L Catterton Asia Invests in Ci FLAVORS
December 21, 2021
L Catterton Asia, the Asia fund of consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton, has made a strategic growth investment in Ci FLAVORS, the Tokyo-based holding company that owns Cosme Company. The partnership will support new brand development and accelerate Ci FLAVORS' international expansion (notably into China and other markets), with LVMH Japan president Norbert Leuret joining as a senior advisor.
- Buyers
- L Catterton Asia
- Targets
- Ci FLAVORS
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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