L Catterton

L Catterton is a global private equity firm focused on consumer brands, formed from the merger of Catterton Partners and L Catterton, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm provides capital and hands-on strategic and operational support to growth-oriented consumer companies, pursuing growth capital, mid to late venture and middle-market buyouts, including transactions backed by bank financing. It targets a wide range of consumer sectors, including food and beverage, retail and restaurants, consumer products and services, beauty and wellness, personal care, fashion and accessories, home and family equipment, and selective retailing such as e-commerce and luxury goods. L Catterton invests across regions and often takes majority or minority stakes, leveraging its global platform to help portfolio companies scale. The firm is described as a leading Pan-European and Pan-Asian consumer-focused private equity platform within a global firm, using cross-regional expertise to drive growth and value creation.

Tian Ai

Managing Director

Jean-Philippe Barade

Partner

Sacha Barry

Vice President

Todd Bartee

Operating Partner

Elia Besana

Vice President

Chinta Bhagat

Managing Partner

Johanna Buijsen

Associate

Riccardo Cammi

Associate

Arabella Caporello

Partner

Whitney Casey

Venture Partner

Christopher Casgar

Principal

Paolo Cavaiani

Vice President

Scott Chen

Managing Partner

Michael Chu

Global Co-CEO

Scott Dahnke

Global Co-CEO

Akash Desai

Principal

Akash Desai

Vice President

Eric Donado

Principal

Dirk Donath

Managing Partner, Latin America

David Dong

Vice President

Evan Einstein

Principal

Evan Einstein

Principal

Dennis B. Ever

Managing Partner

Michael Farello

Managing Partner, Growth Fund

Grégoire Faure

Senior Associate

Luigi Feola

Managing Partner

Ian Friedman

Partner and Managing Director, Growth Fund

Rahul Garg

Vice President

Liz Gordon

Principal

Jimmy Jin

Principal

Farah Khan

Managing Partner

Léonor Ladeira

Principal

Erin Lambroza

Vice President

Ramiro Lauzan

Partner

Mathieu Bozec

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Marzak Li

Managing Director

Matt Lischick

Partner

Sanjiv Mehta

Executive Chairman

Michael Meyer

Operating Partner

Michael Mitterlehner

Partner

Courtney Nelson

Principal

Christopher North

Managing Partner

Jonathan H. Owsley

Managing Partner

Avik Pramanik

Partner

Alice Raksin

Principal

Shahab Rashid

Managing Partner and Co-Head of Private Credit

Jennifer Reid

Partner

Chris Roberts

Partner, Growth Fund

Anjana Sasidharan

Partner

Tolga Sengel

Principal

Rajan Shah

Principal

Lily Shaw

Vice President

Spencer Silverman

Vice President

Howard Steyn

Partner for Global Initiatives

Ravi Thakran

Managing Partner and Chairman

Eduardo Velasco

Partner

Romain Verani

Vice President

Elizabeth Wells

Principal

Ryuhei Yamaguchi

Managing Director

Past deals in Nutrition

Viee

Private Equity Round in 2024
Viee is a Chinese beverage manufacturer specializing in the production of natural, plant-based protein drinks. The company's product range is derived from a variety of non-GMO nuts, including almonds, walnuts, peanuts, and pistachios. Viee's mission is to create healthier, more environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional animal protein drinks, using high-quality plant protein to enhance the nutritional benefits of its beverages.

Wonderbelly

Series A in 2024
Wonderbelly is a company that specializes in digestive health products, focusing on the development and marketing of antacid remedies designed to alleviate heartburn and acid reflux symptoms. Its product offerings include non-genetically modified and vegan drugs made from a blend of ingredients such as calcium carbonate, vegetable cellulose, vegetable stearate, maize starch, sucrose, and natural flavors. By utilizing these carefully selected components, Wonderbelly aims to provide effective solutions for individuals experiencing gastroenterological issues like acid indigestion and upset stomach. The company's commitment to health and wellness is reflected in its product formulation, catering to consumers seeking natural and effective relief options.

Butternut Box

Private Equity Round in 2023
Butternut Box is a UK-based company that delivers fresh, human-grade dog food made from real ingredients. The business emphasizes nutrition and health, offering personalized meal plans tailored to individual dogs’ age, size, allergies, and dietary requirements. Customers provide information about their pet, and Butternut Box creates meals to meet those needs. Meals are prepared with a homemade approach and delivered directly to customers’ doors, enabling pet owners to provide healthy, tailored nutrition for their dogs.

ZOE

Series B in 2022
ZOE is a personalized nutrition company that focuses on improving individual health through a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between food, lifestyle, and health. It operates the world's largest nutrition-science study, as well as the ZOE Health Study, which initially addressed the impacts of COVID-19. The company offers at-home testing kits that assess gut health, blood fat, and blood sugar responses, providing personalized dietary recommendations based on individual reactions to food. Users receive tailored advice through an integrated mobile application, which includes food scores and guidance for making healthier dietary choices over a four-week period. ZOE's research is grounded in the understanding that gut bacteria significantly influence health, and its findings have been published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. Through its innovative approach, ZOE aims to empower individuals to enhance their well-being and adopt healthier lifestyles.

Pure & Natural

Private Equity Round in 2022
Pure & Natural is a premium pet food brand based in China, specializing in the development of pet food and health supplement products. The company focuses on delivering balanced nutrition to pets, allowing pet owners to provide their companions with a healthy diet. By prioritizing quality and health, Pure & Natural aims to enhance the well-being of pets through its carefully formulated offerings.

Veracity

Seed Round in 2021
Veracity is a health technology company specializing in metabolic health solutions. It offers clinically-backed, drug-free products focused on energy management and weight control, targeting the global $1 trillion weight management market.

