Topspin Consumer Partners Closes Oversubscribed Fund III at $328 Million

MAMARONECK, N.Y. – (April 15, 2026) – Topspin Consumer Partners (“Topspin”), an operationally-driven private equity firm focused on the consumer sector, today announced the final closing of Topspin Consumer Partners III (“Fund III”). The fund was oversubscribed, closing at $328 million in capital commitments and exceeding its original hard cap.

Consistent with its prior two vintages, Fund III will continue investing in fast-growing, founder-led companies across various consumer subsectors – including health & wellness, personal care, beauty, food & beverage, household goods, and pet – as well as the broader consumer value chain, including consumer and retail business services, co-manufacturing, and technology and marketing solutions for consumer brands. Topspin partners with founders who have built defensible businesses with differentiated offerings and clear growth drivers, applying a structured, operationally-driven value creation approach. The firm’s team brings complementary industry and functional expertise developed across decades of operating and investing in consumer-related companies, working alongside founders and management teams to build infrastructure, expand capabilities, and ultimately drive step-function growth.

“We’re proud to close Fund III with overwhelming support from our investor base,” said Leigh Randall, Managing Partner at Topspin. “This oversubscription is a direct reflection of the strength of our team, strategy and track record. We’ve built something special at Topspin – a proven model for partnering with exceptional founder-led businesses and driving meaningful value creation. We’re excited to deploy this capital and continue building on the momentum we’ve established.”

Fund III received strong support from a geographically diverse institutional investor base spanning the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, including both new and existing limited partners. Topspin currently manages approximately $830 million in assets under management.

Atlantic-Pacific Capital Inc. served as exclusive global placement agent to Topspin and Goodwin Procter LLP served as legal counsel in the formation of the fund.

About Topspin Consumer Partners

Topspin is a Westchester, NY-based private equity firm that makes investments in established, profitable, and fast-growing middle-market consumer businesses. The firm invests across a number of sub-verticals within consumer, including health & wellness, personal care, beauty, food & beverage, household goods, pet, and children’s products. Topspin also invests in businesses across the consumer value-chain, including consumer and retail business services, co-manufacturing and co-packing, and technology/software solutions for consumer and retail businesses. The Topspin team has considerable operational expertise and collaborates with founder-owners and management teams to build businesses of varying stages and sizes. For more information, please visit www.topspincp.com.

Contacts

Julie Rudnick / Nick Rust
FGS Global

TopspinCP@fgsglobal.com

Topspin Consumer Partners Invests in Grid, Leading U.S. Sport Flooring and Locker Manufacturer

MAMARONECK, N.Y. & DALLAS, TX – (February 24, 2026) – Topspin Consumer Partners (“Topspin”), an operationally-driven private equity firm focused on the consumer sector, today announced a strategic investment in Grid (“the Company”), a premier designer and manufacturer of high-quality laminate and phenolic lockers and performance flooring solutions for fitness, athletic team sports, and health & wellness facilities. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 2020, Grid has quickly emerged as a trusted partner to top national fitness chains – including Crunch Fitness, EōS Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, and VASA Fitness – as well as YMCA, college and K-12 athletic programs, country clubs, spas, healthcare facilities and workplaces. Grid’s growth is fueled by its vertically integrated, “one-stop-shop” model, delivering branded, site-specific solutions through exclusive and preferred vendor agreements. The Company combines design, manufacturing, logistics, and installation under one roof, ensuring seamless project delivery and exceptional customer value.

Drew White, Founder and CEO of Grid, said, “We have had the opportunity to get to know Topspin over several years, initially through one of its portfolio companies in 2021. Through this relationship we have seen first-hand the valuable financial and operational guidance, as well as their highly collaborative partnership approach. Topspin has remained an active partner, offering strategic insights and genuine support for our vision. I am excited to take this partnership to the next level and leverage Topspin’s expertise and resources as we embark on this next phase of growth.”

Stephen Parks, Partner at Topspin, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Drew and the entire Grid team at this exciting inflection point. Grid exemplifies the type of founder-led business we seek to back – one with a clear vision, a differentiated market position, and a relentless focus on innovation and customer experience. As demand for health and wellness facilities continues to grow and operators invest in upgrading their spaces and building new ones, Grid is exceptionally well positioned to lead the market with its U.S.-manufactured solutions. We look forward to supporting Drew and his team as they scale the business and help define the next generation of industry standards.”

