Consumer & retail
Consumer and retail opportunities on OBC focus on branded businesses with real repeat-purchase dynamics, disciplined marketing spend and clear category leadership.
Ticket size, term, exit mechanics and reporting are all shaped in the specialist conversation we have with you. What you see here is our default posture per sector — the final terms are tailored to your strategy call and the deal-qualification call before you commit.
- Premium and lifestyle brands
- Omnichannel retail concepts
- F&B groups with proven unit economics
- Direct-to-consumer with strong retention
- Equity SPV with governance rights
- Working-capital facilities where structured
- KPI-linked reporting on cohort and margin
- Escrow-protected settlement
The process, step by step
The same 4 stages apply to every consumer & retail deal — with escrow release only after shares are transferred to investors.
- 01
Sourcing
Operators with proven brand and repeat customers.
- 02
Diligence
Cohort, LTV/CAC, supply-chain and brand review.
- 03
Structuring
SPV alongside strategic investors where relevant.
- 04
Deployment
Escrow release on issuance of investor shares.
Key risks to consider
No investment is risk-free. These are the primary risk categories we assess for consumer & retail deals.
- Consumer sentiment cycles
- Margin and input-cost pressure
- Channel concentration