Jill Scalamandre

Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp. engages in the retailing of ready-to-wear apparel. It offers suits, sportswear, accessories, menswear, family footwear, and children's clothing. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Burlington, NJ.

Bell Sports, Inc. manufactures and markets sports equipment. It offers gloves, helmets, and other accessories for auto racing, motorcycling, and bicycling. The firm's products are sold under the brand names such as Bike Star, Rhode Gear, Vistalite, Blackburn, and SportRack. The company is headquartered in Rantoul, IL.

General Atlantic LLC (General Atlantic) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charles F. Feeney. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Digitas, Inc. provides digital and interactive marketing services to the Internet-based and e-commerce companies. The company also provides cross-channel communications to clients. Its services include customer acquisition, cross-sell, loyalty, affinity and customer care operations. The company was founded by Robert L. Cosinuk in 1999 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Fundamental Capital LLC (Fundamental Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Kevin Keenley. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

NapaStyle, Inc. owns and operates retail stores. The firm also offers products such as artisan-made salami, salts and spreads, reclaimed barn wood furniture, vintage flatware and antiques, and specialty barware and tabletop and gift products. The company sells its products through online and at retail store locations. NapaStyle was founded in 2000 by Michael Chiarello and is headquartered in Benicia, CA.

GO SMiLE, Inc. manufactures tooth whitening products. Its products include toothpastes and lip balm. The firm offers whitening light systems, teeth whitening pens, pre-whitening gels, toothpastes, and whitening ampoules. It provides its products through retail stores, spas, and dental offices, as well as online. The company was founded in 2002 by Jonathan B. Levine and Joshua A. Shaw and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc. is a holding company with interest in apparel products. It offers ladies sportswear, menswear, coats, family footwear, baby furniture and accessories, as well as home decor and gifts. The firm operates under the name of Cohoes Fashions, MJM Designer Shoes and Burlington Coat Factory. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Burlington, NJ.

Counter Brands LLC engages in the provision of cosmetic products for women. It offers skin care, make-up, bath and body products including moisturizers, serums and treatments, face oils, sun protection, cleansers, make up removers, body wash and scrubs, and hand care. The company was founded by Gregg Renfrew and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Berkshire Partners LLC (Berkshire Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC founded in 1986 by Christopher Clifford, Carl Ferenbach, Russel L. Epker, Brad Bloom and Richard Lubin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Bain Capital Private Equity LP (Bain Capital Private Equity) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Bain Capital LP founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Bob's Discount Furniture LLC operates a chain of furniture retail stores. It offers living room products, such as fabrics, leather, sectionals, recliners, bedroom furniture, and dining room products. The company also provides sleeper sofas and accent chairs, media wall units, mattresses, electric fireplaces, curio showoffs, mirrors, and occasional tables. The company was founded by Bob Kaufman and Eugene H. Rosenberg in 1991 and is located in Manchester, CT.

Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area founded in 1986. Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is headquartered in New York.

Bare Escentuals, Inc. sells beauty care products. Its products include face, eyes and lips makeup, prep and prime time, brushes and tools, and skin care. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

MD Formulations, Inc. develops, markets and distributes beauty care products. It offers specially formulated professional use products. The firm also distributes its products to different parts of the United States. MD Formulations was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Giorgio Armani Corp. designs, manufactures and retail of fashion and lifestyle products. Its products include apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewellery, home furnishings, fragrances and cosmetics. The company was founded by Giorgio Armani in 1979 and is located in New York, NY

L'Oréal USA, Inc. manufactures and distributes cosmetics, concentrating on hair color, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfumes, and hair care. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC manufactures and distributes footwear and bags for women. The firm offers boots, booties, pumps, wedges, flats, and sandals, and bridal and baby shoes; and care and cleaning products. It also provides bags, including totes and satchels, shoulder bags, cross-body bags, clutches, and wallets. The company was founded by Stuart A. Weitzman and is headquartered in New York, NY.

La Perla Global Management (UK) Ltd. engages in the manufacture and distribution of lingerie, underwear, swimwear and clothing accessories. The firm develops brand collections including intimate wear, beachwear, loungewear, nightwear, bodysuits, garter belts and stockings. It also offers perfumes, jewelry items and editorial selections. The company was founded by Ada Masotti in 1954 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. operates a chain of daytime-only restaurants. It specializes in made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch. The firm offers traditional favorites, such as omelets, pancakes, sandwiches and salads, and unique specialty items like the fan-favorite Chickichanga and Fresh Fruit Crepes. The company was founded by John Sullivan and Kenneth L. Pendery Jr. in 1983 and is headquartered in University Park, FL.

Edmund Frette SA is a Luxembourger company that leases non-financial intangible assets. The private company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

Wellpet is a website that provides information about cats and dogs. The American company offers guides on feline healthcare, training, and product recommendations. The non-profit company's cat health section is written and reviewed by veterinarians. The company also provides unbiased reviews and recommendations for dog food, accessories, and supplies. Wellpet aims to deliver the best possible information for pet owners and share crucial health information about pets.

Part of Shiseido Co., Ltd., Shiseido Uk Ltd. is a cosmetics company founded in 1993. The company is based in London, UK. Shiseido offers a wide range of lipsticks with long-lasting color and luxurious finishes, as well as Japanese skincare, makeup, and fragrance products made with 150 years of technology. The British company also offers free samples with every order and features the Bio-Performance collection, a high-performance anti-aging cream for resilient-looking smooth skin.

Beekman 1802 LLC operates as a TV show, mercantile, bestselling cookbook and memoir, website and tourism destination. The firm sells farm derived and inspired products, including soaps, tote bags, seeds, cosmetics, furniture, goat milk, and subscription food boxes, and publishes cookbooks and a magazine. The company was founded by Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge in 2008 and is headquartered in Sharon Springs, NY.

Beekman 1802, Inc. is based in Schenectady, NY. Beekman 1802 was born in 2008 when the founders moved to the historic Beekman farm in rural Sharon Springs, NY. The company discovered the benefits of nutrient-dense goat milk and quickly became a leading skincare company known for their goat milk-based products that moisturize, exfoliate, and nourish the skin's microbiome. The company is the first and only certified microbiome-friendly brand at Ulta stores. Part of Eurazeo SA, Beekman 1802, Inc. is a skin health company that was founded by Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge. Beekman 1802 was acquired by Beekman 1802 /Private Group/ on December 13, 2021 for $92 million.