Forward Consumer Partners

About Forward Consumer Partners

Forward Consumer Partners is a private equity firm which invests in branded consumer businesses. We invest behind growing and well-positioned consumer brands with a proven track record of success over time. Our flexible mandate allows us to invest in companies ranging from $25-250+ million in revenue. At Forward, we look for the following attributes: • Stable and advantaged sub-sectors • Sustained performance over time • Inspiring and collaborative leaders • Strong brand loyalty and product affinity • Proven profit formula At Forward, we target sectors where deep consumer loyalty, strong brand/product differentiation, and repeat purchase behavior can generate enduring brand value. While we evaluate a broad range of investment opportunities, we prioritize the following sectors: • Food and Beverage • Household Products • Personal Care • Pet • Consumer Health • Apparel and Accessories • Beverage Alcohol • Enthusiast Products
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  • Matt Leeds, Founder & Managing Partner