TSG Consumer Partners
TOP 50 PE Winner
2020
Overview
Founded
1987
Locations
San Francisco, CA
New York, NY
Market Focus
Growing middle market; consumer and retail
Investment Criteria
Market Innovation
We partner with both well-established and early-stage consumer companies that are breaking new ground. We and our partners think boldly, whether it’s through exploring untapped markets or creating entirely new products and experiences that address consumer needs in new ways.
Fearless Ideation
Our partner companies are open to diverse opinions and progressive thinking. They’re building brands positioned to reflect the next generation of consumers.
Significant Growth Potential
We invest in consumer companies that are growing in revenue. We look for innovative ideas and processes, then help leaders take their companies to the next stage of growth.
Leadership
Charles H. Esserman (Founder, Partner & CEO), James L. O’Hara J.D. (President), Jessica Duran (CFO & Chief Compliance Officer), Diane Miles (Operating Partner & CEO of TSG Beauty), Robert M. Leibowitz (Operating Partner & CEO of TSG Food and Group)
Company Size
11-50 employees
More on TSG
As one of the first significant equity funds in established consumer product companies, TSG has built considerable recognition in the space and partnered with a wide variety of well-known brands. The firm operates under four guiding principles – passion, flexibility, integrity, and partnership – and focuses on long-term horizons while avoiding financial engineering as a means to returns. Using its industry expertise, the company has established an ideal operating profile for target investments, which includes differentiated products or services, attractive gross margins, and distinctive competitive advantages, to name a few. Its universe is further defined by revenues of $10M to $300M and EBITDA between $3M to $300M. The firm typically invests anywhere from $3M to $400M.
Contact TSG
HQ
600 Montgomery Street, Suite 2900
San Francisco, CA 94111
Call 415.217.2300 → | Visit tsgconsumer.com →