L Catterton
Private equityGreenwich · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 3 people tracked
Also known as Catterton Management Company, L.L.C. · L CATTERTON ASIA ADVISORS · L Catterton Japan LLC
Investment thesis
L Catterton Growth is the growth investing arm of L Catterton, a consumer-focused private equity group that has made over 300 investments in consumer brands since 1989. The firm manages roughly $40 billion and backs middle-market companies and emerging high-growth consumer businesses; this unit is listed with a London office.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 28, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 2 of 3 portfolio companiesCircular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Marketplaces ×1Media & Entertainment ×1New Materials ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFort Worth, US
Thomas H. Shortt(Executive Officer, Director)Timothy M. Crow(Director)Nikul Patel(Director)Robert R. Krakowiak(Vice Chair of the Board)Anna-Lisa Corrales(Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary)Jonathan Sandison(Chief Financial Officer)
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Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 7
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Catterton Growth Partners III, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, North Carolina Retirement Systems | 2016 | — | 25.8% | 3.08x | 1.84x |
| L Catterton VIII, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2016 | — | 12.2% | 1.49x | 0.75x |
| Catterton Growth Partners II, L.P.LPs: North Carolina Retirement Systems, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation | 2013 | — | -2.9% | 0.81x | 0.41x |
| Catterton Partners VII, L.P.LPs: North Carolina Retirement Systems, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2013 | — | 10.8% | 1.58x | 1.26x |
| Catterton Growth Partners, L.P.LPs: North Carolina Retirement Systems | 2008 | — | 7.9% | 1.65x | 1.65x |
| Catterton Partners VILPs: New York City Police Pension Fund | 2006 | — | 11.2% | 1.90x | 1.90x |
| Catterton Partners VI, L.P.LPs: New York City Employees' Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund +1 more | 2006 | — | 11.2% | 1.90x | 1.90x |
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
- What stage does L Catterton invest at?
- L Catterton invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is L Catterton's typical check size?
- L Catterton typically writes checks of $10M – $200M.
- What sectors does L Catterton focus on?
- L Catterton focuses on Consumer, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is L Catterton located?
- L Catterton is headquartered in Greenwich, US.
- Does L Catterton lead rounds?
- Yes, L Catterton leads investment rounds.
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