Hilco Global

Hilco Global is an international financial services firm founded in 1987 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. The company specializes in asset valuation, acquisition, disposition, and monetization, offering a broad range of advisory and consulting services. With a workforce of 500 professionals operating across five continents, Hilco Global assists retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers in maximizing the value of their assets. Their clientele also includes investors and advisors such as private equity firms, hedge funds, and law firms. Hilco's extensive expertise includes handling stressed and distressed assets, particularly in the manufacturing and distribution sectors, as well as providing tailored solutions for M&A transactions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives. The firm emphasizes asset value recovery while preserving brand integrity, making it a trusted partner for numerous national retailers in executing non-core strategic initiatives. Through its various divisions, including Hilco Merchant Resources and Hilco Capital, the company has successfully completed billions of dollars in transactions globally.

Jimmy Barnard

Investment Manager, Industrial Projects

Brent Bonham

Executive Vice President and Managing Director

Chris Emmott

Investment Director

Henry Foster

CEO

Ian Fredericks

President, Consumer Retail and CEO

Michael Friedman

CEO, Hilco IP Merchant Banking

Jesse Glossinger

Director

Adam Gordon

Investment Director

Matthew Holt

Investment Director

Tom Jones

Investment Manager

Catherine King

Investment Analyst

Joseph Malfitano

Executive Vice President

Paul McGowan

Executive Chairman

Steven Pell

Investment Director

Miriam Rasmussen

Director, Diligence Services

Robertshaw, Josh

Investment Manager

Edward Siskin

Executive Vice President

James Turner

Investment Director

23 past transactions

Torsion Group

Debt Financing in 2025
Torsion Group is a privately held independent company that offers a solutions-focused approach to designing, constructing, and operating big accommodation-based schemes in the Student Accommodation, Care, Residential, and Housing sectors.

Zelig Technology

Series A in 2023
Zelig Technology is a West Hollywood-based company that specializes in digital styling solutions for the fashion industry. The company provides an artificial intelligence-powered virtual try-on platform designed to enhance the online shopping experience for consumers while assisting retailers in reducing return rates and increasing average order values. Utilizing advanced technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI, Zelig aims to improve the virtual dressing room experience, thereby helping clients minimize waste and optimize their e-commerce operations.

Superdry

Post in 2023
Superdry is a British branded clothing company that designs and sells a diverse range of clothing and accessories for men and women. The company operates through multiple channels, including retail, wholesale, and online platforms. Its retail segment includes stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland, as well as concessions and e-commerce sites, while the wholesale segment focuses on the design, ownership, and distribution of its brands, which include Original & Vintage, Studios, CODE, Superdry X, and Performance Sport. The wholesale segment is the primary revenue driver for the company. Superdry aims to establish itself as a sustainable style destination, offering products characterized by authenticity, integrity, and quality.

Wilko

Debt Financing in 2023
Wilko is a family-owned retailer based in Worksop, United Kingdom, that has been serving customers since 1930. The company specializes in a wide range of products designed to enhance home and garden living, including decorative items, kitchenware, storage solutions, garden furniture, interior paints, and cosmetics. By offering affordable and reliable products, Wilko aims to help families efficiently manage their home and garden tasks, making their lives easier and more organized. With over 90 years of experience, Wilko continues to focus on providing simple solutions for everyday living.

Real Good Food

Post in 2022
Real Good Food plc is a UK-based company that sources, manufactures, and distributes a variety of food products to the retail and industrial sectors. The company operates primarily in two divisions: Cake Decoration and Food Ingredients. Within the Cake Decoration segment, it produces a range of products including sugar paste, marzipan, soft icings, and edible glitters, primarily under the Renshaw and Rainbow Dust Colors brands. In addition, Real Good Food offers food ingredients such as snack bars through its Brighter Foods brand. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Liverpool, UK, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the UK market, while also serving clients across Europe, the United States, and beyond.

