2020
Flagship
Consumer
Chattanooga, TN
Active
Bridges Consumer Healthcare was established in partnership with industry veteran Robert Long to build a market-leading consumer healthcare platform. At its formation in 2019, Bridges acquired the North American rights to ThermaCare® HeatWraps from GlaxoSmithKline. ThermaCare is a portfolio of clinically proven heat wraps for pain relief. In 2020, Bridges acquired Clarion Brands, a scale OTC business anchored by premier brands that target specialty conditions.
As part of our efforts to identify investments in the consumer healthcare sector, Charlesbank developed a relationship with Mr. Long and his colleagues, evaluating multiple opportunities before the formation of Bridges and acquisition of ThermaCare.
Robert Long
Empire
Flooring and carpet installation
Status:
City Brewing
Beverage contract manufacturer
Status:
MyEyeDr.
Optical retailer
Status: Active
The Rockport Group
Multi-brand footwear provider
Status: Active
Hearthside Food Solutions
Food contract manufacturer
Status: Active
Varsity Brands
Academic achievement and athletic brands
Status: Active
Wayfair
Online home goods retailer
Status: Realized
MyEyeDr.
Optical retailer
Status: Realized
FULLBEAUTY Brands
Fashion retailer for plus-size consumers
Status: Realized
Sound United (formerly DEI)
Audio systems and vehicle security
Status: Realized
Peacock Foods
Packaging solutions for the food industry
Status: Realized
Blacksmith Brands
OTC consumer products
Status: Realized
Del Taco
Quick service restaurants
Status: Realized
WorldStrides
Educational student travel
Status: Realized
Zenith Products
Bathroom storage products and accessories
Status: Realized
Papa Murphy’s
"Take and bake" pizza stores
Status: Realized
Aurora Organic Dairy
Organic dairy
Status: Realized
Bell Automotive
Automotive convenience accessories
Status: Realized
Shoppers Drug Mart
Drugstores
Status: Realized
Bell Sports
Sporting goods
Status: Realized