L Catterton

L Catterton is a global private equity firm specializing in consumer-focused investments. Founded in 1989, it operates through regional offices in Europe, Asia, and North America, with headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm invests in growth capital, buyouts, and recapitalizations across various consumer sectors, including food and beverage, retail, consumer products, and services. It targets companies with enterprise values ranging from €50 million to €400 million, and sales values between €30 million and €400 million. L Catterton provides strategic and operational support to its portfolio companies, aiming to enhance performance and investment returns. It typically invests between €15 million and €40 million, and can take either majority or minority stakes.

Tian Ai

Managing Director

Jean-Philippe Barade

Partner

Sacha Barry

Vice President

Todd Bartee

Operating Partner

Elia Besana

Vice President

Chinta Bhagat

Managing Partner

Mathieu Le Bozec

Managing Partner and Founder

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

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 J. 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

Ido Krakowsky

Vice President

Léonor Ladeira

Principal

Erin Lambroza

Vice President

Ramiro Lauzan

Partner

Marzak Li

Managing Director

Matt Lischick

Partner

Michael Meyer

Operating Partner

Michael Mitterlehner

Partner

Courtney Nelson

Principal

Christopher North

Managing Partner

Jonathan H. Owsley

Managing Partner

Shinjini Palit

Analyst, Investments

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

Akash Desai

Principal

Past deals in Pets

WeVets

Private Equity Round in 2024
WeVets is a veterinary health ecosystem based in Brazil, with locations in São Paulo and Porto Alegre. The company provides a comprehensive range of health services for pets, including vaccinations, laboratory tests, imaging exams, and surgical procedures. By focusing on personalized care, WeVets aims to address the specific health needs of animals, ensuring that they receive tailored treatments. Additionally, the company offers 24-hour admission services, enhancing its capability to provide timely and urgent care for pets.

Sploot Veterinary Care

Series A in 2024
Sploot Veterinary Care is a provider of veterinary services focused on pet health and care. The company offers a range of primary and urgent care services, including surgeries, dental care, preventive treatments, and wellness check-ups for pets. Sploot Veterinary Care facilitates access to its services through various appointment types, such as online scheduling, urgent care, walk-in visits, and virtual consultations, allowing pet owners to receive professional support tailored to their needs.

Withmal

Venture Round in 2023
Withmal is a veterinary services provider that specializes in managing small pet clinics, offering an alternative to succession planning for aging veterinarians. Additionally, the company provides animal hospital management services, along with web design and consulting services tailored to the veterinary industry. These services include website production, pet media, web marketing, and social media marketing for veterinary hospitals and related facilities.

Butternut Box

Private Equity Round in 2023
Butternut Box is a UK-based startup founded by friends Kev and Dave, specializing in fresh, human-grade dog food made from real ingredients. The company emphasizes the quality and nutritional value of its meals, providing a personalized approach to dog nutrition. By collecting information on each dog's age, size, allergies, and dietary needs, Butternut Box tailors meal plans to meet the specific requirements of individual pets. This customer-centric model not only aims to enhance the health and well-being of dogs but also simplifies the feeding process for pet owners by delivering customized, homemade meals directly to their doors.

Partner Pet

Private Equity Round in 2023
Partner Pet is a developer and retailer of pet food. It practices strict quality control over the supply of meat and other raw materials that help pet owners to provide better quality food for their pet partners.

Yummers

Seed Round in 2022
Yummers is an omnichannel pet lifestyle brand that focuses on producing and retailing nutritious pet food for dogs and cats. The company's offerings are designed to transform mealtime by providing meals that are high in protein and free from artificial flavors. In addition to standard pet food, Yummers also provides meal mix-ins that enhance flavors and textures, ensuring pets enjoy their meals while maintaining a balanced diet. Through its diverse product range, Yummers aims to promote the health and well-being of pets.

Pure & Natural

Private Equity Round in 2022
Pure & Natural is a premium pet food brand based in China that specializes in the development of pet food and health supplement products. The company's offerings are designed to provide balanced nutrition, promoting a healthy diet for pets. By focusing on high-quality ingredients and nutritional value, Pure & Natural enables pet owners to maintain the health and well-being of their companions.

