San Francisco Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in DGS Retail

SFEP-backed DGS Retail Acquires RICH LTD.

July 20, 2023

Manufacturing

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) portfolio company DGS Retail has acquired RICH LTD., a designer and manufacturer of customizable point-of-purchase displays, retail fixtures and full-store buildout solutions. The acquisition—terms undisclosed—positions DGS to expand its design, manufacturing and procurement capabilities and diversify geographically while Rich’s leadership, led by President Jim Hollen, will continue to operate the business in partnership with DGS.

San Francisco Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in jane iredale

January 22, 2019

Consumer Products

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) has acquired a majority stake in jane iredale, the clean-beauty makeup and skincare brand headquartered in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. SFEP will partner with founder Jane Iredale and the company's management team to support the brand’s next phase of growth; terms were not disclosed.

DGS Retail (Agility Retail) Acquires SMS Display Group

October 8, 2024

Manufacturing

DGS Retail, a portfolio company of San Francisco Equity Partners, acquired SMS Display Group, a Chicago-area designer and manufacturer of retail fixtures and displays. The transaction supports DGS's rebranding to Agility Retail Group and expands its manufacturing and service capabilities across off-price retail, home improvement and other store channels; terms were not disclosed.

HPS Investment Partners Acquires Majority Stake in SGS & Co

May 1, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

HPS Investment Partners has completed a transaction to acquire a majority equity stake in SGS & Co, a global provider of technology-enabled brand design, digital marketing, and packaging artwork services. The deal restructures SGS's capital structure with substantial debt reduction and positions the company to accelerate investments in technology, automation, and service expansion.

San Francisco Equity Partners Acquires Formula Corp

February 20, 2025

Manufacturing

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) has acquired a majority stake in Formula Corp, a Washington-based formulator and contract manufacturer of cleaning products for consumer and professional end markets. Formula Corp co-founders Chas Werner and Alan Gangl will remain shareholders; Alexander Hutton acted as exclusive financial advisor to Formula Corp. SFEP said it will support Formula’s growth leveraging its experience building private-label and specialty manufacturing businesses focused on sustainable formulations and eco-friendly packaging.

San Francisco Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Rustic Bakery

December 21, 2021

Food & Beverage

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) has acquired a majority stake in Rustic Bakery, a Petaluma, California-based specialty foods and cracker manufacturer; terms were not disclosed. Northstar Capital provided junior capital as a co-investor to help finance the transaction; SFEP said it will work with management to expand the brand's product portfolio, distribution and customer base.