Hemingway Capital Acquires Vege-Kurl, Inc. (Vege Labs)
March 12, 2021
Hemingway Capital has acquired Vege-Kurl, Inc. (operating as Vege Labs and subsidiary Joar Labs), a Glendale, California-based private-label manufacturer of personal care, cosmetic and household products. Founders/executives Eric Huffman and Joe Desens sold the business to pursue retirement; CVF Capital Partners provided acquisition and expansion financing and a seasoned industry executive will assume the CEO role.
- Targets
- Vege-Kurl, Inc. (Vege Labs), Joar Labs
- Sellers
- Eric Huffman, Joe Desens
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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