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L Catterton

LVMH-backed PE firm and the largest consumer-focused PE firm globally. Acquired Birkenstock in 2021 before taking it public in 2023

EST. 2016Greenwich, CTWebsite →
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Birkenstock

Apparel & Fashion · 9 locations

Iconic German sandal maker acquired by L Catterton (LVMH's PE arm) in 2021. Taken public in October 2023. Consumers report declining quality — thinner cork, cheaper materials, and reduced quality control — while prices have risen significantly under PE ownership.

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