Petz (Grupo Petz) Acquires Petix and WizSmart

United Petfood Acquires 50% Stake in SmartPetPro to Expand Premium Pet Food in Germany

July 19, 2026

Consumer Products

United Petfood has acquired a 50% stake in SmartPetPro, a German producer of premium wet pet food. The partnership is intended to strengthen United Petfood’s position in Germany and expand SmartPetPro’s production capacity and broader commercial reach, with SmartPetPro’s CEO and co-founders continuing to lead day-to-day operations.

Bansk Group Acquires PetIQ, Inc.

August 7, 2024

Consumer Products

Bansk Group, a New York-based consumer-focused private investment firm, agreed to acquire PetIQ, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion ($31.00 per share). The deal, approved by PetIQ’s board and completed on October 25, 2024, takes PetIQ private; the company will continue to be operated independently by its executive team and Bansk plans to invest in brand, marketing, capabilities and strategic growth initiatives.

DaySmart Acquires Time To Pet

February 6, 2024

Software

DaySmart Software has acquired Time To Pet, a pet care business management software provider based in Austin, Texas. The deal brings pet sitting and dog-walking capabilities (scheduling, GPS tracking, invoicing and payments) into DaySmart's vertically focused pet care platform to complement its grooming, daycare and veterinary offerings.

Targeted PetCare Acquires Pet Brands

January 19, 2024

Consumer Products

Targeted PetCare, a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired Pet Brands, a high-growth provider of private-label and branded dog and cat treats. The deal expands Targeted PetCare's pet treat portfolio and adds sourcing, design and packaging capabilities to support growth across grocery, mass and e-commerce channels.

Worldwise Acquires Pet Factory

April 7, 2022

Consumer Products

Worldwise, a pet supplies platform backed by A&M Capital Partners, has acquired Pet Factory, a U.S.-based manufacturer of pet chews, treats, toys and accessories headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. The acquisition expands Worldwise's chew and treat capabilities, adds domestic manufacturing and co-manufacturing capacity, and continues the platform's recent run of add-on deals.

Petmate Acquires Pet Qwerks

August 19, 2020

Consumer Products

Petmate has acquired Pet Qwerks, a designer and developer of flavored nylon chews and interactive pet toys based in Irvine, California. Carl Marks Advisors served as sell-side advisor to Pet Qwerks' founder Jim Gick; financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Petmate's toy and chew product portfolio and e-commerce reach.