I and love and you

Series C in 2022
I and love and you is a producer of high-quality pet food products focused on providing healthy nutrition for pets. The company emphasizes fresh, whole-food ingredients, utilizing real meat, fish, and poultry in their formulations. Their products contain no grains, fillers, or artificial ingredients, ensuring optimal digestibility and a balanced diet for pets. Committed to pet wellness, I and love and you offers a comprehensive range of natural products, including food, treats, chews, supplements, and remedies, all designed to meet rigorous ingredient standards and approved by an on-staff holistic veterinarian. This approach positions the company as a leader in the pet care industry, dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of pets.

Alliance Animal Health

Private Equity Round in 2022
Alliance Animal Health is an organization that partners with veterinarians by acquiring a majority stake in their practices while allowing them to maintain their independence in medical practice. This approach enables veterinarians to enjoy the benefits of being part of a larger entity without sacrificing the autonomy of their operations. The company provides essential resources and support in business management, facilitating a mutually beneficial relationship that enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of veterinary practices. By joining Alliance Animal Health, veterinarians can focus on their medical expertise while receiving assistance in various operational aspects, improving their overall service delivery.

PetLove

Series C in 2021
PetLove is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing a diverse array of pet products and supplies. Originally established as PetSuperMarket in 1999, the company rebranded to PetLove after 12 years to strengthen its focus on fostering relationships between pet owners and their pets. The online store features over 10,000 items, including pet food, veterinary health products, and accessories for various animals such as dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and rodents. Customers benefit from a loyalty program that offers discounts from their first purchase, enhancing the shopping experience. PetLove aims to ensure convenience by delivering products directly to customers' doorsteps.

Butternut Box

Venture Round in 2021
Butternut Box is a UK-based startup founded by friends Kev and Dave, specializing in fresh, human-grade dog food made from real ingredients. The company emphasizes the quality and nutritional value of its meals, providing a personalized approach to dog nutrition. By collecting information on each dog's age, size, allergies, and dietary needs, Butternut Box tailors meal plans to meet the specific requirements of individual pets. This customer-centric model not only aims to enhance the health and well-being of dogs but also simplifies the feeding process for pet owners by delivering customized, homemade meals directly to their doors.

PetLove

Venture Round in 2020
PetLove is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing a diverse array of pet products and supplies. Originally established as PetSuperMarket in 1999, the company rebranded to PetLove after 12 years to strengthen its focus on fostering relationships between pet owners and their pets. The online store features over 10,000 items, including pet food, veterinary health products, and accessories for various animals such as dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and rodents. Customers benefit from a loyalty program that offers discounts from their first purchase, enhancing the shopping experience. PetLove aims to ensure convenience by delivering products directly to customers' doorsteps.

Butternut Box

Series C in 2020
Butternut Box is a UK-based startup founded by friends Kev and Dave, specializing in fresh, human-grade dog food made from real ingredients. The company emphasizes the quality and nutritional value of its meals, providing a personalized approach to dog nutrition. By collecting information on each dog's age, size, allergies, and dietary needs, Butternut Box tailors meal plans to meet the specific requirements of individual pets. This customer-centric model not only aims to enhance the health and well-being of dogs but also simplifies the feeding process for pet owners by delivering customized, homemade meals directly to their doors.

I and love and you

Private Equity Round in 2017
I and love and you is a producer of high-quality pet food products focused on providing healthy nutrition for pets. The company emphasizes fresh, whole-food ingredients, utilizing real meat, fish, and poultry in their formulations. Their products contain no grains, fillers, or artificial ingredients, ensuring optimal digestibility and a balanced diet for pets. Committed to pet wellness, I and love and you offers a comprehensive range of natural products, including food, treats, chews, supplements, and remedies, all designed to meet rigorous ingredient standards and approved by an on-staff holistic veterinarian. This approach positions the company as a leader in the pet care industry, dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of pets.
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