I'm pleased to announce Ironwood Capital’s subordinated debt and minority equity investments in Artisan Bakery, supporting HC Private Investments’ acquisitions of Specialty Bakers and Snackwerks. The combination of these two standout businesses creates a scaled platform with capabilities across in-store bakery and snack co-manufacturing, serving grocery retailers, branded food companies, and high-growth emerging brands. 🧁 Specialty Bakers (Marysville, PA) – A trusted name in desserts, producing items like Dessert Shells, French Twirls, and Ladyfingers for grocery chains nationwide. 🥨 Snackwerks (Battle Creek, MI) – A flexible and innovation-driven contract manufacturer for both established and emerging snack brands. We are excited about the Artisan Bakery platform. Snackwerks brings an innovation focused team which will enable the combined business to bring products to market leveraging Specialty Baker’s extensive grocery customer base. HCPI and its Operating Partners have extensive experience running food businesses and executing on M&A strategies, which will act as a support system for the management team during this next phase of growth. Full announcement attached. #PrivateEquity #IronwoodCapital #DealAnnouncement #GrowthCapital #FoodManufacturing #BakeryIndustry #SnackIndustry #SpecialtyBakers #Snackwerks #ArtisanBakery #PrivateCredit #MergersandAcquistions https://conta.cc/4e4WSxk
Ironwood Capital backs Artisan Bakery with Snackwerks
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