L CATTERTON ASIA
L CATTERTON ASIA is a Series C+ and buyout fund in china, southeast-asia, japan, india, australia, new-zealand and asia writing $50M–$500M checks into Marketplaces, apparel, food-and-agriculture, beauty, retail, restaurants, fitness, beverages and telecom.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Marketplaces, apparel, food-and-agriculture, beauty, retail, restaurants, fitness, beverages, telecom
- Check size
- $50M–$500M
- Invests in
- china, southeast-asia, japan, india, australia, new-zealand, asia
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2009
- Assets under management
- $1.45B
Thesis
L Catterton Asia is a prominent private equity firm specializing in the consumer sector across the Asian market, serving as the regional arm of the global L Catterton. Their investment strategy centers on three pillars: brand strength, distribution advantage, and operational scalability, targeting consumer lifestyle businesses poised to benefit from growing discretionary spending in Asia. They primarily focus on companies in the growth and mature stages, with a preference for businesses exhibiting strong brand equity, digital-native customer engagement, and scalable supply chains. Geographically, they have a strong regional presence with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo, investing across China, Southeast Asia, Japan, India, Australia, and New Zealand. The firm often takes control positions, executing growth initiatives and operational improvements. Their typical check size ranges from $50 million to $150 million for middle market growth companies, with larger transactions often exceeding $100 million and ranging up to $500 million per transaction. Founded in 2009 (as L Capital Asia), the firm is headquartered in Singapore.
Common questions
Does L CATTERTON ASIA invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. L CATTERTON ASIA lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does L CATTERTON ASIA write?
L CATTERTON ASIA writes $50M–$500M checks.
Where does L CATTERTON ASIA invest?
L CATTERTON ASIA invests in china, southeast-asia, japan, india, australia, new-zealand and asia.