HRB Brands
Acquisition in 2019
HRB Brands is one of North America's leading manufacturers and distributors of nationally branded soap products, ranking as the fifth largest in the region. The company specializes in personal care items and is positioning itself for growth by expanding its offerings in the personal care and over-the-counter product segments. This strategic focus aims to enhance its market presence and meet evolving consumer demands.
Lime Crime
Acquisition in 2018
Lime Crime, Inc. is a cosmetics company based in Woodland Hills, California, founded in 2008 by Doe Deere. The brand is known for its trend-setting, cruelty-free, and vegan makeup products, which include lipsticks, eye shadows, hair tints, mascara, primers, eyeliners, and highlighters. Lime Crime aims to empower women to express their individuality through innovative and vibrant beauty offerings that challenge conventional norms. The company retails its products both online and in physical stores, catering to a diverse clientele seeking bold and unapologetic self-expression through makeup.
ReVive Skincare
Acquisition in 2017
ReVive Skincare is a New York-based cosmetics company that specializes in skincare products. The company offers a range of items formulated with bio-renewal technology, designed to enhance skin quality through increased skin cell renewal and the restoration of collagen and elastin. ReVive Skincare aims to help customers achieve a more radiant complexion, promoting overall skin health and vitality.
Algenist
Acquisition in 2016
Algenist is a clinical beauty brand specializing in anti-aging and color-correcting products for the skincare industry. The company utilizes microalgae, a nutrient-dense and ancient organism, along with sustainably produced hyaluronic acid to create its innovative formulations. Algenist focuses on delivering safe, clean, and effective skincare solutions that provide visible and measurable anti-aging results for its customers. Through its commitment to natural ingredients and sustainability, Algenist positions itself as a leader in the development of advanced skincare technologies.
Differential Brands Group
Post in 2016
Differential Brands Group Inc. (Nasdaq: DFBG) is a platform that focuses on branded operating companies in the premium apparel, footwear and accessories sectors. Our focus is on organically growing our brands through a global, omni-channel distribution strategy while continuing to seek opportunities to acquire accretive, complementary, premium brands.
Cos Bar
Private Equity Round in 2015
Cos Bar is a luxury beauty retailer founded 40 years ago in Aspen, Colorado, and has since expanded to 20 locations across 13 states. The company specializes in offering a carefully curated selection of high-end cosmetics, skincare, fragrances, and bath and body products tailored to meet diverse customer needs. Cos Bar emphasizes quality and results, showcasing a range of products that address various concerns such as moisture levels, fine lines, and uneven skin tone. The brand's offerings include men's lines with specifically designed formulations and accessories that reflect current trends. With a focus on the best brands in the industry, Cos Bar features renowned names like Laura Mercier, Sisley-Paris, La Mer, Tom Ford, and Chanel, ensuring a premium shopping experience for its clientele.
Zanella
Acquisition in 2015
Zanella Ltd. is a luxury menswear brand that specializes in the manufacture and sale of handcrafted sartorial trousers for both men and women, all produced in Italy. Established in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, Zanella is recognized for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The company offers a range of classic dress pants in various fits, styles, and colors, catering to discerning customers. Its products are distributed through prestigious specialty stores and high-end department stores, including notable retail partners in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Zanella continues to leverage its manufacturing facility in Vicenza, Italy, ensuring that its apparel meets the highest standards of luxury and comfort.
This Works Products
Private Equity Round in 2015
This Works Products is a skincare and wellness brand founded in 2003 by Kathy Phillips, an international journalist and beauty expert. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of the health and beauty industry, Phillips established the company with a commitment to creating natural products that effectively deliver on their promises. This Works offers a diverse range of skincare and sleep products, including cleansers, daily moisturizers, body moisturizers, bath oils, shower gels, bath soaks, and candles. The brand prioritizes the use of natural ingredients, ensuring that its products are free from unnecessary chemicals, thereby promoting both skin health and overall wellbeing for consumers worldwide.
Luciano Barbera
Private Equity Round in 2014
Luciano Barbera is a luxury clothing brand based in Milan, Italy, specializing in refined sportswear and sartorial pieces. The company offers a diverse range of products, including outerwear, shirts, polos, sweaters, trousers, ties, accessories, and swimwear. These high-quality items are available through fine specialty stores and high-end department stores across the United States, Europe, Russia, and globally, catering to customers seeking elegance and comfort in their wardrobe.
NEST New York
Private Equity Round in 2012
NEST Fragrances is a manufacturer and retailer specializing in luxury home fragrances designed to enhance everyday living and entertaining experiences. The company offers a diverse collection of products, including scented candles, diffusers, and fine fragrances, alongside personal care items such as hand lotions, body creams, and liquid soaps. NEST Fragrances aims to create a memorable and enveloping ambiance through its thoughtfully curated scents, which combine elements of color, texture, and fragrance. By focusing on quality and sophistication, NEST Fragrances provides both individuals and businesses with essential products that elevate their surroundings and personal care routines.
Robert Graham Designs
Private Equity Round in 2011
Robert Graham Designs is an e-commerce platform that produces products including long and short sleeve button-downs, men's polos and tees, limited edition dress shirts, women’s dresses, and jackets. They also produce fashion accessories, designer shoes, loungewear and outerwear, bedding, and home accessories.