MISTRAL EQUITY PARTNERS
MISTRAL EQUITY PARTNERS is a Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+, buyout, debt and other fund in the US and Israel writing $100K–$50M checks into Consumer, retail-dtc, restaurant, media, technology and services.
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+, buyout, debt, other
- Sectors
- Consumer, retail-dtc, restaurant, media, technology, services
- Check size
- $100K–$50M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Israel
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2007
- Assets under management
- $40.1M
- Website
- mistralequity.com
Thesis
Mistral Equity Partners is a diversified investment firm founded in 2007, specializing in private equity and venture capital with a strong focus on consumer-centric businesses. Their investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive businesses and brands that resonate with consumers, driven by evolving preferences and demographic shifts. They target sectors such as consumer, retail/DTC, restaurants, media, and related technology and services. The firm employs a flexible strategy, pursuing leveraged buy-outs, recapitalizations, growth investments, acquisition financings, and carve-outs, and is open to both control and minority investments. Geographically, they primarily focus on North American companies, with a presence in the United States and Israel. As of December 31, 2022, their AUM was approximately $40.1 million. Investment criteria range from $1 million to $15 million for growth investments and $25 million to $50 million for buyouts, with their venture arm capable of investing as little as $100,000, though they avoid pre-revenue companies. This indicates a preference for growth and buyout stages, with capacity for earlier venture investments. The firm has a track record of IPOs and acquisitions, and principals have been involved with Haymaker Acquisition Corp. vehicles.
Common questions
Does MISTRAL EQUITY PARTNERS invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. MISTRAL EQUITY PARTNERS lists Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+, buyout, debt and other among the stages it invests in.
What check size does MISTRAL EQUITY PARTNERS write?
MISTRAL EQUITY PARTNERS writes $100K–$50M checks.
Where does MISTRAL EQUITY PARTNERS invest?
MISTRAL EQUITY PARTNERS invests in the US and Israel.