High energy. High margin. High growth.

Winona Capital provides acquisition and growth capital to outstanding emerging brands. We partner with high-energy executives who share our focus on longer-term, sustained growth. We seek both control and minority investments in consumer-driven brands characterized by high-margin products with strong growth prospects.

We focus on companies with revenues of $10-100 million and EBITDA above $1 million and seek to commit $10-30 million in equity capital.

We have particular interest and experience in businesses focused on:

Apparel &
Lifestyle
Products

Pet &
Juvenile
Products

Growth Oriented
Branded
Retailers

Sports,
Recreation &
Leisure

We’re ready to commit.
Some private equity firms are just in it for the deal… or the thrill of the sale. We take a longer view: building great brands and sustainable equity value for our portfolio management teams and investors. What does this mean for our partners? A lasting commitment to building great brands and a nuts-and-bolts understanding of what it takes to really grow a business.

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ACTIVE PORTFOLIO

PRIOR INVESTMENTS