L Catterton

Founded in 1989 in Greenwich, Connecticut by J. Michael Chu, Frank Vest, and William E. Simon, L Catterton has grown into the world’s leading consumer‑focused private equity firm. In 2016 it merged with L Capital and the family office of Bernard Arnault (LVMH), forming a global platform with around US $33 billion in assets under management as of 2023. The firm has completed over 275 investments across private equity and growth strategies.

L Catterton operates across multiple investment verticals—Flagship Buyouts, North America Growth, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Real Estate and Private Credit—targeting middle‑market consumer businesses via control buyouts and growth equity. It has supported brands such as Birkenstock, Peloton, Nature’s Variety, and Equinox, deploying capital typically between US $10 million and $500 million depending on region and strategy.

With a presence in 17 offices worldwide—including Greenwich (HQ), London, Paris, Milan, New York, Singapore, São Paulo, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Miami and Mauritius—L Catterton brings deep regional insight to its consumer investments. The firm maintains close ties to LVMH and Groupe Arnault, leveraging their luxury-consumer expertise to drive brand value and operational excellence.