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- ClassPass grabs $85 mln Series D
ClassPass, a fitness network membership, has secured $85 million in Series D funding. Temasek led the round with participation from L Catterton. In addition to the funding, Michael Farello of L Catterton has been added to the ClassPass board.
An industry on the upThe winners of this year’s PEI Awards showcase an industry moving from strength to strength
PEI Awards 2017: The global winnersEnergy, healthcare, technology, consumer, long-term, frontier markets and impact investment firms of the year.

OpEx Awards: Meet the judgesAn influential panel of industry experts from across three regions assessed the relative merits of the submissions.

- L Catterton Asia leads investor base to invest in Gentle Monster
L Catterton Asia is leading a consortium to invest in South Korea-based Gentle Monster, an eyewear designer brand. Groupe Arnault is also participating in this investor group. No financial terms were disclosed.
- PE-backed Leslie's Poolmart CEO to retire
Lawrence Hayward, chairman and CEO of Leslie's Poolmart, a pool and spa supplies company, will be retiring from his post as CEO as of September 30, 2017. Hayward will remain as chairman of the board. Steven L. Ortega, president and chief operating officer, will succeed Hayward, assuming the CEO post and continuing as president. Leslie's is backed by L Catterton.
Ontario Teachers' to invest in cosmetics business IntercosOntario Teachers' Pension Plan has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Intercos SpA, a Milan, Italy-based supplier of colour cosmetics and skincare products. No financial terms were disclosed. Intercos said President and CEO Dario Ferrari will retain control following the deal, which is intended to strengthen the shareholder structure and help the company pursue development plans. Earlier in 2017, Intercos bought Cosmint SpA, a maker of skin, hair and body care products. Founded in 1972, Intercos has been backed by U.S. consumer private equity firm L Catterton since 2014.