Strand Equity’s Rodsky Eyes Brands With $500 Million Venture

Seth Rodsky, co-founder and managing partner of Strand Equity Partners, is launching a new company with the goal of amassing a portfolio of fast-growing brands.

Rodsky will be executive chairman of the new entity, Spotlight Brands, which has lined up $500 million in initial financing to target investments or acquisitions in the retail, apparel, food, beverage, beauty, fitness, fashion, media and entertainment industries.

Seth Rodsky

Source: Strand equity Partners

“It’s a tumultuous time, which we believe provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rebuild the best businesses,” he said in an interview. “We’ll apply our expertise to an industry that hasn’t historically been driven by ...