M&A Deal Summary

MPearlRock Acquires nutpods

On January 16, 2024, MPearlRock acquired food company nutpods from VMG Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MPearlRock’s 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is MPearlRock’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is MPearlRock’s 1st transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-01-16
Target nutpods
Sector Food
Buyer(s) MPearlRock
Sellers(s) VMG Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

nutpods

Bellevue, Washington, United States
nutpods is an independent, natural foods manufacturer, dedicated to introducing dairy-free creamers from plant-based ingredients. nutpods quickly found a loyal consumer base with Whole30, paleo, keto, vegan and vegetarian consumers who appreciate a high quality, plant-based creamer in their coffee and tea. nutpods was founded in 2015 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

MPearlRock

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
Category Company
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

MPearlRock provides emerging consumer brands with significant resources and value-add opportunities across distribution, marketing, product development, manufacturing, supply chain, data analytics and talent acquisition functions. MPearlRock is based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

VMG Partners

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 2.6B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

VMG Partners is a private equity firm focused on early and growth stage investing in consumer products companies. VMG has a specific interest in the lifestyle, wellness, food and beverage, personal care, pet and leisure sectors of the consumer products industry. VMG targets US-based companies with revenues between $1 and $500 million. VMG was formed in 2005 and has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 24
Sector (Food) 14 of 14
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 20 of 20
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 22 of 23
Year (2024) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-09-11 Illegal Mezcal

Brooklyn, New York, United States

ILEGAL Mezcal is a global artisanal mezcal brand. ILEGAL Mezcal is sold in over 40 countries and has won numerous awards for both quality and branding. Illegal Mezcal was formed in 2006 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-09-25 Solidcore

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Solidcore is a boutique fitness studio concept that uses a resistance-based machine called the Sweatlana to give customers a proven and effective full-body workout. A solidcore workout is a high-intensity, low-impact 50-minute session that is done as slowly as possible to lengthen and tone your body. With countless variations of moves stemming from planks, lunges, and squats, the client's body and mind are challenged in every class. solidcore was founded in 2013 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

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