M&A Deal Summary

LMC Right Start Acquires Blue Lava Group

On June 30, 2008, LMC Right Start acquired e-commerce company Blue Lava Group from Stone Canyon Venture Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is LMC Right Start’s 1st transaction in the E-Commerce sector.
  • This is LMC Right Start’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is LMC Right Start’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-06-30
Target Blue Lava Group
Sector E-Commerce
Buyer(s) LMC Right Start
Sellers(s) Stone Canyon Venture Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Blue Lava Group

Santa Monica, California, United States
Blue Lava Group, Inc. is a developer and operator of e-commerce boutiques including Tinyride.com, Tinybed.com, Powervacs.com, and EssentialEspresso.com

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

LMC Right Start

Denver, Colorado, United States
Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Retail
DESCRIPTION

LMC Right Start, Inc. is a retailer of juvenile products for infants through toddlers.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (E-Commerce) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (California) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2008) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-07-18 eStyle

Los Angeles, California, United States

eStyle, Inc. the online retailer of maternity and baby products.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Stone Canyon Venture Partners

Los Angeles, California, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Stone Canyon Venture Partners, LP is a SBIC that invests in small and medium-sized businesses in the Western US. The Firm has a particular interest in companies operating in California. Typical investments range from $4 to $6 million over the life of an investment. The Firm's primary sector of interest is consumer related such as restaurants, retail, and consumers services. However, Stone Canyon also considers opportunities in media, entertainment, energy, and medical products. Funds are generally used to support growth and expansions, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and working capital. Stone Canyon Venture Partners is based in Los Angeles, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (E-Commerce) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2008) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-08-12 Red Mango

Dallas, Texas, United States

Red Mango opened its first non-fat frozen yogurt cafe in Los Angeles in July 2007. The concept offers non-fat, healthy, authentic frozen yogurt (rich in probiotics) in Original and Green Tea flavors, served with a variety of toppings including fresh fruit, cereal, and granola. Red Mango currently has 23 upscale retail locations, and 20 under construction in 4 states.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-12-31 Red Mango

Dallas, Texas, United States

Red Mango opened its first non-fat frozen yogurt cafe in Los Angeles in July 2007. The concept offers non-fat, healthy, authentic frozen yogurt (rich in probiotics) in Original and Green Tea flavors, served with a variety of toppings including fresh fruit, cereal, and granola. Red Mango currently has 23 upscale retail locations, and 20 under construction in 4 states.

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