INK Growth Partners

Building and investing in global growth for product innovation companies.

We are a different type of investor.

 

Everyone talks long-term partnership;
we do what we say.

 

Our model is a Management Buy-In;
we are both Builders & Investors.

What We Do

GROWTH INVESTMENT

Investors fight for deal terms.
We fight for outcomes.

In a market where capital has become commodified, our structure allows us to scale processes that result in more impactful capital and higher absolute dollar returns for all of our stakeholders.

GROWTH FOUNDRY

Turning product leadership
into dynamic companies.

We drive immediate and sustainable commercial results. Our best-in-class commercial experience in key global markets allows us to validate product & market viability and identify the most effective growth path for our partner companies.

Today's growth investment model is upside-down, focused on maximizing returns at the expense of building a genuine category leader.
Exceptional mid-size companies all over the world fall victim to this model and struggle to gain momentum, especially in the USA, China, and Japan.
Business is truly global and the difference between being the best and being the second-best has never been greater.
Our Solution to this Problem
Best-in-Class across Functions and Industries
Bankable Track Record in Key Global Markets
Direct Growth Investment to Achieve Optimal Impact

Today's growth investment model is upside-down, focused on maximizing returns at the expense of building a genuine category leader.

Exceptional mid-size companies all over the world fall victim to this model and thus struggle to gain momentum, especially in the USA, China, and Japan.

Business is truly global and the difference between being the best and being the second-best has never been greater.

Our Solution

Best-in-Class across
Functions and Industries

Bankable Track Record
in Key Global Markets

Direct Growth Investment
to Achieve Optimal Impact

The INK Advantage

PHASE I: OPERATE

IMMEDIATE GROWTH

Commercial traction with partners (marketing, eCommerce, distribution, retail, operations, manufacturing

Geographic and/or channel expansion

PHASE II: INVEST

LONG TERM PARTNERSHIP

Minority or Majority Equity stake where strategic alignment makes sense

Other financial instruments considered

Our Focus

Luxury &
Technology

Consumer
Products

Growth
Capital

Growth
Operations

Who We Are

We drive sustainable and scalable growth by capitalizing on our deep operating expertise and cross-border investment experience to accelerate our partner companies in key global markets, especially the USA and Asia.

Our Board of Directors, Advisors, and Operating Partners bring extensive growth track records. We are able to drive immediate growth through our Tier1 commercial partnerships, best-in-class commercial expertise, and investment capabilities. Our ability to access A-level key position talent allows sustainable and profitable market leadership. We are equally comfortable driving the 1st $100 million as well as the next $2 billion.

Case Studies

LAUNCHED “LUXURY MEETS TECH” IN A TOP GLOBAL MARKET

Launched Tesla in a Top Five Luxury Auto global market, resulting in #1 EV market share. Developed & implemented complete ecosystem launch plan, including product certification, government subsidy lobbying, charging infrastructure, retail & digital commerce, marketing communication & key influencer outreach.

TRANSFORMED THE US MARKET FOR A LEADING EUROPEAN LIFESTYLE TECH COMPANY

Increased sales 8x, adding >$100M revenues and 8000 retail storefronts. Initiated and developed “must-win” telecom & CE channels with strategic accounts. Hired & trained key sales management. Rebuilt sales operations, enabling higher account profitability and increased inventory efficiencies.

ACHIEVED CATEGORY LEADERSHIP FOR US CONSUMER PRODUCTS COMPANY IN JAPAN

Increased sales +30% and category profitability +40%, achieving Top 2 position category leadership with leading margins in a highly complex market. Drove turnaround from Top 10 position in category and negative profitability by repositioning product – clear product benefits, revamped pricing strategy, localized marketing communications, sales force training.

LAUNCHED GLOBAL DIGITAL COMMERCE AND BUILT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FOR MID-SIZE US HEALTH & FITNESS COMPANY

Launched the global digital business for a US consumer health and fitness brand across 35 new countries. Built the European and Australian/New Zealand regional businesses. Established and managed sales, marketing, and supply chain partnerships in three additional continents.

BUILT ASIA-PACIFIC REGION FOR A LEADING US CONSUMER PRODUCTS COMPANY

Increased sales 3x in 5 years, adding >$1B in revenues by implementing successful China market entry and evolving Japan and SE Asia distribution models from distributor to direct- sales. Built Asia-Pacific region to 20% of global revenues from 5%.

MANAGED MANUFACTURING FOR FORTUNE 100 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS AND FASHION COMPANIES

Managed China-based mid-sized consumer products OEM company that specialized in lifestyle tech accessories, e.g. phone & tablet cases. Customers included all of the global smartphone industry leaders.

LED SUSTAINED TRIPLE-DIGIT REVENUE GROWTH FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS FOR MID-SIZED LUXURY LIFESTYLE COMPANY

Built the direct-to-consumer business of an established luxury lifestyle brand and grew annual revenue by 200%+ for three consecutive years. Led efforts to be a pioneering adopter of Responsive UX design that transformed the digital shopping experience.

DIRECTED THE GROWTH STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTATIONS OF TWO KEY PRIVATE EQUITY PORTFOLIO ACQUISITIONS TO ACHIEVE 5X AND 8X

Led the growth strategy and implementation, including executive advisory and organizational restructuring, for two key portfolio companies that within 3-4 years achieved a 5x and 8x return, respectively.

ACHIEVED MULTI-CATEGORY LEADERSHIP FOR US CONSUMER BEVERAGE COMPANY IN KOREA

Increased sales +50% in a 3 year period achieving Top 2 category leadership with industry leading profitability. Drove turnaround from flat growth with declining margins.

BUILT LEADING GLOBAL BRAND AWARENESS FOR A FORTUNE 500 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY

Planned and executed a global marketing communications strategy leveraging key events, entertainment & sports influencers, top media, and social / digital.