HEPCO Capital Management Acquires Majority Stake in Original Watermen
February 13, 2024
HEPCO Capital Management, a family investment firm founded by Jonathan and Edward Cohen, has acquired a majority stake in Original Watermen, a leading supplier of lifeguard uniforms. Daniel Levine, a seasoned surf/outdoor/apparel executive, is joining the business as an investor and CEO while founders Jen and Ken Miller remain shareholders and advisors; HEPCO and Levine plan to grow the core B2B uniform business and expand the brand into consumer lifestyle channels.
- Buyers
- HEPCO Capital Management, LLC, Daniel Levine
- Targets
- Original Watermen, Inc.
- Sellers
- Jen Miller, Ken Miller
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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