Stonegate Capital

Overview

Stonegate Capital is a private credit investment firm specializing in financing solutions for established lower middle-market businesses across various sectors, including food and beverage, consumer products, and e-commerce. The company provides senior debt investments, focusing on asset-based loans, stretch loans, and recurring revenue cash-flow lending, tailored to the growth and liquidity needs of emerging brands. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Stonegate Capital operates as a subsidiary of SG Credit Partners. In November 2021, SG Credit Partners acquired Stonegate Capital, marking its entry into asset-based lending with a focus on high-growth consumer and recurring revenue verticals. Following the acquisition, Stonegate Capital continued to operate independently as a new division of SG Credit Partners, providing credit facilities ranging from $2 million to over $10 million to companies operating in the U.S. and Canada. Target markets include providers of goods and services to the consumer sector, such as food and beverage, naturals, beauty, e-commerce, fashion, and recurring revenue businesses. In April 2023, SG Credit Partners rebranded Stonegate Capital to SG Consumer Products, reflecting its commitment to being the leading debt partner to exceptional consumer brands. SG Consumer Products provides asset-based lines of credit, as well as IP/brand and M&E term loans, primarily to sponsor-backed, high-growth consumer brands generating revenue of $15 to $200+ million. The firm has significant experience investing in high-growth consumer brands, including Johnnie-O, Caulipower, Clio Snacks, Mizzen + Main, Purely Elizabeth, Simple Mills, Tata Harper Skincare, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and Zevia.

Investment Focus

• Established lower middle-market businesses
• High-growth consumer brands
• Revenue between $15 million and $200+ million

Portfolio Companies