Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners Acquires Worldwise, Inc.
September 28, 2021
Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners (AMCP), together with its affiliated A&M Capital Opportunities Fund, has acquired Worldwise, Inc., a Novato, California-based leader in pet supplies and branded pet essentials. Worldwise CEO Kevin Fick will remain in place as AMCP supports the company in expanding e-commerce capabilities, developing new products and pursuing bolt-on acquisitions to scale the newly created pet platform.
- Targets
- Worldwise, Inc.
- Sellers
- Mistral Equity Partners
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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