NEW YORK — Licensing International, the leading trade association for the $356+ billion global brand licensing industry, 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.

“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,” said Maura Regan, President of Licensing International. “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.”

“Licensing is core to IVEST’s investment strategy—it enables efficient brand expansion, accelerates market entry, and supports scalable revenue growth,” said Sam Bremner, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of IVEST Consumer Partners. “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.”

“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,” said Mark Matheny, Operating Partner at IVEST Consumer Partners. “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.”

About Licensing International
Licensing International is the leading trade organization for the $356+ billion global licensing industry. Licensing International’s mission is to foster the growth and expansion of licensing around the world, raise the level of professionalism for licensing practitioners, and create greater awareness of the benefits of licensing to the business community at large. Founded in 1985, Licensing International members in over 40 countries enjoy access to an array of benefits, including extensive educational programming and worldwide networking events. Visit LicensingInternational.org for more information and to utilize licensing’s definitive online resource.

About IVEST Consumer Partners
IVEST is a leading private equity fund specializing in licensed consumer products, combining deep industry expertise with hands-on operational support. Comprised of seasoned operators with Fortune 500 C-suite experience, the IVEST team partners closely with innovative companies to unlock growth, enhance performance, and navigate the unique dynamics of the licensing sector. Through strategic collaboration with exceptional management teams, IVEST delivers the knowledge, relationships, and resources needed to accelerate value creation and drive long-term success. Ivestconsumer.com for more information.