CenterGate Capital Acquires Teeny Foods with Support from Patriot Capital
September 8, 2021
Austin-based private equity firm CenterGate Capital has acquired Teeny Foods, a Portland, Oregon-based developer and contract manufacturer of frozen filled baked snacks and handheld meals. Patriot Capital provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment to support the transaction; Teeny’s management and founder family will remain involved as CenterGate partners with the business to pursue growth.
- Buyers
- CenterGate Capital, Patriot Capital
- Targets
- Teeny Foods
- Sellers
- Teeny family
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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