LNK Partners

What is LNK Partners?

LNK Partners is a private equity firm specializing in consumer and retail business investments. They lay a strong focus on partnering with management teams, aiming to be the private equity partner of choice for great management teams.

Key founding partners include David Landau, the former head of U.S. consumer and retail group of private equity firm Apax Partners; Henry Nasella, the former President of Staples and CEO of Star Markets; and Bruce Klatsky, the former Chairman and CEO of Phillips-Van Heusen. Their collective expertise anchors LNK’s deep experience in the sector.

LNK is flexible in its investment approach, comfortable with both minority and majority stakes across various transaction types including growth capital, buyouts, recapitalizations, and PIPEs (Private Investment in Public Equity). Their areas of interest notably cover businesses such as sports, athletic, fitness, and family recreation centers; dermatology practice management companies; comfort-focused lifestyle brands; and craft beer industry. This is corroborated by their partnerships with companies like Life Time, Schweiger Dermatology Group, Tommy John, and Dogfish Head, to support expansion and acquisition strategies, as well as brand evolution.

LNK's investment philosophy underscores a collaborative, non-intrusive, and supportive partnership with an operational focus on building outstanding consumer and retail brands. They leverage a significant network of relationships and industry expertise to provide tangible assistance to their portfolio companies.

With $400 million in committed capital in their most recent fund, which closed in 2006, they are positioned to invest up to $150 million of equity per transaction.

What they say:

We are a private equity firm that supports strong management teams.

What we look for: We invest in consumer and retail businesses.