Oakley-backed WindStar Acquires L.A.B. Cosmetics

Oakley Capital Acquires WindStar Medical from NuCom Group

October 22, 2020

Consumer Products

Oakley Capital has agreed to acquire WindStar Medical GmbH from NuCom Group, a majority-owned ProSiebenSat.1 subsidiary. WindStar Medical is a leading German over-the-counter consumer healthcare platform (expected >€120m revenue) and Oakley will back the business to accelerate growth, digitalisation, go-to-market and international expansion.

Merz Lifecare Acquires Majority Stake in WindStar Medical from Oakley Capital

October 7, 2024

Consumer Products

Oakley Capital Fund IV has agreed to combine its portfolio company WindStar Medical with Merz Lifecare, with the Merz Group taking a majority stake in the new holding. The transaction — subject to regulatory approvals — will create a leading provider of OTC health, wellbeing and beauty products in the DACH region and continues Oakley’s support of WindStar following its 2020 investment.

KDC/ONE Acquires Cosmetic Laboratories of America

March 3, 2020

Manufacturing

KDC/ONE acquired Cosmetic Laboratories of America (CLA), a Chatsworth, California-based contract developer and manufacturer of personal care and beauty products. The deal strengthens KDC/ONE's West Coast footprint, creating a regional innovation hub for prestige and indie beauty brands; financial terms were not disclosed.

West Lane Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Fantasy Files Group

May 16, 2019

Consumer Products

West Lane Capital Partners LLC has acquired a majority stake in Fantasy Files Group LLC, a California-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty cosmetic products (brands include Blossom, Blue Cross and Savina). Founders Ron Tinero and Mark Friedman will remain as executives and shareholders; West Lane said it will work with management to expand distribution channels domestically and internationally and launch new products.

Starco Brands Acquires The AOS Group (Art of Sport)

September 12, 2022

Consumer Products

Starco Brands (OTCQB: STCB) acquired The AOS Group Inc., maker of the Art of Sport athlete-focused body and skincare brand, in an all-stock transaction that closed on September 12, 2022. The deal brings the Kobe Bryant–cofounded brand into Starco's consumer-products portfolio to leverage Starco's manufacturing, distribution and marketing capabilities and expand AOS into adjacent categories.

Oakley Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Globe-Trotter

March 4, 2020

Consumer Products

Oakley Capital has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Globe-Trotter Group, the British luxury luggage maker, from entrepreneur Toshiyasu Takubo, who will retain a minority holding. Oakley said it will back Globe-Trotter’s international expansion and product innovation, leveraging online and offline channels and its consumer-brand expertise to grow the luxury travel luggage business.