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Ivest Consumer Partners
IVEST Consumer Partners is a consumer-focused private equity firm built by operators with deep expertise in licensed and branded products. They invest only in...
Ivest Consumer Partners
IVEST Consumer Partners is a consumer-focused private equity firm built by operators with deep expertise in licensed and branded products. They invest only in consumer businesses and operate heavily in character and entertainment licensing. The firm oversees over $500 million in assets, with portfolio retail sales surpassing $1.5 billion in 50 countries.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2013
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Vancouver
Corporate office
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Principals
George Jones
Co-Founder and Chairman
Sam Bremner
Founder & Managing Partner
Aston Loch
Co-Founding Partner
William Liaw
Vice President
Mark Matheny
Operating Partner
Christopher Munyan
Operating Partner
Jim Schneider
Operating Partner
Rob Gruen
Operating Partner
Ken Armstrong
Operating Partner
Jim Williams
Operating Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What type of consumer companies does Ivest Consumer Partners target?
Ivest Consumer Partners targets established middle-market consumer brands across food and beverage, health and wellness, personal care, and branded luxury categories. The firm looks for businesses with demonstrable brand equity that need an ownership transition, operational overhaul, or growth capital to reach the next stage. Its focus is North American, with an emphasis on companies that can benefit from cross-border expansion between Canada and the United States.
What transaction types does the firm pursue?
The firm executes buyouts, growth equity investments, management buyouts, corporate divestitures, and complex situations. That range allows it to serve as a solution for family-run founders seeking liquidity, corporate parents carving out non-core consumer divisions, and management teams looking to acquire the business they run. The common thread is consumer-focused businesses where operational complexity masks intrinsic brand value.
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