JH Partners is an investment firm in Northern California that has taken equity in a number of growing brands, including Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Dr. Leonard’s Healthcare Corporation, and Design Within Reach. One of JH Partners’ noteworthy 2012 investments was in Alex and Ani, a unique jewelry company that achieved rapid expansion. Established by Carolyn Rafaelian, Alex and Ani expanded to more than 40 stores at malls nationwide as well as kiosks in Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom. The lifestyle brand enjoyed a combination of strong customer loyalty and prominent cobranding opportunities including The Walt Disney Company and the United States Olympic Committee. After taking on 40 percent of Alex and Ani in 2012, JH Partners sold its stake in the company in 2014. Under the terms of the transaction, UK-based Lion Capital purchased the 40-percent stake, with founder Carolyn Rafaelian retaining 60 percent of the company.
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