Fruition Partners acquired The Memory Company
Overview
| Details |
Term Loan & Revolving Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Client & Transactional Partners |
Fruition Partners The Memory Company |
| Our Role |
Sole Lender |
Summary
On July 25, 2025, KeyBank successfully closed a Term Loan and Revolving Line of Credit for The Memory Company, LLC (“TMC”). TMC was acquired by Fruition Partners. Proceeds from the facilities were used to fund the acquisition, cover transaction costs, and support future working capital requirements. KeyBank acted as Sole Lender on the transaction.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Phenix City, Alabama, The Memory Company is a leading developer and distributor of licensed consumer drinkware, home décor, and related hard goods products, serving major retailers and e-commerce platforms. TMC holds long-standing licensing agreements with major U.S. sports leagues such as the NFL, MLB, and NCAA, with an average tenure of over 25 years, as well as other globally recognized consumer brands. TMC is a rapidly growing business that sets itself apart through its broad portfolio of top-tier licenses, trend-driven product innovation, and strong retail relationships.
Fruition Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm that partners with founder-led and family-owned companies to accelerate their next phase of development. With deep expertise in scaling businesses organically and through M&A, the firm focuses on category-defining platforms with durable competitive advantages. Fruition Partners is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurially minded management teams in building exceptional businesses. The firm emphasizes long-term partnership over portfolio volume, providing focused support and strategic alignment. Fruition's investment philosophy centers on backing bold visions, enabling execution of transformative growth plans while maintaining strong alignment and integrity throughout the process.
Fruition will build on TMC’s success by supporting continued growth with both new and existing partners, while protecting and enhancing its strategic licensing position in an increasingly IP-conscious market.
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