Paul Kosturos

Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Olaplex, Inc. engages in operation of a professional beauty firm. It offers independent hair care brands. The company was founded by Dean Christal and Darcy Christal in 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Part of Advent International LP, Orveon Global US LLC is a company that sells skin care products through online. The company is based in New York, NY. Orveon Global US was founded in 1995.

Castanea Partners Inc (Castanea Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Robert A. Smith and Brian J. Knez. The firm is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.

Drybar Holdings LLC operates hair salons that provide blow drying services. It offers services in the areas of scalp massage; repair and rejuvenate dry, weak, and color-treated hair; and hairstyling for films and photo shoots. The company was founded by Allison Webb, Cameron Webb, and Michael Landau in 2010 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC engages in the retail of multi-branded and luxury omni-channel fashion products. It offers shoes, handbags, jewelry, beauty, and decorative items for the home. Its brands include Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Last Call. The company was founded by Herbert Marcus Sr., Carrie Marcus, and A. L. Neiman on September 10, 1907 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Urban Decay Cosmetics LLC manufactures and distributes cosmetics, beauty products, and make-up accessories. It offers make up tools and accessories such as blurring brushes, blending brushes and double barrel sharpeners. The company was founded by David Soward and Wende Zomnir in January 1996 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Gurwitch Products LLC manufactures and markets cosmetic products. The firm’s brands include Laura Mercier and Revive. The company was founded by Janet Gurwitch and Gary Kusin in 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. provides cleaning, environmental and refining solutions. Its services include industrial waste management, emergency response, fluid management, used oil collections, vacuum services and parts cleaning. Its products are used in general automotive, paint and body, fleet, metal fabricators, printing and packaging, chemical, and other manufacturing applications. The company was founded by Ben Palmer in 1963 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX.

Tatcha LLC operates as a luxury beauty and lifestyle company. It offers cleansers, exfoliants, moisturizers, masks, beauty papers and beauty tools. The company was founded by Victoria W. Tsai, Brad G. Murray and Ryan Aipperspach in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Houston Astros LLC owns and operates a professional baseball franchise. The firm offers game tickets and mobile games. It also sells and auctions jerseys, caps, collectibles, baseball cards, baseballs and bats, equipment, line-up cards, photos, and game used items. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Laura Mercier US Buyer LLC is a makeup and skincare company that offers a wide range of products, including foundations, lipsticks, eyeshadows, and skincare items. The American company has a rose-inspired collection of products that are universally flattering for all skin types. The private company also offers a line of hydrating skincare products, lip glosses, and fragrances. Laura Mercier is known for their award-winning tinted moisturizers, concealers, and foundations. The company provides makeup tips, tutorials, and skincare routines on their website. The company also offers a program for professional makeup artists to enhance and support their work. The company was founded by Janet L. Gurwitch and Gary M. Kusin in 1996.

Dollar Shave Club, Inc. manufactures and sells razor blades online. It offers men?s razors, grooming, and skin-care products. The company was founded by Michael Dubin and Mark Levine in July 2011 and is headquartered in Venice, CA.

Data Axle, Inc. provides business data and marketing solutions. It offers analytics and marketing services. The firm specializes in digital and traditional marketing channels. The company was founded by Vinod Gupta in 1972 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Vertis, Inc. provides print advertising and direct marketing solutions. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered New York, NY.

CSG Systems, Inc. provides business support solutions. The company is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Pulpo Media, Inc. operates as an online Hispanic audience targeting company. Its data-driven platform and technology allows advertisers to tailor their campaign to engage and understand their target audience with actionable insights. The firm's platform also enables users to connect with the Hispanics across digital platforms including, mobile, video, display, rich media, sponsorships, and social. The company was founded by Justin Kuykendall in 2008 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

MediaMath, Inc. operates programmatic marketing technology which provides digital advertising services. It offers enterprise software which is used to launch, analyze, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across displays, native, mobile, video, audio, social, digital out of home, and advanced television formats. The company was founded by Joseph Zawadzki, Gregory Dale Williams, and Erich Wasserman in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

First Aid Beauty LLC provides beauty and skincare products. Its products include cleansers, exfoliators & masks, moisturizers, serums and treatments, eye and lip care, body, and skincare kits. The company was founded by Lilli Gordon in 2009 and is headquartered in Watertown, MA.

Gurwitch Consulting Group LLC provides consulting services. The private company is based in Houston, TX.

Lavender Lingerie LLC sells lingerie products. The company was founded by Robyn Rihanna Fenty and is headquartered in Segundo, CA.

American Apparel & Footwear Association is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies and their suppliers. The company was founded in August 2000 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp. engages in the retailing of ready-to-wear apparel. It offers suits, sportswear, accessories, menswear, family footwear, and children's clothing. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Burlington, NJ.

Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc. is a holding company with interest in apparel products. It offers ladies sportswear, menswear, coats, family footwear, baby furniture and accessories, as well as home decor and gifts. The firm operates under the name of Cohoes Fashions, MJM Designer Shoes and Burlington Coat Factory. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Burlington, NJ.

Bain Capital Private Equity LP (Bain Capital Private Equity) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Bain Capital LP founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Bob's Discount Furniture LLC operates a chain of furniture retail stores. It offers living room products, such as fabrics, leather, sectionals, recliners, bedroom furniture, and dining room products. The company also provides sleeper sofas and accent chairs, media wall units, mattresses, electric fireplaces, curio showoffs, mirrors, and occasional tables. The company was founded by Bob Kaufman and Eugene H. Rosenberg in 1991 and is located in Manchester, CT.

Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area founded in 1986. Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is headquartered in New York.

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. operates a chain of daytime-only restaurants. It specializes in made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch. The firm offers traditional favorites, such as omelets, pancakes, sandwiches and salads, and unique specialty items like the fan-favorite Chickichanga and Fresh Fruit Crepes. The company was founded by John Sullivan and Kenneth L. Pendery Jr. in 1983 and is headquartered in University Park, FL.

Old Remco Holdings LLC manufactures and provides alternators, starters and hybrid motors. Its products include starter motors, alternators and hybrid electric motors. The firm also designs, develops and manufactures hybrid electric motors that are used in both light and commercial vehicles including construction, public transit and agricultural applications. The company was founded by Frank Remy and Perry Remy in 1896 and is headquartered in Pendleton, IN.

Stanley Fastening Systems LP manufactures fastening tools and fasteners for industrial, construction and home improvement applications. Its products include nailers, combo kits, construction staples, flooring staples, industrial brad nailers, industrial stick framing nailers, industrial roofing and siding nailers, air hoses, airline fittings and accessories, lubricant, and oils and power tool accessories. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in East Greenwich, RI.

DuPont Teijin Films U.S. LP is a joint venture between DuPont and Teijin which produces polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene naphthalate polyester films. Its products include Mylar, Melinex, and Teonex. The company was foudned in 2000 and is headquartered in Chester, VA.