INW (Cornell Capital-backed) Acquires Capstone Nutrition from Brightstar Capital Partners

Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires Capstone Nutrition

September 23, 2019

Food & Beverage

Brightstar Capital Partners completed the acquisition of Capstone Nutrition, a developer and manufacturer of vitamins, minerals and dietary supplement products. The transaction was completed in partnership with members of Capstone’s senior management and is intended to accelerate growth into new markets and products while enhancing the company's R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

Cornell Capital-Led Group Acquires INW; INW Acquires Bee Health

March 29, 2021

Food & Beverage

A Cornell Capital-led investor group has acquired INW | Innovations in Nutrition + Wellness from Rosewood Private Investments. Simultaneously, INW closed the acquisition of Bee Health, the UK-based nutritional supplement manufacturer headquartered in Bridlington, expanding INW's product capabilities and European footprint.

CapVest Acquires Inspired Pet Nutrition from L Catterton

December 21, 2020

Food & Beverage

Funds managed by CapVest Partners have agreed to acquire Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the U.K.'s leading independent pet food platform, from L Catterton. IPN—home to the Harringtons and Wagg brands—was scaled under L Catterton through manufacturing investment, brand marketing and DTC capabilities; CapVest said it will support further expansion across the U.K. and Europe. Terms were not disclosed.

Incline Equity Partners Acquires Starwest Botanicals

June 3, 2021

Food & Beverage

Pittsburgh-based private equity firm Incline Equity Partners acquired Starwest Botanicals, a Sacramento-based value-added distributor and processor of organic botanicals, herbs and spices. Incline plans to accelerate growth through investments in marketing, channel management, infrastructure, technology and add-on acquisitions; transaction terms were not disclosed.

Allworth Financial Acquires Capstone Capital, Inc.

May 26, 2020

Wealth Management

Allworth Financial, a Parthenon-backed wealth management firm, has acquired Capstone Capital, Inc., a Cincinnati-based investment advisory firm with approximately $100 million in client assets. Founder Bob Sponseller is joining Allworth, and the deal expands Allworth's footprint in the Ohio region as part of its ongoing add-on acquisition strategy for its Parthenon-backed platform.

A&M Capital Partners Acquires Majority Interest in BrightPet Nutrition Group

September 29, 2020

Food & Beverage

A&M Capital Partners (part of Alvarez & Marsal Capital) has acquired a majority interest in BrightPet Nutrition Group, a Lisbon, Ohio-based manufacturer of premium and super-premium pet food and treats. The Golladay family will retain minority ownership and continue in management roles; the seller included Graham Partners, which announced the exit. AMCP plans to accelerate growth through channel expansion, product portfolio investments and strategic acquisitions.