Fund News12.19.2012 Encore Consumer Capital Successfully Closes its Second Fund, Exceeding Target Fund Size SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–December 19 2012 – San Francisco – Encore Consumer Capital (“Encore”), a consumer goods focused private equity firm, has closed its second fund with $211 million of commitments, exceeding its target fund size of $200 million. Encore was founded in 2005 by experienced investors Robert Brown and Scott Sellers, and industry executive Gary […] Read Article Encore Consumer Capital Successfully Closes its Second Fund, Exceeding Target Fund Size
Portfolio News12.17.2012 Zuke’s Doubles Donations to the Dog & Cat Cancer Fund Durango, Colo. – Zuke’s all-natural pet treats and chews are known for their clean ingredients, sustainable manufacturing and community involvement. Throughout the year, Zuke’s donates a portion of sales to The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund, and contributes more than $30,000 per year to the organization. And, in a special push to increase that contribution […] Read Article Zuke’s Doubles Donations to the Dog & Cat Cancer Fund
Portfolio News03.28.2012 MyChelle Pioneers Game Changing Growth in the Natural Skin Care Category with the Introduction of the VISIA® Complexion Analysis System LOUISVILLE, Colo. – MyChelle Dermaceuticals – a brand distinguished for its development of efficacious skin care formulated with the highest quality natural ingredients – introduced the experiential concept of offering a personalized complexion analysis by a MyChelle Natural Beauty Advisor via the VISIA Complexion Analysis System direct-to-consumers at Whole Foods Markets nationwide in spring 2011. With […] Read Article MyChelle Pioneers Game Changing Growth in the Natural Skin Care Category with the Introduction of the VISIA® Complexion Analysis System
Fund News11.08.2011 Encore Consumer Capital Announces Promotion of Kisen Nathu to Vice President SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Encore Consumer Capital, a $175 million San Francisco, California-based private equity firm focused on consumer products, has promoted Kisen Nathu to Vice President. Mr. Nathu joined Encore in 2006 and focuses on portfolio value creation, origination of new investment opportunities, and transaction execution. He serves on the Board of Directors of The Isopure […] Read Article Encore Consumer Capital Announces Promotion of Kisen Nathu to Vice President
Fund News06.28.2011 Encore Consumer Capital Announces Sale of Aidells Sausage Company To Sara Lee Corporation SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Encore Consumer Capital, a private equity firm that invests exclusively in leading consumer products companies, has completed the sale of its portfolio company, Aidells Sausage Company, Inc., a leading brand of premium sausage and meatball products, to Sara Lee Corporation (NYSE: SLE) for $87 million. Robert Brown, Managing Director of Encore Consumer Capital, […] Read Article Encore Consumer Capital Announces Sale of Aidells Sausage Company To Sara Lee Corporation
Portfolio News03.02.2011 Zuke’s® Launches Z-Bones™, the Grain-Free, All-Natural, Great Tasting, Antioxidant -Packed Dental Chew Durango, Colo. – Zuke’s® expands its line of all-natural, made in the USA pet treats to include their first grain-free, antioxidant and nutrient-rich canine dental chew, Z-Bones™. Z-Bones deliver far more than just clean teeth and fresh breath for your dog. The all-natural Z-Bone delivers a healthy mix of nutritious ingredients and antioxidants in a […] Read Article Zuke’s® Launches Z-Bones™, the Grain-Free, All-Natural, Great Tasting, Antioxidant -Packed Dental Chew
Portfolio News10.07.2010 Zuke’s Appoints John Hart as New President Durango, Colo. – Zuke’s, a leader in performance-driven, all natural pet treats and chews, today announced that it has named John Hart as president, effective immediately. Hart brings over 15 years experience in the pet industry; most recently he served as chief executive officer and chief financial officer for Eagle Pack Pet Foods, Inc., where he […] Read Article Zuke’s Appoints John Hart as New President
Portfolio News09.15.2010 Tarte Cosmetics: A PhD Drop-Out Shakes Up the Beauty Biz In many ways, Maureen Kelly, the founder of the cheeky cosmetics line Tarte, seemed destined to makeup moguldom. When she was four she performed makeovers on her Holly Hobbie dolls, at six she concocted blush from shaving cream and red cough syrup, and as a teenager she gifted pots of homemade lip gloss for Christmas. […] Read Article Tarte Cosmetics: A PhD Drop-Out Shakes Up the Beauty Biz
Portfolio News04.09.2010 Zuke’s All-Natural Pet Treats Receives Support To Ensure Growth Durango, Colo. – Zuke’s, an industry leader in all-natural, performance driven pet treats, announced today that it has received an investment from Encore Consumer Capital, a consumer products focused private equity firm. This support and investment will allow Zuke’s to focus on marketing efforts to grow the brand with leading pet specialty, natural products and outdoor […] Read Article Zuke’s All-Natural Pet Treats Receives Support To Ensure Growth
Portfolio News07.01.2009 How to Start a Beauty Company If you have smarts, style, and nerve, then Maureen Kelly of Tarte Cosmetics says that you could hit it big Beauties and beauty entrepreneurs have this in common: People will often help them for free. Cosmetics labs, for example, may create prototypes gratis on the expectation of future orders. Interns cheerfully trade man-hours for the chance […] Read Article How to Start a Beauty Company
