Who we are
We've been building consumer brands companies for over 20 years.
We are focused exclusively on serving consumers. Our companies aim at truly understanding what matters most to consumers in order to subsequently identify the specific categories that will benefit from those consumer preferences. At the heart of this approach is our constant pursuit of grasping how various types of trends—demographic, psychographic, technological, geographic, and socioeconomic—will drive and impact consumer preferences and purchasing decisions.
While our objective—to invest in and build consumer businesses that are rooted in emotional connectivity and thereby in sticky relationships that we can scale—has remained the same over time, we have had to adapt our thinking, our capabilities, and our methodologies to the shifting market environment.
How We Create Value
Enhancing Operational Excellence
Our teams drive operational improvements. We improve purchasing and supply-chains, manufacturing efficiencies, business analytics, pricing and margin enhancement, operating costs and inventory, and working capital optimization.
Developing Strategic Thought Partnerships
Our companies benefit from our wide network of strategic industry contacts, active lending institutions, consultants, recruiters, and management talent. These sources provide market and product expertise, multinational distribution capabilities, access to new customers, and valuable investment and commercial banking capabilities.
Expanding Human Capital
We generally invest in companies with strong and proven management teams. Additionally, we may recruit and augment management to support the growth of a company. We utilize our significant industry contacts. In addition, we take an active role in ensuring that the appropriate incentives are in place for the management team.
Fostering Future Growth
We believe that long-term value can be created through a variety of strategic initiatives, including brand building, new product development, strategic alliances, entry into new channels, and marketing, including specific digital capabilities. We partner with each management team to implement clear strategic and operating plans in order to foster future growth.
