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Lion Capital
Private EquityActiveLion Capital is a consumer-focused investor passionate about investing in brands about which people are passionate.
13
Investments
8
Exits
$8B
AUM
61.5%
Exit Rate
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Investment Thesis & Strategy
Lion Capital invests in various stages of consumer, fintech, and e-commerce companies, seeking to partner with brands that have a strong consumer following.
Investment Activity
Deals per year over the last 19 years
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2022Portfolio Companies
Selected investments from their portfolio of 13 companies
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Gong cha
Food & Beverage · Growth, 2022
Z
Zoe's Kitchen
Food & Beverage · Growth, 2014
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AllSaints
Consumer · Growth, 2011
W
Wagamama
Food & Beverage · Growth, 2011
J
John Varvatos
Consumer · Growth, 2009
N
Nando's
Food & Beverage · Growth, 2007
L
La Senza
Consumer · Growth, 2006
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American Apparel
Consumer · Growth, 2006
J
Jimmy Choo
Consumer · Growth, 2004
Notable Exits
CompanyTypeYearValue / Acquirer
Ted BakerAcquisition2022—
GNCAcquisition2020$760M
John VarvatosAcquisition2019—
AllSaintsAcquisition2018—
WagamamaAcquisition2018—
American ApparelAcquisition2014—
Habit Burger GrillIPO2014—
Jimmy ChooIPO2014—
Frequently Asked Questions
Lion Capital focuses on Series B, Series C+ stage investments.