Tengram Capital Partners

Tengram Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Westport, Connecticut, with an additional office in New York. Established in 2008, the firm focuses on investing in branded consumer products and retail companies within the United States. Tengram seeks to identify opportunities in companies with underdeveloped or growing brands, particularly in sectors such as apparel, sporting goods, consumer electronics, home furnishings, health and beauty, as well as food and beverages. Its investment strategy emphasizes attractive valuations in strong market segments, aiming to enhance the value of its portfolio through strategic support and operational improvements.

Brian Cooper

Operating Partner

Matthew Eby

Co-Founder and Partner

Kelly Mansdorf-Dentz

CFO / CCO

Kris Parks

Principal

William Sweedler

Co-Founder and Partner

10 past transactions

Lime Crime

Acquisition in 2018
Lime Crime, Inc. is a manufacturer of cruelty-free and vegan makeup based in Woodland Hills, California. Founded in 2008 by Doe Deere, the brand aims to empower women to express their individuality through bold and innovative beauty products. Lime Crime's diverse product range includes lipsticks, eye shadows, hair tints, mascaras, eyeliners, highlighters, pop-on nails, and makeup brushes. The brand is known for its vibrant colors and unconventional aesthetics, appealing to customers who embrace self-expression. Lime Crime retails its products through online platforms as well as physical stores, making its unique offerings widely accessible.

ReVive Skincare

Acquisition in 2017
ReVive Skincare is a cosmetics company providing skin care products.

Algenist

Acquisition in 2016
Algenist is a clinical beauty brand focused on developing anti-aging and color-correcting skincare products. Utilizing microalgae, one of the oldest and most nutrient-dense algae, the company emphasizes the use of naturally sourced and sustainably produced ingredients, including hyaluronic acid and microalgae oil. Algenist aims to provide customers with effective, safe, and clean formulas that deliver visible and measurable results in anti-aging care. Through its innovative approach, Algenist serves the skincare industry by combining scientific research with natural resources to enhance skin health and appearance.

Algenist

Venture Round in 2016
Algenist is a clinical beauty brand focused on developing anti-aging and color-correcting skincare products. Utilizing microalgae, one of the oldest and most nutrient-dense algae, the company emphasizes the use of naturally sourced and sustainably produced ingredients, including hyaluronic acid and microalgae oil. Algenist aims to provide customers with effective, safe, and clean formulas that deliver visible and measurable results in anti-aging care. Through its innovative approach, Algenist serves the skincare industry by combining scientific research with natural resources to enhance skin health and appearance.
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 USA, Inc. is a luxury cosmetics retailer that specializes in offering a wide range of beauty products, including skincare, makeup, fragrance, bath and body items, and hair care products. Founded in 1976 in Aspen, Colorado, the company has expanded to 20 stores across 13 states. Cos Bar is known for its curated selection of high-quality brands, featuring products from renowned names such as Laura Mercier, Sisley-Paris, La Mer, Tom Ford, and Chanel. The store not only provides cosmetics but also accessories like brushes, cosmetic bags, and skincare tools, catering to both men and women. With a focus on delivering an exceptional beauty buying experience, Cos Bar emphasizes product efficacy and luxury, offering items that address various skin concerns and personal preferences.

Zanella

Acquisition in 2015
Zanella is a leading luxury menswear brand, best known for its offering of handcrafted, sartorial trousers made 100% in Italy. The Company predominantly sells its classic dress pants through prestigious specialty stores and high-end department stores across the U.S., Canada and Europe, including key retail customers such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Mitchell's. Zanella will continue to utilize its existing facility in Vicenza, Italy to manufacture products, while operating out of its U.S. headquarters and showroom on Fifth Avenue in New York.

This Works

Private Equity Round in 2015
The brand was founded by International Journalist and Beauty Expert Kathy Phillips in 2003 and inspired by her global knowledge of the health and beauty industry and her desire to create natural products that deliver on their promise.

Luciano Barbera

Private Equity Round in 2014
Luciano Barbera offers a wide assortment of refined sportswear, sartorial pieces, furnishings and accessories. Its products are sold through fine specialty stores and high-end department stores across the U.S., Europe, Russia and worldwide.

NEST New York

Private Equity Round in 2012
NEST Fragrances, LLC specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing a diverse range of fragrances for bath, body, and home. Established in 2005 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a variety of home fragrance products, including scented candles, reed diffusers, liquid soaps, and hand lotions. Its NEST Fine Fragrances Collection features eau de parfum sprays, roller balls, and body creams, creating an atmosphere of luxury and sophistication. NEST Fragrances products are primarily available in North America, distributed through specialty department stores, beauty product retailers, boutique shops, spas, and online platforms. The brand emphasizes the harmonious blend of scent and style to enhance everyday living and entertaining experiences.
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