L Catterton is a consumer-focused private equity and investment firm managing approximately $40 billion in assets under management. Founded in 1989, the firm has completed over 300 investments across global markets, with a stated focus on growing middle-market companies and emerging high-growth enterprises in the consumer sector.
The firm operates nine distinct consumer-focused platforms spanning geographic and strategic segments: flagship buyout operations, growth equity platforms in North America and Europe, regional platforms targeting Latin America, Europe, and Asia, a China-focused platform investing in early to pre-IPO growth companies through RMB, a global real estate platform specializing in mixed-use projects anchored by luxury retail, a North America-focused impact platform investing in sustainable and impact-driven businesses, and a direct lending platform providing capital across the credit structure for private equity-backed middle-market companies.
The platform structure enables segmented capital deployment and specialization across consumer subsectors and geographies. L Catterton's portfolio approach spans multiple investment stages and capital structures, from equity buyouts and growth investments to direct lending, alongside real estate and impact-focused strategies. This diversification supports both traditional return generation and exposure to emerging thematic areas including sustainable business models.