Grid represents the second investment commitment from Topspin’s latest flagship private equity fund, Topspin Consumer Partners III.

About Grid

Founded in 2020, Grid is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lockers and flooring for fitness, academic, and wellness markets. The Company offers a comprehensive suite of products – including laminate and phenolic lockers, rubber and turf flooring, and custom trims – delivering mass-customized solutions through exclusive customer partnerships. Grid’s vertical integration enables personalized styles, colors, and formats, all using standardized, domestically sourced materials. The Company also manages delivery and installation, ensuring projects stay on schedule. For more information, visit builtbygrid.com.

About Topspin Consumer Partners

Topspin Consumer Partners is a Mamaroneck, NY-based private equity firm that makes investments in established, profitable, and fast-growing middle-market consumer businesses. The firm invests across a number of sub-verticals within consumer, including health & wellness, personal care, beauty, food & beverage, household goods, pet, and children’s products. Topspin also invests in businesses across the consumer value-chain, including consumer and retail business services, co-manufacturing and co-packing, and technology/software solutions for consumer and retail businesses. The Topspin team has considerable operational expertise and collaborates with founder-owners and management teams to build businesses of varying stages and sizes. For more information, please visit www.topspincp.com.

Contacts

Julie Rudnick / Nick Rust
FGS Global

TopspinCP@fgsglobal.com

SportPet, a Topspin Consumer Partners Portfolio Company, Acquires Mammoth Pet Products

WAUKESHA, WI (January 22, 2025) – SportPet Designs (“SportPet”), a Topspin Consumer Partners portfolio company, today announced that it has acquired the Mammoth Pet Products assets of C.B. Worldwide Inc. (DBA – Mammoth Pet Products) (“Mammoth”), a leading innovator and manufacturer of premium dog toys. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded by Charles Byrne in 1995, Mammoth designs, manufactures and distributes innovative, high-quality and interactive branded pet toys. Mammoth is best known for its durable line of Flossy Chew® rope tug toys and Tire Biter® toys. With a robust portfolio of over 250 products, Mammoth has earned a reputation as a trusted and recognizable brand in the pet industry. The company distributes its diverse range of toys and durable chew products through major retailers such as Walmart, Tractor Supply and a wide array of independent pet stores.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mammoth Pet Products into the SportPet family,” said Adam Kellogg, Founder and CEO of SportPet. “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our vision to provide innovative and high-quality products that enhance the lives of pets and their owners. We look forward to leveraging Mammoth’s expertise and product line to drive future growth and continue delivering exceptional value to our loyal customers.”

“This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our strategy to broaden SportPet’s market reach and enhance its product offerings. Mammoth brings a strong brand presence that will undoubtedly contribute to SportPet’s continued success,” said Ojas Vahia, Partner at Topspin Consumer Partners. “We are excited about this partnership and look forward to the growth opportunities ahead.”

About SportPet

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Waukesha, WI, SportPet first disrupted cat and dog containment solutions through unique kennels and crates under its flagship brand, SportPet. Since then, the Company has expanded its product offering into pet furniture, toys, bedding, apparel, and feeding accessories through the launch of new brands such as Kitty City, Chew King and Harry Barker and the acquisition of Mission Pets. SportPet’s products are available at major retailers such as Walmart, Target and Petco and online at Amazon, Chewy and Walmart+.

About Mammoth Pet Products

Based in Mammoth Lakes, CA, Mammoth Pet Products has been a leading innovator and manufacturer of premium dog toys since 1995. Mammoth develops interactive, high-quality products that are fun, engaging, durable and safe, encouraging positive play experiences between owners and their pets. Mammoth’s products are available through major retailers and at a wide array of independent pet stores. For more information, please visit https://mammothpet.com/.

About Topspin Consumer Partners

Topspin Consumer Partners is a Mamaroneck, NY-based private equity firm that makes investments in established, profitable, and fast-growing middle-market consumer businesses. The firm invests across a number of sub-verticals within consumer, including health & wellness, personal care, beauty, food & beverage, household goods and pet. Topspin also invests in businesses across the consumer value-chain, including consumer and retail business services, co-manufacturing and co-packing, and technology/ software solutions for consumer and retail businesses. The Topspin team has considerable operational expertise and collaborates with founder-owners and management teams to build businesses of varying stages and sizes. For more information, please visit topspincp.com.

