Encore Consumer Capital Invests in Tourtellot & Co., Inc.

Tourtellot & Co. (Encore Consumer Capital) Acquires Ryeco Inc.

November 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Tourtellot & Co., a portfolio company of Encore Consumer Capital, has acquired Ryeco Inc. from the Reilly family to create a super-regional produce distribution platform serving the Northeast through the mid-Atlantic. The Reilly family remains an owner in the combined business and Michael Reilly Jr. will continue partnering with Tourtellot's leadership to integrate operations and drive growth.

Encore Consumer Capital Invests in Murry's, Inc.

November 14, 2019

Food & Beverage

San Francisco-based private equity firm Encore Consumer Capital completed an investment in Murry's, Inc., a family-owned frozen French toast manufacturer based in Greenbelt, Maryland. The partnership will support Murry's next phase of growth, leveraging Encore's experience in consumer packaged foods and private-label channels.

Encore Consumer Capital Acquires Chalet Desserts

May 16, 2024

Food & Beverage

Encore Consumer Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on consumer products, has acquired Chalet Desserts, a Sacramento-based specialty manufacturer of frozen bakery desserts. Encore said it will partner with founder and CEO Dave Laukat and the existing management team to pursue organic growth, capacity investments and add-on acquisitions to expand the platform.

Ridgemont Equity Partners Recapitalizes Worldwide Produce

January 24, 2023

Food & Beverage

Ridgemont Equity Partners recapitalized Worldwide Produce, a leading distributor of fresh produce, dairy and specialty foods across the western United States, with existing sponsor Sole Source Capital retaining a meaningful minority stake. The transaction provides capital for organic growth and M&A to build a super-regional specialty food distribution platform; financing was provided by a group of credit providers led by Ares and others. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Encore Consumer Capital Invests in LYS Beauty

April 1, 2025

Consumer Products

Encore Consumer Capital has made a significant minority equity investment in clean beauty brand LYS Beauty to fund product innovation, inventory expansion, strategic hires, and global marketing as the brand scales. Founder and CEO Tisha Thompson will retain majority ownership as LYS prepares to expand distribution, including a Sephora at Kohl's launch across 800+ stores.

Caldicot Capital & Tamarix Capital Recapitalize Kushner & Associates

December 18, 2025

Transportation

Affiliates of Caldicot Capital and Tamarix Capital Partners recapitalized Custom Tours, Inc., doing business as Kushner & Associates, in a transaction that closed December 18, 2025. Founder/CEO Susan Kushner will remain as CEO and retain a significant ownership stake while meaningful equity was granted to employees; terms were not disclosed.