Consumer Products Acquisitions in Nevada

Manufacturing Revitalization Corporation of America (MRCA) has formed a new consumer product manufacturing division and acquired three direct-to-consumer brands — Semi Exact, Subpod and Hungry Bin — to be produced in MRCA facilities. Elton Rivas (founder of Semi Exact) was appointed to lead the new business unit as MRCA seeks to scale U.S.-based manufacturing for both B2B and DTC customers and support near-shoring opportunities.

Hello Cake, a Los Angeles-based sexual wellness brand, has acquired Trigg Laboratories, Inc., the manufacturer behind the Wet brand, to vertically integrate manufacturing and accelerate product innovation. The acquisition coincides with an $18 million Series B round led by Silas Capital and Strand Equity (with participation from AF Ventures), which will support Hello Cake's retail and Amazon expansion.

Tim Sharif, founder of 310 Nutrition LLC, has acquired luxury skincare brand Kashmere Kollections from television personality and entrepreneur Kim Zolciak Biermann. The acquisition brings the clean-beauty brand under Sharif's ownership (through 310 Nutrition) as part of a strategic expansion of his wellness and personal-care portfolio; Kashmere Kollections will continue operating and expand product offerings under the new ownership.

RIP-IT, a Gauge Capital–backed sports equipment brand focused on female athletes, has acquired Tachikara USA, a long-standing volleyball equipment maker, effective January 3. The deal expands RIP-IT’s volleyball product portfolio and leverages Tachikara’s legacy in volleyball balls and equipment to accelerate growth in the volleyball market.

Antelope, an omni-channel pet wellness platform backed by Alpine Investors, has acquired Diggin' Your Dog and Super Snouts, a supplier of pet CBD supplements, health products and treats. Diggin' Your Dog and Super Snouts will continue to operate under its brand with Christy Love remaining as CEO, and Antelope/Alpine will support growth through omni-channel marketing, infrastructure and investment.

Elvisridge Capital, a private investment firm, acquired Glacier Outdoor, Inc. (dba Glacier Glove), a Reno-based manufacturer and distributor of specialty outdoor gloves and related apparel. Glacier Glove will join Elvisridge's fishing-focused portfolio to expand distribution and accelerate product development.

An affiliate of American Pacific Group, together with Joe Falsetti of Dana Holdings, formed Yukon Wellness Holdings as a platform to acquire ecommerce-first wellness brands and simultaneously acquired Eu Natural, a digitally native provider of vitamin and mineral supplements. The deal establishes Yukon Wellness as a consumer-wellness platform that will support portfolio brands with go-to-market, product development, regulatory, and supply chain capabilities.

Limitless Venture Group Inc. (LVGI) has acquired a majority ownership stake in Nevada-based Rokin Inc., a maker and distributor of vaping products and related CBD items. LVGI said the deal will provide Rokin with capital and resources to expand product lines, accelerate marketing and distribution, and pursue revenue growth across retail and wholesale channels.