States and internationally. The company offers facial products that include foundations, highlighters, primers, bronzers, powders, blushes, concealers, contours, face palettes, and setting sprays; eye shadows, mascaras, eyeliners, brows, and eye shadow primers; lipsticks, melted lipsticks, lip plumpers, lip gloss, and lip primers. It sells its products and accessories online and through distribution partners. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Irvine, California. As of December 19, 2016, Too Faced Cosmetics, LLC operates as a subsidiary of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Gilt Groupe

Series F in 2015
Gilt Groupe retails luxury goods online in the United States. It provides its members access to a range of merchandise that includes fashion for women, men, and children; home decor and unique activities in select cities and destinations. Gilt Groupe offers clothing, shoes, and accessories for men; and clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry and watches, health and beauty products, and maternity wear for women. It also provides gear and equipment, feeding products, toys, games and books, furniture and decor, bedding and bath products, and maternity wear as well as clothing, shoes, and accessories for babies and kids. Moreover, Gilt Groupe offers furniture, bedding and bath products, rugs, lighting, decor and accessories, kitchen and dining products, luggage, gear and gadgets, pet accessories, and candles and holders for home. Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Alexis Maybank, Dwight Merriman, Jason Binn, Kevin Ryan, and Michael Bryzek founded First Look in 2007 that later became Gilt Groupe. Gilt Groupe has its headquarters in New York City. It operates as a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company as of February 1, 2016.

Jumei

Private Equity Round in 2014
Jumei is a China-based online platform specializing in cosmetics and personal care products, catering primarily to women. As a pioneering business-to-consumer e-commerce site focused on the cosmetics sector, Jumei aims to capitalize on the growing demand for beauty products while minimizing competition with other retail markets. Since its inception, the platform has experienced significant growth, with monthly sales increasing from 100,000 Yuan to 500,000,000 Yuan within three years. Jumei offers a diverse range of products, featuring well-known brands such as Calvin Klein, Estee Lauder, Avon, and Elizabeth Arden. The company has attracted substantial venture capital from notable investors, including Alibaba and Sequoia Capital, and currently boasts nearly four million registered users. Founded by Chen Ou in Beijing, Jumei has established itself as a key player in the online beauty retail industry.

One Country

Private Equity Round in 2013
One Country brings people together to celebrate the country lifestyle through food, fashion and music. We have built the ONLY mass media, pop-culture, online destination that reflects the values of the heartland. Updated more than 20 times a day, OneCountry.com delivers breaking news and rich evergreen content covering the world of country music, fashion, food, drink, travel, lifestyle and culture. Our team of editors, writers and videographers takes you backstage and on the road with stories, video and timely news produced in Nashville, our Arkansas headquarters and around the country. We also give readers a true insider’s look behind the scenes through our premium network of industry contributors that include country music artists, foodies, entertainment personalities and celebrity stylists.

Tory Burch

Private Equity Round in 2013
Tory Burch LLC is a prominent American lifestyle brand known for its eclectic and vibrant design aesthetic, reflecting the personal style of its founder. Established in 2004 with a boutique in Manhattan's Nolita neighborhood, the brand offers a diverse range of products, including ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories, as well as beauty products and home goods. Tory Burch operates over 120 freestanding boutiques and has a significant presence in more than 3,000 department and specialty stores worldwide. The company's online platform, launched concurrently with the brand, has become its largest retail channel, complemented by a robust social media presence. Tory Burch has expanded its product categories to include eyewear, fragrance, and timepieces through partnerships with established companies. In addition to its commercial pursuits, the Tory Burch Foundation was launched to support women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, education, and networking opportunities. The company, originally known as Tory by TRB LLC, is headquartered in New York City and continues to resonate with a global audience.

House of Anita Dongre

Private Equity Round in 2013
House of Anita Dongre Limited (HOAD) (formerly known as And Designs India Limited) is one of India's leading fashion houses today.

