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Food, consumer-focused Kainos Capital clears $1bn for biggest fundraise yet

Food and consumer-focused private equity house Kainos Capital has raised more than $1bn for the final close of its third flagship fund. The post Food, consumer-focused Kainos Capital clears $1bn for biggest fundraise yet first appeared

TSG brings AUM to $20bn with hefty new flagship fund close

TSG Consumer Partners has boosted its assets under management to about $20bn thanks to the oversubscribed final close of its latest hefty flagship fund. The post TSG brings AUM to $20bn with hefty new flagship

L Catterton eyes global e-commerce aggregation with Razor Group deal

Consumer-focused private equity major L Catterton has led a $70m funding round for e-commerce consumer goods business aggregator Razor Group. 468 Capital and Presight Capital also took part in the funding round for Razor, which looks to

San Francisco Equity Partners picks up shop sign and display maker DGS Retail

Consumer-focused buyout house San Francisco Equity Partners has bought DGS Retail, a provider of signage and displays for retail, grocery and foodservice brands. The post San Francisco Equity Partners picks up shop sign and display

L Catterton’s latest Brazil deal sees firm back pioneering tyre seller CantuStore

Consumer-focused private equity major L Catterton has invested in Brazilian tyre retailer and distributor CantuStore. The 16-year-old business sources a premium and value tyres from both domestic and international manufacturers and sells them directly to consumers

L Catterton launches impact investing fund amid ‘revolution in consumer demand’

Consumer-focused private equity major L Catterton has launched an impact investing fund platform targeting companies "making the economy cleaner, healthier, and more equitable". The post L Catterton launches impact investing fund amid ‘revolution in consumer

Huge profit rise at Egyptian retailer B.TECH sees DPI’s 2016 investment pay off

African investment major Development Partners International has sold its stake in Egyptian electronics retailer B.TECH after huge sales and profit increases at the company. The post Huge profit rise at Egyptian retailer B.TECH sees DPI’s

PAI to expand North American consumer investments with hire of Vestar’s Song

PAI Partners has brought in Vestar Capital managing director Winston Song to lead its North American consumer investment activity. The post PAI to expand North American consumer investments with hire of Vestar’s Song first appeared

Avance has raised more than double its $500m target for the final close of its debut fund

Services, tech and consumer-focused private equity house Avance Investment Management has raised $1.1bn for its debut fund, more than double its $500m target. The post Avance has raised more than double its $500m target for

Plant-based food and drink investor Powerplant expands to tech and services with hefty new $330m fund

Plant-based food and drink investment specialist PowerPlant Partners has raised $330m for its third fund, double the size of its sophomore vehicle. The post Plant-based food and drink investor Powerplant expands to tech and services

Jeff Bezos’ brother’s private equity firm HighPost Capital raises $420m for debut fund

HighPost Capital, the private equity house co-founded by the half-brother of Amazon creator Jeff Bezos, has pulled in $420m for the final close of its inaugural fundraise. The post Jeff Bezos’ brother’s private equity firm

VMG Catalyst boosts capital raised to $650m with latest fund close

Consumer-focused private equity firm VMG Catalyst has boosted its capital raised to $650m with latest $400m Fund II close. The post VMG Catalyst boosts capital raised to $650m with latest fund close first appeared on

L Catterton launches private credit platform, Adams Street’s Rashid brought in to co-lead

Consumer-focused private equity major L Catterton has launched a new private credit platform, bringing in industry veteran Shahab Rashid to jointly lead the unit. The post L Catterton launches private credit platform, Adams Street’s Rashid

Felix Capital doubles AUM to $1.2bn ahead of fundraising environment becoming more cautious

Felix Capital has doubled its funds under management to $1.2bn thanks to a new fund close. The post Felix Capital doubles AUM to $1.2bn ahead of fundraising environment becoming more cautious first appeared on AltAssets

Leonard Green said to strike $18.3bn across double fundraise as final closes loom

Retail and consumer-focused private equity giant Leonard Green & Partners has reportedly pulled in $18.3bn for a pair of funds as it nears a final close for the vehicles. The firm has picked up $14.7bn of

Veterans launch new PE firm at ‘compelling time’ for consumer investment

Marc Pinto, veteran investment professional from Janus Henderson Investors,  and Gregory Johnson have partnered to launch new private equity firm Jove Island Capital. The post Veterans launch new PE firm at ‘compelling time’ for consumer

At home connected rower brand Hydrow secures latest funding from L Catterton

Consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton has participated in a $55m series D round funding for at home connected rower maker Hydrow. The post At home connected rower brand Hydrow secures latest funding from L Catterton

L Catterton taps Europe fund for stake in artisanal UK ice cream maker Little Moons

Consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton has tapped its Europe fund to buy a significant minority stake in UK dessert business Little Moons. The post L Catterton taps Europe fund for stake in artisanal UK

Advent seeks to buy Chinese bakery chain Wagas at up to $1bn valuation – report

Global buyout major Advent International is in advanced talks to buy Chinese health-food and bakery chain Wagas, Bloomberg reported, quoting sources. The post Advent seeks to buy Chinese bakery chain Wagas at up to $1bn

L Catterton makes first move into Chinese pet food market with Shanghai Enova buyout

Consumer-focused private equity house L Catterton has invested in Shanghai Enova Pet Products to mark its first foray into China's pet food market. The post L Catterton makes first move into Chinese pet food market

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