BOOKEND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
BOOKEND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US writing $5M–$30M checks into Consumer, food-and-beverage, personal-care, household-products, home-repair, building-products, auto-accessories, beauty and apparel.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Consumer, food-and-beverage, personal-care, household-products, home-repair, building-products, auto-accessories, beauty, apparel
- Check size
- $5M–$30M
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2015
- Assets under management
- $86.8M
Thesis
Bookend Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2015, headquartered in New York City. The firm focuses on acquiring and growing established brands within the consumer and industrial markets, specifically targeting companies with revenues between $20 million and $300 million and EBITDA between $5 million and $30 million. Their investment strategy involves a buyout and growth approach, aiming to expand distribution, enhance talent, launch new products, and upgrade systems. Sectors of interest include food and beverage, personal care, household products, home repair, building products, and auto accessories. Bookend Capital Partners I LP, their debut fund, raised $86.8 million of a $300 million target and closed in July 2019. While specific AUM is not disclosed, their historical investments in food, beverage, beauty, and apparel companies ranged from $5 million to $30 million. They emphasize collaboration with experienced managers and CEOs committed to excellence. The firm initially uses personal and pledged capital.
Common questions
Does BOOKEND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. BOOKEND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does BOOKEND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC write?
BOOKEND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC writes $5M–$30M checks.
Where does BOOKEND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC invest?
BOOKEND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC invests in the US.