Tiffany Walden

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.

Unilever United States, Inc. engages in the manufacture of personal care and consumer products. It distributes laundry detergents, shampoos, ice cream, dinner products, soaps, and body wash under the brand names Axe, Ben & Jerry's, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Country Crock, Degree, and Dove. The company was founded 1877 and is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

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.

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.

Drybar Holdings LLC operates hair salons that provide blow drying services. It offers services in the areas of scalp massage; repair and rejuvenate dry, weak, and color-treated hair; and hairstyling for films and photo shoots. The company was founded by Allison Webb, Cameron Webb, and Michael Landau in 2010 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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.

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.

Condé Nast Entertainment, Inc. develops film, television, and premium digital video programming. The firm's portfolio include Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Brides, Self, GQ, GQ Style, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, Allure, Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Wired, W, Golf Digest, Golf World, Teen Vogue, Ars Technica, The Scene, Pitchfork and Backchannel. The company was founded by Conde Montrose Nast and Pat Connolly in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Gurwitch Products LLC manufactures and markets cosmetic products. The firm’s brands include Laura Mercier and Revive. The company was founded by Janet Gurwitch and Gary Kusin in 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Urban Decay Cosmetics LLC manufactures and distributes cosmetics, beauty products, and make-up accessories. It offers make up tools and accessories such as blurring brushes, blending brushes and double barrel sharpeners. The company was founded by David Soward and Wende Zomnir in January 1996 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Castanea Partners Inc (Castanea Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Robert A. Smith and Brian J. Knez. The firm is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.

Unilever Canada, Inc. manufactures and markets consumer products such as food and home, and personal care. Its brands include Vim, Snuggle, Sunlight, Lipton, Imperial, Knorr, Sunsilk, Dove and Axe. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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.

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.

American Apparel & Footwear Association is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies and their suppliers. The company was founded in August 2000 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC engages in the retail of multi-branded and luxury omni-channel fashion products. It offers shoes, handbags, jewelry, beauty, and decorative items for the home. Its brands include Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Last Call. The company was founded by Herbert Marcus Sr., Carrie Marcus, and A. L. Neiman on September 10, 1907 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Gurwitch Consulting Group LLC provides consulting services. The private company is based in Houston, TX.

Laura Mercier US Buyer LLC is a makeup and skincare company that offers a wide range of products, including foundations, lipsticks, eyeshadows, and skincare items. The American company has a rose-inspired collection of products that are universally flattering for all skin types. The private company also offers a line of hydrating skincare products, lip glosses, and fragrances. Laura Mercier is known for their award-winning tinted moisturizers, concealers, and foundations. The company provides makeup tips, tutorials, and skincare routines on their website. The company also offers a program for professional makeup artists to enhance and support their work. The company was founded by Janet L. Gurwitch and Gary M. Kusin in 1996.

The Detox Market, Inc. engages in the manufacture of beauty products. Its products include cleanser, moisturizer, sun care, foundation, blush, powder, deodorant, body wash, supplements, teas, and gift sets. The company was founded by Romain Gaillard in 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of Unilever Plc, Kingdom Animalia LLC is a cruelty-free beauty brand known for its innovation and commitment to reinventing luxury cosmetics. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. Hourglass, the brand under Kingdom Animalia, specializes in creating complexion, color, and skincare products that are undetectably transformative and effortless to apply. Kingdom Animalia was acquired by Unilever Plc on August 01, 2017 for $300 million.

Unilever North America is a leading supplier of beauty and personal care, home care, and food and refreshment products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 2.5 billion people every day. The private company is based in Englewood Cliffs. The American company has around 400 brands, including iconic brands like Dove, Knorr, Magnum, and Surf, and other brands such as Love Beauty & Planet, Hourglass, Seventh Generation, and The Vegetarian Butcher. Unilever's vision is to be the leader in sustainable business and to demonstrate how their purpose-led, future-fit business model drives superior performance.

Global Retail Advisors, Inc., also known as Maddox Retail, is a retail consultancy firm based in New York, NY. The private company specializes in brand expansion and retail consultancy, striving to redefine industry standards and develop brands to their full potential. The company's team of retail and advisors analyze competitive retailers, market trends, and demographic profiling to create a long-term successful corporate growth strategy. The company identifies major markets, high streets, shopping malls, outlets, and travel retail destinations on a scale, expand through optimal locations to strengthen the brand identity and increase sales volume, and implement and negotiate the best deal terms possible through their expertise and network. The company also supports in the legal and design process by working with the clients' legal and architectural teams, manage to optimize, relocate, and renegotiate the existing portfolio, and provide other services such as market research, brand positioning, and consumer profiling. The company's clients range from luxury designers to international retailers in rapid expansion modes, as well as young brands seeking select opportunities in key markets. The company was founded by Paula Zusi.

Lavender Lingerie LLC sells lingerie products. The company was founded by Robyn Rihanna Fenty and is headquartered in Segundo, CA.

Olaplex, Inc. engages in operation of a professional beauty firm. It offers independent hair care brands. The company was founded by Dean Christal and Darcy Christal in 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA.

All Raise is a non-profit company that provides grant making services. The company is based in Linden, CA. The company was founded by Jess Lee, Eva Ho. The CEO is Mandela SH Dixon.

Part of Advent International LP, Orveon Global US LLC is a company that sells skin care products through online. The company is based in New York, NY. Orveon Global US was founded in 1995.