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# e2p

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## News
- [e2p Portfolio Company Roskam Foods Acquires Kitchen Partners](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-portfolio-company-roskam-foods-acquires-kitchen-partners/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a private equity firm focused on the food, beverage, and pet industries, announced today that its portfolio company Roskam Foods (“Roskam”) has acquired Kitchen Partners (the “Company”). Kitchen Partners is Roskam’s third acquisition under e2p’s ownership. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [e2p Announces Sale of Furlani Foods to Arbor Investments](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-announces-sale-of-furlani-foods-to-arbor-investments/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a private equity firm focused on the food, beverage, and pet industries, announced today the sale of Fund II portfolio company, Furlani Foods (“Furlani” or the “Company”) to Arbor Investments (“Arbor”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Celebrating Community and Culinary Excellence with Chef Rick Bayless](https://e2p.com/news/celebrating-community-and-culinary-excellence-with-chef-rick-bayless/): On Monday, November 17, 2025, Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p) hosted "A Taste of Innovation at PLMA with Rick Bayless," an invitation-only event at Crust Brewing in Rosemont, IL. The evening brought together more than 75 food entrepreneurs, operators, and executives who share a passion for food and innovation to connect and celebrate the e2p Ecosystem.
- [e2p Portfolio Company, MBC Companies, Completes Acquisition of Alpha Foods](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-portfolio-company-mbc-companies-completes-acquisition-of-alpha-foods/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food, beverage and pet industries, announced today that portfolio company, MBC Companies (“MBC”), has acquired Alpha Foods (“Alpha” or the “Company”), a family-owned frozen pizza manufacturer based in Waller, Texas. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Bil-Jac Foods Welcomes New Chief Commercial Officer](https://e2p.com/news/bil-jac-foods-welcomes-new-chief-commercial-officer/): Bil-Jac Foods (“Bil-Jac” or the “Company”), an Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”) portfolio company and a leader in the premium dog food and treats category, is proud to announce the appointment of Danny Waite as Chief Commercial Officer.
- [Bil-Jac Foods Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer](https://e2p.com/news/bil-jac-welcomes-new-chief-executive-officer/): CHICAGO, IL, April 22, 2025 – Bil-Jac Foods (“Bil-Jac” or the “Company”), an Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”) portfolio company and a leader in the premium dog food and treats category, is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Greenwell as Chief Executive Officer.
- [e2p Expands Investment Team with Appointment of Keith Lindsey as Executive Partner](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-expands-investment-team-with-appointment-of-keith-lindsey-as-executive-partner/): CHICAGO, IL, April 16, 2025 – Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and beverage industry, today announced the addition of Keith Lindsey as an Executive Partner on its Investment Team. Keith is an accomplished Corporate Development and Finance executive with extensive company leadership experience.
- [e2p Adds New Portfolio Company: Bil-Jac Foods](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-adds-new-portfolio-company-bil-jac-foods/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and beverage industry, announced today that it has made an investment in Bil-Jac Foods (“Bil-Jac” or the “Company”) in partnership with Ray Kelly. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [e2p Portfolio Company Furlani Foods Completes Acquisition of Cole’s Quality Foods](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-portfolio-company-furlani-foods-completes-acquisition-of-coles-quality-foods/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that its portfolio company, Furlani Foods (“Furlani”), has acquired Cole’s Quality Foods (“Cole’s” or the “Company”). The transaction creates a leading provider of frozen garlic bread products serving retail and food service channels. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [e2p Portfolio Company, MBC Companies, Completes Acquisition of Nardone Brothers Baking Co](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-portfolio-company-mbc-companies-completes-acquisition-of-nardone-brothers-baking-co/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that portfolio company, MBC Companies (“MBC”), has acquired Nardone Brothers Baking Co. (“Nardone” or the “Company”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Furlani Foods to Acquire Cole’s Quality Foods, Creating the Leading Provider of Frozen Garlic Bread Products in Retail and Foodservice](https://e2p.com/news/furlani-foods-to-acquire-coles-quality-foods-creating-the-leading-provider-of-frozen-garlic-bread-products-in-retail-and-foodservice/): MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Furlani Foods announces signing a definitive agreement to acquire Cole's Quality Foods. This combination brings together two of the leading brands in the garlic bread category, creating production, innovation, and supply chain advantages for both brands’ customers and consumers.
