Founders Group of Food Companies

Founders Group of Food Companies is a family-owned private equity firm specializing in investments within the food industry, particularly focusing on companies involved in meat processing and distribution. The firm utilizes its own capital to acquire and build a group of thriving food businesses, emphasizing long-term growth and operational excellence. Their investment strategy targets mature, middle-market companies with established operations and cash flow generation.

The firm's investment approach is characterized by a commitment to owning and building businesses over an extended period, with an explicit intention to hold investments indefinitely. They seek opportunities in companies with EBITDA between $5 million and $10 million, extending to $10 million to $25 million for exceptional opportunities. Geographically, Founders focuses on the Midwest, Southwest, and Western United States, as well as Central and Western Canada, with a preference for mature and durable businesses that are cash-flow generative and include hard assets.

Founders Group of Food Companies has a track record of investing in various food and beverage companies, including Golden Boy Foods, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee, and Tree Island Industries. Their partners combine over 30 years of experience in making control investments in more than 80 private companies, balancing operating know-how with transaction and financing skills. This extensive experience enables them to move quickly and provide flexible acquisition structures, ensuring respect for the founder and their legacy in each partnership.