Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Invests in Ya YA Foods Corporation

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.

Ya YA Foods (e2p) Acquires Truss Beverage Co. from Tilray Brands

August 1, 2024

Food & Beverage

Ya YA Foods Corporation, a portfolio company of Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p), has acquired Truss Beverage Co. from Tilray Brands. The deal transfers Truss's 186,000 sq. ft. Belleville, Ontario production facility (250,000 hectolitre annual capacity) to Ya YA Foods, expanding its North American footprint to three sites and adding canning and glass capabilities.

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.

Ya YA Foods (e2p Portfolio Company) Acquires Certain U.S. Manufacturing Assets from Oatly

March 2, 2023

Food & Beverage

An affiliate of Ya YA Foods Corporation, a portfolio company of Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p), closed the acquisition of certain U.S. manufacturing assets from subsidiaries of Oatly Group AB, including most manufacturing equipment at Oatly’s Ogden, Utah facility. Ya YA Foods will also complete construction of Oatly’s Fort Worth, Texas facility and enter a long-term manufacturing contract to produce Oatly products in Ogden and Fort Worth, expanding Ya YA Foods’ U.S. footprint and establishing a strategic manufacturing partnership with Oatly.

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.

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Invests in Salm Partners

December 1, 2020

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p) has made a growth investment in Salm Partners, the largest U.S. contract manufacturer of fully cooked sausages and premium hot dogs. The Salm family remains a significant shareholder; financial terms were not disclosed. The investment will support Salm's next stage of growth and investments in additional technology and capabilities.