
Lion Capital
8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London, England, SW1W 0DH, United Kingdom
Overview
Lion Capital is a consumer-focused investor passionate about investing in brands about which people are passionate. With offices in Los Angeles and London, the firm's principals have led the investment of over €6 billion in more than 30 businesses and more than 100 consumer brands across North America and Europe since the late 1990s. Lion’s team draws from its deep investing and operating expertise to identify consumer brands with strong growth potential and implement value creating strategies within these businesses. Lion's focus on market-leading consumer-facing companies has led to investments in such well-known brands as Kettle Foods, a leading brand of all-natural snacking products; Perricone MD, a premium anti-aging skincare brand; Jimmy Choo, the luxury shoe and accessories retailer; and AllSaints, a leading contemporary fashion brand with a global store network. Lion Capital works in partnership with the management of its companies to strategically transform the businesses in which it invests.
- Total investments
- 2
- Lead investments
- 1
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 10
Sector focus
- Consumer
- Finance
- Retail
Investment portfolio
- Super.com
Participated · Equity · Apr 2023
Super.com operates a membership-based savings platform (Super+) that charges $15 per month and provides members discounts on hotels of up to 40%, cashback on purchases, prescription discounts, cash advances, and tools to build credit. The company started in 2016 as SnapTravel and pivoted into a broader savings app targeting everyday Americans. Super+ is approaching one million members and the company reports it has helped users save over $1 billion. Financially, Super.com surpassed $200 million in net revenue, grew more than 50% year-over-year, and has turned profitable. The company has about 300 employees and has added senior hires such as Ryan Fujiu (product) and Michele Lee (general counsel). It has also entered partnerships like becoming NASCAR’s official savings partner to reach its target customer base.
Team
Lyndon Lea
Partner
Robert Darwent
Partner
Mary Minnick
Partner
LinkedInMatt Wilson
Principal