- [Grecian Delight | Kronos Celebrates 50th Anniversary](https://e2p.com/news/grecian-delight-kronos-celebrates-50th-anniversary/): In celebration of its rich Greek heritage and its pivotal role in popularizing Greek cuisine in America, Grecian Delight | Kronos recently held a series of events marking its 50th anniversary.
- [e2p’s Ya YA Foods Closes Acquisition Of Truss Beverage Co.](https://e2p.com/news/ya-ya-foods-closes-acquisition-of-truss-beverage-co/): Ya YA Foods Corporation (“Ya YA Foods” or the “Company”), a low-acid aseptic beverage manufacturer, today announced that it has acquired Truss Beverage Co. (“Truss”), whose primary asset is a beverage manufacturing facility located in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Ya YA Foods is a portfolio company of Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries.
- [Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”) Raises $546 Million for Fund II and Unveils New Brand Identity](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-raises-546m-fund-ii-new-brand-identity/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food, consumer, and packaging industries, announced today that it has closed its second fund, Entrepreneurial Equity Partners II (“e2p II” or “Fund II”), with $546 million in aggregate capital commitments. In conjunction with the final closing of e2p II, the firm also unveiled a new brand identity, reflecting the firm’s growth, vision, and expansion since inception. The new website, logo, and experience are live this week and can be found at www.e2p.com (formerly e2pcapital.com). 
- [Somera Private Equity Alongside Strategic Partner Entrepreneurial Equity Partners, Acquires Ty-Gard and Shock-Gard to Form Gardian Holdings LLC](https://e2p.com/news/somera-e2p-acquire-ty-gard-shock-gard-gardian-holdings/): Somera Private Equity LLC (“Somera”), alongside strategic partner Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), announced today that it has, through a new holding company vehicle Gardian Holdings LLC (“Gardian”), acquired a majority stake of the underlying entities that develop and manufacture Ty-Gard® and Shock-Gard® products. Somera and e2p will partner with the business’ existing owner, Matthew Bullock, to accelerate growth, continue innovative product development, and maintain leading service to Gardian’s customer base, composed mainly of Fortune 500 companies.
- [Thrive Freeze Dry, An e2p and Mubadala Capital Portfolio Company, Signs Definitive Acquisition Agreement With Paradiesfrucht Gmbh](https://e2p.com/news/thrive-freeze-dry-acquires-paradiesfrucht-gmbh/): Thrive Freeze Dry (“Thrive”), a manufacturer of freeze-dried products, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paradiesfrucht GmbH (“Paradise” or the “Company”), a global freeze dryer of fruits, fruit preparations, yogurts, drops, powders, and granulates. Thrive is a portfolio company of Entrepreneurial Equity Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries and Mubadala Capital, the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, a leading global sovereign investor headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The transaction is expected to close in 2024, subject to customary closing conditions, including certain governmental approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.
- [e2p Announces Sale of Salm Partners](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-announces-sale-of-salm-partners/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that it has sold Salm Partners (“Salm” or the “Company”) to Johnsonville, LLC (“Johnsonville”), a family-owned and privately held manufacturer of premium sausage and other food products. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Thrive Freeze Dry Acquires Canature](https://e2p.com/news/thrive-foods-acquires-canature/): Thrive Freeze Dry, a manufacturer of freeze-dried products, today announced that it has acquired Canature, (or the “Company”), a producer of freeze-dried pet food and treats. Thrive Freeze Dry is a portfolio company of Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries and Mubadala Capital, the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, a leading global sovereign investor headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [e2p Acquires MBC Companies](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-acquires-mbc-companies/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that it has acquired MBC Companies (“MBC” or the “Company”), in partnership with the existing management team, from Encore Consumer Capital. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Entrepreneurial Equity Partners and Mubadala Capital’s Portfolio Company, Thrive Freeze Dry, Signs Definitive Acquisition Agreement With Freeze-Dry Foods (Germany)](https://e2p.com/news/thrive-freeze-dry-acquires-freeze-dry-foods-germany/): Thrive Freeze Dry, a manufacturer of freeze-dried products, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Groneweg Group, otherwise known as Freeze-Dry Foods (Germany), (“Groneweg” or the “Company”), a global manufacturer and supplier of freeze and air-dried ingredients. Thrive is a portfolio company of Entrepreneurial Equity Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries and Mubadala Capital, the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, a leading global sovereign investor headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The transaction is expected to close in 2023, subject to customary closing conditions, including certain governmental approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.
