Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Acquires Kronos Foods Corp

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Acquires Bil-Jac Foods

January 28, 2025

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p) has made an investment in Bil-Jac Foods in partnership with Ray Kelly; financial terms were not disclosed. Ron Coughlin (former Petco CEO) joined Bil-Jac's board as Executive Chairman and an investor, and Lincoln International served as exclusive financial advisor to Bil-Jac.

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Acquires MBC Companies from Encore Consumer Capital

July 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p) has acquired MBC Companies, a McDonald, Tennessee-based frozen breakfast manufacturer and distributor, from Encore Consumer Capital. Financial terms were not disclosed; e2p said it will partner with MBC's existing management to expand manufacturing capabilities, product innovation and channel growth across retail and foodservice.

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners and Mubadala Capital Invest in Mercer Foods and Thrive Freeze Dry

January 13, 2022

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p) and Mubadala Capital Private Equity have completed an investment in Mercer Foods and Thrive (Thrive Freeze Dry), combining the two businesses to create a North American market leader in freeze-dried products. Mercer, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Modesto, California, is a leading provider of freeze-dried fruit and vegetable ingredients; Thrive, founded in 2004, is a manufacturer of freeze-dried proteins, pet treats, probiotics, enzymes and prepared meals. Graham Partners is mentioned as the seller of Mercer; financial terms were not disclosed.

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Invests in Organic Milling

December 20, 2021

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p) has made a control-oriented investment in Organic Milling Inc., a San Dimas, California contract manufacturer of organic cereals, granolas, snacks and ingredients. Financial terms were not disclosed; e2p said the partnership will support customer and geographic expansion and broaden product offerings.

Kronos Foods (e2p) Merges with Grecian Delight Foods

April 7, 2020

Food & Beverage

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners' portfolio company Kronos Foods has agreed to merge with Grecian Delight Foods, a Parthenis family business headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The Parthenis family will retain a significant stake and Peter Parthenis, Jr. will serve as president and CEO of the combined company; financial terms were not disclosed.

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Acquires Daniele International

September 17, 2019

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p) has acquired Daniele International, a Rhode Island-based producer of specialty Italian charcuterie and deli meats, from the Dukcevich family, who will retain a significant stake. The deal marks e2p's second platform investment and aims to leverage the firm's food and CPG expertise to support Daniele's growth across retail, club and mass channels.