TSG CONSUMER PARTNERS LP
TSG CONSUMER PARTNERS LP is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US and Europe writing $50M+ checks into Fintech, consumer-goods, food-and-beverage, beauty, personal-care, health-and-wellness, household-products, pet-care, apparel, accessories, retail, automotive-aftermarket, restaurants and fitness.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Fintech, consumer-goods, food-and-beverage, beauty, personal-care, health-and-wellness, household-products, pet-care, apparel, accessories, retail, automotive-aftermarket, restaurants, fitness
- Check size
- $50M+
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1986
- Assets under management
- $20B
Thesis
TSG Consumer Partners LP is a private equity firm with over three decades of experience exclusively focused on the branded consumer sector. They provide growth capital to consumer-facing businesses with strong brand equity and loyal customer bases, targeting companies with revenues typically between $50 million and $1 billion. Their investment thesis emphasizes brand authenticity, category growth, consumer loyalty, and operational development to build enduring, high-growth businesses. TSG employs a flexible investment approach, making both minority and majority investments and often leading transactions. The firm has approximately $20 billion in equity capital under management and has successfully closed nine funds, with its most recent fund, TSG9 L.P., closing in January 2023 with $6 billion. Their typical investment size is substantial, with a sweet spot around $275 million and an average investment range of $50 million+. TSG operates globally with offices in Larkspur, California; New York City; Stamford, Connecticut; and London, investing across North America and Europe. They are known for partnering with founder-led businesses seeking institutional capital and strategic support for scaling.
Common questions
Does TSG CONSUMER PARTNERS LP invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. TSG CONSUMER PARTNERS LP lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does TSG CONSUMER PARTNERS LP write?
TSG CONSUMER PARTNERS LP writes $50M+ checks.
Where does TSG CONSUMER PARTNERS LP invest?
TSG CONSUMER PARTNERS LP invests in the US and Europe.