Topspin Consumer Partners

Topspin Consumer Partners is a private equity firm based in Mamaroneck, New York, specializing in investments in established, profitable, and fast-growing middle-market consumer businesses. The firm partners with founder-owners and executive teams to help them achieve the next phase in company growth, including extending distribution channels, adding new product lines, implementing creative marketing and brand strategies, building operational infrastructure, and accessing capital. Topspin invests across various sub-verticals within the consumer sector, including health & wellness, personal care & beauty, food & beverage, household goods, pet products, and children's products. The firm's team has considerable operational expertise in consumer products and services and collaborates with management teams to build businesses of varying stages and sizes. Topspin's investment criteria include revenues below $200 million, EBITDA up to $25 million, and equity investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million. The firm has a track record of partnering with companies such as Bear Down Brands, Coop Sleep Goods, Japonesque, MISSION, Recom, SportPet, Three Dog Bakery, and JD Beauty. In June 2021, Topspin closed its second fund, Topspin Consumer Partners II, at its hard cap of $205 million, which was oversubscribed with strong support from existing investors and new institutional limited partners. The fund focuses on investments in lower middle-market growth-oriented consumer products and services companies, with a particular emphasis on branded consumer essentials that are capturing market share within established niches and can leverage digital marketing and e-commerce platforms to drive growth. Topspin's team brings deep operational experience to their underwriting and value creation processes, supported by a seasoned industry board of advisors and a broad network of experienced executives in various consumer segments. The firm's approach and sector expertise ensure forward momentum and continued growth for its portfolio companies. Topspin's investment philosophy is centered on a partnership approach that drives enterprise value, serving as trusted advisors to management teams and managing for long-term company success. The firm applies organizational experience, strong industry networks, and strategic thinking to support company growth, with a focus on building strong consumer brands and businesses. Topspin's expertise and strategic guidance have been instrumental in the rapid growth of its portfolio companies, as evidenced by the success stories of JD Beauty and other brands. The firm's commitment to investing in the long-term growth of innovative consumer brands is reflected in its active portfolio and continued success in the private equity space.