Tracked deals
28
28 tracked deals across 2018-2025.
Consumer Products Buyers & Acquisitions in Illinois
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
22 pe · 16 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
6 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM Outdoors | 2 | Manufacturer, marketer and distributor of hunting, shooti... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Gridiron Capital, LLC | 2 | Investment firm partnering with founders and management t... | PE |
| A&M Capital Opportunities Fund | 1 | Affiliated investment fund of A&M Capital Partners partic... | PE |
| A&M Capital Partners | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on control inve... | PE |
| Accel Entertainment, Inc. | 1 | Distributed gaming operator that installs, operates and s... | Strategic |
| Ad Populum, LLC | 1 | Privately held holding company/brand operator that owns a... | Strategic |
| Adventure Ready Brands | 1 | Owner/operator of consumer outdoor, first-aid and surviva... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Bemis Manufacturing Company | 1 | Manufacturer of toilet seats and custom plastic component... | Strategic |
| Blue Point Capital Partners | 1 | Lower middle-market private equity firm focused on operat... | PE |
| CID Capital | 1 | Private equity firm making control investments in lower-m... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Consumer Products in Illinois by Year
Last 8 years
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- TSG Consumer Partners, Mark Cuban
- Target
- DUDE Wipes
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
TSG Consumer Partners has made a strategic growth investment in DUDE Wipes, with DUDE Wipes founders Sean Riley, Jeff Klimkowski and Ryan Meegan retaining significant ownership and remaining in their executive roles. Mark Cuban will remain an investor; the capital will be used to broaden household adoption, reach new consumer segments, and deepen manufacturing and retail partnerships. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Accel Entertainment, Inc.
- Target
- Fairmount Holdings, Inc. (Fairmount Park / FanDuel Sportsbook & Racetrack)
- Seller
- William Stiritz, Robert Vitale
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Accel Entertainment, Inc. acquired Fairmount Holdings, owner of the FanDuel Sportsbook & Racetrack in Collinsville, Illinois, for approximately 3.45 million shares of Accel Class A-1 common stock. The deal adds a single-site racetrack, three OTB locations, a master sports betting license (in partnership with FanDuel) and a legislatively authorized casino development opportunity to expand Accel's locals gaming footprint.
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October 2, 2024
- Buyer
- Turnspire Capital Partners LLC
- Target
- GHP Group Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Turnspire Capital Partners, through an affiliate, has acquired GHP Group Inc., a Niles, Illinois–based designer and supplier of outdoor living and indoor heating consumer products (brands include Dyna-Glo, Bond, Pleasant Hearth and Vitapur). Turnspire said it will support GHP with operational improvements, new product development and organic growth initiatives. Wilkie Farr & Gallagher acted as legal counsel and William Blair served as financial advisor to Turnspire.
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- Buyer
- Hydrow, Constitution Capital, L Catterton
- Target
- Speede Fitness
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hydrow and its investors (including Constitution Capital and L Catterton) acquired a majority stake in Speede Fitness to integrate Speede's high-tech strength training equipment, AI analytics, and data capabilities into Hydrow's connected fitness platform. Hydrow retains an option to acquire the remainder of Speede and says the deal expands its product lineup toward whole-body strength and aerobic modalities.
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- Buyer
- Monogram Capital Partners
- Target
- Tru Fragrance & Beauty
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Monogram Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in Tru Fragrance & Beauty, a Willowbrook, Illinois–based beauty brand builder. The investment will be used to accelerate Tru's growth and scale — expanding distribution in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Europe, launching new brands and licensing relationships, and pursuing complementary acquisitions.
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January 3, 2024
- Buyer
- Firelight Capital Partners
- Target
- Fromm International
- Seller
- Simon-Johnson family, Julie Simon Johnson, Kevin Johnson
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Firelight Capital Partners has acquired Fromm International, the century-old maker of hair tools and accessories (brands include Fromm Pro, The Hair Edit and Diane). The Simon-Johnson family sold the business but will retain a minority stake; Firelight named Martin L. Okner CEO and plans to use the company as its platform investment in the beauty sector to accelerate retail distribution and pursue growth and M&A.
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December 14, 2023
- Buyer
- Midwest Trading Group
- Target
- TYLT
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
Midwest Trading Group (MTG), a private-equity-backed consumer electronics distributor based in Chicago, has acquired TYLT, a mobile phone accessories brand known for wireless chargers, portable power and MagSafe-compatible products. The deal expands MTG’s product portfolio and distribution capabilities, enabling increased inventory capacity, wider customer reach and continued support for TYLT’s product development and customer service.
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November 14, 2023
- Buyer
- Centre Lane Partners
- Target
- Instant Brands Appliances
- Seller
- Instant Brands
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
An affiliate of Centre Lane Partners completed the acquisition of the Appliances Division of Instant Brands on November 8, 2023, acquiring the maker of the Instant Pot out of Instant Brands' Chapter 11 process. The transaction, financed by MidCap Financial and advised by Jones Day, provides a recapitalization for the division and positions Instant Brands Appliances (headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois) for product and growth initiatives under Centre Lane ownership.
