CENTRIC VENTURES

Centric Ventures is a unique 360-degree flexible and scalable global model to both unlock brand value and create new, disruptive brands through Centric Brands’ leadership in brand management and expertise in sourcing and operations.

OPCO

1. CORE LICENSING BUSINESS 

  • The best-in-class, go-to partner for brands, licensors and studios providing a one stop solution in top categories across all size ranges and genders.

  • Proactively build the portfolio by focusing on new growth brands and expanded product categories.

  • Includes Adult (Men’s & Women’s), Sports & Entertainment, Kids’ & Accessories Divisions.

VENTURES

2. BUILDING OWNED BRANDS 

  • Aligned with our strategy to build ‘owned’ brands through Joint Venture Opportunities. ​

  • Leverage the Operating Company to take advantage of upside in building a brand at lower cost of entry. (In most cases little to no upfront capital). ​

  • Opportunity to capitalize on sale of a Venture with scale. Will have a higher multiple than OPCO.

  • Includes Joint Ventures and Start-Up Brands

IPCO

3. LICENSOR MODEL OF OWNED BRANDS

  • House all company-owned IP in one entity. Enter into arms length license agreements with OPCO.​

  • Hire licensing professionals to focus on identifying opportunities to expand brand reach across product categories and geographies. ​

  • IPCO will carry a higher multiple than OPCO.

  • Includes IP ownership of licensed to Centric OPCO and third-party OPCOs, existing owned IP and newly acquired IP.