STORY3 Capital Partners

Founded in 2017, STORY3 Capital Partners is a private equity firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It focuses on opportunistic investments in consumer sector companies across North America.

Peter Comisar

Founder, Managing Partner and CEO

Mark Guberman

Senior Associate

Clay Krebs

Senior Associate

Ryan Nehoray

Principal

Tanner Olhausen

Associate

Samir Shah

Partner

19 past transactions

Saks.com

Private Equity Round in 2024
Saks is an e-commerce company that aims to expand its customer base in the growing online luxury fashion market. The team's fashion expertise combined with a renewed digital focus will provide customers with an unmatched shopping experience. It was established by Saks Fifth Avenue's e-commerce business as a standalone entity. The company makes strategic investments to evolve and expand its online experience. These investments will bolster Saks’ already well-established digital business, starting with strengthening its service model through elevated styling capabilities and data-driven personalization. Ultimately, Saks will feature a hybrid retail and marketplace platform, expanding its assortment while maintaining a curated experience.

The Black Tux

Private Equity Round in 2022
The Black Tux is a company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2012 with the aim of revolutionizing the traditional tuxedo rental experience. It specializes in the e-commerce rental of high-quality formalwear, including suits, shirts, vests, cufflinks, studs, neckwear, shoes, and other accessories. Customers can order these items online, which are delivered with free shipping both ways, ensuring they arrive at least a week before the event. The Black Tux designs its own line of tuxedos and suits, focusing on providing a better fit and style compared to conventional rental options.

Recover

Private Equity Round in 2022
Recover Textile Systems, S.L. is a company based in Banyeres de Mariola, Spain, that specializes in transforming textile waste into high-quality recycled fibers for the apparel and textile industries. Founded in 1947, Recover produces a range of sustainable products under various segments, including RPure, RMix, RDenim, RBlue, and REarth, which consist of recycled cotton and cotton blends. The company focuses on providing premium, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective solutions that support the principles of circular fashion. By collaborating with global retailers and brands, Recover aims to help its partners meet sustainability targets and create a positive environmental impact.

Harry's

Private Equity Round in 2022
Founded in 2012, Harry's is a New York-based company that manufactures and sells high-quality shaving products. Its product range includes razors, shaving creams, grooming kits, and face care products, available both individually and through a subscription service.

HD Buttercup

Private Equity Round in 2021
HD Buttercup is a retail company specializing in designer furniture and bedding products. Based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a wide range of items such as sofas, lamps, decor, wall art, rugs, beds, benches, and office essentials, enabling customers to create personalized and stylish living spaces.

Coco Republic

Private Equity Round in 2021
Coco Republic is a retailer specializing in furniture and homeware products, primarily serving the Australian and New Zealand markets. The company operates a network of retail showrooms located in major cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, and Auckland. Coco Republic offers a diverse selection of items, including indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, rugs, art, and homewares. By providing a range of interior decor items and designs, the company aims to meet the needs of clients seeking stylish and high-quality furnishings at competitive prices.

Perry Ellis International

Venture Round in 2021
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of apparel, accessories, and fragrances for both men and women. The company designs, sources, and licenses a diverse range of products, including men's sportswear, swimwear, and activewear, as well as women's dresses, sportswear, and swimwear. Its extensive brand portfolio includes well-known names such as Perry Ellis, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear, and Cubavera, among others. In addition to its owned brands, the company holds licenses for several prominent brands in the golf and swimwear sectors. Perry Ellis International distributes its products through various channels, including luxury stores, department stores, and e-commerce platforms, catering to a wide array of retail customers. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company has a significant retail presence, operating multiple outlet and full-price stores, primarily in upscale markets across the United States and the United Kingdom. Established in 1967, the company was previously known as Supreme International Corporation before rebranding in 1999.

Renew Anchored Dentures

Debt Financing in 2021
Renew Anchored Dentures is a dental support organization specializing in innovative, affordable same-day anchored denture solutions. It operates clinics offering technology-enabled digital full-mouth restoration services to improve oral hygiene for individuals with unstable dentures or missing teeth.