Topspin Consumer Partners Invests In Leading Sweat Control Brand Carpe

MAMARONECK, NY and DURHAM, NC, August 20, 2024 – Topspin Consumer Partners (“Topspin”), an operationally-driven private equity firm focused on the consumer sector, today announced its investment in Carpe (or the “Company”), a disruptive, digitally-native sweat control brand that revolutionized custom sweat solutions for the entire body. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Topspin is partnering with Carpe founders David Spratte and Kasper Kubica, who will continue to lead the business going forward. Established in 2015 in Durham, NC, Carpe has grown from a cult favorite solution for excessively sweaty hands — a condition the founders personally faced — to a full range of dermatologist-tested products targeting the entire body, including underarm antiperspirant, anti-sweat cosmetics, and sweat absorbing products for neglected areas like breast, thigh, groin, and scalp. Carpe’s success is driven by its time-tested, proprietary formulas that focus on efficacy without compromising scent or comfort, and the personal connection the two founders have developed with their customers. Carpe sells direct to consumers through its own website and e-commerce marketplaces.

“From the day we first met Topspin three years ago, we wanted to work with them. Their proven track-record of scaling personal care and e-commerce businesses and launching brands into brick-and-mortar retail makes them the ideal partner for us as we enter our next phase of growth and aim to reach everyone who could benefit from better sweat solutions,” said David Spratte, Co-founder & CEO of Carpe. “With Topspin’s strategic guidance and resources, we are confident that we can accelerate our mission to provide innovative and effective sweat solutions to customers around the world. We’re incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished thus far and look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Carpe, a company that perfectly exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit and customer-centric approach we value at Topspin,” said Leigh Randall, Managing Partner at Topspin. “David and Kasper, with the support of their team, have done an exceptional job in growing the business by continuously innovating and responding to consumer feedback. This investment reflects our commitment to partnering with fast-growing, founder-led brands that are disrupting their markets, and we’re excited to support Carpe’s continued growth and success.”

KeyBanc Capital Markets served as advisor to Carpe.

About Carpe

Founded in 2015, Carpe provides a system of effective sweat management products to help tackle sweating at the source. Carpe’s dermatologist-tested full-body product suite spans hand lotion, underarm antiperspirant, sweat-proof cosmetics and hair care products, and more. Developed with the help of a panel of medical advisors, Carpe is the #1 dermatologist recommended antiperspirant brand for whole-body sweat protection. Visit https://mycarpe.com/ for more information.

About Topspin Consumer Partners

Topspin Consumer Partners is a Mamaroneck, NY-based private equity firm that makes investments in established, profitable, and fast-growing middle-market consumer businesses. The firm invests across a number of sub-verticals within consumer, including health & wellness, personal care, beauty, food & beverage, household goods, pet, and children’s products. The Topspin team has considerable operational expertise and collaborates with founder-owners and management teams to build businesses of varying stages and sizes. For more information, please visit www.topspincp.com.

MISSION Appoints Veteran Executives, Jocelyn Thornton and Deborah Klemm, as CEO and CFO

PURCHASE, NY (May 6, 2024) – MISSION® (“MISSION” or the “Company”), the global leader in cooling and heat-relief solutions and a portfolio company of Topspin Consumer Partners, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jocelyn Thornton as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer and Deborah Klemm as its new Chief Financial Officer. Bringing over 50 years of combined leadership in the consumer goods industry, their expertise will be pivotal in driving MISSION’s continued innovation and growth.

Jocelyn Thornton steps into the role of CEO with a proven track record of transforming consumer brand strategies into significant market success. As the former President of Dearfoams, the largest brand within the private equity-backed RG Barry footwear platform, Thornton was responsible for overseeing initiatives across sales, merchandising, marketing, and product development. Her strategic initiatives revitalized the brand and led it to unprecedented growth, leveraging her deep understanding of consumer needs and market dynamics. Prior to Dearfoams, Jocelyn spent over 15 years in leadership positions with Earth Shoes, The Doneger Group, Clarks and Wolverine Worldwide, where she helped spearhead the Sperry brand. Her leadership at MISSION is expected to inject a fresh perspective and drive forward the company’s vision of offering innovative cooling technologies to enhance consumer wellness and comfort.

“Jocelyn is a proven strategic leader with an impressive background in cultivating premier consumer brands, developing and executing go-to-market strategies and steering high-performing teams towards achieving outsized growth,” said Leigh Randall, Managing Partner at Topspin.

