L Capital overview
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Ex-Louis Vuitton chief joins L Capital Asia
Philip Corne will lead L Capital Asia’s Australian operations team as the private equity firm looks to ramp up its investments Down Under.
Former exec suing L Capital denies misconduct allegations
L Capital Asia, the Asian private equity unit of French luxury group LVMH, said former managing director Uday Mehra was fired for misconduct after he filed a lawsuit claiming he was let go for revealing mismanagement at the firm.
L Capital Asia II is 70 percent deployed
The $1bn fund sponsored by LVMH Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton held its final close in 2014.
Warburg links with L Capital for China deal
The private equity pair has invested in shopping mall operator Sasseur
L Capital does 19th deal
The firm has sealed its fourth Australian transaction with the purchase of swimwear brand Seafolly
L Capital opens London office
The private equity arm of LVMH has appointed Paul Skipworth to lead its UK operations
L Capital buys into Crystal Jade
LVMH’s Asia private equity arm has taken a majority stake in the restaurant group.
L Capital Asia buys into luxury Italian retailer
The firm has joined its European counterpart to take a 30% interest in designer brand owner Vicini.
L Capital contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
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| Key Contact | Job titlePrincipal Investments | LocationSan Francisco, United States | Email |
Job titleCFO, CCO and Operating Partner Investments | LocationSan Francisco, United States | Email | |
Job titleCo-Founder and Managing Partner Investments | LocationSan Francisco, United States | Email | |
Job titleSenior Advisor Investments | LocationSan Francisco, United States | Email | |
L Capital funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
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Fund size | Open date- | Strategy | |
Closed funds: 3
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
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Fund size | Close dateFeb 2024 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Close dateJan 2018 | Strategy | |
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Stories that mention L Capital
L Catterton resets Asia fund series amid triple fundraise
The consumer giant is seeking $800m for a new regional flagship that will invest alongside country-focused sidecars targeting Japan and India respectively, PEI understands.
L Catterton changed key person clause on Asian fund before senior departures
The changes followed a proposed management buyout that was rejected in a London meeting of the LPAC in the first half of last year, PEI has learned.
L Catterton surpasses target for Asia Fund 3 – exclusive
The firm has raised at least $1.3bn for L Catterton Asia 3, Private Equity International has learned.
L Catterton makes growth investment in Brazil
The consumer sector-focused firm invested in Grupo St. Marche, which it expects will organically grow throughout Sao Paulo and Brazil.
LPs jostle for position in L Catterton Fund VIII
The consumer-focused fund is bumping up against its $2.75bn hard cap and scaling back LP’s initial commitments.
Catterton, LVMH, Arnault form consumer giant
The new partnership, L Catterton, will be 60% owned by Catterton, 20% by LVMH and 20% by Groupe Arnault and will be led by Catterton managing partners Michael Chu and Scott Dahnke.
KKR in €650m French secondary buyout
The firm reportedly beat out Carlyle, Eurazeo and Swire Pacific to acquire luxury fashion group SMCP from Paris-based L Capital and Florac.
North American LPs narrow focus in Asia
China continues to top the priority lists of North American LPs allocating to Asia. But as investors get more experienced, they are seeking out more specialised strategies.