M&A Deal Summary

Trilantic North America Acquires Gorilla Commerce

On February 11, 2020, private equity firm Trilantic North America acquired e-commerce company Gorilla Commerce

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Trilantic North America’s 1st transaction in the E-Commerce sector.
  • This is Trilantic North America’s 37th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Trilantic North America’s 2nd transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-02-11
Target Gorilla Commerce
Sector E-Commerce
Buyer(s) Trilantic North America
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) Lincoln International (Financial)

Target

Gorilla Commerce

Westport, Connecticut, United States
Gorilla Commerce is a direct-to-consumer home, business, and pet product development platform operating at the intersection of creativity and analytics to create and provide obsession-worthy, high-quality products at reasonable prices. By utilizing a data-driven approach to select product categories, and a systematic process to evaluate underlying market characteristics, the company provides affordable, durable, and standout products that make everyday life easier for consumers. Gorilla Commerce is based in Westport, Connecticut.

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Buyer

Trilantic North America

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 9.7B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Trilantic North America is a mega-sized private equity firm focused on opportunities throughout North America. Trilantic generally invests in large businesses with 'strong market positions, unique franchises, secure and growing market niches or distinctive products and services that command premium prices'. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer, energy, and financial services. The Firm's target investment size is $50 to $300 million in companies valued up to $1 billion. Transaction situations of interest include management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital financings, divestitures, new platforms, and generational transfers. Trilantic North America was formed in 2009 through the spin-off of Lehman Brothers' private equity business. The Firm is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 39 of 55
Sector (E-Commerce) 1 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 10 of 12
State (Connecticut) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 37 of 53
Year (2020) 3 of 5
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Outdoor Living Supply is a distribution platform for outdoor living products with a focus on hardscapes. Outdoor Living Supply was founded in 2020 and is based in Rochester, Minnesota.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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