Sole Source Capital Acquires Lee Fish USA
March 6, 2023
Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, has acquired Lee Fish USA, a premium importer and value-added distributor of fresh and frozen seafood based in El Segundo, California. The deal is Sole Source's 40th investment since 2016 and furthers its build-and-buy strategy in the foodservice distribution sector; terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Sole Source Capital LLC
- Targets
- Lee Fish USA
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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