Transforming Iconic Brands into Growth Platforms

Dedicated to acquiring, revitalizing and scaling consumer heritage brands—without the overhead of traditional retail infrastructure.

At Stratix Growth, we partner with exceptional consumer brands and businesses to unlock enduring value. Leveraging deep operational expertise, strategic acquisitions and a proven go-to-market network, we build sustainable platforms that deliver superior returns — while preserving brand heritage and consumer trust.

How We Do It

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Strategic Intellectual Property Acquisition

We identify well-respected consumer brands with strong equity, untapped potential and infrastructure-light business models.

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Operational Transformation & Scale

With an owner-operator mindset and data-driven execution, we optimize cost structure, streamline supply-chain and accelerate growth.

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Innovative Deployment & Growth

By activating omni-channel distribution, brand partnerships and expanded product ecosystems, we create new growth engines and value horizons.

Our Platform

A Differentiated Playbook for Consumer Brand Growth

Our platform is structured to acquire, transform and scale mid-to-late-stage consumer brands using a differentiated playbook that combines strategic acquisition with operational excellence.

Acquire the Right Brand

We look for high-quality consumer brands with strong heritage, passionate consumers and often under-leveraged growth potential.

Optimize the Engine

Through supply-chain redesign, cost structure optimization, pricing strategy, and e-commerce enablement, we transform operations into growth engines.

Scale and Expand

We accelerate growth via omni-channel rollout, global distribution, licensing and adjacent product launches.

Exit or Long-Term Hold

Depending on the brand's potential and strategic fit, we may build to exit or hold for long-term value generation.

Brand transformation strategy

Key Differentiators

Infrastructure-Light Model

We avoid the heavy fixed cost burden of traditional retail and focus capital on growth drivers.

Heritage Preservation

We respect and protect the legacy of each brand — from messaging to consumer relationships.

Rapid Deployment

Our partner network enables fast activation of growth initiatives and distribution channels.

Investor Grade Rigor

We apply analytical frameworks and measurement disciplines typical of institutional investing, with operator-led agility.

Why Stratix Growth?

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Seasoned Leadership

A seasoned team with 100+ years of combined operating leadership and investment discipline.

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Proven Track Record

A track record of revitalizing brands while maintaining consumer loyalty and legacy.

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Strong Network

Strong network across brand owners, operators, investors and strategic partners enabling rapid platform build-out.

Our Team

Leadership That Delivers Results

Our team combines decades of hands-on operational experience with strategic investment expertise

Dave Aquino

Partner, Stratix Growth

Dave brings proven expertise in driving operational excellence and transformational leadership. He has held C-level roles at SharkNinja, Beauty Health, and other leading organizations, successfully scaling operations and optimizing supply chains to achieve exceptional profitability and sustainable growth.

Tony Hoth

Partner, Stratix Growth

Tony specializes in rescuing and revitalizing distressed companies through operational and financial stabilization. His expertise in turnaround management, process reengineering, and cost optimization has consistently delivered 20-30% operational improvements while positioning businesses for profitable exits.

Jake Finch

Partner, Stratix Growth

Jake brings a data-driven perspective to consumer insights and product development. He has led multinational service operations, product development teams, and business intelligence initiatives, consistently improving both operational metrics and customer satisfaction.

Paul Oliveira

Partner, Stratix Growth

Paul specializes in operations, supply chain management, and business process optimization. His global expertise in vendor relationships, supply chain optimization, and quality management systems consistently delivers measurable results aligned with long-term strategic goals.

Hemang Mehta

Partner, Stratix Growth

Hemang is an investor and operator with deep experience across private equity, restructuring, and special situations. He leads investment and advisory efforts focused on complex turnarounds, carve-outs, and operational value creation across consumer, healthcare, and retail sectors.

Prior Experience Includes

Goldman Sachs
Pepsi
Unilever
L3Harris

About Us

Our Purpose

We exist to transform consumer brands with heritage into dynamic, future-ready enterprises. In a world where retail infrastructure is expensive and fragmented, we provide a better model: owning only what drives brand value and outsourcing what doesn't.

Our Approach

Brand-First Mindset: We start by respecting the brand's heritage, consumer promise and equity — not ripping it apart.
Operator-Led Execution: Our team consists of former brand executives, supply-chain leaders and finance/investment professionals who roll up their sleeves and execute.
Asset-Light Scale: We selectively acquire intellectual property and partner with best-in-class infrastructure to minimize fixed cost burdens and maximize flexibility.
Return-Focused Discipline: Every initiative is guided by return-on-invested-capital (ROIC), margin improvement and sustainable growth metrics.

Our Values

Integrity: We only partner with brands and teams with alignment of purpose and vision.
Excellence: We bring precision, analytics and operational rigor to all we do.
Partnership: We believe in shared success — the brand's stakeholders, consumers and our team all win.
Innovation: We continually evolve business models through digital, direct-to-consumer, and product ecosystem strategies.

Our Team & Background

With decades of hands-on experience in operations, consumer marketing and private-equity investment, our leadership combines big-firm strategy with small-company agility. We have built, grown and exited enterprises, and bring that same discipline to every brand we partner with.

Ready to explore a partnership?

Let's talk. Schedule a conversation today and receive a complimentary business-model review.