Dot Family Holdings Invests in Pet Food Experts

Pet Food Experts Acquires United Pacific Pet

April 27, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Pet Food Experts (PFX) has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of United Pacific Pet (UPP), a California-based regional distributor of pet food and supplies. The acquisition expands PFX's footprint in the Western U.S., adding UPP's ~115 employees, a 154,000 sq ft warehouse and service to ~1,500 independent pet retailers across California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii.

Pet Food Experts Acquires Select Assets of Animal Supply Company

February 27, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

Pet Food Experts (PFX) has acquired select assets of Animal Supply Company (ASC), integrating ASC’s cold-chain, 3PL direct-to-consumer, and veterinary clinic distribution capabilities into PFX’s network. The deal expands PFX’s geographic footprint and distribution infrastructure, and Michael Baker returns as CEO and president to lead the combined operations as ASC’s Greg Cyr steps down.

Rainier Partners Invests in Pet Food Express

June 8, 2022

Retail

Rainier Partners, a Seattle-based lower-middle-market private equity firm, has made a growth investment in Pet Food Express (PFE), a California-based omnichannel pet retailer with more than 60 stores. The investment will support PFE's e-commerce acceleration and expansion of its brick-and-mortar footprint while partnering with founder Michael Levy and the existing management team.

Digital Fuel Capital Acquires Majority Stake in PuppySpot

October 26, 2022

E-Commerce

Digital Fuel Capital, a private equity firm focused on e-commerce, announced a majority investment in PuppySpot, the leading online puppy placement marketplace. The investment will support PuppySpot’s next phase of growth by investing in performance marketing, technology and marketplace capabilities to expand its consumer-facing platform.

Red Barn Equity Partners (RBFH) Invests in Dogtopia

October 8, 2020

Restaurants & Hospitality

Red Barn Equity Partners, through its special purpose vehicle Red Barn Franchise Holdings LLC (RBFH), made a strategic investment in Dogtopia, acquiring interests from Thomas Franchise Solutions USA LLC and Dogtopia Enterprises LLC. Following the transaction Christopher Kempner (Red Barn) will become Chairman while Neil Gill will remain CEO as Dogtopia pursues further franchise unit growth across the U.S. and Canada.

Inspired Pet Nutrition Acquires Pet Food UK

December 3, 2021

Food & Beverage

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the CapVest-controlled UK pet food group, has agreed to acquire Pet Food UK (PFUK) — owner of the Barking Heads, Meowing Heads and AATU brands — from Piper PE LLP and the company's founders. The deal, an add-on to IPN’s platform, is intended to broaden IPN’s premium and digital-first brand portfolio and support international and e-commerce-led growth; terms were not disclosed.