Birkenstock
GermanyEntry
2021
Hold
2yr
Exit
2023
Who owns Birkenstock?
Birkenstock is a German Consumer company, formerly owned by L Catterton Europe, exited in 2023 (exit via IPO). No current private equity owner is on file.
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Most recent investor
L Catterton EuropeL Catterton Europe IV · 2019 · Buyout
2 ownership periods · full history below
Key facts
Ownership history
1 ownership period · 1 lender on file
Exited
Last exited in 2023.
1 holder · 1 lender · 2021 · present
CIC Private DebtLender
2021 · present(5yr) · CM-CIC Debt Fund 3 · 2019 · Private Debt
L Catterton EuropeExited 2023
2021 · 2023(2yr) · L Catterton Europe IV · 2019 · Buyout
IPO
L Catterton Europe took Birkenstock public via IPO in 2023 after 2 years.
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Questions
Who owns Birkenstock?
Birkenstock was formerly owned by L Catterton Europe, exited in 2023. No current private equity owner is on file.
Who has owned Birkenstock over time?
Birkenstock has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: CIC Private Debt · via CM-CIC Debt Fund 3 · 2021–2023; L Catterton Europe · via L Catterton Europe IV · 2021–2023 · (IPO).
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