Worldwise (A&M Capital Partners-Backed) Acquires FurHaven

Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners Acquires Worldwise, Inc.

September 28, 2021

Consumer Products

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.

Worldwise Acquires Pet Factory

April 7, 2022

Consumer Products

Worldwise, a pet supplies platform backed by A&M Capital Partners, has acquired Pet Factory, a U.S.-based manufacturer of pet chews, treats, toys and accessories headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. The acquisition expands Worldwise's chew and treat capabilities, adds domestic manufacturing and co-manufacturing capacity, and continues the platform's recent run of add-on deals.

Worldwise (A&M Capital Partners) Acquires Kitty Sift

January 25, 2022

Consumer Products

Worldwise, an A&M Capital Partners-backed pet supplies platform, has acquired Kitty Sift, an eco‑sustainable cat litter and accessories brand headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The acquisition will integrate Kitty Sift into the Worldwise platform to expand its cat litter and accessories offering and broaden omni‑channel retail and eCommerce distribution.

365 Holdings Acquires Planet Wise, Inc.

February 1, 2020

Consumer Products

Planet Wise, Inc., a family-owned maker of cloth diapers and natural parenting products, was sold to private investment company 365 Holdings in February 2020. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Planet Wise; terms were not disclosed.

EarthWise Pet Acquires PET DEPOT

June 14, 2023

Retail

EarthWise Pet, a Woodinville, Washington–based pet franchise operator, has acquired California-based PET DEPOT, expanding EarthWise's systemwide store count to more than 200 locations. The acquisition brings PET DEPOT's retail stores and complementary veterinary hospitals under the EarthWise Pet banner to broaden franchise offerings and veterinary services.

White Wolf Capital Canada Acquires Weatherhaven

September 15, 2021

Manufacturing

White Wolf Capital Canada Inc. acquired Burnaby, British Columbia–based Weatherhaven, a global supplier of rapid-deployable portable infrastructure and shelters. The deal (terms undisclosed) pairs Weatherhaven’s management, led by CEO Ray Castelli, with White Wolf to support U.S. expansion and broader growth initiatives.