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L Catterton
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L Catterton is the world's largest consumer-focused private equity firm, formed in 2016 through a partnership between Catterton Partners, LVMH, and Groupe Arnault. The firm invests exclusively in consumer-oriented businesses across food & beverage, beauty & personal care, health & wellness, fashion & accessories, retail & restaurants, and consumer technology. L Catterton operates six complementary fund strategies — Buyout (North America, Europe, Asia), Growth, and Real Estate — deploying capital across the full consumer lifecycle from growth equity to large-cap buyouts. The firm's differentiated edge is its deep consumer expertise, global network of over 200 portfolio companies, and privileged access to the LVMH ecosystem. L Catterton partners closely with management teams to accelerate brand building, international expansion, and operational improvement, with approximately $35 billion in equity capital raised across more than 250 investments since inception.
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“We have built the preeminent consumer-focused private equity platform in the world, and our partnership with LVMH and Groupe Arnault gives us unparalleled access and insight across every consumer category globally.”
“Our singular focus on the consumer sector, combined with our global reach and the resources of the LVMH network, allows us to identify and support the most compelling consumer brands at every stage of their growth.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peloton | Growth | — | 2019 |
| Birkenstock | Buyout | — | 2021 |
| Savage X Fenty | Series B | — | 2021 |
| Interparfums | Buyout | — | 2022 |
| Sweaty Betty | Buyout | — | 2021 |
| Cholula Hot Sauce | Buyout | — | 2019 |
| Equinox | Growth | — | 2016 |
| Restoration Hardware (RH) | Growth | — | 2012 |
| Drybar | Buyout | — | 2019 |
| Kettle & Fire | Growth | — | 2020 |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| LVMH / Groupe Arnault | 1 |
| General Atlantic | 1 |
| KKR | 1 |
| Advent International | 1 |
| Warburg Pincus | 1 |
| Permira | 1 |
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