# L Catterton Asia

L Catterton Asia is the Asia-focused consumer private equity platform of [L Catterton](https://www.edgepedia.org/l-catterton), the [Greenwich, Connecticut](https://www.edgepedia.org/greenwich-connecticut)-based investment firm founded in 1989; the platform was launched in 2009 as L Capital Asia and is headquartered in Singapore.<sup>[1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000104746921000589/a2243007z424b4.htm)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[2](https://files.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD/Content/Common/crd_iapd_Brochure.aspx?BRCHR_VRSN_ID=632490)</sup>

| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2009, as L Capital Asia<sup>[1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000104746921000589/a2243007z424b4.htm)</sup> |
| Headquarters | Singapore, with regional offices in Hong Kong, Mumbai, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo<sup>[1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000104746921000589/a2243007z424b4.htm)</sup> |
| Sector | Consumer-focused growth private equity<sup>[1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000104746921000589/a2243007z424b4.htm)</sup> |
| Fund III size | USD 1.287 billion sold per Form D (unverified, EDGAR-derived aggregator); USD 1.45 billion close reported by AVCJ<sup>[3](https://aum13f.com/fund/l-catterton-asia-3-pte-ltd)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[4](https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3027182/l-catterton-seals-usd360m-asia-strip-sale)</sup> |
| Typical check size | USD 50–150 million into middle-market growth companies across Asia<sup>[5](https://www.vccircle.com/private-equity-firm-l-catterton-floats-1-25-bn-asia-fund)</sup> |
| Continuation fund | USD 360 million, anchored by Hamilton Lane, June 2022<sup>[6](https://www.lcatterton.com/pdf/2022-LCAsia-hamiltonlane.pdf)</sup> |

## What L Catterton Asia is

The platform describes itself as the largest Pan-Asian consumer-focused private equity firm operating within a global firm. As of its January 2021 IPO prospectus for the sponsored special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), it managed approximately USD 3.3 billion across three funds, while its parent L Catterton reported more than USD 22 billion in assets under management at that date.<sup>[1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000104746921000589/a2243007z424b4.htm)</sup> The parent firm provides investment advice to a series of private investment funds on the selection, monitoring, and realization of private equity investments.<sup>[2](https://files.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD/Content/Common/crd_iapd_Brochure.aspx?BRCHR_VRSN_ID=632490)</sup> The Asia funds themselves are [Cayman Islands](https://www.edgepedia.org/cayman-islands) vehicles: the Fund III entity, L Catterton Asia 3 PTE Ltd, is administered at Camana Bay, Grand Cayman, through Mourant Ozannes Corporate Services (per an EDGAR-derived aggregator record, unverified), and the sponsored SPAC was incorporated as a Cayman exempted company.<sup>[3](https://aum13f.com/fund/l-catterton-asia-3-pte-ltd)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[7](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000110465924026598/tm246986d1_8k.htm)</sup>

## History and people

The platform began under LVMH's L Capital brand. In its former avatar, L Capital Asia 1 closed a USD 640 million fund in 2011 and L Capital Asia II closed USD 950 million in 2013. In 2016, LVMH combined its private equity business with US-based Catterton to form L Catterton, and the Asia franchise was renamed accordingly.<sup>[5](https://www.vccircle.com/private-equity-firm-l-catterton-floats-1-25-bn-asia-fund)</sup>

Leadership changed hands in 2019–2020. Chinta Bhagat joined L Catterton in August 2019 and serves as Managing Partner, co-head, and Chief Executive Officer of L Catterton Asia; the firm credits him with overseeing investment and divestment of approximately USD 750 million, including the [Jio Platforms](https://www.edgepedia.org/jio-platforms) investment in mid-2020.<sup>[1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000104746921000589/a2243007z424b4.htm)</sup> Scott Chen joined in the second half of 2020 after nearly 20 years at TPG, where he led or co-led investments including APM Monaco, DuXiaoman, Novotech PPC, Kangji Medical, United Family Healthcare, and Li Ning; he is Managing Partner, co-head, and Chief Investment Officer and chairs the Asia Investment Committee.<sup>[1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000104746921000589/a2243007z424b4.htm)</sup> Ketki Paranjpe, a Partner leading the India effort, joined as a member of the founding team and worked on Fund 1 investments in Sincere Watch Limited, Charles & Keith Group, Fabindia, PVR Limited, and Genesis Luxury Fashions.<sup>[1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000104746921000589/a2243007z424b4.htm)</sup>

AVCJ reported that deployment slowed after 2019 following senior departures including Ravi Thakran, who had led the regional business: no deals were announced in 2019 and only two in 2020, before activity picked up to seven deals in 2021 and two in 2022.<sup>[4](https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3027182/l-catterton-seals-usd360m-asia-strip-sale)</sup> The directors of record for the Fund III vehicle include Gilbert Ong Yew Thiong, Sivakumar Saravan, Claudio Mariani, and Low Kah Keong (per an EDGAR-derived aggregator record, unverified).<sup>[3](https://aum13f.com/fund/l-catterton-asia-3-pte-ltd)</sup>

