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Topspin Partners
Private equityMamaroneck · Growth–Late Stage · 17 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Topspin Consumer Partners is a private equity firm focused on branded consumer products and services companies in the lower middle-market. It targets U.S.-headquartered businesses with revenues below $200 million and EBITDA up to $25 million, deploying $10 million to $50 million in equity per investment. The firm partners with founder-owners and executive teams to accelerate growth by extending distribution channels, adding product lines, developing brand and marketing strategies, building operational infrastructure and providing access to capital. It positions itself as a long-term, hands-on partner drawing on consumer-sector expertise, industry networks and strategic guidance to build enterprise value.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 14 of 22 portfolio companiesConsumer ×9E-commerce ×7Direct to Consumer ×6Healthtech ×5Biotech ×4Wellness & Fitness ×4Hardware ×3Medical Devices ×2
HQs:United States×10
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12017 · 12014 · 12013 · 14 dated
SetPoint Medical develops an FDA-approved implantable neurostimulation device that stimulates the vagus nerve to reduce inflammation, offering a device-based treatment for adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis who have not responded to biologic or targeted synthetic drugs.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesValencia, US
Murthy Simhambhatla(CEO)inDavid Chernoff(Chief Medical Officer (MD))Yaakov Levine(PhD)inRohan Seth(Executive Officer)in
BoardBlake Wu(Director)inJuan-Pablo Mas(Director)in
Co-investorsAlly Bridge GroupNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Norwest Venture PartnersAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture CapitalCatalio Capital Management, LPCitta Capital+6 more
Codagenix develops viral vaccines and virotherapeutics using codon deoptimization, a method for engineering attenuated viruses.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechFarmingdale, US
John Robert Coleman(Executive Officer, Director)Steffen Mueller(Co-Founder, President & Chief Scientific Officer)inCharlie Petty(Director)Steven Winick(Director)Jill Howe(Director)Paul Grint(Executive Chairman & Interim CEO)in
Co-investorsAdjuvant CapitalIn-Q-Tel
Coop Sleep Goods manufactures customizable pillows and bedding designed to accommodate individual sleep preferences.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness
Immunotherapy oncology company engineering technologies to activate the immune system; acquired by Merck in February 2019 for $0.3B.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSeattle, US
David Baltimore(Director)Carlos V. Paya(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen R. Brady(Executive Officer)inJan Henrik ter Meulen(Executive Officer)Paul Rickey(Executive Officer)inWayne Gombotz(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAisling CapitalAtlas VentureHM Venture PartnersOUP (Osage University Partners)Sanderling VenturesSanofi Ventures+4 more
A performance lifestyle brand that creates cooling apparel and wearable technologies designed to manage heat and enhance comfort during athletic and everyday activities.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechSports TechWellness & Fitness
Dwyane Wade(Co-Founder and Pro Basketball Champion)Serena Williams(Co-Founder and Pro Tennis Champion)
Palmetto Moon is a retail chain offering women's, men's, and children's apparel, accessories, home goods, and lifestyle products with a focus on Southern-inspired brands and locally-made items.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechCharleston, US
Co-investorsGraycliff Partners
PlayMonster is a toy and game manufacturer creating products for children, adults, and families across all ages.
ConsumerGamingBeloit, US
Fran PatchBryce Patch
Co-investorsBalance Point Capital Partners
Pure Enrichment designs and sells premium home, health, and personal care products including air purifiers, aromatherapy, relaxation, and cosmetic care items.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareWellness & FitnessSanta Ana, US
Remedy Health Media is a health communications company that combines lived patient experience with clinical evidence to create media, apps, and influencer platforms for people with chronic, serious, and rare conditions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedia & Entertainment
SportPet designs and sells pet travel carriers and accessories for cats and dogs, including airline-compliant kennels and foldable carriers.
ConsumerE-commerceSports Tech
Michelle Elliott(Founder)in
Kansas City, US
Rodney Kristek(Executive Officer)Aziz Giga(Executive Officer, Director)Arthur J. McQuillan IV(Executive Officer)Jerry H. Dear(Executive Officer)inJames A. Wiebrecht, Jr.(Executive Officer)
BoardH. Kennedy Linge(Director)
Wet Brush manufactures hair care and styling tools, including detangler brushes with ionic technology designed for frizz control and reducing hair breakage.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAcon Investments
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Bear Down BrandsFLX BioJD BeautyRecomTexasfamilyfitnessUtrecht Manufacturing CompanyUtrechtart
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Topspin Partners made?
- Topspin Partners has 22 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Topspin Partners invest at?
- Topspin Partners invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Topspin Partners's typical check size?
- Topspin Partners typically writes checks of $10M – $50M.
- What sectors does Topspin Partners focus on?
- Topspin Partners focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Topspin Partners located?
- Topspin Partners is headquartered in Mamaroneck, US.
- Who does Topspin Partners co-invest with?
- Topspin Partners most often shares deals with Balance Point Capital Partners, Acon Investments, Breakwater Investment Management, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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