The Firms Behind the Damage
76 private equity firms controlling 226 brands. 60 documented negative impacts.
KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts)
EST. 1976New York, NY
14
Brands
8
Impacts
2
Bankrupt
14
Industries
2 bankruptcies under their ownership
Car WashesHospice & Home HealthHospitals & Healthcare SystemsDentalBehavioral HealthVeterinaryEnergy & UtilitiesSenior Living & Nursing HomesVision & Eye CareChildcare & Early EducationHome ServicesEducationPharmaceuticals & Life SciencesLogistics & Supply Chain
Owned Brands
Bain Capital
EST. 1984Boston, MA
21
Brands
5
Impacts
3
Bankrupt
13
Industries
3 bankruptcies under their ownership
Music & EntertainmentRetail & ConsumerChildcare & Early EducationApparel & FashionPhysical TherapyRestaurants & Fast FoodBehavioral HealthSenior Living & Nursing HomesMedia & Digital PublishingHospitals & Healthcare SystemsYouth Sports & RecreationSoftware & SaaSSporting Goods
Owned Brands
Apollo Global Management
EST. 1990New York, NY
11
Brands
5
Impacts
2
Bankrupt
7
Industries
2 bankruptcies under their ownership
Retail & ConsumerGaming & CasinosRestaurants & Fast FoodFire & SecurityYouth Sports & RecreationMedia & Digital PublishingFinancial Services
Owned Brands
Leonard Green & Partners
EST. 1989Los Angeles, CA
7
Brands
5
Impacts
3
Bankrupt
7
Industries
3 bankruptcies under their ownership
Retail & ConsumerSporting GoodsHospitals & Healthcare SystemsHVAC & Home ServicesCar WashesVision & Eye CareDental
Owned Brands
Sun Capital Partners
EST. 1995Boca Raton, FL
5
Brands
5
Impacts
5
Bankrupt
4
Industries
5 bankruptcies under their ownership
Grocery & Specialty FoodDepartment StoresRestaurants & Fast FoodApparel & Fashion
JAB Holding Company
EST. 1823Luxembourg
5
Brands
4
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
2
Industries
4 documented negative impacts
Restaurants & Fast FoodVeterinary
Owned Brands
Cerberus Capital
EST. 1992New York, NY
2
Brands
2
Impacts
2
Bankrupt
2
Industries
2 bankruptcies under their ownership
Manufacturing & IndustrialHospitals & Healthcare Systems
Owned Brands
L Catterton
EST. 2016Greenwich, CT
2
Brands
2
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
2
Industries
2 documented negative impacts
Sporting GoodsApparel & Fashion
Owned Brands
Roark Capital
EST. 2001Atlanta, GA
18
Brands
1
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
6
Industries
1 documented negative impact
Restaurants & Fast FoodYouth Sports & RecreationChildcare & Early EducationAuto ServicesHVAC & Home ServicesSalon, Spa & Beauty
Owned Brands
The Blackstone Group
EST. 1985New York, NY
14
Brands
1
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
9
Industries
1 documented negative impact
Accounting & Tax ServicesHVAC & Home ServicesRestaurants & Fast FoodFire & SecurityAuto ServicesFinancial ServicesGastroenterology & Specialty PhysiciansReal Estate & Property MgmtSoftware & SaaS
Owned Brands
Sycamore Partners
EST. 2011New York, NY
7
Brands
1
Impacts
1
Bankrupt
2
Industries
1 bankruptcy under their ownership
Retail & ConsumerApparel & Fashion
Inspire Brands (Roark)
EST. 2018Atlanta, GA
6
Brands
1
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
1
Industries
1 documented negative impact
Restaurants & Fast Food
TPG Capital
EST. 1992Fort Worth, TX
5
Brands
1
Impacts
1
Bankrupt
4
Industries
1 bankruptcy under their ownership
VeterinaryRetail & ConsumerUrgent Care & ClinicsSoftware & SaaS
Owned Brands
Golden Gate Capital
EST. 2000San Francisco, CA
3
Brands
1
Impacts
1
Bankrupt
2
Industries
1 bankruptcy under their ownership
Restaurants & Fast FoodCar Washes
Owned Brands
Advent International
EST. 1984Boston, MA
2
Brands
1
Impacts
1
Bankrupt
2
Industries
1 bankruptcy under their ownership
Restaurants & Fast FoodApparel & Fashion
Owned Brands
Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS)
EST. 1992Chicago, IL
2
Brands
1
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
1
Industries
