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Digital Fuel Capital Acquires Seattle Coffee Gear

September 18, 2020

E-Commerce

Digital Fuel Capital, a private equity firm focused on e-commerce, has acquired Seattle Coffee Gear, an omnichannel specialty retailer of coffee equipment, beans and repair services. Eagle Private Capital and Pine Street Capital Partners provided subordinated debt financing; founder Victor Gehlen will remain a significant shareholder and Mike Atkinson will continue as CEO as the company pursues accelerated growth through enhanced marketing and e-commerce capabilities.

LaSalle Capital Invests in Cascade Coffee

October 1, 2024

Food & Beverage

LaSalle Capital has completed an investment in Cascade Coffee, a contract roaster, grinder, flavorer and packager headquartered in Everett, Washington. The private equity firm will partner with CEO John Gilbert to expand Cascade's capabilities and national presence; Cascade was previously owned by Westward Partners.

Westward Partners Acquires Cascade Coffee, Inc.

August 4, 2020

Food & Beverage

Westward Partners, together with Cascade Coffee management, has acquired Cascade Coffee, Inc., a specialty coffee roasting and contract packaging company based in Everett, Washington. Cascadia Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to Cascade on the transaction; the deal positions Westward to invest in contract manufacturing capabilities and expanded retail-focused production amid rising at-home coffee demand.

Pod Pack International Acquires Joe's Garage Coffee

October 7, 2022

Food & Beverage

Pod Pack International, a portfolio company of LongueVue Capital, has completed a combination with Joe's Garage Coffee. The deal expands the combined platform's product and service capabilities, manufacturing capacity, and geographic footprint to better serve retail, e-commerce, foodservice and other channels.

FairWave Acquires Up Coffee Roasters

August 2, 2022

Food & Beverage

Kansas City-based FairWave Holdings LLC has acquired Minneapolis-based Up Coffee Roasters, bringing the local roaster into its specialty coffee collective. Up Coffee will continue to operate locally under owner David Chall (who becomes an investor in FairWave), retain its employees, and gain access to FairWave's marketing, technology and best practices.

Groupe SEB Acquires Pacojet

May 5, 2023

Manufacturing

Groupe SEB has acquired Pacojet, a Swiss family-owned maker of a signature professional culinary appliance based in Zug. The deal expands Groupe SEB’s professional product offering and brand presence in the foodservice market; Pacojet reported about €24 million in 2022 and roughly 40 employees. The acquisition complements Groupe SEB’s existing professional portfolio (coffee, crepe/waffle makers, juice extraction) and supports its growth ambitions in the professional segment.