Insight
Winston Advises Apogem Capital as Lead Investor in Encore Consumer Capital's Continuation Vehicle for Lion Beverages, LLC
Insight
Winston Advises Apogem Capital as Lead Investor in Encore Consumer Capital's Continuation Vehicle for Lion Beverages, LLC
December 15, 2025
A team led by Alex Roggio, Brad Mandel, and Marianna Wonder represented Apogem Capital as lead investor in connection with Encore Consumer Capital’s single-asset continuation vehicle for Lion Beverages, LLC, a premier full-service contract manufacturer of specialty beverages. The transaction builds on Apogem’s growing track record of anchoring GP-led secondary transactions for high-conviction middle market companies. The continuation vehicle closed with over $150 million in commitments, providing liquidity to Encore Fund III limited partners while supporting Lion’s continued expansion.






