L Catterton Acquires Controlling Interest in West Marine

L Catterton Makes Significant Investment in AmaWaterways

May 1, 2024

Transportation

L Catterton entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in AmaWaterways, a luxury river cruise line. The stake is purchased from a consortium of investors led by Certares, while the founders and the Murphy family remain involved with meaningful ownership.

L Catterton Acquires Controlling Interest in A.P.C.

March 2, 2023

Retail

L Catterton (via L Catterton Europe) has signed binding agreements to acquire a controlling interest in French apparel brand A.P.C., with founders Jean and Judith Touitou retaining a significant minority stake. Management continuity will be preserved and the partnership is intended to accelerate A.P.C.'s international expansion and digital development; terms were not disclosed and the deal is expected to close by the end of the quarter.

L Catterton Invests in CantuStore

November 11, 2022

Automotive

L Catterton's Latin America fund has entered into an agreement to make a significant growth investment in CantuStore, the leading omnichannel aftermarket tire retailer and distributor in Brazil. The capital will support customer acquisition, expansion into new tire segments, and execution of M&A opportunities to accelerate CantuStore's growth.

L Catterton to Acquire Majority Stake in solidcore

September 25, 2024

Healthcare Services

L Catterton has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in solidcore from VMG Partners, Kohlberg & Company, and Peterson Partners. solidcore operates a national network of fitness studios delivering targeted strength training on custom-built reformers and plans to use the investment to support continued studio growth in underpenetrated regions.

MasterCraft Boat Holdings To Acquire Marine Products in $232.2 Million Cash-and-Stock Deal

February 9, 2026

Consumer Products

MasterCraft Boat Holdings (MasterCraft) and Marine Products entered into a definitive agreement for MasterCraft to acquire Marine Products for approximately $232.2 million in a cash-and-stock transaction. The deal combines MasterCraft with Marine Products’ Chaparral and Robalo brands and is valued based on a multiple of Marine Products’ expected EBITDA, with closing targeted for the second quarter of 2026 subject to approvals.

L Catterton Invests in Dragonfly

March 2, 2022

Consumer Products

L Catterton's Flagship Buyout Fund made a significant proprietary growth investment in Dragonfly, a technology-enabled platform that acquires and scales e-commerce brands. Inclusive of L Catterton's investment, Dragonfly has raised over $500 million of incremental equity and debt to fund future growth and M&A, enabling acceleration of its acquisition and brand-building strategy.