“Jocelyn’s deep expertise in consumer goods and omnichannel commerce, coupled with her passion for the active consumer segment, make her ideally suited to guide MISSION through its next phase of growth.”

Deborah Klemm joins MISSION as CFO, bringing extensive financial expertise and a proven ability to drive profitability and strategic investment. Most recently, she served as Chief Financial Officer of Morilee by Madeline Gardner, a private equity-backed designer of bridal and specialty occasion dresses. Prior to Morliee, Deborah spent nine years as Chief Financial Officer at F. Schumacher & Co., a family-owned designer of branded luxury home décor. Her earlier roles included senior finance positions at David Yurman, Escada and Giorgio Armani. Her extensive experience in financial strategy and management will be instrumental in optimizing MISSION’s performance and positioning the company for further expansion.

“Deborah’s financial acumen and insights will be a tremendous asset for MISSION,” said Josh Shaw, Executive Chairman at MISSION and Operating Partner at Topspin. “She is a growth-oriented finance leader with a demonstrated track record of operational excellence.”

With their wealth of experience and strategic vision, Jocelyn and Deborah are poised to lead MISSION towards continued innovation, growth, and success in the cooling and heat-relief solutions industry.

About MISSION

Founded in 2009 by a group of world-class athletes including Serena Williams, Dwyane Wade and Drew Brees, MISSION is the leader in head-to-toe cooling and heat-relief product innovations that help improve performance and safety for anyone who works, plays or lives in the heat. MISSION’S goals extend far beyond providing comfort—aimed to revolutionize health, wellness, productivity, and performance in the face of heat challenges. MISSION is distributed nationwide in over 25,000 retail stores and online, and leads the market with patented and proprietary technologies.

MISSION is the founding partner of the National Heat Safety Coalition, a nonprofit organization seeking to improve safety and performance in the heat for workers in the United States. Along with scientists, researchers and industry leaders, the Coalition works with public and private partners to set guidelines and inform on Heat-Safety standards. For more information, visit mission.com and follow us @mission on Instagram.

About Topspin Consumer Partners

Topspin Consumer Partners is a Mamaroneck, NY-based private equity firm that makes investments in established, profitable, and fast-growing middle-market consumer businesses. The firm invests across a number of sub-verticals within consumer, including health & wellness, personal care, beauty, food & beverage, household goods, pet, and children’s products. The Topspin team has considerable operational expertise and collaborates with founder-owners and management teams to build businesses of varying stages and sizes. For more information, please visit topspincp.com.

Japonesque, a Topspin Consumer Partners Portfolio Company, Makes Investment in MakeUp Eraser

San Ramon, CA—September 9, 2020: Japonesque, a Topspin Consumer Partners portfolio company, is pleased to announce its investment in MakeUp Eraser, a leading developer and marketer of sustainable makeup removing products and beauty accessories. Since its founding in 2013, MakeUp Eraser has dedicated itself to providing a more sustainable method of removing makeup, creating a leading makeup remover cloth and other makeup removal products that are both safe for the environment and extremely effective.

Lexi McCarthy, Founder of MakeUp Eraser, stated, “Since starting MakeUp Eraser in 2013, we have helped redefine the makeup removal industry to be more sustainable and eco-friendly. This mission has resonated with our core customer and has brought us great success over the past seven years. Looking forward, we are thrilled to work with Japonesque and Topspin to accelerate our mission and expand MakeUp Eraser across the U.S. and internationally. Their beauty expertise and network are unmatched and will be crucial in achieving our lofty goals for the coming years.”

“We’re excited to add the MakeUp Eraser brand to the Japonesque family,” said Rich Conti, CEO of Japonesque. “The MakeUp Eraser business, along with the new products in development, are highly compatible with Japonesque’s strategy of offering consumers innovative tools and accessories that elevate their beauty routines. We are eager to partner with Lexi and the MakeUp Eraser team and look forward to the productive partnership ahead.”

Stephen Parks, Partner at Topspin Consumer Partners, added, “The combination of MakeUp Eraser’s emerging brand with Japonesque’s professional heritage in beauty implements and makeup brushes fits both our strategic and financial goals. This transaction is yet another example of the collaborative work performed by both our management teams and Topspin to build better, stronger brands. We wholeheartedly welcome Lexi and her team to the Japonesque family.”

