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5th Century Partners

353 N. Clark St Suite 1400A, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States

Overview

5th Century Partners (“5CP”) is a purpose-driven private equity firm that partners with leading lower middle-market businesses to accelerate growth by harnessing diversity as a strategic advantagedifferentiated approach leverages a demographically-led investment strategy that’s centered on partnership. We provide insights, resources and relationships that lead to sustainable and responsible growth, in turn scaling companies and positively impacting the numerous stakeholders that they serve.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
3

Sector focus

  • Venture Capital
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Investment portfolio

  • Peace Out

    Led · Equity · Nov 2022

    Peace Out Skincare, led by CEO Enrico Frezza, develops patch- and strip-powered solutions as well as serums, cleansers and encapsulated retinol eye and face sticks. The brand has expanded from an acne-focused offering into a multi-generational skincare lineup of 12 products, including two patented items and five patent-pending products. This year the company became a fully clean brand and launched on Amazon to broaden distribution. Peace Out reports more than 50,000,000 acne dots sold in Sephora locations worldwide, including Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. The company received a $20M investment from 5th Century Partners to accelerate growth, expand domestically and internationally, roll out new products, ramp up operations and marketing, and make key hires.

Team

  • Jessica Patton

    Co-Founder and Principal

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  • Bruce Hampton

    Co-Founder and Partner

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  • Marques Torbert

    Co-Founder and Partner

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