L Catterton Europe Acquires Majority Stake in Etro

L Catterton Acquires Controlling Interest in A.P.C.

March 2, 2023

Retail

L Catterton (via L Catterton Europe) has signed binding agreements to acquire a controlling interest in French apparel brand A.P.C., with founders Jean and Judith Touitou retaining a significant minority stake. Management continuity will be preserved and the partnership is intended to accelerate A.P.C.'s international expansion and digital development; terms were not disclosed and the deal is expected to close by the end of the quarter.

L Catterton Acquires Majority Stake in KIKO Milano from Percassi Family

April 26, 2024

Consumer Products

L Catterton has acquired a majority stake in Italian cosmetics brand KIKO Milano from the Percassi Family, who will retain a significant ownership position. The partnership is intended to accelerate KIKO's global expansion—notably into the U.S.—and scale the brand's omnichannel retail and e-commerce capabilities.

L Catterton Asia Invests in ETVOS

April 2, 2020

Consumer Products

L Catterton's Asia fund has made a significant investment in ETVOS Co., Ltd., a Japanese natural cosmetics brand headquartered in Osaka. The growth capital will support ETVOS's store-footprint expansion, enhancement of the customer experience, and international growth with a focus on the Asian market.

L Catterton and Financière Agache Acquire Majority Stake in BIRKENSTOCK

April 30, 2021

Consumer Products

L Catterton, alongside Financière Agache (with representation from GIC), completed the previously announced acquisition of global footwear brand BIRKENSTOCK. Financial terms were not disclosed; the company said it will invest to accelerate growth and expand its market leadership in Europe and North America while increasing its presence in China and other Asian markets.

L Catterton Europe Makes Strategic Growth Investment in IAFSTORE

July 17, 2020

E-Commerce

L Catterton's European fund has made a strategic growth investment in IAFSTORE, the leading Italian online supplements retailer headquartered in Brescia. The minority investment (terms undisclosed) will support IAFSTORE's expansion in the fast-growing Italian online sports nutrition and supplements market and help scale its owned brands including Yamamoto Nutrition.

L Catterton Makes Minority Growth Investment in Irene Forte Skincare

July 17, 2023

Consumer Products

L Catterton has made a minority growth investment in Irene Forte Skincare to support the brand's next stage of growth and global expansion, particularly in the U.S. and Europe. The capital will be used to scale the team, expand D2C and retail distribution, and grow the brand's presence in luxury retailers and spa partners.