Baja Aqua-Farms (Castle Harlan) Acquires Baja Marine Foods

Aquavista Acquires Castle Marinas

December 2, 2021

Real Estate

Aquavista, backed by mid-market private equity firm LDC, has acquired Castle Marinas, adding 11 marinas to Aquavista's portfolio to create a 29-marina group with over 5,000 berths across the UK. The deal was financed by LDC with debt facilities from Barings and strengthens Aquavista's position as a leading operator of residential and leisure moorings.

Cal Marine Fish Company Acquires Assets of Monterey Fish Company

August 6, 2024

Food & Beverage

Cal Marine Fish Company, LLC, backed by parent Inter Oceanic Holdings, LLC, acquired the assets of Monterey Fish Company, Inc. Plethora Businesses served as exclusive sell-side advisor; the deal expands Cal Marine's harvesting, processing and packing capabilities and strengthens its market presence in the California seafood industry.

Jones Fish Acquires Aqua Services

March 22, 2023

Environmental Services

Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors, LLC has completed the acquisition of Aqua Services, Inc., a Guntersville, Alabama-based provider of large-scale reservoir aquatic plant control, water quality enhancement and fisheries management services. The deal, supported by Jones Fish's partner Fort Point Capital, expands Jones Fish's service offering and footprint in the Southeastern United States.

BlueWater Marinas and Bain Capital Real Estate Acquire Bayside Marine

February 16, 2026

Real Estate

BlueWater Marinas, backed by Bain Capital Real Estate, has acquired Bayside Marine, a full-service marina in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The Kent family will remain in place to oversee day-to-day operations as the acquisition expands BlueWater/Bain's portfolio of East Coast marina properties.

Branford Castle Partners II Invests in Marine Floats

October 12, 2023

Construction

Branford Castle Partners II, an affiliate of Branford Castle Partners, has made a strategic investment in Marine Floats, a Tacoma, Washington-based specialty marine contractor that designs, fabricates and installs marinas, floating docks and waterfront structures while providing environmental and permitting advisory services. Branford will partner with founder and President Logan Brown to support growth and expand the company’s offerings and reach across the Pacific Northwest; terms were not disclosed.

New Harbor Capital Makes Majority Growth Investment in FoodPharma

June 8, 2021

Food & Beverage

New Harbor Capital completed a majority growth equity investment in Food Technology and Design, LLC (dba FoodPharma), an R&D-focused contract manufacturer of functional and nutritional foods. New Harbor will partner with founder and CEO Glen Marinelli to expand the company’s product categories, capabilities, customers and geographies; FoodPharma operates two California facilities and employs over 90 people.