Stride Consumer Partners Makes Minority Investment in Patrick Ta Beauty

Skinfix Secures Minority Investment from Stride Consumer Partners

November 12, 2021

Consumer Products

Halifax-based skincare brand Skinfix has received a minority growth investment from private-equity firm Stride Consumer Partners. The capital will be used to scale Skinfix's direct-to-consumer business, expand retail distribution (including Sephora and a planned Australia entry), invest in product innovation and clinical studies, and build out the company's leadership team.

Stride Consumer Partners Takes Minority Stake in Odele

November 16, 2023

Consumer Products

Minneapolis-based clean hair care brand Odele has received a minority growth investment from Stride Consumer Partners to fund marketing, talent and product innovation. The founders remain majority shareholders as Odele continues rapid retail and DTC expansion (available at Target, CVS and Ulta) following strong year-over-year growth.

L Catterton and Naomi Watts Acquire Stripes Beauty

June 24, 2024

Consumer Products

L Catterton, a consumer-focused investment firm, has partnered with actress and founder Naomi Watts to acquire Stripes Beauty, a DTC women's beauty and menopause wellness brand launched in 2022. The partnership will provide capital and operational support to accelerate product innovation, scale marketing and team growth, and expand domestically and into international channels such as QVC and Canada.

Stride Consumer Partners Invests in Truewerk

April 5, 2022

Consumer Products

Denver-based performance workwear brand Truewerk received a minority Series B investment from Stride Consumer Partners. The capital will be used to amplify brand awareness, grow Truewerk's direct-to-consumer e-commerce business and expand its enterprise uniform offerings.

Sandbridge Capital Makes Minority Investment in U Beauty

June 10, 2022

Consumer Products

Sandbridge Capital, a Los Angeles-based growth equity firm, took a minority stake in U Beauty, the premium skincare brand founded by Tina Craig and Katie Borghese. The undisclosed investment will fund new product category launches and accelerate sales online and in retailers (U Beauty sells at over 100 retailers and expected revenues were cited at ~$15M in 2022).

Brentwood Associates Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Pacifica Beauty

January 28, 2022

Consumer Products

Brentwood Associates has made a strategic growth investment in Pacifica Beauty and joined with the company to accelerate its omnichannel and international expansion. The investment coincides with the appointment of Nathalie Kristo as CEO and a leadership reorganization intended to scale the brand’s DTC, retail, and global distribution efforts.