Operating Company Consumer

Galaxy Universal

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Vertically integrated global footwear organization and brand management platform focused on athletic, wellness, work, and outdoor categories, with capabilities across design, sourcing, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution.

Focus Areas
Footwear, Brand management, Sourcing & manufacturing

Tracked deals

3

3 tracked deals across 2021-2025.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

2 addon · 1 buyout

Galaxy Universal Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 2 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 2 years for Galaxy Universal. 2 2021 1 2025

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Galaxy Universal Acquires Reebok's Global Product Creation, Sourcing and U.S. Footwear Operations; Forms JV with Batra Group for Europe
    February 19, 2025
    Buyer
    Galaxy Universal, Gainline Capital Partners, Batra Group
    Target
    Reebok (global product creation, sourcing and U.S. footwear operations)
    Seller
    Authentic Brands Group
    Industry
    Consumer Products
    Location
    Massachusetts, United States
    Type
    Addon

    Galaxy Universal, a Gainline Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Reebok's global product creation, sourcing and U.S. footwear operations and will lead Reebok's U.S. footwear wholesale, retail and e‑commerce channels. Galaxy and the Batra Group have also formed a joint venture, GB Brands Europe Limited, to oversee Reebok operations across Europe and the U.K.; Authentic Brands Group remains owner of Reebok's global IP.

  • Galaxy Universal Acquires And1, Avia, Gaiam and SPRI from Sequential Brands Group
    October 29, 2021
    Buyer
    Galaxy Universal LLC, Gainline Capital Partners, KKR & Co. Inc.
    Target
    And1, Avia, Gaiam, SPRI
    Seller
    Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
    Industry
    Consumer Products
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    Galaxy Universal, a portfolio company of Gainline Capital Partners, agreed to acquire the And1, Avia, Gaiam and SPRI brands from Sequential Brands Group for approximately $330 million. The deal (expected to close by mid-November 2021) is financed with debt led by KKR, which will also participate as a co-investor, and continues Galaxy's strategy of vertically integrating active, athletic and wellness brands onto its platform.

  • Gainline Capital Partners Forms Galaxy Universal by Acquiring Apex Global Brands and ESO Active Division
    May 6, 2021
    Buyer
    Gainline Capital Partners
    Target
    ESO Active Division (E.S. Originals, Inc.), Apex Global Brands, Inc.
    Seller
    E.S. Originals, Inc.
    Industry
    Consumer Products
    Location
    New York, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Gainline Capital Partners has formed Galaxy Universal LLC as a consumer brand platform after acquiring the ESO Active Division from E.S. Originals, Inc. and purchasing Apex Global Brands, Inc. The platform will combine branded footwear and apparel licensing, sourcing and wholesale capabilities to pursue organic growth and further acquisitions in the sports and outdoors market.

Related Acquisition Pages

Consumer Products Buyers & Acquisitions 3 tracked deals by Galaxy Universal. Acquisitions in Massachusetts 1 tracked deal by Galaxy Universal. Acquisitions in New York 1 tracked deal by Galaxy Universal.

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