About Japonesque

Japonesque is a developer and marketer of innovative beauty implements and makeup brushes under the Japonesque brand. Inspired by Japanese makeup artists in Kabuki theater, the Company’s mission is to inspire consumers to ‘Create Beauty’ by delivering products of superior performance and quality at an attractive price point. Topspin Consumer Partners, a middle-market private equity firm that invests in fast-growing consumer businesses, invested in Japonesque in September 2019 and has worked closely in partnership with the Japonesque team to expand the business.

To learn more about Japonesque, please visit www.japonesque.com.

About MakeUp Eraser

MakeUp Eraser is a developer and marketer of sustainable makeup removing products and beauty accessories through the MakeUp Eraser brand. The Company prides itself on its sustainable, eco-friendly approach to makeup removal and makeup wipes, which is the third most wasteful product on the planet. Headquartered in Glendale, Arizona and founded by Lexi McCarthy, MakeUp Eraser’s products can be found on www.makeuperaser.com, Amazon and in leading retail outlets across the United States.

To learn more about MakeUp Eraser, please visit www.makeuperaser.com.

About Topspin Consumer Partners Topspin Consumer Partners is a Mamaroneck, NY-based private equity firm that makes investments in established, profitable and fast-growing middle-market consumer businesses. The firm invests across a number of sub-verticals within consumer, including health & wellness, personal care/beauty, food/beverage, household goods, pet, and juvenile products. The Topspin team has considerable operational expertise and collaborates with founder-owners and management teams to build businesses of varying stages and sizes. Further information on Topspin can be found at www.topspincp.com.

Topspin Consumer Partners Makes Investment in reCommerce

MAMARONECK, NY – MAY 2020 – Topspin Consumer Partners announced today that it has led an investment in reCommerce, a rapidly growing, technology-enabled selling partner of brands through Amazon. reCommerce offers leading consumer brands an end-to-end solution on Amazon, allowing them to capitalize on growing demand and navigate the complexities of the world’s largest online marketplace. reCommerce combines its proprietary in-house technology platform with world class creative, marketing, data analytics, brand protection, and logistics services to drive the growth of leading brands on Amazon. In conjunction with the transaction, Balance Point Capital provided a unitranche loan facility and equity co-investment. Baird served as exclusive financial advisor to reCommerce. Lowenstein Sandler, LLP served as legal advisor to Topspin.

Topspin has partnered with the existing co-founders of the company, Taylor Hamilton and Jesse Tomalty, who will maintain a significant stake in the business and continue to lead the organization. Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Tomalty have extensive experience in both the e-commerce and consumer goods industries and have built a robust team of experienced professionals that have helped position reCommerce as the world’s premier Amazon selling partner for leading consumer brands in health and wellness, beauty, personal care and other industry verticals. “We are excited to partner with Topspin to help accelerate our growth and further enhance our value proposition,” stated Mr. Hamilton, the company’s CEO. “Our focus has always been, and will continue to be, driving success for our brand partners on Amazon by providing an innovative offering that is unmatched anywhere in the marketplace. Topspin’s deep experience in e-commerce and consumer goods, and their strong alignment with our company culture, make them the ideal partner to help us build upon our offering and expand our brand network.”

Leigh Randall, Managing Partner of Topspin, said, “We have long held a bullish view on the potential of the Amazon marketplace and believe that reCommerce has developed a truly groundbreaking, best-in-class business model for prominent consumer brands that sell through the channel. We are delighted to partner with the team of this outstanding company and believe that our prior experience with branded consumer products and the Amazon platform will help the management team achieve its lofty goals.”

For more information on reCommerce, please visit recommercebrands.com.

About Topspin Consumer Partners

Topspin Consumer Partners is a Mamaroneck, NY-based private equity firm that makes investments in established, profitable and fast-growing middle-market consumer businesses. The firm invests across a number of sub-verticals within consumer, including health & wellness, personal care/beauty, food/beverage, household goods, and juvenile products. The Topspin team has considerable operational expertise and collaborates with founder-owners and management teams to build businesses of varying stages and sizes. Further information on Topspin can be found at www.topspinpartners.com.

Topspin Partners Acquires Japonesque

MAMARONECK, NY – SEPTEMBER 2019 – Topspin Partners today announced that it has acquired Japonesque, a rapidly growing developer and marketer of innovative beauty implements, makeup brushes, and other beauty accessories from San Francisco Equity Partners. Japonesque has capitalized on the recent shift to indie beauty brands, offering consumers and retailers alike a complementary blend of Japonesque and store-branded offerings. As part of the transaction, Graycliff Partners provided a unitranche loan facility and equity co-investment and PNC Bank provided a revolving credit facility.

