Hilco Consumer Capital

Hilco Consumer Capital is a private equity firm specializing in investments in North American consumer product retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and intellectual property, with a focus on businesses possessing strong consumer brands. The firm typically makes control investments, committing between $25 million and $100 million of equity per transaction. Its portfolio includes notable brands such as Polaroid, Sharper Image, Halston, Linens 'N Things, Bombay Co., Ellen Tracy, and Caribbean Joe.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses buyouts and distressed situations, targeting companies in sectors like apparel, consumer products, consumer services, digital media, furniture, media, and retail. Geographically, Hilco Consumer Capital focuses on the United States and Canada. The firm operates from offices in Northbrook, Illinois, and Toronto, Ontario.

Hilco Consumer Capital is a unit of Hilco Global, a diversified financial services company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. Hilco Global provides a range of services, including asset valuation, advisory, monetization, and capital solutions, with a global presence across multiple continents. The firm's leadership includes Jeffrey B. Hecktman as Chairman and CEO, and John Chen as President and COO.