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Pilot Wave Holdings Acquires Tapuya Brands Corporation

March 14, 2022

E-Commerce

Pilot Wave Holdings has acquired Tapuya Brands Corporation, a data-driven acquirer and builder of Amazon private-label consumer brands, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition brings Tapuya’s proprietary AI and e‑commerce brand-building capabilities into Pilot Wave’s technology-focused acquisition platform to scale Amazon-native products into consumer brands.

Signature Brands (Traub Capital Partners) Acquires Brand Castle

January 5, 2022

Consumer Products

Signature Brands, a Traub Capital Partners-backed consumer products platform, has acquired Brand Castle, a Bedford Heights, Ohio maker of baking and decorating kits, gingerbread houses and licensed baking mixes. The acquisition is an add-on to Signature Brands' portfolio intended to expand its product assortment, seasonal capabilities and retail presence across mass merchants.

Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Mash Holdings

November 15, 2022

Retail

Bain Capital Private Equity agreed to acquire a majority stake in Tokyo-based Mash Holdings, the operator of fashion and lifestyle brands including gelato pique, SNIDEL and FRAY I.D. The firm said it will partner with Mash's management to strengthen the company's business foundation and accelerate medium- to long-term growth across its fashion, beauty and food brands.

Restaurant Brands International Acquires Remaining Stakes in Burger King China

February 18, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

A subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International (RBI) acquired the equity interests in Burger King China from TFI Asia Holdings BV and Pangaea Two Acquisition Holdings XXIII, Ltd (Cartesian) for approximately $158 million in cash, bringing RBI's ownership to nearly 100%. RBI said it will engage advisors to identify a new local operating partner to inject capital and become the controlling shareholder as part of a strategy to support long-term growth in China.

Apax Funds Acquire Bazooka Candy Brands

October 10, 2023

Consumer Products

Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP have completed the acquisition of Bazooka Candy Brands from The Tornante Company and funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners. Apax plans to support Bazooka's growth by focusing on distribution expansion, product innovation, geographic expansion, and strategic acquisitions while promoting Tony Jacobs to CEO.

Ackley Brands Acquires Mac & Jack's Brewing Company

October 4, 2023

Food & Beverage

Family-owned Ackley Brands of Seattle has acquired Mac & Jack's Brewing Company, a 30-year-old craft brewery based in Redmond, Washington. The founders, Mac Rankin and Jack Schropp, will retain leadership/consulting roles and the existing brewery team will remain in place as Ackley integrates the brand into its Pacific Northwest beverage portfolio.