Cath Kidston

Acquisition in 2022
Cath Kidston Ltd. is a prominent lifestyle brand founded in 1993 in London, originally starting with a single store in Holland Park. Known for its modern vintage aesthetic, the company offers a diverse array of products, including children's clothing, women's apparel, accessories, home furnishings, and lifestyle items. Its product range features bags, purses, beauty accessories, stationery, home décor, and kitchenware, all characterized by colorful prints and a whimsical design sensibility inspired by vintage finds. With a growing international presence, Cath Kidston operates stores in various countries, including the United Kingdom, China, Japan, and several others across Asia and the Middle East, boasting a total of 166 locations. The brand has successfully positioned itself as a go-to destination for customers seeking unique, stylish, and nostalgic products that reflect a quintessentially British lifestyle.

Sabanto

Series A in 2022
Sabanto specializes in Farming-as-a-Service, focusing on enhancing autonomy in agricultural operations through innovative technology. The company offers low-cost retrofits for existing agricultural machinery, regardless of the make or model, enabling farmers to modernize their equipment affordably. Additionally, Sabanto develops supporting software that enhances the utility of autonomous technologies, ultimately improving return on investment for producers. By providing a supervised autonomous equipment platform, Sabanto delivers comprehensive agriculture services that allow farmers to monitor and manage their farmlands efficiently from a centralized location. This approach not only streamlines operations but also advances the future of agriculture through accessible and effective technological solutions.

Getzler Henrich & Associates

Acquisition in 2021
Getzler Henrich & Associates, established in 1968 and based in New York City, is a prominent management consulting and financing advisory firm specializing in corporate turnaround and restructuring. As the oldest firm in this sector, it offers a range of services including turnarounds and workouts, interim and crisis management, bankruptcy advice, and financial restructuring. The firm serves a diverse array of industries, encompassing education, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and entertainment, oil and gas, real estate and construction, retail, transportation, and logistics. Its expertise is aimed at assisting under-performing companies in navigating financial challenges and improving operational efficiency.

Sutton Leasing

Acquisition in 2021
Sutton Leasing is a fleet leasing company that specializes in providing automotive leasing, purchasing, and maintenance services to a diverse range of clients, from startups to large corporations across the United States. The company offers various leasing options, including open and close end leases, as well as self-funding and equipment financing solutions. Additionally, Sutton Leasing supports businesses with fleet management services, which encompass vehicle acquisition, aftermarket coordination, maintenance programs, and disposal services. This comprehensive approach allows clients to secure optimal financing options and vehicle configurations tailored to their specific needs.

Tsū

Venture Round in 2021
Tsū is a developer of a social media platform that shares ad revenue as well as provides analytics and tools that inspire content creation, enables purchase opportunities, and provides revenue tracking services. The Norwalk, Connecticut-headquartered company was founded in 2019 by David Kerzner, Scot Weisberg, and John Acunto.

Oasis Fashion

Acquisition in 2020
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Bentley Leathers

Acquisition in 2019
Bentley Leathers Specialist in luggage, handbags, backpacks, wallets and briefcases.

Barneys New York

Venture Round in 2019
Barneys New York (Barneys) is a creative destination for modern luxury retail, entertainment, and dining. Barneys is renowned for being a place of discovery for some of the world's leading designers, and for creating the most discerning edit across women's and men's ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, fragrances, and home. Barneys' signature creativity and style comes to life through its innovative concepts and experiences, imaginative holiday campaigns, famed window displays, and exclusive activations. Barneys also operates its iconic restaurants, Freds at Barneys New York, serving an Italian-inspired and contemporary American menu within four of its flagship stores.

HomeBase

Acquisition in 2018
HomeBase is a home improvement and garden retailer that offers products for painting and decorating, plants, garden tools and accessories. Founded in 1979, Homebase is one of the UK’s leading home improvement and garden retailers. The company operates 249 stores across the UK and Ireland (as at 31 May 2018), employing 11,500 people throughout its store estate, distribution centres and support offices.

