All L Catterton articles
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ArticleU.S. and European e-com aggregators join forces
Source: SellerX SellerX co-founders Philipp Triebel (left) and Malte Horeyseck Berlin-based SellerX has signed an agreement to acquire Austin, Texas-based Elevate Brands, bringing together two major players in the e-commerce aggregator space. Both companies have established themselves as highly trusted and reputable partners for marketplace-based sellers in ...
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News briefsL Catterton and HPC enter strategic partnership to bolster new fund platforms
Consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton has entered into a strategic partnership with Hunter Point Capital (HPC), under which HPC has made a passive minority investment in L Catterton. Bennett Goodman, co-founder and executive chairman of HPC, will subsequently serve as strategic credit advisor to L Catterton. In its 34-year history, ...
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News briefsTonal is reportedly looking for fresh funds or possibly a buyer
According to an exclusive report by The Information, Tonal, a celebrity-backed home fitness start-up, has explored options, including a sale. According to the report, the company spent heavily last year on new brick-and-mortar showrooms, new hires and marketing, including a commercial featuring Serena Williams, and has been trying to cut ...
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ArticleL Catterton launches impact fund platform
Consumer goods-focused private equity firm L Catterton, owner of footwear brand Birkenstock, has announced the formation of an impact investing platform and the appointment of Tehmina Haider and Michael O’Leary as partners to lead the strategy. Called the Impact Fund, the platform will partner with the next generation of mission-driven ...
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Tonal seeks to raise $100 million in financing
Bloomberg reported that Tonal Systems is seeking $100 million in financing in a deal that would value the company at $1.9 billion. The home fitness start-up, launched in 2015 and based in San Francisco, has previously raised money from athletes including Serena Williams, LeBron James, Drew Brees and Mike Tyson. ...
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News briefsK-Way launches in Hong Kong
French brand K-Way, part of BasicNet, an Italian company that also owns the Kappa, Briko and Superga brands, amongst others, has partnered with Bluebell Group to launch in Hong Kong. Following the brand’s digital launch in June via k-way.com.hk, the first physical brand store is scheduled to open in October ...
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News briefsHydrow raises $55 million in Series D funding
Hydrow, the at-home connected rower, has announced that it has raised around $55 million in Series D funding, led by Constitution Capital with continued support from L Catterton and RX3 Ventures and additional participation from Liberty Street, Activant Capital and Sandbridge Capital. L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity ...
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L Catterton reportedly mulls IPO
L Catterton, the U.S.-based equity investment group partly owned by LVMH and the family holding company of its CEO, Bernard Arnault, has been conducting preliminary discussions with banks about a possible initial public offering, according to Reuters. The investment group’s assets of more than $28 billion include a recently acquired ...
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L Catterton invests in JOTT and names Lalance as CEO
JOTT, a French casual outerwear brand, has announced that L Catterton has acquired a controlling interest in the company. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The Gourdikian family, which founded and manages JOTT, will continue to hold a “significant equity interest” in the business. JOTT, ...
