Licensing International has partnered with IVEST Consumer Partners to support its members with private equity-related educational content, strategic guidance, and direct access to capital for companies across the licensing ecosystem.
Through this collaboration, IVEST will become Licensing International’s exclusive strategic private equity partner. The leading private equity fund will share expert insights with Licensing International members through webinars, roundtables, case studies, and exclusive content.
Maura Regan, President of Licensing International, said:
“With so many economic factors affecting the brand licensing industry on a global level, it is more important than ever for the licensing community to stay informed and share insights. This partnership with IVEST is perfectly timed in terms of supporting our members with the information and tools they need to succeed. We will continue to work tirelessly to provide the global brand licensing industry with the resources that will allow them to grow their businesses.”
Sam Bremner, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of IVEST Consumer Partners, said:
“Licensing is core to IVEST’s investment strategy—it enables efficient brand expansion, accelerates market entry, and supports scalable revenue growth. This partnership with Licensing International allows us to connect with an industry where we’ve built deep expertise, and to help entrepreneurs and operators capture long-term value in an increasingly complex marketplace.”
Mark Matheny, Operating Partner at IVEST Consumer Partners, said:
“Having spent much of my career inside the licensing industry, I know the day-to-day challenges of building and scaling a brand through strategic partnerships. We approach every opportunity from an operator’s perspective—focused on execution, alignment, and growth. Partnering with Licensing International gives us a way to share those insights and support a broader community of brand builders.”
