Archive · 28 May 2025
L Catterton to Launch $600M India-Focused Investment Fund
L Catterton, a private equity firm backed by LVMH, is starting a $600 million fund focused on India.
The World Bank's IFC will invest $30 million.
This fund, led by Sanjiv Mehta, will invest in 7-9 Indian consumer-focused companies.
These companies are in food and beverages, retail, restaurants, consumer services like healthcare, and emerging consumer brands.
The investment sizes will range from $25 to $150 million, with the aim of supporting growing businesses in India.
L Catterton is launching a $600 million India-focused fund.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will invest up to $30 million in the fund.
Sanjiv Mehta, former CEO of Hindustan Unilever, is involved in the investment vehicle.
The fund will invest in 7-9 companies, with investment sizes between $25 and $150 million.
Investments will target food and beverages, retail, consumer services, and consumer brands.
- Who
- L Catterton, backed by LVMH, led by Sanjiv Mehta, and IFC.
- What
- L Catterton is raising a $600 million India-focused investment fund.
- When
- Recent launch, with the news reported on May 28, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To invest in growing consumer-focused businesses in India.
- Firm
- L Catterton, backed by LVMH
- Fund Size
- $600 million
- Fund Focus
- India
- IFC Investment
- Up to $30 million
- Investment Size
- $25-$150 million
- Investment Areas
- Food and beverages, retail, consumer services, consumer brands
