CapVest Acquires Inspired Pet Nutrition from L Catterton

Inspired Pet Nutrition Acquires Pet Food UK

December 3, 2021

Food & Beverage

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the CapVest-controlled UK pet food group, has agreed to acquire Pet Food UK (PFUK) — owner of the Barking Heads, Meowing Heads and AATU brands — from Piper PE LLP and the company's founders. The deal, an add-on to IPN’s platform, is intended to broaden IPN’s premium and digital-first brand portfolio and support international and e-commerce-led growth; terms were not disclosed.

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) Acquires Butcher's Pet Care

August 23, 2024

Food & Beverage

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the CapVest-controlled UK pet food group, has agreed to acquire Butcher's Pet Care (BPC), a leading UK wet pet food manufacturer. The deal (terms undisclosed) will create an enlarged group with combined sales of approximately £350 million and is expected to close in Q4 2024; IPN will appoint Arthur van Benthem as CEO of the combined business.

INW (Cornell Capital-backed) Acquires Capstone Nutrition from Brightstar Capital Partners

June 8, 2021

Food & Beverage

INW | Innovations in Nutrition + Wellness, backed by Cornell Capital, has acquired Capstone Nutrition from Brightstar Capital Partners. The deal adds Capstone’s large Ogden, Utah manufacturing capabilities to INW’s platform to increase scale, diversify product forms and accelerate growth across vitamins, supplements, personal care and pet care markets.

Neogen Acquires CAPInnoVet, Inc.

September 20, 2021

Pharmaceuticals

Neogen Corporation has acquired Atlanta-based CAPInnoVet, Inc., a companion animal health company that provides pet medications to the veterinary market. The acquisition gives Neogen entry into the retail parasiticide market and will integrate CAPInnoVet into Neogen's Animal Safety business segment; terms were not disclosed.

L Catterton Invests in Drools Pet Food

June 20, 2023

Food & Beverage

L Catterton has invested approximately $60 million in Drools Pet Food Private Limited, a leading homegrown pet food company in India. The growth investment will support Drools' brand building, geographic expansion across India and internationally, and scale its omni-channel manufacturing and distribution capabilities.

CapVest Acquires Second Nature Brands from Palladium Equity Partners

April 26, 2022

Food & Beverage

Funds managed by CapVest Partners LLP have closed the acquisition of Second Nature Brands, a Michigan-based creator of premium snacks and treats (Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, and Sanders Chocolates), from affiliates of Palladium Equity Partners. CapVest said it will support the company's next phase of growth through product innovation, category leadership and scaling the platform organically and via strategic acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.