Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Acquires Daniele International
September 17, 2019
Chicago-based private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p) has acquired Daniele International, a Rhode Island-based producer of specialty Italian charcuterie and deli meats, from the Dukcevich family, who will retain a significant stake. The deal marks e2p's second platform investment and aims to leverage the firm's food and CPG expertise to support Daniele's growth across retail, club and mass channels.
- Buyers
- Entrepreneurial Equity Partners
- Targets
- Daniele International, LLC
- Sellers
- Dukcevich family
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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