- [e2p Adds New Portfolio Company Furlani Foods](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-adds-new-portfolio-company-furlani-foods/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that it has made an investment in Furlani Foods (“Furlani” or the “Company”) in partnership with the Kawaja family. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Portfolio Company Roskam Baking Company Acquires Marsan Foods](https://e2p.com/news/roskam-baking-acquires-marsan-foods/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that Roskam Baking Company (“Roskam”), one of its portfolio companies, has acquired Marsan Foods (“Marsan” or the “Company”). Marsan represents Roskam’s second acquisition since being acquired by e2p in July 2022. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Ya YA Foods, A Portfolio Company of e2p, Closes Acquisition of Certain Oatly Group AB Manufacturing Assets and Initiates Strategic Partnership](https://e2p.com/news/ya-ya-foods-acquires-oatly-assets/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that an affiliate of one of its portfolio companies, Ya YA Foods Corporation (“Ya YA Foods” or the “Company”), closed the previously announced acquisition of certain U.S. manufacturing assets from subsidiaries of Oatly Group AB (“Oatly”), including a majority of the manufacturing equipment in Oatly’s Ogden, Utah facility. Ya YA Foods will also assume responsibility for the completion of construction of Oatly’s Fort Worth, Texas facility and will enter into a long-term contract to manufacture products for Oatly in Ogden and Fort Worth.
- [Thrive Freeze Dry Sets Up One of the Largest Freeze Drying Facilities in North America to Further Enhance Capabilities](https://e2p.com/news/thrive-freeze-dry-wisconsin-facility/): Thrive Freeze Dry, a leading manufacturer of freeze-dried products, and a portfolio company of Entrepreneurial Equity Partners and Mubadala Capital, announced today its new plant in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The 341,000 square foot building is designed to support the fast-growing markets of pet treats and probiotics and will be one of the largest of its kind in North America. This state-of-the-art facility will feature best-in-class freeze dryers providing additional capacity and capability, packaging, and warehousing. It is anticipated that the facility will freeze-dry its first production run in the summer of 2023.
- [Thrive Freeze Dry Invests In Freeze-Dry Foods](https://e2p.com/news/thrive-freeze-dry-invests-in-freeze-dry-foods/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, and the Private Equity business of Mubadala Capital, the asset management arm of Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company, today announced that one of their portfolio companies, Thrive Freeze Dry, has acquired Freeze-Dry Foods (“FDF” or the “Company”) from Cumming Capital. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Entrepreneurial Equity Partners and Mubadala Capital Private Equity Invest in Mercer Foods and Thrive Freeze Dry](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-mubadala-invest-mercer-foods-thrive-freeze-dry/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, and the Private Equity business of Mubadala Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, today announced that they have completed an investment in Mercer Foods (“Mercer”) and Thrive Freeze Dry (“Thrive”). The combination of the two businesses creates a North American market leader in freeze-dried products. The new platform will serve a variety of end markets including fruits and vegetables, proteins, pet treats, probiotics, enzymes, and prepared meals. Financial terms of the transactions were not disclosed.
- [Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Invests in Organic Milling](https://e2p.com/news/entrepreneurial-equity-partners-invests-in-organic-milling/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that it has invested in Organic Milling Inc. (“Organic Milling” or the “Company”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Raises $423 Million for Inaugural Fund](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-raises-423m-inaugural-fund/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based, control-oriented private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that it has closed its inaugural fund, Entrepreneurial Equity Partners I (“e2p I” of “Fund I”), with $423 million in aggregate capital commitments.
