
L Catterton
Description
L Catterton is a preeminent global consumer-focused investment firm, established in 2016 through the strategic combination of Catterton, LVMH's private equity arm, and Groupe Arnault's private equity activities. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, the firm leverages a unique blend of deep industry expertise, operational capabilities, and an extensive global network to partner with leading consumer brands worldwide. Its formation brought together decades of experience in consumer investing, creating a powerhouse dedicated to accelerating the growth and market penetration of its portfolio companies.
The firm's investment strategy is exclusively centered on the consumer sector, encompassing a diverse array of segments including food and beverage, retail, health and wellness, beauty, and media. L Catterton employs various investment approaches, including buyouts, growth equity, and strategic minority investments, tailored to the specific needs and growth stage of its portfolio companies. With approximately $35 billion of equity capital under management across its various funds, L Catterton demonstrates significant financial capacity to support its investments, from emerging brands to established market leaders.
L Catterton boasts a truly global footprint, operating from 17 offices across five continents, which enables it to identify and capitalize on consumer trends in diverse markets. While their investment sizes vary significantly depending on the fund and strategy, their Growth Fund, for instance, typically targets equity investments ranging from $25 million to $100 million. This flexibility allows them to engage with companies at various stages, fostering their development through strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a global network, which are crucial for scaling consumer enterprises in today's competitive landscape.
Investor Profile
L Catterton has backed more than 104 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 59 rounds, about 57% of its total and boasts 30 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Health Care, Fitness.
- Led 6 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $25M – $100M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (18%)
- Series B (17%)
- Series A (13%)
- Series D (12%)
- Series C (12%)
- Series Unknown (9%)
- Seed (6%)
- Series E (6%)
- Series G (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (73%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
- Germany (4%)
- Chile (3%)
- Mexico (3%)
- India (3%)
- China (2%)
- Israel (1%)
- Canada (1%)
- Japan (1%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Health Care
- Fitness
- Wellness
- Food And Beverage
- Personal Health
- Beauty
- Software
- Consumer Goods
- Cosmetics
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