Investment Summary

TPG Invests In IPSY

On September 14, 2015, private equity firm TPG invested in internet software and services company IPSY

Investment Highlights
  • This is TPG’s 14th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is TPG’s 170th transaction in the United States.
  • This is TPG’s 54th transaction in California.

Investment Summary
Date 2015-09-14
Target IPSY
Sector Internet Software and Services
Investor(s) TPG
Deal Type Venture

Target

IPSY

San Mateo, California, United States
IPSY is an online makeup subscription delivery service founded by YouTube celebrity Michelle Phan. Its more than 1.5 million subscribers receive monthly “Glam Bags” filled with an assortment of makeup and beauty products. IPSY was founded in 2011 and is based in San Mateo, California.

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Investor

TPG

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1992
PE ASSETS 137.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TPG Capital is a global, mega-sized private investment firm that manages a family of funds focused on private equity, real estate, venture capital, public equity and debt investing. TPG invests in opportunities across a broad range of industries and geographies. TPG generally seeks to invest in established businesses that can benefit from the Firm's operational experience and connections. Industries of interest include consumer, retail, healthcare, industrials, digital media, natural resources, energy, real estate, technology, and software. TPG was formerly known as Texas Pacific Group and was originally established in 1992 by David Bonderman, James Coulter and William Price. The Firm is based in Forth Worth, Texas with additional offices in Europe, Asia, and Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 252 of 421
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 14 of 31
Type (Venture) 56 of 94
State (California) 54 of 85
Country (United States) 170 of 276
Year (2015) 11 of 17
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-14 Ellucian

Reston, Virginia, United States

Ellucian is a higher education technology solutions provider. Ellucian’s products help colleges and universities manage their core administrative functions including enrollment, budget and financial planning, student information, human resources, strategic planning, and fundraising. Ellucian was founded in 1968 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-09-17 Ecoles Yassamine

Casablanca, Morocco

Ecoles Yassamine operates six schools with around 6,000 students and plans to expand in both Morocco and other African countries. Ecoles Yassamine was founded in 1986 and is based in Casablanca, Morocco.

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