West Lane Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Non‑Foods Marketing Corp.

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires FoodScience

November 19, 2024

Food & Beverage

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) have acquired FoodScience, a Williston, Vermont-based formulator, manufacturer and marketer of pet and human nutritional supplements, from Wind Point Partners. MSCP said it will work with CEO Sharon Rossi to pursue organic growth and strategic M&A to expand FoodScience's portfolio and capabilities.

Woodlawn Partners Acquires NH Holdings (New Horizon Foods)

October 29, 2021

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Woodlawn Partners acquired NH Holdings (the holding company for New Horizon Foods and Consolidated Management Company) from founder Jim Dyvig on October 29, 2021. NH Holdings, based in Minneapolis, manages contract foodservice programs across senior housing, education, treatment centers and county jails (over 170 customer sites in 15 states); the deal supports founder succession and plans for accelerated growth and operational improvements.

Greens Farms Capital and Landon Capital Partners Acquire Majority Stake in 919 Marketing

January 5, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Greens Farms Capital and Landon Capital Partners have acquired a majority stake in 919 Marketing, a data-driven content marketing agency headquartered near Raleigh, North Carolina. The investment will provide capital and strategic support to accelerate growth and serve as a platform for add-on acquisitions in the fragmented marketing services industry.

West Lane Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Non-Foods Marketing Corp

October 21, 2020

Retail

West Lane Capital Partners LLC has acquired a majority stake in Non-Foods Marketing Corp. (NFM), a New York–based national buying service and product developer that sells products under the Living Concepts brand. Founder and CEO Tony Gusta will remain an owner and continue as CEO as West Lane plans to expand NFM's customer, product and vendor base and broaden distribution domestically and internationally; terms were not disclosed.

West Lane Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Fantasy Files Group

May 16, 2019

Consumer Products

West Lane Capital Partners LLC has acquired a majority stake in Fantasy Files Group LLC, a California-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty cosmetic products (brands include Blossom, Blue Cross and Savina). Founders Ron Tinero and Mark Friedman will remain as executives and shareholders; West Lane said it will work with management to expand distribution channels domestically and internationally and launch new products.

Millstone Capital Advisors Acquires Native Foods

June 18, 2018

Restaurants & Hospitality

St. Louis-based private equity firm Millstone Capital Advisors has acquired Native Foods, a Chicago-based plant-focused fast-casual restaurant chain with 13 locations across California, Colorado, Oregon and Illinois. Millstone said the investment will provide resources to support Native Foods' expansion while maintaining the brand's plant-based mission and operations under existing management.