Beach Point Capital Management Acquires Controlling Stake in Wet Noses

VisioCap and Beach Point Recapitalize Wet Noses, Inc.

February 6, 2020

Food & Beverage

Wet Noses, Inc., a Monroe, Washington-based manufacturer of branded and private-label pet treats, has been recapitalized by VisioCap, LLC and Beach Point Capital Management, LP. Cascadia Capital served as exclusive advisor to Wet Noses; the investment will support the company’s growth and expansion while preserving its focus on premium, natural pet consumables.

Nexus Capital Management Acquires Natural Balance Premium Pet Food Business from The J.M. Smucker Co.

December 4, 2020

Food & Beverage

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Nexus Capital Management signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Natural Balance premium pet food business from The J.M. Smucker Co. Nexus said it will operate Natural Balance as an independent company under new CEO Brian Connolly and pursue brand reinvigoration and growth through pet specialty and e-commerce channels.

Pet Supplies Plus Acquires Wag N' Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming

February 23, 2022

Retail

Pet Supplies Plus, a subsidiary of Franchise Group, announced the acquisition of Wag N' Wash, a natural pet food, self-wash, and grooming franchise with more than 15 locations. Wag N' Wash founders will remain for a minimum of two years and the brands will continue to operate separately while Wag N' Wash gains access to Pet Supplies Plus's supply chain, fulfillment and expansion resources.

FoodScience Acquires Natural Dog Company

April 25, 2025

Consumer Products

FoodScience, LLC has acquired Natural Dog Company, a North Carolina–based maker of dog care products and supplements. The deal—terms not disclosed—is FoodScience's first acquisition since becoming a portfolio company of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners and expands FoodScience's presence in pet wellness and supplements.

Firelight Capital Partners Acquires Snif-Snax

August 5, 2025

Food & Beverage

Firelight Capital Partners has acquired Miami-based Snif-Snax, a maker and distributor of single-ingredient smoked salmon and chicken pet treats. Firelight plans to invest in a new distribution and manufacturing facility, product innovation and infrastructure improvements while founder Jonathan Brown and family retain ownership stakes and new executives (Kevin Fick as CEO, Jeff Sutherland as COO) join the company.

Beach Point Capital Management Makes Majority Investment in Botanical Designs

January 9, 2023

Environmental Services

Beach Point Capital Management’s private equity team (on behalf of BPC Tactical Fund LP) made a majority investment in Botanical Designs, a specialty commercial landscaping and green-wall design, installation and maintenance company. Management will remain owners, terms were not disclosed, and the capital will support geographic expansion, business transformation and strategic M&A (Botanical Designs recently acquired Interior Foliage Company to expand in Seattle).