All Brands Owned by Nexus Capital Management

What is Nexus Capital Management?
Nexus Capital Management LP is a private equity firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was co-founded by Michael Cohen and Damian Giangiacomo, both formerly of Apollo Global Management. Nexus makes investments across consumer goods, retail, education, food, and business services, with approximately 49 investments to date.

Who founded Nexus Capital Management?
Michael Cohen and Damian Giangiacomo co-founded Nexus Capital Management in 2013. Both previously worked at Apollo Global Management, one of the largest alternative investment firms. Cohen serves as Partner and Giangiacomo serves as Managing Partner.

Is Nexus Capital Management publicly traded?
No, Nexus Capital Management is a privately held limited partnership and is not publicly traded. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser with the SEC. Its capital comes from institutional investors including endowments, pension funds, family offices, and foundations.

What companies does Nexus Capital own?
Nexus Capital's portfolio includes Dollar Shave Club (acquired from Unilever in 2023), TOMS, ACT (the college testing company, acquired and converted to for-profit in 2024), Laird Superfood (controlling stake acquired in 2026), Rent the Runway (PIPE investment in 2025), FTD, Lamps Plus, Post Advisory Group, Tricam Industries, Sugarbear, Natural Balance, and Mav Beauty, among others.

What happened with the Big Lots deal?
Nexus Capital agreed to acquire Big Lots in September 2024 as a stalking horse bidder in the retailer's Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with a deal valued at $765 million. The deal fell apart in December 2024 after Nexus discovered that Big Lots' financial performance had deteriorated significantly beyond what was disclosed. Nexus terminated the agreement, and Big Lots subsequently sold its assets to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners.

How much did Nexus Capital pay for Dollar Shave Club?
The purchase price was not publicly disclosed, but it was widely reported to be significantly less than the $1 billion Unilever paid for Dollar Shave Club in 2016. Unilever had written down the brand's value substantially before the sale.

What is Nexus Capital's investment in Laird Superfood?
Nexus invested $50 million in Laird Superfood in March 2026 and an additional $60 million in April 2026, acquiring approximately 71.7% of the company on a fully diluted, as-converted basis. The capital funded Laird Superfood's acquisitions of Navitas ($38.5 million) and Terrasoul Superfoods ($48 million), positioning the company as a positive nutrition platform for future food brand acquisitions.