NVM Private Equity Acquires Vegetarian Express from Bridges Fund Management
February 27, 2024
NVM Private Equity has completed a £15 million investment to acquire Vegetarian Express, the Watford-based specialist plant-based ingredients supplier, from Bridges Fund Management. The capital will support Vegetarian Express's expansion into Ireland, strengthen its digital capabilities and operational capacity, and help scale its customer base across the UK.
- Buyers
- NVM Private Equity
- Targets
- Vegetarian Express
- Sellers
- Bridges Fund Management
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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