Brynwood Partners

About The Fund

Brynwood Partners is a specialised private equity firm that has been focusing on the consumer sector since its inception in 1984. They are known for their unique approach that combines financial capital with operating expertise to accelerate performance and create value within their investments. With headquarters at 8 Sound Shore Drive, Suite 265, Greenwich, Connecticut, Brynwood Partners operates with a key expertise in equity investments in software, including web marketplaces and SaaS, investment management services, and mobile technologies. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a variety of transaction types, such as expansion financing, management buyouts (MBO)/leveraged buyouts (LBO), acquisitions, and corporate divestitures. They aim to work with portfolio companies that show potential for driving sales growth and improving operating performance. Their investment preferences typically range from a minimum of $5 million to a maximum of $80 million, while focusing on businesses with an enterprise value between $25 million and $500 million+, and EBITDA ranging from $0 million to $100 million+. The firm’s approach has led to a substantial amount of assets under management, accumulating to about $1.8 billion. Brynwood Partners seeks to control investments mainly through buyouts and structured joint ventures, looking for opportunities in corporate carveouts, family businesses, and standalone companies. The firm stands on the pillars of a proactive sourcing strategy, a team of functional experts, and an 'operations first' mentality. Brynwood’s investment focus is particularly distinct in the food, beverage, personal care, and other consumer-related subsectors, with a preference for branded products, private label offerings, and contract manufacturing.