Bansk Group, a New York-based consumer-focused private investment firm, said it has reached a final close on its second fund with $1.45 billion in total commitments, exceeding its $1 billion target. The firm said Fund II closed in December 2025 and drew strong participation from existing limited partners alongside a “diverse group” of new global investors.
The firm said its first vehicle, which closed at $800 million in July 2023, is now fully deployed across seven investments. With Fund II’s close, Bansk said it manages more than $5 billion in assets, including co-investments.
Bansk said Fund II will continue the firm’s strategy of partnering with management teams in the CPG staples space, with a focus on consumer health, food and beverage, household products, and personal care. The firm described its approach as a hands-on, operational value-creation model aimed at scaling consumer staple brands and driving long-term growth.
Bansk said Fund II has already completed three investments: PetIQ, BYOMA, and Arcadia Consumer Healthcare. In Fund I, Bansk said it backed brands including Foundation Wellness, Red’s, and Woodstream, among seven total investments across its target sectors.
Support: Kirkland & Ellis served as fund counsel, and Evercore Private Funds Group acted as Bansk’s exclusive global placement agent.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are proud to have closed Fund II with tremendous support from both new and returning investors, and we are pleased that they share our conviction in Bansk’s proven investment strategy and the tremendous opportunity set in today’s CPG market. This successful fundraise is a testament to our team’s track record of delivering compelling results for our investors, and we are grateful for their continued support.”
Brian O’Connor, Senior Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Bansk Group
“The Bansk team brings a powerful blend of CPG operating expertise, investment discipline, and consumer market insight. With our hands-on, operational value-creation model, we build distinctive consumer staple brands and position them to scale effectively and capture durable, long-term growth.”
Chris Kelly, Senior Partner, Bansk Group
“This successful fundraise is an important milestone in Bansk’s journey and ambition to become a leading CPG investment firm. Since launching the firm, we have focused on investing in brands with a clear and distinctive edge, partnering with best-in-class management teams, and running our proven value creation playbook to drive the strong results we have seen to date. We look forward to building on this momentum to further establish our position as the partner of choice for leading brands in the CPG space.”
Bart Becht, Senior Partner and Chairman, Bansk Group
