Insignia Capital Group Acquires Tillamook Country Smoker

Monogram Capital Partners Reacquires Western Smokehouse Partners

July 9, 2025

Food & Beverage

Monogram Capital Partners has reacquired Western Smokehouse Partners from AUA Private Equity, taking majority ownership of the leading contract manufacturer of better-for-you meat sticks. Monogram — which first invested in Western in 2018 and retained a minority stake after the 2023 sale to AUA — plans to expand Western's capacity to seven facilities by the end of 2025; terms were not disclosed.

Western Smokehouse Partners Acquires Junior's Smokehouse

February 5, 2026

Food & Beverage

Western Smokehouse Partners, backed by Monogram Capital Partners, has acquired Junior's Smokehouse, a family-owned jerky and meat snack manufacturer based in El Campo, Texas. The deal expands Western's national manufacturing footprint, adds capacity and private-label production capabilities, and follows Western’s recent facility expansions and Monogram’s continued investment in supply-chain manufacturing platforms.

Firelight Capital Partners Acquires Snif-Snax

August 5, 2025

Food & Beverage

Firelight Capital Partners has acquired Miami-based Snif-Snax, a maker and distributor of single-ingredient smoked salmon and chicken pet treats. Firelight plans to invest in a new distribution and manufacturing facility, product innovation and infrastructure improvements while founder Jonathan Brown and family retain ownership stakes and new executives (Kevin Fick as CEO, Jeff Sutherland as COO) join the company.

Insignia Capital Group Invests in New Engen

December 8, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Insignia Capital Group completed an equity investment in New Engen, a Seattle-based digital marketing agency, to accelerate growth and expand the agency's service capabilities. Insignia will join New Engen's board; existing investor August Capital and New Engen management will remain on the board as the agency continues to operate independently.

AUA Private Equity Partners Acquires Western Smokehouse Partners

March 27, 2023

Food & Beverage

AUA Private Equity Partners has acquired Western Smokehouse Partners, a leading contract manufacturer of premium, better-for-you smoked meat snacks, from Monogram Capital Partners. The deal (terms undisclosed) will see AUA support Western's growth and capability expansion across its multi-facility Midwest manufacturing footprint.

Pamplona Capital Management Acquires Signature Foods from IK Investment Partners

December 21, 2020

Food & Beverage

Pamplona Capital Management has agreed to acquire Signature Foods from IK Investment Partners (IK VII Fund); financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is subject to antitrust approvals. Signature Foods, headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands, is a leading chilled convenience food manufacturer (brands include Johma and Délio) with more than 600 employees, seven production sites across the Netherlands, Belgium and Poland, and revenues in excess of €300 million.