a.k.a. Brands Midco Holding Corp.

Overview

Deal Type Debt Capital Markets
Size $120.3 Million
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Client & Transactional Partners a.k.a. Brands Midco Holding Corp.
Summit Partners
Our Role Joint Lead Arranger
Joint Bookrunner
Administrative Agent

Summary

On October 14, 2025, KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) successfully closed $120.3 million of Senior Secured Credit Facilities (the Credit Facilities) for a.k.a. Brands Midco Holding Corp. (AKA or the Company), a portfolio company of Summit Partners (Summit). The Credit Facilities consist of a $35.3 million Revolving Credit Facility and $85 million Term Loan. Proceeds from the Credit Facilities will be used to refinance existing indebtedness, support ongoing working capital needs, and for general corporate purposes. KBCM served as Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent on the transaction. 

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, AKA is a diversified, next-generation portfolio of global fashion brands: Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal and Pup and mnml. The brands are underpinned by a unique ‘test and repeat’ merchandising model that introduces new fashion weekly and aligns product offerings with the latest trends based on data-driven insights. The Company has effectively engaged customers across direct-to-consumer, physical retail, and wholesale channels. Through its four brands, the Company targets Millennial and Gen Z consumers, which represent ~22% of the U.S. population.

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Summit Partners is a leading growth-focused alternative investment firm. Since inception, Summit has invested over $32 billion across 550+ growth products and services, healthcare and life sciences, and technology companies. AKA was acquired by Summit in 2018 and went public on the NYSE in 2021, with Summit retaining a majority ownership of the platform.

KeyBanc Capital Markets is a trade name under which the corporate and investment banking products and services of KeyCorp and its subsidiaries, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., member FINRA/SIPC (“KBCMI”), and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank N.A.”), are marketed. Securities products and services are offered by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and by its licensed securities representatives. Banking products and services are offered by KeyBank N.A.

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