HOW IT WORKS

Firelight is a private equity firm that invests in branded consumer & retail concepts to help businesses more effectively accelerate growth via brand management, digital transformation, operational scaling, and bespoke, disciplined financing.

Our journey starts by establishing true partnerships with exceptional founders and management teams: understanding fully the fire they have lit in their category and culture.  We bring together the right resources and means to propel these brands towards exponential growth.

Our journey starts by establishing true partnerships with exceptional founders and management teams: understanding fully the fire they have lit in their category and culture.  We bring together the right resources and means to propel these brands towards exponential growth.

Our journey starts by establishing true partnerships with exceptional founders and management teams: understanding fully the fire they have lit in their category and culture.  We bring together the right resources and means to propel these brands towards exponential growth.

OUR CRITERIA

  • Target Size: Companies with revenue of $25-100 million and EBITDA of $3-15 million

  • Deal Structure: Majority investments (will consider minority in limited situations); $10-30 million per equity investment.

  • Geography: Generally, U.S.-based, with domestic and global reach that can immediately leverage our category expertise.

  • Primary Categories: Apparel & Accessories / Health & Wellness / Pet / Beauty & Personal Care / Food & Beverage / Footwear / Home Décor / Outdoor

  • Target Characteristics:

    • Exceptional founders and management teams

    • Growing branded consumer and retail companies at inflection points where we can add value to unlock  exponential growth

Our journey starts