Consumer Funds

Anyone know recently what firms (PE or growth) are mostly dedicated to consumer? Very interested in the space and know more specialized firms tend to do better in this space so just wondering what those are.

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some firms that are known for their focus on the consumer/retail space in private equity and growth equity:

  1. Bain Capital
  2. Berkshire Partners
  3. Eurazeo
  4. Freeman Spogli
  5. Main Post
  6. MidOcean
  7. Norwest
  8. Prospect Hill
  9. PWP Growth Equity
  10. Stripes
  11. TZP Group
  12. Winona

These firms have been highlighted for their expertise and specialization in the consumer sector, which often leads to better performance in this space.

Sources: Consumer/Retail PE, Breakdown of Post-IB Exit Opportunities, Basic Overview of the Consumer Sector, Why the hate towards growth PE / sourcing (e.g. KKR Tech)?, AM vs HF: The Business of Our Business

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Kainos Capital is fully focused on consumer, ~$1B fund, based in Dallas, Texas.

Have heard it is pretty sweaty but if you are looking for consumer focus and open to Dallas you might as well give it a look. Hope this helps!

 

Do you mean consumer like cpg or like retail …

Standard list for the “sexy” bigger funds ( just off the top of my head maybe missing some maybe you don’t consider some sexy but just to get yky started)… sycamore, Roark, l catterton, think golden gate does (but is a generalist), think same about Berkshire and Bain cap 

 

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