BRS & Co. Invests in Canada Pooch Ltd.

BRS & Co. Invests in Organika Health Products Inc.

March 1, 2019

Consumer Products

New York-based private equity firm BRS & Co. has made an investment in Organika Health Products Inc., a Vancouver-based Canadian manufacturer of nutritional supplements. Financial terms were not disclosed; the investment is intended to support Organika's next stage of growth and product expansion in fast-growing supplement categories.

BC Partners Acquires Majority Stake in PetLab Co.

February 26, 2025

Consumer Products

BC Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in PetLab Co., a London‑headquartered premium pet supplement brand founded in 2018; terms were not disclosed. The founders will retain a significant investment and BC Partners plans to support PetLab Co.'s next stage of growth by expanding product offerings and leveraging its pet‑care sector expertise.

BRS & Co. Acquires Majority Control of Shearwater Research Inc.

April 30, 2021

Manufacturing

New York-based private equity firm BRS & Co. has acquired majority control of Shearwater Research Inc., a Richmond, British Columbia–headquartered designer and manufacturer of dive computers and rebreather electronics. BRS said it will partner with founders Bruce and Lynn Partridge and Shearwater's senior management to expand the company's reach and accelerate product development and distribution globally.

R2P Pet Acquires Ultra Paws

July 13, 2018

Consumer Products

R2P Pet, a pet products manufacturer, has acquired Ultra Paws, a Minnesota-based maker of dog boots, apparel and outdoor accessories. The acquisition will provide Ultra Paws with greater resources to expand product lines, innovate into new categories and broaden domestic and international distribution channels.

Targeted PetCare Acquires Pet Brands

January 19, 2024

Consumer Products

Targeted PetCare, a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired Pet Brands, a high-growth provider of private-label and branded dog and cat treats. The deal expands Targeted PetCare's pet treat portfolio and adds sourcing, design and packaging capabilities to support growth across grocery, mass and e-commerce channels.

BRS & Co. Sells Simpson Performance Products

November 19, 2020

Consumer Products

BRS & Co. sold Simpson Performance Products, a New Braunfels, Texas-based maker of motorsports safety equipment, in November 2020. The buyer was not disclosed in the announcement; BRS had owned Simpson since 2015 and under its ownership the company expanded its direct-to-consumer channel and product portfolio.