MarcyPen and Brand Velocity Group Acquire Majority Stake in The GLD Shop from H.I.G. Growth Partners

H.I.G. Growth Partners Makes Growth Investment in GLD

September 28, 2021

E-Commerce

H.I.G. Growth Partners completed a strategic growth investment in GLD, LLC, a Miami-based digitally native direct-to-consumer jewelry, accessories, and apparel brand focused on the streetwear/urban market. The capital and strategic support from H.I.G. will be used to scale GLD’s digital marketing, product assortment, and overall growth initiatives; Paul Hastings served as legal counsel to H.I.G. and The Sage Group advised GLD.

Marcy Venture Partners Merges With Pendulum Opportunities to Form MarcyPen Capital Partners

December 18, 2024

Financial Services

Marcy Venture Partners, the VC firm co-founded by Jay-Z, has merged with Pendulum Opportunities (the investment arm of Pendulum Holdings) to create MarcyPen Capital Partners, a combined platform reporting roughly $900 million in assets under management. The combined firm will continue fundraising efforts under MarcyPen Opportunities Fund II (target $250 million), with more than $100 million reportedly secured.

The Marygold Companies Acquires 7.95% Stake in Midland Capital Holdings Corporation

October 24, 2024

Financial Services

The Marygold Companies, Inc. (NYSE American: MGLD) purchased a 7.95% ownership position in Delaware-based Midland Capital Holdings Corporation (MCHC) for $1.8 million, and also received warrants to buy additional shares. MCHC's principal operating entity is Midland Federal Savings and Loan Association, headquartered in Bridgeview, Illinois; Marygold says the investment supports its strategy of expanding in financial services/fintech and will help enhance the bank's offerings and technology.

LG H&H Acquires Majority Stake in The Crème Shop

April 21, 2022

Consumer Products

LG H&H (LG Household & Health Care) has acquired a majority stake in Los Angeles-based beauty brand The Crème Shop. The deal is intended to accelerate LG H&H's expansion into the North American market and scale The Crème Shop's multi-channel beauty business globally.

PMG Acquires Momentum Commerce

June 11, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

PMG, a global independent marketing services and technology company, has acquired Momentum Commerce, a retail media and marketplace intelligence firm, and will fully integrate Momentum into the PMG brand. The deal adds Momentum’s 45-person team and its Velocity platform—tracking millions of products and brands—strengthening PMG’s commerce capability to help enterprise brands drive growth across retail and marketplace channels.

Leonard Green & Partners Makes Strategic Investment in Eyemart Express

October 13, 2020

Retail

Leonard Green & Partners completed a strategic minority investment in Eyemart Express, joining majority stakeholders FFL Partners and the Barnes Family, who will retain majority ownership. The transaction (terms undisclosed) provides growth capital without adding incremental debt and is intended to support Eyemart Express’s continued store expansion, systems investments, and potential strategic acquisitions.