Tengram Capital Partners

Tengram Capital Partners, established in 2008, is a private equity firm headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, with an additional office in New York. The firm specializes in investing in companies within the branded consumer products and retail sectors in the United States. Tengram focuses on businesses with strong brand potential, attractive valuations, and growth opportunities in sectors such as apparel, sporting goods, consumer electronics, home furnishings, health and beauty, spirits, food, and beverage.

Brian Cooper

Operating Partner

Kelly Mansdorf-Dentz

CFO / CCO

Kris Parks

Principal

William Sweedler

Co-Founder and Partner

11 past transactions

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 established in Aspen, Colorado, over four decades ago. It has since expanded to 20 stores across 13 states, offering a curated selection of high-end cosmetic products for both men and women. The company's mission is to provide an exceptional shopping experience, selecting brands based on their performance and results.

Zanella

Acquisition in 2015
Zanella is a luxury menswear brand known for handcrafted sartorial trousers. It designs and manufactures classic dress pants with production in Italy, including a Vicenza facility, and distributes them through prestige specialty stores and high-end department stores across the United States, Canada, and Europe. The brand maintains a U.S. headquarters and a Fifth Avenue showroom in New York and traces its origins to 1978. Its products are carried by notable retailers such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Mitchell's, reflecting an emphasis on Italian craftsmanship and premium tailoring for discerning customers.

This Works

Private Equity Round in 2015
Founded by Kathy Phillips in 2003, This Works is a global skincare brand dedicated to creating natural products that deliver tangible results. Its product range includes cleansers, moisturizers, body care items, and sleep-enhancing products, all designed to positively impact skin health and wellbeing while minimizing the use of unnecessary chemicals.

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 New York is a luxury fragrance company specializing in home, bath, and body products. Its offerings include scented candles, diffusers, fine fragrances, hand lotions, body creams, and liquid soap, aiming to enhance everyday living experiences with sophisticated and stylish scents.

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.
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