Worldwise (A&M Capital Partners) Acquires Kitty Sift

Worldwise Acquires Pet Factory

April 7, 2022

Consumer Products

Worldwise, a pet supplies platform backed by A&M Capital Partners, has acquired Pet Factory, a U.S.-based manufacturer of pet chews, treats, toys and accessories headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. The acquisition expands Worldwise's chew and treat capabilities, adds domestic manufacturing and co-manufacturing capacity, and continues the platform's recent run of add-on deals.

Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners Acquires Worldwise, Inc.

September 28, 2021

Consumer Products

Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners (AMCP), together with its affiliated A&M Capital Opportunities Fund, has acquired Worldwise, Inc., a Novato, California-based leader in pet supplies and branded pet essentials. Worldwise CEO Kevin Fick will remain in place as AMCP supports the company in expanding e-commerce capabilities, developing new products and pursuing bolt-on acquisitions to scale the newly created pet platform.

Worldwise (A&M Capital Partners-Backed) Acquires FurHaven

January 11, 2022

Consumer Products

A&M Capital Partners-backed Worldwise has acquired FurHaven Pet Products, a Bellingham, Washington-based eCommerce leader in pet accessories. FurHaven will operate as a separate brand under the Worldwise platform to expand Worldwise's omni-channel pet supplies offering and accelerate ecommerce and product-category growth.

Wind Point-Backed Targeted PetCare Acquires sWheat Scoop from Farmers Union Industries

December 16, 2019

Consumer Products

Wind Point Partners portfolio company Targeted PetCare has acquired sWheat Scoop, a manufacturer of 100% wheat-based biodegradable cat litter, from Farmers Union Industries. The add-on expands TPC's alternative cat litter offering and broadens its branded product portfolio to accelerate growth across retail and distribution channels.

365 Holdings Acquires Planet Wise, Inc.

February 1, 2020

Consumer Products

Planet Wise, Inc., a family-owned maker of cloth diapers and natural parenting products, was sold to private investment company 365 Holdings in February 2020. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Planet Wise; terms were not disclosed.

EarthWise Pet Acquires 11 Store Locations from Kriser's Natural Pet and See Spot Shop

March 23, 2023

Retail

EarthWise Pet announced the acquisition of seven former Kriser’s Natural Pet locations in Orange County, California and four See Spot Shop locations in the Scottsdale, Arizona market. The deals expand EarthWise Pet’s retail footprint (bringing its network to nearly 200 locations) and preserve existing store managers and staff after Kriser’s parent, Independent Pet Partners, filed for Chapter 11.