Portfolio Companies

Apparel

Intermix

Consumer Products

Skullcandy

Entertainment

Strike

Retail

Luxury Optical Holdings

Restaurants

Chuy's

Rosa Mexicano

Chuy's

Austin, TX

Sector: Restaurants

Investment date: November 2006

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With an emphasis on family recipes, fresh wholesome ingredients, outstanding service, affordable quality and an eclectic décor, Chuy’s has been an institution in Texas since 1982. Chuy’s operates 14 Chuy’s restaurants throughout Texas, including five in Austin, three in Dallas, four in Houston and two in San Antonio. The company prides itself on meticulous dedication to its “home-cooked” Mexican cuisine. Substantially all items are made from scratch in each of the restaurants including freshly made tortillas. Each unit conveys a laid-back, casual feel with a décor characterized by "if you have seen one Chuy's, you have seen one Chuy’s."

Intermix

New York, NY

Sector: Apparel

Investment date: July 2007

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Intermix is a multi-brand specialty retailer of contemporary women’s apparel. Intermix sets itself apart from the competition by merchandising a mix of established, luxury designer labels alongside a large number of fashion-forward, up-and-coming designer labels. The company’s merchandising mandate is to be cutting edge and on the forefront of the latest trends.

Founded in 1993 by brothers Khajak and Haro Keledjian, Intermix opened its first store in Manhattan’s Flatiron District on lower 5th Avenue. The company has expanded its store footprint to include stores in key luxury markets across the United States. The company also provides an online shopping experience via its website at www.intermixonline.com.

Luxury Optical Holdings

Las Vegas, NV

Sector: Retail

Investment date: May 2006

Luxury Optical Holdings is the largest domestic retailer of ultra-luxury glasses frames, sunglasses and other eyewear. The company's footprint covers key luxury markets throughout the United States and operates under the trade names Morgenthal Frederics, Lunettes, Diva, Davante and Optical Fashion Centers. The company is known for its focus on impeccable customer service and its diversity of both proprietary and high-end luxury brands and styles.

In August 2006, Luxury Optical Holdings completed two add-on transactions with the acquisitions of Optical Elements and Optica. In addition to adding both trade names to the company's brand portfolio, it also established or expanded its presence in the key Miami, Orlando, Chicago and Aspen, CO markets. In November 2006, the company acquired Classical Eye-wear, a luxury eyewear retailer operating in the San Diego, CA market.

Rosa Mexicano

New York, NY

Sector: Restaurants

Investment date: July 2008

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Rosa Mexicano is an upscale Mexican restaurant concept currently operating in nine locations in New York (3), Washington DC, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Hackensack, NJ and National Harbor, MD. The concept delivers authentic Mexican dishes using the finest ingredients, traditional cooking techniques and authentic regional Mexican recipes in an upscale dining enviornment with modern, stunning design. Rosa Mexicano is widely acclaimed by critics and it has consistently been voted one of the top 25 most popular restaurants in New York by Zagat.

Skullcandy

Park City, UT

Sector: Consumer Products

Investment date: December 2008

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Skullcandy designs and markets audio accessories and has become the brand of choice for the skate, snow, surf, hip-hop, and independent music markets. By focusing on a distinct demographic, the company has established a clear niche and authentic brand credibility. Since its founding in 2003, Skullcandy has experienced explosive growth through its product innovation and trend-setting design. Skullcandy was highlighted in Inc. Magazine’s 2008 Inc. 500|5000 list as the 31st fastest growing company in the U.S. and ranked 1st in the consumer products category. The company is based in Park City, Utah and operates in over 50 markets globally through leading retailers and www.skullcandy.com.

Strike

New York, NY

Sector: Entertainment

Investment date: July 2008

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Strike is an operator and developer of large format, upscale bowling/entertainment properties. Strike is primarily focused on the sophisticated adult retail customer and the corporate event/private party market, with a secondary focus on family recreation. The company presently operates six properties: Bowlmor Lanes and the adjacent Pressure event facility in New York City; Strike Bethesda in Bethesda, MD; Strike Long Island in New Hyde Park, NY; Strike Miami in Miami, FL; Strike Cupertino in Cupertino, CA; and Strike Orange County in Tustin, CA. Each location features bowling, a full-service restaurant and bar and an event space.