Butternut Box

Venture Round in 2021
Butternut Box is a UK-based company that delivers fresh, human-grade dog food made from real ingredients. The business emphasizes nutrition and health, offering personalized meal plans tailored to individual dogs’ age, size, allergies, and dietary requirements. Customers provide information about their pet, and Butternut Box creates meals to meet those needs. Meals are prepared with a homemade approach and delivered directly to customers’ doors, enabling pet owners to provide healthy, tailored nutrition for their dogs.

Hungryroot

Series C in 2021
Hungryroot, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a personalized online grocery service, leveraging artificial intelligence to offer fresh, vegetable-based foods and meal solutions. Founded in 2015, Hungryroot aims to impact daily life through food by delivering groceries and recipes tailored to individual preferences and health goals. The company's offerings include a variety of meals, sides, sweets, snacks, spreads, breakfast items, and noodles, all designed to promote healthier eating habits. In addition to grocery delivery, Hungryroot also assists customers with meal planning and nutritional support, enabling them to save time and money while shopping sustainably and exploring new culinary options.

Kodiak Cakes

Acquisition in 2021
Kodiak Cakes is a producer of whole-grain breakfast products that use high-protein ingredients. It offers pancake and waffle mixes, oatmeal, granola, muffins, syrups, baking mixes, snacks, and frozen waffles, marketed as healthier alternatives to traditional options. The company emphasizes whole grains and fiber and distributes through stores and online channels. It was founded in 1995 and is based in Park City, Utah.

IAFSTORE

Private Equity Round in 2020
Founded in 2007, IAFSTORE is an online retailer headquartered in Brescia, Lombardy. It specializes in direct-to-consumer sales of food supplements, sports nutrition products, and organic cosmetics.

Veracity

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Veracity is a health technology company specializing in metabolic health solutions. It offers clinically-backed, drug-free products focused on energy management and weight control, targeting the global $1 trillion weight management market.

Butternut Box

Series C in 2020
Butternut Box is a UK-based company that delivers fresh, human-grade dog food made from real ingredients. The business emphasizes nutrition and health, offering personalized meal plans tailored to individual dogs’ age, size, allergies, and dietary requirements. Customers provide information about their pet, and Butternut Box creates meals to meet those needs. Meals are prepared with a homemade approach and delivered directly to customers’ doors, enabling pet owners to provide healthy, tailored nutrition for their dogs.

Nutrafol

Series B in 2019
Nutrafol is a prominent brand specializing in hair growth supplements for both men and women, founded in 2014 and based in New York. As the leading dermatologist-recommended company in this sector, Nutrafol adopts a comprehensive approach to wellness, targeting the internal factors that contribute to hair loss and overall hair health. Its product line features clinically-backed nutraceutical supplements that utilize a blend of natural botanicals, designed to address issues such as stress, hormonal imbalances, aging, and free radicals. Nutrafol's commitment to scientific research is supported by a team of doctors and researchers focused on advancements in genetics, biotechnology, and anti-aging medicine. The brand is endorsed by over 3,000 physicians, clinics, and stylists across the United States, establishing its reputation for reliable and effective hair health solutions.

Persona

Series A in 2018
Persona (formerly Vitamin Packs), the next generation personalized nutrition program, helps consumers take the guesswork out of the dietary supplement aisle by using researched science to deliver personalized nutrition safely and conveniently. Persona uses thousands of personalized inputs to recommend supplements that meet individual needs and lifestyle habits. As a proud supporter of Vitamin Angels®, every Persona order provides two children who are malnourished a full year of vitamins. To learn more about Persona, please visit www.personanutrition.com.

Persona

Private Equity Round in 2018
Persona (formerly Vitamin Packs), the next generation personalized nutrition program, helps consumers take the guesswork out of the dietary supplement aisle by using researched science to deliver personalized nutrition safely and conveniently. Persona uses thousands of personalized inputs to recommend supplements that meet individual needs and lifestyle habits. As a proud supporter of Vitamin Angels®, every Persona order provides two children who are malnourished a full year of vitamins. To learn more about Persona, please visit www.personanutrition.com.

Home Chef

Series B in 2016
Home Chef is a subscription-based meal kit delivery service founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company aims to simplify home cooking by providing pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes delivered weekly to its subscribers. Users can select meals and customize their orders according to personal preferences, allowing them to prepare home-cooked dinners in approximately 30 minutes. Home Chef's service is designed to save time while enhancing the cooking experience, making it convenient for individuals and families to enjoy nutritious meals at home.

Snap Kitchen

Venture Round in 2015
Snap Kitchen LLC is a food retail company based in Austin, Texas, that operates a chain of stores throughout the state. Founded in 2010, Snap Kitchen specializes in providing a variety of meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, along with salads, juices, specialty elixirs, snacks, and desserts. The company focuses on delivering consciously crafted take-away food that is both delicious and nutritious, using high-quality ingredients in its chef-driven creations. Snap Kitchen offers additional conveniences such as curbside pickup and home or office delivery services. Its menu features freshly prepared, portion-controlled, and nutritionally balanced options to cater to health-conscious consumers.

The Nest Collective

Venture Round in 2012
The Nest Collective, Inc. produces organic food and snacks for babies, toddlers, and kids. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Emeryville, California.

Farmley

Farmley is a healthy snacking brand that offers clean, tasty, and nutritious sweets, nuts, and berries to support healthy eating. Its catalog includes almonds, cashews, raisins, pistachios, walnuts, figs, and dates, among other natural snacks, designed to provide vitamins, minerals, and macro- and micronutrients that support fitness and overall wellness, helping consumers maintain a balanced, active lifestyle.
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