Prelude Growth Partners Invests $15 Million in The Center

The Skin Center Sold to Middle Market Healthcare Private Equity Fund

July 23, 2026

Healthcare Services

The Skin Center, a portfolio company of Footbridge Partners and ALZA Capital Partners, was sold to a leading middle market healthcare private equity fund. Mesirow served as the exclusive financial advisor to The Skin Center, with the transaction described as a recapitalization aimed at accelerating growth across its med spa and cosmetic surgery locations.

Centerbridge Partners Invests $750 Million in Merritt Properties

May 26, 2026

Real Estate

Centerbridge Partners led a $750 million strategic investment in Merritt Properties, including dedicated growth capital to expand Merritt’s shallow bay industrial portfolio across existing and future markets. The agreement included Centerbridge acquiring the ownership interest previously held by Almanac Realty Investors (Neuberger Berman’s real estate investment arm), while Almanac reaffirmed continued support and Merritt family/majority control was preserved.

Peterson Partners Invests $15M in Gloss Ventures (Parent of Sacheu Beauty)

January 23, 2025

Consumer Products

Salt Lake City-based Peterson Partners has provided $15 million of growth capital to Gloss Ventures, the Los Angeles-based brand incubator and parent of viral beauty brand Sacheu Beauty. The funding will be used to expand product categories, build the team, scale direct-to-consumer operations and accelerate international and retail distribution.

Monogram Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Tru Fragrance & Beauty

April 2, 2024

Consumer Products

Monogram Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in Tru Fragrance & Beauty, a Willowbrook, Illinois–based beauty brand builder. The investment will be used to accelerate Tru's growth and scale — expanding distribution in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Europe, launching new brands and licensing relationships, and pursuing complementary acquisitions.

Prelude Growth Partners Makes $15M Minority Investment in Skin Pharm

May 16, 2023

Healthcare Services

Prelude Growth Partners, a female-founded growth equity firm, has made a $15 million minority investment in Skin Pharm to fund the aesthetic clinic's nationwide clinic expansion and product development. Founder and CEO Maegan Griffin will remain in charge as the capital supports new clinic openings and expansion of the company's skincare product line.

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.