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Luxury Brand Partners develops and nurtures prestige artist-driven beauty brands, with a focus on innovation and a passion for the creative mind. With offices in Miami and New York City, our portfolio of companies, including Oribe, R+Co, Smith & Cult, V76, and IGK, offer high-performance products and top-of-the-line education informed by both an artistic and a business perspective.
Cresco Labs is a recognized leader in the U.S. cannabis industry through experienced management, access to capital and a demonstrated growth strategy. As a differentiated grower, processor and retailer of premium cannabis with operations in six states (Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada, California and Arizona), the company focuses on entering markets with outsized demand potential, significant supply constraints and high barriers to entry. Its unparalleled speed-to-market gives Cresco a distinct competitive advantage as it replicates its model to expand its national footprint. The company has a core value of normalizing and professionalizing the cannabis industry. Cresco`s proven ability to execute is complemented by a well-defined brand strategy that is tailored to all major consumer segments: everyday cannabis, medicinally focused, connoisseur grade, and chef inspired edibles by James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Mindy Segal.
Green Dragon elevates the cannabis retail experience as a pioneering Colorado company and multistate operator. The Green Dragon network provides value and superior service to its customers as one of Colorado`s largest retailers, with 15 stores spanning major metropolitan areas and mountain resort towns. Innovation propels Green Dragon, from its “everyday low pricing” retail model, to its strategic acquisition plan and robust supply chain, which features 150,000 square feet of cultivation and wholesale product manufacturing facilities. Established in 2009, Green Dragon continues to grow in Colorado, with expansion now underway in Florida.
Channeling the spirit of Hawaii in the Okanagan, the high-grade handcrafted strains by Choom are all about cultivating good health, good times and good friends.
Whistle Express Car Wash is a prominent express car wash company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest express car wash chain in the U.S., having expanded significantly after acquiring Take 5 Car Wash in 2025. Founded in 2014 by Frank Bennett and Brooks Moye, Whistle Express has grown through the merger of regional brands and a focus on enhancing customer experience under CEO Jose Costa. The company offers a range of services, including quick 3-minute washes, a Wash Club membership for unlimited monthly washes, and a satisfaction guarantee called Sparkle Assurance. Customers can enjoy free amenities like vacuums and cleaning products at all locations. With over 530 locations across 23 states, Whistle Express emphasizes speed, consistency, and eco-friendly practices, making it a convenient choice for car owners seeking reliable cleaning solutions. The company is committed to employee growth and community initiatives, supported by Oaktree Capital Management for its national expansion efforts.