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April 20, 2023
- Buyer
- Gryphon Investors
- Target
- Vetnique Labs
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gryphon Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, has acquired Vetnique Labs, a Naperville, Illinois-based pet health and wellness company. Gryphon will partner with founder and CEO James Bascharon (who will remain in role and retain a significant stake) to expand Vetnique’s product portfolio and geographic reach; financial terms were not disclosed.
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April 5, 2023
- Buyer
- Blue Point Capital Partners
- Target
- Europa Eyewear
- Seller
- Shapiro family (founders Alan and Cynthia Shapiro) and Europa management (Scott Shapiro)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Blue Point Capital Partners has recapitalized Europa Eyewear, a family-owned designer and manufacturer of proprietary eyewear frames serving the independent eyecare provider market. The investment partners with Europa management to support growth, expand product offerings, leverage Europa's U.S. manufacturing footprint in Illinois, and establish a platform for future M&A.
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January 5, 2023
- Buyer
- Ad Populum, LLC
- Target
- Enesco, LLC
- Seller
- Balmoral Funds LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ad Populum, LLC has acquired Enesco, LLC from Balmoral Funds LLC; financial terms were not disclosed. Enesco, headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, is a long-established designer and wholesaler of gifts, home accents and collectibles (Department 56, Jim Shore, licensed brands) with an international distribution and e-commerce presence. The acquisition adds Enesco's brands and distribution capabilities to Ad Populum's portfolio of consumer and collectibles businesses.
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April 7, 2022
- Buyer
- Worldwise, Inc., A&M Capital Partners, A&M Capital Opportunities Fund
- Target
- Pet Factory
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
Worldwise, a pet supplies platform backed by A&M Capital Partners, has acquired Pet Factory, a U.S.-based manufacturer of pet chews, treats, toys and accessories headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. The acquisition expands Worldwise's chew and treat capabilities, adds domestic manufacturing and co-manufacturing capacity, and continues the platform's recent run of add-on deals.
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March 14, 2022
- Buyer
- Kering Eyewear
- Target
- Maui Jim
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kering Eyewear has signed an agreement to acquire Maui Jim, the high-end U.S. sunglasses brand known for its PolarizedPlus2 lens technology. The acquisition strengthens Kering Eyewear's premium portfolio, expands Maui Jim's geographic footprint and is expected to close pending regulatory approvals in H2 2022.
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February 2, 2022
- Buyer
- Rock Mountain Capital, The Olayan Group
- Target
- PurposeBuilt Brands
- Seller
- The Carlyle Group (funds managed by Carlyle)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
A group led by Rock Mountain Capital and The Olayan Group acquired a 48% stake in PurposeBuilt Brands, with the proceeds used to redeem Carlyle's position. TA Associates and PurposeBuilt management rolled all of their equity and will retain a 52% ownership stake as partners with the new investors to support the company's continued growth and international expansion.
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- Buyer
- CID Capital, Northstar Capital
- Target
- LumiSource, LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Indianapolis-based private equity firm CID Capital has partnered with LumiSource, a designer and supplier of home décor and furnishings based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, in a recapitalization. Stifel Bank provided senior financing while Northstar Capital provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment to support the transaction; terms were not disclosed.
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November 22, 2021
- Buyer
- Adventure Ready Brands, Victor Capital Partners
- Target
- LuminAID
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
Adventure Ready Brands has acquired LuminAID, a maker of solar-powered lighting and charging solutions for outdoor and emergency use. The acquisition (closed Nov. 19, 2021) expands Adventure Ready Brands' portfolio of consumer outdoor and emergency-preparedness products and aims to scale LuminAID's humanitarian mission and global reach.
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September 13, 2021
- Buyer
- Phunware, Inc.
- Target
- Lyte Technology
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Phunware, Inc. has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Lyte Technology in a transaction valuing up to $10.32 million in cash and stock (approximately $3.32M cash at closing with the remainder subject to time- and performance-based earnouts). The acquisition brings Lyte’s custom high-end computer systems business, team and distribution network into Phunware to support its blockchain initiatives and scale device-based infrastructure.
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- Buyer
- J-B Weld Company, LLC
- Target
- Herculiner (product line)
- Seller
- Old World Industries, LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Old World Industries has sold its Herculiner bed liner brand and product line to J-B Weld Company, LLC, with Angle Advisors acting as Old World's advisor. The deal expands J-B Weld's consumer DIY and automotive aftermarket product offering and increases its shelf presence across automotive, hardware, home improvement and big-box retailers in North America.
