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Brynwood

Private equity

Greenwich · 20 people tracked

Also known as Brynwood Partners Management Llc

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Investment thesis

Brynwood Partners specializes in consumer private equity, investing in food, beverage, personal care, and other consumer businesses. It targets branded, private label, and contract manufacturing companies with enterprise values from $25 million to over $1 billion and EBITDA up to $100 million+. The firm pursues control buyouts and structured joint ventures, acquiring corporate carveouts, family businesses, and standalone companies. Its differentiated strategy centers on control investments, a team of functional operating experts, an operations-first approach, and proactive deal sourcing, working closely with portfolio companies to drive sales growth and operating performance.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

HQ
Greenwich, CT, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1984
AUM
$2B
Tracked investments
18

Team · 20 people

from the firm's website
Hendrik J. Hartong III· Chairman & CEO
David A. Eagle· Senior Managing Director
Ian B. MacTaggart· Vice Chairman & CFO
John LeBoutillier· Senior Managing Directorin
Peter B. Wilson· Managing Director
Stephen Bowater· Managing Director
Wyley C. Scherr· Managing Director
Manuel Martinez· Principal
Ryan Privett· Principal
Dennis M. Dolan· Vice President, Human Resources and Insurance & Chief Human Resources Officer
Guy Einav· Vice President, Controller & Chief Compliance Officer
Hendrik Hartong IV· Vice President
Ishan Negi· Associatein
John P. McLaughlin· Vice Presidentin
Lucas Schellack· Vice Presidentin
Melissa Morin· Administration
Michelle Weiss· Administration
Nate Sampson· Senior Associate
Sam DeLise· Vice Presidentin
Samantha Markey McGoldrick· Director of Administration & Investor Services

What they invest in

from 4 of 18 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×3FoodTech ×3Consumer ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 18 tracked

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Carolina Beverage Groupcarolinabeveragegroup.com

Carolina Beverage Group is a specialty beverage co-packer that provides contract processing, thermal filling, and packaging services for beverage brands.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechMooresville, US

Hometown Food Companyhometownfoodcompany.com

Hometown Food Company owns and manages a portfolio of American baking brands, including baking mixes and related grocery products.

Consumer

Miracapo Pizza Companymiracapopizza.com

Miracapo develops and manufactures pizzas for private label, branded, and food service customers, offering crust and topping development, packaging, and supply chain support.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech

Richelieu Foods, Inc.richelieufoods.com

Richelieu Foods is a private-brand food manufacturer that develops and produces private-label pizza programs for retailers, brands, and foodservice clients, offering in-house R&D, co-manufacturing, and co-packing.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Back to Nature Foods Company, LLCBalance Bar CompanyBuitoni Food CompanyDeMet's Candy CompanyGreat Kitchens Food CompanyHarvest Hill Beverage CompanyHigh Ridge BrandsJoseph's Frozen FoodsKretschmer Wheat GermLightlife Foods, Inc.Lincoln Snacks CompanyPearson's Candy CompanyStella D'oro Biscuit Co., Inc.West Madison Foods

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures

as of Jun 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Brynwood Partners IX L.P.LPs: Florida State Board of Administration2023—-4.5%0.97x0.02x

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Brynwood made?
Brynwood has 18 tracked investments.
What sectors does Brynwood focus on?
Brynwood focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech.
Where is Brynwood located?
Brynwood is headquartered in Greenwich, US.
Does Brynwood lead rounds?
Yes, Brynwood leads investment rounds.

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