Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2024-07-17 |
| Target | Insomnia Cookies |
| Sector | Food |
| Investor(s) |
Verlinvest
Mistral Equity Partners |
| Sellers(s) | Krispy Kreme |
| Deal Type | Stake Purchase |
SEARCH BY
| Category | Family Office |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Verlinvestis a private, family-owned investment holding firm specializing in branded consumer products and services investments. The Firm will consider investments in public and private companies and generally targets growth-oriented businesses addressing sizeable markets. Verlinvest looks to invest €20 to €200 million per investment and will consider both majority and minority positions. Verlinvest was formed in 1995 and is based in Brussels, Belgium.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 50 of 52 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 7 of 7 |
| Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals | 3 of 3 |
| State: Pennsylvania M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 12 of 12 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 3 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-19 |
K1 Speed
Irvine, California, United States K1 Speed is an operator of indoor go-kart racing tracks, with eight locations in Southern California, Seattle, Phoenix and Ft. Lauderdale. K1 offers electric kart racing which caters to novices, auto racing enthusiasts, racing professionals and corporate events. K1 Speed was founded in 2003 and is based in Irvine, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-15 |
The Climbing Hangar
Liverpool, United Kingdom The Climbing Hangar is a provider of indoor climbing walls. TCH targets climbers and non-climbers looking for a sociable way to keep fit. The Climbing Hangar was founded in 2010 and is based in Liverpool, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| PE ASSETS | 300M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Mistral Equity Partners is a consumer/media focused private equity firm. The Firm specifically looks to invest in North American retail, consumer products/services, food, and advertising opportunities. Mistral's target equity investment size is $1 to $15 million for growth investments and $25 to $50 million for buyout opportunities. Prospective transaction situations include leveraged acquisitions, build-ups, recapitalizations, restructurings, and pre-IPO growth financings. Mistral Equity Partners was formed in 2007 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 10 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals | 2 of 2 |
| State: Pennsylvania M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 9 of 9 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-28 |
PetWise
Novato, California, United States PetWise is an industry manufacturer and distributor of branded pet products and accessories. PetWise distributes its products through a diverse mix of channels including e-Commerce, mass merch, pet specialty, club, grocery and others. PetWise was founded in 1991 and is based in Novato, California. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1937 |
| Sector | Restaurants |
| Employees | 22,800 |
| Revenue | 1.7B USD (2024) |
Krispy Kreme is a branded specialty retailer and wholesaler of sweet treats and complementary products, including its signature Original Glazed doughnut. Krispy Kreme was formed in 1937 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 2 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: Pennsylvania M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-20 |
Insomnia Cookies
New York, Pennsylvania, United States Insomnia Cookies is a cookie delivery company specializing in brownies, cookie cakes, ice cream, and even cold milk. Insomnia Cookies was founded in 2003 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
Buy | - |