Sporting Goods
Sporting goods retailers and outdoor recreation stores
PE-Owned Brands
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP)
Owned by Bain Capital
Bain Capital led the acquisition of Bombardier's recreational products division (Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, Can-Am) for $875M in 2003. BRP went public in 2013. One of Bain's more successful exits.
0 locations tracked
Fanatics
Owned by General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a major investor in Fanatics, the licensed sports merchandise and trading card company. Fanatics acquired Topps' trading card business in 2022 for $500M, displacing Topps' 70-year contracts with MLB and NFL. Some collectors report pricing increases and quality declines in the trading card market post-acquisition.
0 locations tracked
L.A.B. Golf
Owned by L Catterton
Premium putter brand built around Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) technology — a physics-based design that eliminates torque at impact. Founded in Lincoln, Nebraska by Sam Hahn. Acquired by L Catterton (LVMH's PE arm) in November 2024. L Catterton's typical playbook — applied to Birkenstock and other premium consumer brands — involves international expansion and brand repositioning toward higher price points.
5 locations tracked
Sports Authority
Owned by Leonard Green & Partners
LBO loaded massive debt preventing e-commerce investment. All 463 stores liquidated in 2016. 14,000 jobs lost.
6 locations tracked