## Strategy and investment focus

The strategy is consumer-focused growth equity across Asia. Fund III's disclosed aim was to invest between USD 50 million and USD 150 million in middle-market growth companies across the region.<sup>[5](https://www.vccircle.com/private-equity-firm-l-catterton-floats-1-25-bn-asia-fund)</sup> The portfolio the firm described for its 2022 continuation vehicle spans beauty and personal care, consumer services, health and wellness, pet care, and specialty food and beverage.<sup>[6](https://www.lcatterton.com/pdf/2022-LCAsia-hamiltonlane.pdf)</sup>

## Funds, by the numbers

The franchise has raised three main vehicles plus a continuation fund:

- **L Capital Asia 1**: USD 640 million, closed 2011.<sup>[5](https://www.vccircle.com/private-equity-firm-l-catterton-floats-1-25-bn-asia-fund)</sup>
- **L Capital Asia II**: USD 950 million, closed 2013.<sup>[5](https://www.vccircle.com/private-equity-firm-l-catterton-floats-1-25-bn-asia-fund)</sup>
- **L Catterton Asia 3 (Fund III)**: launched in the first half of 2017 with a USD 1.25 billion target.<sup>[4](https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3027182/l-catterton-seals-usd360m-asia-strip-sale)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[5](https://www.vccircle.com/private-equity-firm-l-catterton-floats-1-25-bn-asia-fund)</sup> Its Form D reported USD 1,287.0 million sold as of the June 2019 amendment, with 89 investors under exemptions 506(b) and 3(c)(7) (unverified, EDGAR-derived aggregator).<sup>[3](https://aum13f.com/fund/l-catterton-asia-3-pte-ltd)</sup> AVCJ reported a USD 1.45 billion close at the end of 2019.<sup>[4](https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3027182/l-catterton-seals-usd360m-asia-strip-sale)</sup>
- **Continuation Vehicle**: USD 360 million, announced June 23, 2022, anchored by accounts managed by Hamilton Lane, acquiring a structured minority interest in certain private assets held by Fund III.<sup>[6](https://www.lcatterton.com/pdf/2022-LCAsia-hamiltonlane.pdf)</sup>

## Portfolio and exits

L Catterton Asia had invested in over 20 companies in Asia as of January 2021, with 25 investment professionals including five partners.<sup>[1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000104746921000589/a2243007z424b4.htm)</sup> Notable positions and outcomes include:

- **Jio Platforms (2020)**: the platform participated in the investment round into the Indian digital services company, which has raised over USD 20 billion from investors.<sup>[1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000104746921000589/a2243007z424b4.htm)</sup>
- **China consumer brands, 2021–2022**: beverage brand Genki Forest, bubble tea chain Heytea, Amazon seller aggregation platform Nebula Brands, and pet food brand Pure & Natural, alongside Ci Flavors, PHC Group, Sociolla, and Zenyum, plus a cross-fund [Birkenstock](https://www.edgepedia.org/birkenstock) deal.<sup>[4](https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3027182/l-catterton-seals-usd360m-asia-strip-sale)</sup>
- **India exits under L Capital**: the firm exited ethnic retailer [Fabindia](https://www.edgepedia.org/fabindia) in late 2016 and exited PVR Ltd and PVR Leisure in 2015; earlier deals included GLF Lifestyle Brands (2012) and Genesis Luxury.<sup>[5](https://www.vccircle.com/private-equity-firm-l-catterton-floats-1-25-bn-asia-fund)</sup>
- **Lotus Technology (2024)**: L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp, the Cayman-incorporated SPAC sponsored by a vehicle wholly owned by Fund III, consummated its business combination with Lotus Technology Inc. on February 22, 2024, under a merger agreement dated October 11, 2023.<sup>[7](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000110465924026598/tm246986d1_8k.htm)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000104746921000589/a2243007z424b4.htm)</sup>

## Recent developments

The [Lotus Technology](https://www.edgepedia.org/lotus-technology) business combination closed in February 2024, taking the SPAC's mandate to completion.<sup>[7](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000110465924026598/tm246986d1_8k.htm)</sup>

## References

1. [L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp — 424B4 IPO prospectus (SEC EDGAR)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000104746921000589/a2243007z424b4.htm)
2. [L Catterton Form ADV brochure (IAPD)](https://files.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD/Content/Common/crd_iapd_Brochure.aspx?BRCHR_VRSN_ID=632490)
3. [L Catterton Asia 3 PTE Ltd Form D record (AUM13F, SEC EDGAR-derived)](https://aum13f.com/fund/l-catterton-asia-3-pte-ltd)
4. [AVCJ: L Catterton seals $360m Asia strip sale](https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3027182/l-catterton-seals-usd360m-asia-strip-sale)
5. [VCCircle: Private equity firm L Catterton floats $1.25 bn Asia fund](https://www.vccircle.com/private-equity-firm-l-catterton-floats-1-25-bn-asia-fund)
6. [L Catterton press release: $360 million continuation fund in Asia anchored by Hamilton Lane (June 23, 2022)](https://www.lcatterton.com/pdf/2022-LCAsia-hamiltonlane.pdf)
7. [L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp — Form 8K, Lotus Technology business combination closing (SEC EDGAR)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841024/000110465924026598/tm246986d1_8k.htm)

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