FIGS

Post in 2021
FIGS designs and produces high-quality medical apparel, including scrubs, lab coats, underscrub, outerwear, and accessories. Founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, FIGS is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Renew Anchored Dentures

Private Equity Round in 2021
Renew Anchored Dentures is a dental support organization specializing in innovative, affordable same-day anchored denture solutions. It operates clinics offering technology-enabled digital full-mouth restoration services to improve oral hygiene for individuals with unstable dentures or missing teeth.

FIGS

Post in 2021
FIGS designs and produces high-quality medical apparel, including scrubs, lab coats, underscrub, outerwear, and accessories. Founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, FIGS is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

True Religion Apparel

Venture Round in 2021
True Religion Apparel, founded in 2002 by Jeffrey Lubell and headquartered in California, specializes in premium denim and casual sportswear for men, women, and children. The brand aims to redefine denim by focusing on superior fit, quality, and style. True Religion is recognized for its modern and distinctive designs that emphasize exceptional fit and attention to detail, making it a pioneer in the premium denim market. The company is committed to creating durable and fashionable products, which has established it as a significant innovator in lifestyle branding. True Religion has successfully positioned itself as a global leader in the denim industry, influencing and shaping denim culture through its craft and vision.

ARK Investment Management

Debt Financing in 2021
ARK Investment Management is an investment management firm that specializes in thematic investing, with a strong emphasis on disruptive innovation. The company identifies and researches themes that promise to enhance productivity and generate wealth across various economic sectors. Its focus areas include Industrial Innovation, Next Generation Internet, FinTech, and the Genomic Revolution. ARK aims to provide long-term growth opportunities that exhibit low correlation to traditional investment strategies, catering to a diverse range of market capitalizations, sectors, and geographic regions. Through its innovative approach, ARK seeks to transform the investment landscape by concentrating on publicly traded companies that are at the forefront of technological advancements.

Lululemon

Post in 2021
Lululemon is a technical athletic apparel company founded in 1998 in Vancouver, Canada. Specializing in yoga, running, training, and other active pursuits, Lululemon offers a range of pants, shorts, tops, jackets, and fitness accessories like bags and yoga mats. With locations worldwide, the company aims to provide transformational experiences for individuals to live happy, healthy, and active lives.

Oakley Sunglasses

Venture Round in 2021
Oakley Sunglasses is an online retailer that sells a range of eyewear to its clients. The platform sells eyewear for men and women. The men’s range consists of sunglasses, prescription, apparel, accessories, and goggles. The women’s range consists of sunglasses, prescription, apparel, goggles, and accessories. Furthermore, it provided its clients with customizable eyewear based on their preferences. Oakley Sunglasses was launched in 1975 and is based in California.

Nordstrom

Post in 2021
Nordstrom is a U.S.-based fashion retailer offering apparel, shoes, cosmetics, and accessories for women, men, and children. It operates full-line department stores, Nordstrom Rack off-price stores, Last Chance clearance locations, and Jeffrey boutiques, as well as catalogs and e-commerce. The retailer sells brand-name merchandise alongside private-label products and designs and manufactures some private-label goods sold in its stores. It provides payment options through private-label and other cards that include a loyalty program. Nordstrom has a history dating back to 1901 and focuses on delivering fashion and related services through a multichannel model.

Recover

Acquisition in 2020
Recover Textile Systems, S.L. is a company based in Banyeres de Mariola, Spain, that specializes in transforming textile waste into high-quality recycled fibers for the apparel and textile industries. Founded in 1947, Recover produces a range of sustainable products under various segments, including RPure, RMix, RDenim, RBlue, and REarth, which consist of recycled cotton and cotton blends. The company focuses on providing premium, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective solutions that support the principles of circular fashion. By collaborating with global retailers and brands, Recover aims to help its partners meet sustainability targets and create a positive environmental impact.

Land's End

Post in 2020
Land's End is a multichannel retail company. The company operates through two segments, Direct and Retail. It offers casual clothing, accessories, footwear, and home products. The company sells its products through its e-commerce Websites, direct mail catalogs, and Lands’ End Shops at Sears. Land’s End was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in the United States.

John Elliott

Private Equity Round in 2018
John Elliott is a men's apparel brand that designs and produces clothing with a focus on functional modern outfits and unique fabrics. It offers pants, shirts, T-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, footwear, and leather accessories, and operates an online store for consumers seeking contemporary, premium wardrobe pieces.
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