Bass, Berry & Sims

Kainos Capital is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in investing in family- and founder-owned businesses within the non-discretionary food and consumer products sectors in the U.S. Kainos has a strong track record, having invested over $2 billion in equity across more than 52 transactions, with a total transaction value exceeding $7.9 billion. The firm employs a "change capital" investment process that leverages its industry expertise and operational resources to drive growth in North American businesses. Kainos focuses on middle-market, growth-oriented companies in areas such as specialty foods, beverages, skincare, and personal care manufacturing. The firm partners with these businesses to provide operational support and strategic resources, facilitating bi-coastal expansion, product innovation, and enhanced market reach. Kainos has executed over 22 recent transactions, with notable portfolio companies including Good2Grow, CellCore, and Whisps, among others. Its investments aim to enhance scale, quality, and distribution for a diverse range of customers in the foodservice and consumer product sectors.

UNFI is an independent national distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods and related products.

Operator of sporting goods retail stores across the United States. The company offers a broad range of sporting goods, including apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment needed for team sports, with brands such as Nike, Under Armour, Adidas, The North Face, Jordan, Costa, and others.