Topspin has partnered with the existing management team of the Company who will continue in their roles going forward. “The partnership with Topspin will allow Japonesque to better serve our customers and accelerate growth. We are committed to making Japonesque and our partner brands a mainstay for consumers’ everyday beauty needs, an initiative that will be accelerated through Topspin’s expertise and network within the beauty industry,” said Rich Conti, CEO of Japonesque.

“We are impressed by the platform that Rich and his team have built along with their commitment to serving their retail partners,” said Leigh Randall, Managing Partner at Topspin. “The Japonesque brand is well-positioned to continue to disrupt underserved categories in beauty and we are well-suited to support them in this endeavor.”

For more information on Japonesque’s beauty offerings, please visit japonesque.com.

About Topspin Partners

Topspin Partners is a Mamaroneck, NY-based private equity firm that makes investments in profitable and established lower middle-market consumer businesses. The firm invests across a number of sub-verticals within consumer, including health & wellness, fitness, personal care/beauty, food/beverage, household goods, and juvenile products. The Topspin team has considerable operational expertise and collaborates with founder-owners and management teams to build businesses of varying stages and sizes. Further information on Topspin can be found at www.topspinpartners.com.

Topspin Partners Agrees to Sell JD Beauty

MAMARONECK, NY – MARCH 2019. Topspin Partners II, LP (“Topspin”), a suburban NY-based private equity fund focused on the lower middle-market, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company JD Beauty Co., LLC (“JD Beauty” or the “Company”), the Company behind the popular Wet Brush branded hair care accessories, Bio Ionic hair styling tools and Ouidad hair care. Over the past three years, Topspin and the JD Beauty team have grown the Company by launching several new product lines, expanding the Company’s distribution capabilities, completing add-on acquisitions (including Bio Ionic and Ouidad) and growing the sales, marketing and product development teams.

The acquirer, Goody Products, Inc. (“Goody”), is one of the largest players in the hair accessories and styling tools industry. Goody was acquired by ACON Investments, a middle-market private equity firm, in August 2018.

Leigh Randall, Managing Partner of Topspin Partners, stated “JD Beauty is an exceptional and innovative platform that has redefined the hair care industry. Over the past three years, the JD team has grown the company from its single product beginnings in detangling brushes into a multi-category, multi-channel platform. We are confident that JD will continue its growth under ACON and we wish the JD team the very best in their next chapter.”

Jeff Davidson, CEO of JD Beauty, stated, “We would like to thank the Topspin team for the value and support they provided to JD Beauty as our partners over the past three years. Their expertise and strategic guidance, together with the hard work of the JD Beauty employees and management team, laid the foundation for the rapid growth we are experiencing today.”

Intrepid Investment Bankers served as the exclusive financial advisor to JD Beauty. Lowenstein Sandler, LLP served as legal advisor to JD Beauty.

For more information on JD Beauty, please visit www.jdbeauty.com.

About JD Beauty Co.

JD Beauty Co., LLC is one of the leading marketers and manufacturers of professional beauty products. Based in New York and launched in 1977, JD Beauty has launched some of the industry’s most recognizable and innovative brands and products such as WetBrush, Luxor Pro, Lure, TS-2 and more. These brands promise quality and innovation to provide beautiful and professional results to professionals and consumers alike.

About Topspin

Topspin Partners is a suburban NY-based private equity fund that makes investments in profitable and established lower middle-market consumer businesses. The firm invests across a number of sub-verticals within consumer, including health & wellness, fitness, personal care/beauty, food/beverage, household goods, apparel, niche retail and juvenile products. The Topspin team has considerable operational expertise and collaborates with founder-owners and management teams to build businesses of varying stages and sizes. Further information on Topspin can be found at www.topspinpartners.com.

About Intrepid

Intrepid Investment Bankers, a subsidiary of MUFG Union Bank, provides M&A, capital raising and strategic advisory services to entrepreneurs, private equity groups and middle-market companies. Intrepid is one of the most active mergers and acquisitions advisors in the Beauty & Personal Care sector. The Intrepid team has a deep understanding of trends and value-drivers across the sector, ongoing dialogue with the acquirer and investor universe, and a proven track record of helping clients sell to global strategic acquirers and value-added private equity groups.