Investment Summary

Sandbridge Capital and KarpReilly Invest In Stio

On August 5, 2014, private equity firms Sandbridge Capital and KarpReilly invested in apparel/textiles company Stio

Investment Highlights
  • This is Sandbridge Capital’s 3rd and KarpReilly’s 4th transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Sandbridge Capital’s 2nd and KarpReilly’s 16th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sandbridge Capital’s 1st and KarpReilly’s 1st transaction in Wyoming.

Investment Summary
Date 2014-08-05
Target Stio
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Investor(s) Sandbridge Capital
KarpReilly
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Stio

Jackson, Wyoming, United States
Stio is a manufacturer and designer of fashion apparel intended to provide outdoor mountain lifestyle clothing. Stio combines style and fit with technical backcountry functionality, resulting in a highly desirable product range. Stio was founded in 2011 and is based in Jackson, Wyoming.

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Investor(S) 2

Investor

Sandbridge Capital

Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2010
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Sandbridge Capital LLC is a private equity firm focused on the retail and consumer sectors. Specific areas of interest include retail, apparel and accessory brands, health, beauty and wellness, consumer durables/products. Sandbridge Capital looks to invest $10 to $20 million per transaction and will consider a variety of situations, including co-investing with other private equity firms. Sandbridge Capital was formed in 2010 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 12
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 3 of 4
Type (Growth Capital) 1 of 6
State (Wyoming) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 9
Year (2014) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-31 Derek Lam International

New York, New York, United States

Derek Lam International is a provider of modern and luxurious take on contemporary women’s apparel. Derek Lam International was established in 2002 and is based in New York City.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-11-20 BackJoy

Van Nuys, California, United States

BackJoy is a provider in the development and sale of posture support products with a brand identity that clearly promotes its health and wellness mission to consumers. BackJoy was founded in 2005 and is based in Van Nuys, California.

Buy -
Investor

KarpReilly

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 500M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

KarpReilly is a private equity firm focused on partnering with small to mid-size growth companies across a broad range of industries. The Firm looks to commit $10 to $25 million of equity capital per investment. Sectors of interest include building materials, business services, consumer brands, healthcare services, retail, and restaurants. KarpReilly will consider both minority or majority investment positions in transactions that include growth financings, management buyouts, acquisition financings, and recapitalizations. KarpReilly was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 18 of 24
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 4 of 6
Type (Growth Capital) 5 of 9
State (Wyoming) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 16 of 22
Year (2014) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-06-17 S.B. Restaurant

Costa Mesa, California, United States

S.B. Restaurant Co. Inc. (dba: Elephant Bar Restaurant) is an adventurous, safari-themed, exciting, and 'different' casual dining restaurant chain focusing on fresh Asian and regional cuisine.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-07-23 Z’Tejas

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Z’Tejas, Inc. is an upscale, casual dining chain with a unique menu featuring the bold, robust flavors of the Southwest.

Sell -
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