Founded in 1987, TSG Consumer Partners is the recognized leader in the U.S. in building and investing in leading middle-market branded consumer companies. The firm:

• Pioneered the use of private equity in high-growth, middle-market branded consumer companies
• Is the most experienced consumer-focused equity fund in the U.S.
• Has a team of veteran consumer product and retail specialists

TSG was among the first significant equity funds to invest solely in established consumer product companies. TSG was also among the first to invest in:

• The natural and organic foods space
• The functional food and beverage categories
• The ethnic food and the refrigerated entrée categories
• Orphan brands in the personal care and household sectors
• The super-premium personal care products sector

We invest in private and publicly-traded companies. We acquire both majority and minority equity positions. We pride ourselves on our flexibility, creativity and discretion. Many of our investments are not announced. We provide capital for various types of investments including:

• Internal growth and acquisitions
• Full or partial liquidity for entrepreneurs, family members, or passive investors
• Management buyouts
• Corporate divestitures of subsidiaries, divisions and product lines