Spanos Barber Jesse & Co. Invests in The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley
October 22, 2020
Spanos Barber Jesse & Co. (SBJ) completed a minority investment in The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, with founder Tracy Hayward and key senior executives retaining significant ownership and remaining in their roles. The partnership will provide capital and strategic support to accelerate the company's growth in the foodservice and specialty ingredients markets.
- Targets
- The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, LLC
- Sellers
- Tracy Hayward, Medhane Kidane, Michele Lex, Mark Smith
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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