- [Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Invests in Ya YA Foods Corporation](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-invests-in-ya-ya-foods/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that it has invested in Ya YA Foods Corporation (“Ya YA Foods”) alongside the Abbas Al-Ali family, who will maintain a significant ownership stake. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Invests in Contract Manufacturer Salm Partners](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-invests-in-salm-partners/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that it has invested in Salm Partners (“Salm” or the “Company”) alongside the Salm family, who will maintain a significant stake in the Company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Entrepreneurial Equity Partners and the Parthenis Family Merge Kronos Foods with Grecian Delight](https://e2p.com/news/kronos-foods-merges-grecian-delight/): CHICAGO, IL, April 7, 2020 – Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that Kronos Foods (“Kronos”), one of e2p’s portfolio companies, has reached an agreement to merge with Grecian Delight Foods, Inc (“Grecian Delight”), a Parthenis family business. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Sara Lee Frozen Bakery Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Cyrus O’Leary’s Pies](https://e2p.com/news/sara-lee-acquires-cyrus-olearys-pies/): Sara Lee Frozen Bakery continues to advance their in‐store bakery presence with the award‐winning pie company
- [Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Completes Acquisition of Kronos Foods Corp](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-acquires-kronos-foods/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on making investments in the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that it has acquired Kronos Foods Corp (“Kronos”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Daniele International Completes Merger with Creminelli Fine Meats](https://e2p.com/news/daniele-merger-creminelli-fine-meats/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that one of its portfolio companies, Daniele International, has completed a merger with Creminelli Fine Meats, LLC (“Creminelli”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- [Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Completes Acquisition of Daniele International](https://e2p.com/news/e2p-acquires-daniele-international/): Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on making investments in the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced today that it has acquired Daniele International, LLC (“Daniele” or the “Company”) from the Dukcevich family, who will maintain a significant stake in the Company.  The investment is the second platform and third acquisition for e2p’s inaugural fund.
- [Hostess Brands, Inc. Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Sell Superior Cake Products, Inc. to Sara Lee Frozen Bakery](https://e2p.com/news/hostess-sells-superior-cake-products-sara-lee/): KANSAS CITY, Mo.--Hostess Brands, Inc. (“Hostess” or “Company”) (NASDAQ: TWNK TWNKW) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Superior Cake Products, Inc. (“Superior”) in-store bakery business to Sara Lee Frozen Bakery for a purchase price of $65 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the transaction to pursue a range of potential strategic options, including reinvesting in its business, de-leveraging its balance sheet and pursuing potential strategic acquisitions, while effectively managing its capital structure.
- [Sara Lee® Frozen Bakery, Van’s®, Chef Pierre® and Bistro Collection® Purchased from Tyson Foods by Entrepreneurial Equity Partners and Kohlberg & Company](https://e2p.com/news/sara-lee-frozen-bakery-acquired-tyson-foods/): Sara Lee® Frozen Bakery Commences Operations With A Lineup Of Iconic Premier Frozen Bakery Brands, Led By A Dynamic Team Of Food Industry Veterans

## Insights
- [Managing Human Capital as an Asset vs. an Expense](https://e2p.com/insights/managing-human-capital-as-an-asset-vs-as-an-expense/): Access the white paper here: Managing Human Capital as an Asset vs. an Expense
- [ESG & Brand: Crafting a Recipe for Excellence](https://e2p.com/insights/esg-brand-crafting-a-recipe-for-excellence/): Among their many beer stories, Scott Markman and Amy Silverstein discuss her substantive career shift from Deloitte partner to PE partner, the profound role of ESG within food investing, and the power of personal branding and relationships. In addition, they discuss the importance of brand building in tangible value creation.
- [Women Leaders in ESGs “23 in ’23”](https://e2p.com/insights/women-leaders-in-esgs-23-in-23/): Amy is thrilled to announce her selection for Kayo's prestigious list of 23 in '23 - Women Leaders in ESG, a testament to her dedication to driving change in the Environmental, Social, and Governance sector. Alongside other remarkable women, Amy's inclusion underscores the collective effort to redefine corporate responsibility and sustainability. With a commitment to innovation and vision, these leaders are shaping a future where business thrives alongside social and environmental progress. Amy extends her gratitude to Kayo for the honor and looks forward to continuing the journey of inspiring positive impact in the ESG landscape.
- [Women in Leadership with Amy Silverstein](https://e2p.com/insights/women-in-leadership-with-amy-silverstein-esg-leader-and-private-equity-partner-at-e2p/): In this episode of the Women in Leadership podcast series, The Barton Partnership’s Victoria Montagu is joined by ESG Leader and Private Equity Partner at e2p, Amy Silverstein. Amy reflects on her career journey and move into Private Equity after 20 years at Deloitte, how purpose and ESG have always been integrated into her career, and the importance of being curious, resilient, and brave enough to question the status quo.