L CATTERTON EUROPE
L CATTERTON EUROPE is a Series C+ and buyout fund in Western Europe writing $30M–$80M checks into food-and-beverage, beauty-and-wellness, luxury-goods, specialty-retail and consumer-services.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- food-and-beverage, beauty-and-wellness, luxury-goods, specialty-retail, consumer-services
- Check size
- $30M–$80M
- Invests in
- Western Europe
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2016
- Assets under management
- $37-40B
- Website
- lcatterton.com
Thesis
L Catterton Europe, established in 2016 as the European arm of the global L Catterton, is a private equity firm specializing in consumer growth companies across Western Europe, with a focus on the middle market. Their investment strategy centers on three pillars: brand value, operational leverage, and global distribution. They seek to partner with proven consumer brands in sectors such as food and beverage, beauty and wellness, luxury goods, specialty retail, and consumer services, explicitly avoiding heavy industry, technology, or financial services. The firm primarily invests in growth-stage companies through buyouts, often leading investment rounds and taking majority or controlling stakes. L Catterton Europe V, a buyout fund, has a reported size of $927 million, with typical investments ranging from €30-80 million. Globally, L Catterton manages $37-40 billion in AUM.
Common questions
Does L CATTERTON EUROPE invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. L CATTERTON EUROPE lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does L CATTERTON EUROPE write?
L CATTERTON EUROPE writes $30M–$80M checks.
Where does L CATTERTON EUROPE invest?
L CATTERTON EUROPE invests in Western Europe.