1 documented negative impact
RV Parks & Manufactured Housing
Thomas H. Lee Partners
EST. 1974Boston, MA
2
Brands
1
Impacts
1
Bankrupt
2
Industries
1 bankruptcy under their ownership
Furniture & HomeRetail & Consumer
Owned Brands
Thoma Bravo
EST. 1980Chicago, IL
10
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
1
Industries
Controls 10 brands across 1 industries
Software & SaaS
The Carlyle Group
EST. 1987Washington, DC
9
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
7
Industries
Controls 9 brands across 7 industries
Logistics & Supply ChainManufacturing & IndustrialPharmaceuticals & Life SciencesGovernment & Defense ServicesHospitality & TravelEducationGrocery & Specialty Food
Owned Brands
Vista Equity Partners
EST. 2000Austin, TX
7
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
1
Industries
Controls 7 brands across 1 industries
Software & SaaS
Warburg Pincus
EST. 1966New York, NY
7
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
6
Industries
Controls 7 brands across 6 industries
Urgent Care & ClinicsVision & Eye CareEnergy & UtilitiesHospitals & Healthcare SystemsHome ServicesRetail & Consumer
Owned Brands
Silver Lake
EST. 1999Menlo Park, CA
5
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
3
Industries
Controls 5 brands across 3 industries
Electronics & Tech RetailMedia & Digital PublishingSoftware & SaaS
Owned Brands
Francisco Partners
EST. 1999San Francisco, CA
4
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
4
Industries
Owns 4 brands in our database
Financial ServicesEducationSoftware & SaaSPharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
General Atlantic
EST. 1980New York, NY
4
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
4
Industries
Owns 4 brands in our database
Salon, Spa & BeautyHospitals & Healthcare SystemsRestaurants & Fast FoodSporting Goods
Hellman & Friedman
EST. 1984San Francisco, CA
4
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
4
Industries
Owns 4 brands in our database
Accounting & Tax ServicesSoftware & SaaSGrocery & Specialty FoodFire & Security
Owned Brands
Permira
EST. 1985London, UK
4
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
4
Industries
Owns 4 brands in our database
Financial ServicesEducationSoftware & SaaSApparel & Fashion
Shore Capital Partners
EST. 2009Chicago, IL
3
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
2
Industries
Owns 3 brands in our database
DentalUrgent Care & Clinics
TriArtisan Capital Advisors
EST. 2003New York, NY
3
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
1
Industries
Owns 3 brands in our database
Restaurants & Fast Food
Owned Brands
Ares Management
EST. 1997Los Angeles, CA
2
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
2
Industries
Owns 2 brands in our database
Retail & ConsumerGastroenterology & Specialty Physicians
Owned Brands
Audax Group
EST. 1999Boston, MA
2
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
2
Industries
Owns 2 brands in our database
Salon, Spa & BeautyGastroenterology & Specialty Physicians
Owned Brands
CVC Capital Partners
EST. 1981Luxembourg
2
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
2
Industries
Owns 2 brands in our database
Retail & ConsumerApparel & Fashion
Owned Brands
Freeman Spogli & Co.
EST. 1983Los Angeles, CA
2
Brands
0
Impacts
0
Bankrupt
2
Industries
Owns 2 brands in our database
Dermatology & AestheticsSenior Living & Nursing Homes
Owned Brands
Other PE Firms in Our Database
Berkshire Partners
0 brands · Boston, MA
Blackrock Alternative Investors
0 brands · New York, NY
Blum Capital Partners
0 brands · San Francisco, CA
Cinven
0 brands · London, UK
Harvest Partners
0 brands · New York, NY
HIG Capital
0 brands · Miami, FL
Odyssey Investment Partners
0 brands · New York, NY
Onex Corporation
0 brands · Toronto, Canada
PAI Partners
0 brands · Paris, France
Patient Square Capital
0 brands · New York, NY
Roper Technologies
0 brands · Sarasota, FL
Vornado Realty Trust
0 brands · Paramus, NJ