Moores Furniture Group

Acquisition in 2017
Moores Furniture Group Limited is a manufacturer and marketer of kitchen and bathroom furniture based in Wetherby, United Kingdom. Established in 1947, the company designs and produces a range of products for homeowners, house builders, and social housing projects. Its offerings include kitchen and bathroom furniture tailored for builders' merchants, large DIY stores, and installers, as well as for both public sector and private development markets. Moores Furniture Group distributes its products through independent retailers, emphasizing quality and design in its approach to serving diverse customer needs.

Staples Europe

Acquisition in 2016
Staples Europe specializes in providing workplace products, services, and solutions tailored for small, mid-sized, and large businesses across the region. The company offers a wide range of office equipment and supplies, which are marketed primarily through online channels. By focusing on the needs of various business sizes, Staples Europe aims to enhance workplace efficiency and productivity through its comprehensive offerings.

F.hinds

Acquisition in 2015
F.Hinds is an online jewelry store that provides diamonds, watches, rings, gifts and clocks.

Tilley Endurables

Acquisition in 2015
Tilley Endurables, Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of hats and travel clothing for men, women, and children. Its product range includes various styles of hats, outerwear, tops, bottoms, and accessories such as bags, belts, socks, and underwear. The company's offerings are characterized by features that provide protection from the sun, practical designs with concealed pockets, and suitability for travel. Tilley Endurables distributes its products through outdoor specialty shops, travel stores, and boutiques across North America, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Additionally, the company operates family-owned retail locations in several Canadian cities and offers online shopping. Established in 1980 and originally known as Alex Tilley and Family's Nautical Gear, Tilley Endurables has built a reputation for high-quality, functional apparel crafted by skilled artisans.

The Oneida Group

Acquisition in 2014
The Oneida Group Inc. manufactures a wide range of tabletop and food preparation products for consumers, foodservice, and specialty markets. The company operates through four segments: Consumer, Foodservice, Specialty, and International. Its diverse product offerings include bakeware, beverageware, serveware, storageware, flatware, dinnerware, crystal, banquetware, hollowware, spirit bottles, cookware, gadgets, and various kitchen products. The Oneida Group markets its products globally under well-known brands such as Anchor Hocking, ONEIDA, Buffalo China, and W.A. Rogers. Serving a broad customer base that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to smaller businesses, the company is active in consumer, foodservice, business-to-business, and e-commerce channels. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, The Oneida Group was previously known as EveryWare Global, Inc. before rebranding in January 2017.

HMV Group

Acquisition in 2013
HMV Group is engaged in retailing pre-recorded music, video, electronic games, and related entertainment products. It offers multi-channel access to a selection of music, film and games, and other culture across various genres and formats, including live music and events through its hmvtickets platform. The company was founded in 1921 and is based in Marlow, United Kingdom.

Habitat UK

Acquisition in 2009
Habitat UK is a retailer of household furnishings.

Denby Pottery

Acquisition in 2009
Denby Pottery, established in 1809 and headquartered in Derbyshire, England, specializes in the manufacture of tableware. The company provides a diverse range of products, including dinnerware, glassware, cookware, kitchenware, ceramics, and pottery items, as well as various table accessories. With a rich heritage in pottery, Denby has built a reputation for quality and durability in its offerings, catering to both everyday use and special occasions.

Clipper Marine

Seed Round in 2007
Clipper Marine Ltd is a distributor of motor and sailing boats in the United Kingdom, specializing in both new and used vessels. Established in 2006 and based in Southampton, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including the sale of spare parts, boat servicing, maintenance, and refits. Clipper Marine also provides bespoke modifications and addresses accident damages. Additionally, the company engages in marine finance and insurance services, ensuring a complete service offering for boat owners. Their portfolio includes yacht charters and corporate sailing experiences, catering to a diverse clientele.
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