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.
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Tian Ai
Managing Director
Sacha Barry
Vice President
Elia Besana
Vice President
Chinta Bhagat
Managing Partner
Johanna Buijsen
Associate
Riccardo Cammi
Associate
Arabella Caporello
Partner
Paolo Cavaiani
Vice President
Akash Desai
Vice President
Eric Donado
Principal
David Dong
Vice President
Grégoire Faure
Senior Associate
Luigi Feola
Managing Partner
Rahul Garg
Vice President
Liz Gordon
Principal
Jimmy Jin
Principal
Léonor Ladeira
Principal
Erin Lambroza
Vice President
Marzak Li
Managing Director
Matt Lischick
Partner
Courtney Nelson
Principal
Alice Raksin
Principal
Jennifer Reid
Partner
Anjana Sasidharan
Partner
Tolga Sengel
Principal
Lily Shaw
Vice President
Spencer Silverman
Vice President
Eduardo Velasco
Partner
Romain Verani
Vice President
Ryuhei Yamaguchi
Managing Director
Past deals in Organic Food
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.
Alice Mushrooms
Seed Round in 2024
Alice Mushrooms specializes in the production of functional mushroom chocolates, designed to enhance energy, focus, and overall wellness. These chocolates are crafted using organic ingredients, without any artificial flavors or preservatives. The product range includes formulations with Cordyceps for vitality and stamina, and Lion's Mane for brain health. Alice Mushrooms combines mushrooms with nootropics and adaptogens to create chocolates that support sleep, focus, and full body wellness. The company caters to individuals seeking natural enhancers for their daily routines.
Irene Forte Skincare
Venture Round in 2023
Irene Forte Skincare is a natural beauty skincare brand made with plant extracts, oraganic and vegan ingredients that nourishes the skin from the outside in.
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.
Boll & Branch
Private Equity Round in 2019
Boll & Branch LLC is a textile company based in Summit, New Jersey, specializing in the manufacture and marketing of high-quality bedding and linens. Established in 2013, it offers a diverse range of products, including sheet sets, duvet covers, pillowcases, and various types of blankets and towels, with a strong emphasis on the use of sustainably-sourced, 100% organic materials. The company differentiates itself by prioritizing thread quality over thread count and adhering to Fair Trade principles, ensuring that artisanal partners and farmers are compensated fairly and treated with respect. Boll & Branch aims to provide consumers with authentic, chemical-free bedding options at reasonable prices while maintaining a commitment to ethical practices and environmental responsibility, thereby enhancing the overall sleep experience.
Kopari Beauty
Series A in 2019
Kopari Beauty is a brand focused on creating a diverse range of beauty products that harness the benefits of 100% pure organic coconut oil. The company emphasizes a healthy and mindful lifestyle, offering products that enhance natural beauty and promote vitality. Kopari's product line includes deodorants, face cleansers, and body moisturizers, all formulated without harmful ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and parabens. By using coconut oil as a key ingredient, Kopari aims to provide effective solutions that nourish and regenerate hair and skin, celebrating the natural radiance within each individual.
Kopari Beauty
Venture Round in 2017
Kopari Beauty is a brand focused on creating a diverse range of beauty products that harness the benefits of 100% pure organic coconut oil. The company emphasizes a healthy and mindful lifestyle, offering products that enhance natural beauty and promote vitality. Kopari's product line includes deodorants, face cleansers, and body moisturizers, all formulated without harmful ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and parabens. By using coconut oil as a key ingredient, Kopari aims to provide effective solutions that nourish and regenerate hair and skin, celebrating the natural radiance within each individual.
Eataly
Acquisition in 2016
Eataly is a multinational Italian food market and retail concept that combines flagships marketplaces, restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and food retailers under one roof. The company curates a broad portfolio of Italian foods and beverages, including meats, cheeses, seafood, produce, baked goods, packaged products, wines and spirits, and operates accompanying dining experiences, from casual counters to full-service restaurants. Founded in 2004 by Oscar Farinetti and associated with Slow Food, Eataly aims to bring high-quality Italian products and the stories behind them to a wide audience. The model emphasizes direct sourcing, education, and customer engagement, offering what it describes as a store with stories where customers can eat, shop, and learn. With locations in Italy and internationally, including the United States, Eataly seeks to make Italian cuisine accessible to a broad customer base while supporting local producers and showcasing artisanal producers.
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.
Sweet Leaf
Private Equity Round in 2008
In 1997, Sweet Leaf Tea founder, Clayton Christopher, decided to make a bottled tea that was just as tasty as the one his grandmother Mimi used to make.
Every bottle of homemade goodness still starts with Granny's original recipe - the perfect balance of organic tea leaves and ingredients they can pronounce. In 2004, they put a spin on their classic sweet tea with fun new flavors like Mint & Honey.
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