Paolo Cavaiani

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L Catterton Europe, formerly known as L Capital Management or LCM, is a private equity investment manager focused on companies with strong image content and development potential in the consumer-goods segment, with 50 to 300 million Euros in turnover. The firm invests in companies developing aspirational brands of consumer goods and services in Western Europe and the US, with a particular focus on France and Italy. They particularly target companies and funds related to the luxury sector, wines and spirits, gourmet food, high-end apparel, personal care, well-being, household items, home equipment and specialized retail. The firm has invested in smart waters, sportswear, dietary supplements, toy distribution, home fragrances, leather goods and shoes, fashion jewelry retail, beauty centers, food products, video-game distribution and patio furniture. L Catterton Europe specializes in expansion financing, acquires minority interests and seeks board representation. The firm generally invests between 15 and 40 million Euros per deal. Their investment selection process emphasizes the quality of the consumer brands under development and the entrepreneurial outlook of the management team.