4x4 Capital Invests in Yelloh (formerly Schwan's Home Delivery)

CJ CheilJedang Acquires Schwan's Company for $1.84B

February 13, 2019

Food & Beverage

CJ CheilJedang agreed to acquire U.S. frozen food maker Schwan's Company for $1.84 billion to establish a K‑Food expansion platform and scale its production, distribution and R&D footprint across North America. The deal excludes Schwan's Home Service division; financing includes approximately $1.34 billion from CJ funds and a $500 million loan backed by Schwan's Company, with 20% of shares from the major shareholder to be reinvested.

Bain Capital Acquires Significant Stake in 1440 Foods

December 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Bain Capital Private Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in 1440 Foods, a New York–based portfolio of sports and active nutrition brands, alongside existing investor 4x4 Capital. The transaction (expected to close in December) will leave CEO Azania Andrews and the current management team in place; debt financing is being provided by Fortress Investment Group.

Unilever Acquires Yasso Holdings, Inc.

June 14, 2023

Food & Beverage

Unilever has agreed to acquire Yasso Holdings, Inc., a U.S. premium frozen Greek yogurt brand, to bolster the premiumisation of its Ice Cream Business Group in North America. The acquisition, announced from Unilever's Englewood Cliffs office, will add Yasso's better‑for‑you frozen dessert portfolio (sold in grocery and club stores nationwide) to Unilever's ice cream brands and is expected to close in Q3 2023 subject to approvals.

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Invests in Ya YA Foods Corporation

March 2, 2021

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p) has made a growth investment in Ya YA Foods Corporation, a Toronto-based contract manufacturer of aseptic and hot-fill food and beverage products. The Abbas Al-Ali family will retain a significant ownership stake and Duff & Phelps Securities Canada served as financial advisor to Ya YA Foods. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Yello Acquires Symba

November 20, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Yello, a provider of early-talent acquisition software, has acquired Symba, a platform for new-hire readiness and internship/onboarding management. The deal will integrate Symba’s onboarding and engagement tools into Yello’s campus recruiting suite and bring Symba’s founding team into Yello to accelerate product integration and expand capabilities for early-career talent programs.

Swander Pace Capital Partners with Inovata Foods

June 27, 2024

Food & Beverage

Swander Pace Capital has made a platform investment in Inovata Foods, a Canadian private-label manufacturer of frozen entrées, partnering with founders Steve and Lisa Parsons to accelerate capacity expansion. The deal positions Inovata to grow its retail, club store and foodservice business across Canada and the U.S., with Ernst & Young Orenda advising Inovata on the transaction.