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Design Investors
Design Investors LLC is a firm that supports the growth and profitability of design companies. Managing partners Peter Sallick and Meg Touborg oversee the...
Design Investors
Design Investors LLC is a firm that supports the growth and profitability of design companies. Managing partners Peter Sallick and Meg Touborg oversee the firm. Andrew Ullman is an associate at Design Investors LLC.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2004
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Westport
Corporate office
Westport, CT, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Design Investors' track record with prior investments?
The most widely documented investment is Design Within Reach, the modern furniture retailer. The firm acquired a controlling interest, executed a turnaround, and eventually sold the business to Herman Miller in 2014. The firm also held a position in Bang & Olufsen, the Danish luxury electronics company, through a special purpose vehicle (per public filings, 2016).
Does Design Investors invest in real estate alongside its consumer equity strategy?
Yes. The firm has historically maintained a real asset component alongside its private equity book, including commercial property holdings in Westport, Connecticut. These investments are thematically aligned with its luxury and design focus, often involving retail or design-district properties that complement its consumer portfolio.
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