LaSalle Capital Invests in Cascade Coffee

Westward Partners Acquires Cascade Coffee, Inc.

August 4, 2020

Food & Beverage

Westward Partners, together with Cascade Coffee management, has acquired Cascade Coffee, Inc., a specialty coffee roasting and contract packaging company based in Everett, Washington. Cascadia Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to Cascade on the transaction; the deal positions Westward to invest in contract manufacturing capabilities and expanded retail-focused production amid rising at-home coffee demand.

Montlake Capital and Cascadia Private Capital Invest in SWS Equipment

September 23, 2021

Environmental Services

Montlake Capital and Cascadia Private Capital have made a majority growth investment in SWS Equipment, a Spokane-based environmental waste equipment distributor. The investors will partner with founder Paul Cochran to drive growth and geographic expansion across the Pacific Northwest and support expanded service, parts and rental offerings to municipal, utility, retail and contractor customers.

Sur La Table Acquires Seattle Coffee Gear (Asset Purchase)

March 3, 2025

Retail

Sur La Table has acquired Seattle Coffee Gear in an asset purchase to expand its specialty coffee retail offerings and reach the engaged coffee community with national retail distribution. Seattle Coffee Gear, founded in 2005/2006 and headquartered in Lynnwood, Washington, will continue to provide in-house equipment service and expert guidance now backed by Sur La Table's national presence.

LaSalle Capital and Lightspring Complete Acquisition of Great Lakes Potato Chips

December 22, 2022

Food & Beverage

LaSalle Capital, in partnership with Lightspring Capital I, LP, has completed the acquisition of Great Lakes Potato Chips, a Traverse City, Michigan-based kettle-cooked potato chip manufacturer founded by Ed and Chris Girrbach. The founders remain involved (Chris Girrbach will stay on as CEO) and the buyers intend to accelerate growth into new states and accounts across retail, foodservice distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.

Seaside Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Cascade Healthcare Services

December 14, 2021

Healthcare Services

Seaside Equity Partners completed a majority recapitalization of Cascade Healthcare Services in December 2021, acquiring the company from majority owner Evolution Capital Partners. Cascade, headquartered in Seattle, is a technology-enabled provider of certification training and continuing education to healthcare professionals across the Western U.S.; Seaside plans to invest in the platform's technology and pursue complementary service and content acquisitions to drive growth.

Encore Consumer Capital Acquires Chalet Desserts

May 16, 2024

Food & Beverage

Encore Consumer Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on consumer products, has acquired Chalet Desserts, a Sacramento-based specialty manufacturer of frozen bakery desserts. Encore said it will partner with founder and CEO Dave Laukat and the existing management team to pursue organic growth, capacity investments and add-on acquisitions to expand the platform.