Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2024-12-16 |
| Target | Tropical Cheese |
| Sector | Food |
| Investor(s) |
AUA Private Equity Partners
Avance |
| Deal Type | Growth Capital |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| PE ASSETS | 850M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Focused |
AUA Private Equity Partners is an operationally-focused, private equity firm that makes control and significant minority equity investments in companies operating in the consumer, media, and business services sectors. The Firm also targets Hispanic-oriented companies and family-owned businesses located in the US. AUA seeks businesses with at least $10 million in EBITDA and valued up to $200 million. Prospective companies typically have recurring revenue, strong growth prospects, sustainable competitive advantages, and in a position to benefit from 'demographic trends'. AUA Private Equity Partners was formed in 2012 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 16 of 16 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 10 of 10 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: New Jersey M&A | 4 of 4 |
| Country: United States M&A | 16 of 16 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-23 |
Raymundos Food Group
Bedford Park, Illinois, United States Raymundos Food Group is a manufacturer and marketer of predominantly branded refrigerated snacks and desserts. The Company’s portfolio of gelatins, flans, puddings and other ready-to-eat products has strong connectivity to the growing Hispanic demographic in the United States, and provides a unique value-proposition to food retailers. Raymundos Food Group is based in Bedford Park, Illinois. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-09 |
Western Smokehouse Partners
Galesburg, Illinois, United States Western Smokehouse Partners provides manufacturing solutions for the top brands and retailers in premium, crafted protein snacks. The company provides co-manufactured, private-label, and branded meat snacks. It operates four facilities throughout the Midwestern United States. Western Smokehouse Partners is based in Galesburg, Illinois. |
Sell | - |
Avance Investment Management is a private equity firm focused on acquiring US-based middle-market companies in the services and consumer sectors. Target companies are profitable with $10 to $75 million of EBITDA and up to $250 million in revenue. Prospective situations of interest include founder owned companies looking to transition or management teams seeking a growth partner. Avance Management is headquartered in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 8 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 6 of 7 |
| State: New Jersey M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 6 of 7 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-22 |
Alchemy
Houston, Texas, United States Alchemy is an IT advisory, consulting, and reseller firm focused on cybersecurity, modern workspace, cloud infrastructure, data/AI, and application development. Alchemy is based in Houston, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-07 |
Barchemy
Donora, Pennsylvania, United States Barchemy is a developer and manufacturer of better-for-you chocolate and confectionery ingredients serving the nutritional bar, bakery, confectionery, and ice cream industries. It partners with customers to develop innovative solutions with unmatched protein content and quality. Barchemy is based in Donora, Pennsylvania. |
Buy | - |
