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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
Has generated consistent, top tier returns

Our accomplishments include many industry-wide firsts. TSG Consumer Partners was:

Among the first significant equity funds to invest solely in established consumer product companies
The first to invest in the natural and organic foods space
The first to invest in the functional food and beverage categories
The first to invest in the ethnic food and the refrigerated entrée categories
The first to acquire orphan brands in the personal care and household sectors
One of the first private equity funds to invest in 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



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