Investment Focus & Thesis

L Catterton focuses on consumer companies with strong brands and growth potential: Investment Range Equity investments typically ranging from $50 million to $500 million in consumer companies. Sector Focus Consumer brands, retail, and food and beverage. Consumer brands — Branded consumer products and goods Retail — Specialty retail and e-commerce Food and beverage - Food, beverage, and restaurant companies Health and wellness - Health and wellness products Pet products - Pet care and pet products

Notable Portfolio Companies

L Catterton has built an extensive portfolio across consumer sectors: Company Sector Notes Peloton (stake) Fitness/Consumer Connected fitness equipment ClassPass Health and Wellness Fitness membership platform Breather Real Estate/Consumer Flexible workspace Krave Food and Beverage Snack and meat brands Four Sigs Food and Beverage Hot sauce brand Wellness Pet Pet Products Pet food and treats L Catterton has invested in over 200 consumer companies and is known for its brand-building expertise and consumer insights.

What L Catterton Looks For

Based on their investment patterns, L Catterton evaluates opportunities based on: Brand strength — Strong brand equity and consumer loyalty Category leadership - Leading positions in attractive categories Growth potential - Significant opportunity for expansion Product innovation - Strong product development capabilities Management teams - Experienced consumer executives }> Pro Tip L Catterton brings deep consumer expertise and brand-building experience. They look for companies with strong brand equity and clear paths to growth.

How to Connect With L Catterton

Approaching L Catterton requires demonstrating consumer brand excellence: 1 Demonstrate Brand Strength Prepare analysis of brand equity, consumer loyalty, and brand metrics. 2 Showcase Market Position Present category leadership, market share, and competitive positioning. 3 Present Growth Strategy Show clear plans for brand expansion and market growth. 4 Leverage Industry Networks Many deals come through consumer industry advisors or investment bankers.

The Value of Financial Preparedness

PE firms like L Catterton expect detailed financial information for consumer companies: Brand Metrics • Revenue growth rates • Gross margins • Brand awareness metrics • Customer acquisition Financial Data • EBITDA and margins • Working capital efficiency • Inventory turnover • Capital expenditure }> How Eagle Rock Helps We help consumer companies prepare for PE investment by building detailed financial models, brand metrics, and investor-quality presentations. Our fractional CFO services ensure your company is ready for due diligence.

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