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Coalition of Families Acquires Mann Lake Bee & Ag Supply

March 21, 2025

Agriculture

Mann Lake Bee & Ag Supply (Mann Lake Ltd.), the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of beekeeping supplies, was acquired on March 21, 2025 by a coalition of family investors including owners of a sustainable farming business, an olive farmer, and beekeepers. The transaction returns the company to family ownership, leaves Mann Lake debt-free, and provides capital to support long-term growth and product development for beekeepers and backyard poultry customers.

Mann Lake Ltd. Acquires Pierce Beekeeping Equipment

July 1, 2024

Manufacturing

Mann Lake Ltd., a leading provider of beekeeping supplies headquartered in Hackensack, Minnesota, has acquired Pierce Beekeeping Equipment, a longstanding U.S. manufacturer of beekeeping tools and accessories. The deal brings Pierce's product line and founder/CEO Anura Welikala into Mann Lake's operations to expand Mann Lake's U.S.-made product offerings and accelerate new product development.

Walstrom Marine Acquires Grand Bay Marine

November 15, 2023

Retail

Walstrom Marine has acquired Grand Bay Marine, a Michigan-based full-service boat dealership with locations in Traverse City and Charlevoix. The seller, Liz Carney and her family, will assist with the transition while Grand Bay's 38 employees remain; the deal expands Walstrom's footprint across the Great Lakes and adds the Regal brand to its portfolio. The investor group led by Continuum Ventures (the DeVos family office) — which previously invested in Walstrom — will own Grand Bay through their stake in Walstrom.

Lynx Equity Limited Acquires Majland Stauder

December 22, 2022

Agriculture

Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Majland Stauder, a B2B plant nursery in Sønder Omme, Denmark. The sellers — Leif Rahbek, Erik Lauridsen and Torben Kristensen — will remain involved in operations, with Erik appointed CEO as Lynx looks to support the company's continued growth and longevity.

Borgman Capital Acquires Southeastern Meats

June 14, 2021

Food & Beverage

Milwaukee-based private equity firm Borgman Capital has acquired Birmingham, Alabama-based Southeastern Meats, a producer and distributor of frozen vegetables, meats, seafood and specialty items. Borgman said it will invest in Southeastern Meats' Pick 5 and Southeastern Vegetables programs and support the company's continued geographic expansion into the East Coast and Midwest.

Continuum Ventures Acquires Majority Stake in Walstrom Marine

June 15, 2021

Retail

Continuum Ventures, the investment management company for Doug and Maria DeVos, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Walstrom Marine as part of the company's long-term succession plan. Colony Marine and the James Mestdagh family took minority stakes, while the Ward Walstrom family remains a minority owner and Tom Ervin continues as President. The investment aims to support growth and preserve Walstrom’s family-run full-service boating operations across Northern Michigan.