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April 22, 2021
- Buyer
- TZP Group
- Target
- Quintessential Tots, LLC d/b/a Itzy Ritzy
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
TZP Group led a recapitalization of Quintessential Tots, LLC d/b/a Itzy Ritzy, taking a majority stake to support product development and accelerate growth while co-founders Kelly Meyer Douglas and Brian Douglas remain significant shareholders. TZP will provide strategic and financial resources to expand Itzy Ritzy's omni-channel juvenile products business across retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
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April 16, 2021
- Buyer
- GSM Outdoors (Good Sportsman Marketing Outdoors), Gridiron Capital, LLC
- Target
- Plano Synergy's hunting and archery brands (Wildgame Innovations; Ameristep; Tenzing; Zink; Halo Optics; Flextone; Avian X; Evolved; Barnett; Zero Trace)
- Seller
- Pure Fishing, Inc., Plano Synergy Holdings Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
Gridiron Capital portfolio company Good Sportsman Marketing Outdoors (GSM Outdoors) has acquired the hunting accessories and archery brands formerly owned by Plano Synergy from Pure Fishing. The deal adds ten well-known hunting and archery brands (including Wildgame Innovations, Ameristep, Tenzing and Barnett) to GSM Outdoors' consumer products portfolio as an add-on to support product and channel expansion; terms were not disclosed.
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January 4, 2021
- Buyer
- Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, LLC
- Target
- Leapfrog Brands, LLC
- Seller
- Current owners and senior management (Kurt Sward; Rick Ellison; Jill Pearson; Glen Gilmore; Austen He; Steve Pinelli)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Palladin Consumer Retail Partners has made a growth investment in Leapfrog Brands, a Chicago-based designer and provider of beverageware and food storage products (brands include Ello, Zulu and Pogo). The partnership will provide Leapfrog with capital and operating support to build infrastructure and accelerate growth; management and operations will remain unchanged and KeyBank provided debt financing for the transaction.
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December 29, 2020
- Buyer
- Bemis Manufacturing Company
- Target
- Bio Bidet
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bemis Manufacturing Company acquired Bio Bidet, a Crystal Lake, Illinois-based maker of bidet and smart toilet seats, effective December 29, 2020. The acquisition expands Bemis’s product portfolio and engineering capabilities in bidet and smart toilet-seat technology while leveraging Bemis’s distribution and market penetration to grow the bidet category.
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October 6, 2020
- Buyer
- Gridiron Capital, LLC
- Target
- Cubii
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Gridiron Capital partnered with the founders and management team of Cubii in an investment in the DTC fitness equipment and wellness brand. The investment is intended to accelerate Cubii’s next phase of growth, including expansion of product categories, new channels and markets, and investment in digital and analytics capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Lil' Drug Stores (Lil' Drug Store Products)
- Target
- Convenience Valet (Mechanical Servants LLC)
- Seller
- Weinberg Capital Group, David Baum (former majority owner)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lil' Drug Stores (Lil' Drug Store Products) has acquired Mechanical Servants LLC (dba Convenience Valet) from Weinberg Capital Group. The transaction combines two leading convenience/travel-size product distributors to expand scale, category management capabilities and customer reach across convenience, travel and hospitality channels; financial terms were not disclosed.
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January 14, 2020
- Buyer
- Limitless Venture Group, Inc., Summit Harbor Holdings (LVGI subsidiary)
- Target
- KetoSports, Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Limitless Venture Group, Inc. (LVGI) has executed a term sheet to acquire a majority ownership stake in KetoSports, Inc., a pioneer in exogenous ketone supplements. The deal is intended to give LVGI immediate revenue and expand its presence in the ketogenic/sports-nutrition market; closing is subject to LVGI raising required capital under its ongoing Reg A offering.
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December 6, 2019
- Buyer
- Goods iQ
- Target
- It's Academic, Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Goods iQ has acquired It's Academic, Inc., adding more than 130 products and multiple consumer brands to its office and academic products division. The deal expands Goods iQ's product portfolio and leverages its manufacturing, sales and distribution capabilities to strengthen presence in mass retail and back-to-school markets.
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- Buyer
- The Carlyle Group, TA Associates, Weiman management
- Target
- WU Holdco, Inc. (Weiman Products)
- Seller
- Cortec Group Fund V, L.P., Cortec Group
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Carlyle Group and TA Associates have acquired WU Holdco, Inc. (Weiman Products) from Cortec Group Fund V, L.P.; terms were not disclosed. Carlyle, TA and company management plan to support continued organic growth and pursue strategic M&A to expand Weiman's specialty consumer and commercial cleaning products business.
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August 3, 2018
- Buyer
- GSM Outdoors, Sentinel Capital Partners
- Target
- New Archery Products, LLC
- Seller
- Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
GSM Outdoors, a portfolio company of Sentinel Capital Partners, has acquired New Archery Products, LLC (NAP) from Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. Cleary Gull acted as exclusive financial advisor to NAP; the deal expands GSM's multi-brand hunting and archery product portfolio and complements its existing capabilities in the outdoor and shooting sports market.
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