Entertainment Earth, Inc. partners with IVEST Consumer Partners
July 2022 — Entertainment Earth, Inc. (EE) has established a partnership with private equity firm IVEST Consumer Partners.
Entertainment Earth is one of the largest and longest-operating specialty distributors and online retailers of licensed merchandise and entertainment-based collectibles, action figures, toys, bobbleheads and other enthusiast and trend products. As a top online seller focused on these categories, EE serves as a critical link between the vast and growing marketplace of intellectual property creators, consumer product brands that secure licenses to use intellectual property “themes” for their toys and the demanding collectors and consumers who seek out EE and other specialty retailers for access to the hottest new products.
Founded in 2013 in Vancouver, Canada, IVEST Consumer Partners seeks investments in well-run private companies that can leverage its world-class operational track record.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins Intrepid in Los Angeles acted as sell-side advisor.
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