L Catterton

L Catterton is a private equity firm founded in 1989 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with additional offices in Paris and across Asia. The firm specializes in investments in various consumer sectors, including personal care, food and beverages, retail, and media. L Catterton focuses on growth capital, leveraged buyouts, and middle-market companies, typically investing between €15 million and €40 million in enterprises valued from €50 million to €400 million. The firm aims to partner with distinctive businesses in attractive consumer categories, providing strategic support to enhance performance and returns. Its investment strategy extends across Europe, North America, and Asia, including markets like China and India. L Catterton's approach allows for both majority and minority stakes, and it is recognized as a leading player in the consumer-focused private equity space.

Julio Babecki

Managing Partner

Todd Bartee

Operating Partner

Chinta Bhagat

Managing Partner of its Asia funds

Mathieu Le Bozec

Managing Partner and Founder

Whitney Casey

Venture Partner

Christopher Casgar

Principal

Scott Chen

Managing Partner

Michael Chu

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Dirk Donath

Managing Partner, Latin America

Evan Einstein

Principal

Michael J. Farello

Senior Partner

Ian Friedman

Partner, Managing Director and Co-Head of Technology Investing @ L Catterton Growth

Farah Khan

Managing Partner

Ido Krakowsky

Vice President

Marc Magliacano

Managing Partner

Saurabh Mehta

Partner

Jonathan H. Owsley

Managing Partner

Avik Pramanik

Partner

Shahab Rashid

Managing Partner and Co-Head of Private Credit

Chris Roberts

Partner

Rajan Shah

Principal

Howard Steyn

Partner

Andrew C. Taub

Managing Partner

Ravi Thakran

Managing Partner and Chairman

Nikhil Thukral

Managing Partner

John Wang

Principal

Elizabeth Wells

Principal

Ramiro Lauzan

Partner

Past deals in Uruguay

Despegar

Post in 2020
Despegar is an online travel agency that specializes in the Portuguese and Spanish-speaking markets, providing services for both leisure and corporate travelers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company enables users to research travel options, check flight availability, and make reservations for flights, hotels, and car rentals through its platform. Despegar also offers various travel-related services, including vacation packages and access to airlines and accommodation options. The company operates in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Spain, and the United States, aiming to facilitate unique travel experiences for its customers.

Rapsodia

Venture Round in 2017
Rapsodia, founded in 1999 in Buenos Aires by Josefina Helguera, Sol Acuña, and Francisco de Narváez, is a fashion brand that specializes in women's apparel and lifestyle products. The company has expanded its presence beyond Argentina, operating in six Latin American countries, including Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, Colombia, and Mexico, with a total of 90 points of sale. Rapsodia offers a diverse product portfolio that includes four main lines: Women, Intimates, Girls, and Home. The brand is known for its boho-chic and romantic aesthetic, featuring an eclectic mix of patterns, colors, and textures. Each collection draws inspiration from various cultures, decades, art, music, and travel, reflecting a feminine, adventurous, and free-spirited identity.
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