Gilt Groupe

Series E in 2011
Gilt Groupe retails luxury goods online in the United States. It provides its members access to a range of merchandise that includes fashion for women, men, and children; home decor and unique activities in select cities and destinations. Gilt Groupe offers clothing, shoes, and accessories for men; and clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry and watches, health and beauty products, and maternity wear for women. It also provides gear and equipment, feeding products, toys, games and books, furniture and decor, bedding and bath products, and maternity wear as well as clothing, shoes, and accessories for babies and kids. Moreover, Gilt Groupe offers furniture, bedding and bath products, rugs, lighting, decor and accessories, kitchen and dining products, luggage, gear and gadgets, pet accessories, and candles and holders for home. Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Alexis Maybank, Dwight Merriman, Jason Binn, Kevin Ryan, and Michael Bryzek founded First Look in 2007 that later became Gilt Groupe. Gilt Groupe has its headquarters in New York City. It operates as a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company as of February 1, 2016.

Privalia

Private Equity Round in 2011
Privalia is an e-commerce platform that specializes in the sale of fashion and household products. Launched in 2006 by Jose Manuel Villanueva and Lucas Carne, the website allows users to search for items by brand or product type. The fashion offerings include a wide range of clothing, such as tops, jackets, sportswear, and swimwear for men, women, and children, as well as various accessories. In addition to fashion, Privalia features household products categorized into kitchen and dining, furniture, textiles, electronics, and leisure items. The platform hosts a selection of well-known brands, including L’Oreal Professionnel, Fred Perry, and Dr. Scholl. Privalia operates from its base in Barcelona, Spain, with an additional office located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Privalia

Series E in 2010
Privalia is an e-commerce platform that specializes in the sale of fashion and household products. Launched in 2006 by Jose Manuel Villanueva and Lucas Carne, the website allows users to search for items by brand or product type. The fashion offerings include a wide range of clothing, such as tops, jackets, sportswear, and swimwear for men, women, and children, as well as various accessories. In addition to fashion, Privalia features household products categorized into kitchen and dining, furniture, textiles, electronics, and leisure items. The platform hosts a selection of well-known brands, including L’Oreal Professionnel, Fred Perry, and Dr. Scholl. Privalia operates from its base in Barcelona, Spain, with an additional office located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Gilt Groupe

Series B in 2010
Gilt Groupe retails luxury goods online in the United States. It provides its members access to a range of merchandise that includes fashion for women, men, and children; home decor and unique activities in select cities and destinations. Gilt Groupe offers clothing, shoes, and accessories for men; and clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry and watches, health and beauty products, and maternity wear for women. It also provides gear and equipment, feeding products, toys, games and books, furniture and decor, bedding and bath products, and maternity wear as well as clothing, shoes, and accessories for babies and kids. Moreover, Gilt Groupe offers furniture, bedding and bath products, rugs, lighting, decor and accessories, kitchen and dining products, luggage, gear and gadgets, pet accessories, and candles and holders for home. Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Alexis Maybank, Dwight Merriman, Jason Binn, Kevin Ryan, and Michael Bryzek founded First Look in 2007 that later became Gilt Groupe. Gilt Groupe has its headquarters in New York City. It operates as a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company as of February 1, 2016.

Gilt Groupe

Series B in 2009
Gilt Groupe retails luxury goods online in the United States. It provides its members access to a range of merchandise that includes fashion for women, men, and children; home decor and unique activities in select cities and destinations. Gilt Groupe offers clothing, shoes, and accessories for men; and clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry and watches, health and beauty products, and maternity wear for women. It also provides gear and equipment, feeding products, toys, games and books, furniture and decor, bedding and bath products, and maternity wear as well as clothing, shoes, and accessories for babies and kids. Moreover, Gilt Groupe offers furniture, bedding and bath products, rugs, lighting, decor and accessories, kitchen and dining products, luggage, gear and gadgets, pet accessories, and candles and holders for home. Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Alexis Maybank, Dwight Merriman, Jason Binn, Kevin Ryan, and Michael Bryzek founded First Look in 2007 that later became Gilt Groupe. Gilt Groupe has its headquarters in New York City. It operates as a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company as of February 1, 2016.
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