Current Investments

 
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  • Founded in 1959, Kent is the dominant leader in the watersports and outdoor recreation markets.

  • Whether your passion involves water, snow, or just being outdoors, Kent products make the experience better, safer, and more enjoyable for families, athletes and enthusiasts.

  • Kent’s multi-brand portfolio of products are distributed globally at sporting goods’ stores, specialty retailers and independent marina shops.

 
 

  • El Cap is the largest climbing gym network in the country, with 16 gyms under 3 banners and over 489,000 square feet of climbing space; It’s three brands, Earth Treks, Planet Granite, and Movement, have led the category for over 30 years.

  • El Cap has built the largest nationwide community of active and engaged climbers and outdoor enthusiasts.

 

  • Lime Crime is an innovative cult-status cosmetics and hair color brand that has been revolutionizing makeup since 2008.

  • One of the first digitally-native beauty brands, Lime Crime is a top digital cosmetics brand thanks to its huge social influence, with 3.5+ million Instagram followers.

 
 
 
 

Prior Investments

  • DevaCurl, founded by two stylists to address the needs of curly hair clients, is a high-growth, prestige curly haircare brand known for its innovative, curl-specific haircare products and salon expertise.

  • Multi-channel, profitable business targeting both the consumer and professional customers.

  • During our ownership sales and profitability both doubled.

  • Founded in 2008, NEST Fragrances creates captivating and consistently high-quality fragrances at a welcoming price point that enable consumers to elevate and transform any mood, space, or occasion.

  • NEST is sold in all top luxury department stores and specialty beauty retailers in North America.

  • During our ownership period, NEST brand sales grew over 5x.

 
 

  • The ‘original outfitter’ for the authentic outdoor experience; Field & Stream owned 115 U.S. and international trademarks covering 600 products in 43 countries including China, Japan and the EU.

  • Developed 11 new partnerships across multiple product categories; Signed “direct-to-retail” agreement with Dick’s Sporting Goods as well as 7 new licensing deals in 2011 alone, setting the stage for an exit the following year.