Sycamore Partners

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2011

AUM

$13 900 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Sycamore Partners is a private equity firm based in New York, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in investments in the consumer, retail, and distribution sectors. With a team of approximately 25 professionals, Sycamore Partners is known for its strategic approach to enhancing the operational profitability and strategic value of its portfolio companies.

The firm primarily invests in companies within the consumer and retail industries, focusing on sectors such as specialty retail, managed care, and building products. Sycamore Partners typically engages in buyout transactions and operates with a significant amount of committed capital. The firm is actively seeking new investments and operates as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).

Notable investments by Sycamore Partners include Fruth Pharmacy - specialty retail, CareCentrix - managed care, Walgreens Boots Alliance - specialty retail, All-Fab Building Components - building products, and Playa Bowls - restaurants and bars.

Industry

Travel Transportation Software Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Fashion/Beauty Food and Beverage Retail Foodtech Real Estate SaaS Marketing and Advertising

Sycamore Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Sycamore Partners III	Private Equity (PE)	Food and Beverage Foodtech Real Estate SaaS Software Travel	Series B	North America	$5-10 m	$4800 M	July 2018
Sycamore Partners II	Private Equity (PE)	Fashion/Beauty Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising SaaS Software	Series B	North America	$5-10 m	$2800 M	August 2014

Contacts

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Matthew Kann Vice President

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Alex Li Vice President

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FAQs about Sycamore Partners

Is Sycamore Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Sycamore Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Sycamore Partners located?

Sycamore Partners is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Sycamore Partners founded?

Sycamore Partners was founded in 2011.

What sectors and industries does Sycamore Partners invest in?

Sycamore Partners invests in companies and startups in Travel, Transportation, Software, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Fashion/Beauty, Food and Beverage, Retail, Foodtech, Real Estate, SaaS, Marketing and Advertising.

What is Sycamore Partners geographical focus of investments?

Sycamore Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Sycamore Partners typically invest in?

Sycamore Partners invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Sycamore Partners investment?

Sycamore Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Sycamore Partners?

Sycamore Partners has around $13 900m assets under management.

When was Sycamore Partners last fund created?

Sycamore Partners last fund was created/launched in 2018-07-30

What are the contacts of Sycamore Partners?

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