Clover Capital Partners

Clover Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Evanston, Illinois, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in investments within the food and beverage industries, as well as consumer products and services sectors. Clover Capital Partners adopts a flexible investment approach tailored to the unique needs of privately-held companies and their owners. By focusing on a limited number of businesses, the firm provides financial capital, operational resources, and strategic leadership. Additionally, Clover Capital Partners is prepared to take on operational roles when necessary to enhance the growth and success of its portfolio companies.

David Choe

Co-Founder and Partner

7 past transactions

Cleveland Kitchen

Series A in 2022
Cleveland Kitchen specializes in producing probiotic-rich fermented foods, including unpasteurized krauts, kimchi, and salad dressings. The company emphasizes the health benefits of its culinary offerings, which are Lacto-fermented to preserve natural probiotics, nutrients, and flavor. Its product line features a range of salad dressings made with organic fermented kefir as a base, complemented by ingredients such as fermented cabbage, garlic, and black pepper puree. By focusing on quality and affordability, Cleveland Kitchen aims to provide consumers with tasty and health-conscious food options that enhance their culinary experiences.

Big Easy Blends

Private Equity Round in 2021
Big Easy Blends is a beverage producer known for its innovative packaging of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in flexible pouches. The company launched its first product, Cordina mar-GO-ritas, on April 17, 2009. These all-natural margaritas are designed for convenience, allowing consumers to enjoy frozen cocktails on the go. In addition to margaritas, Big Easy Blends offers a variety of frozen beverages, including daiquiris and piña coladas, all packaged in sealable foil pouches. Their products are available in various retail outlets, convenience stores, hotels, bars, and restaurants across multiple states, including Louisiana, Texas, California, and Florida.

Good Day Chocolate

Venture Round in 2019
Good Day Chocolate specializes in creating functional chocolates designed for young working adults, combining indulgence with wellness. Their products feature a unique blend of premium chocolate and supplement-enriched ingredients, offering convenient and precisely measured doses. The company provides various options, such as an Energy chocolate that delivers the caffeine equivalent of half a cup of coffee, along with essential vitamins and minerals for an effective energy boost. Additionally, their Calm chocolate, infused with amino acids and botanicals, helps alleviate tension without causing drowsiness. Good Day Chocolate aims to enhance everyday experiences by offering a delicious and effective way for consumers to manage energy levels and reduce stress.

Cleveland Kitchen

Seed Round in 2017
Cleveland Kitchen specializes in producing probiotic-rich fermented foods, including unpasteurized krauts, kimchi, and salad dressings. The company emphasizes the health benefits of its culinary offerings, which are Lacto-fermented to preserve natural probiotics, nutrients, and flavor. Its product line features a range of salad dressings made with organic fermented kefir as a base, complemented by ingredients such as fermented cabbage, garlic, and black pepper puree. By focusing on quality and affordability, Cleveland Kitchen aims to provide consumers with tasty and health-conscious food options that enhance their culinary experiences.

Koia

Series A in 2017
Koia is a food and beverage company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. Specializing in the production of plant-based protein drinks, Koia aims to empower consumers through its commitment to using 100% plant-based ingredients. Each 12 oz bottle contains 15-19 grams of plant protein, while maintaining a low sugar content of under 5 grams. The beverages are designed to offer healthy and convenient nutrition, featuring plant-based fats and fiber, and are free from dairy, soy, and gluten. With a focus on taste and nutritional value, Koia provides a variety of ready-to-drink, vegan protein options for health-conscious consumers.

Wilde Brands

Venture Round in 2015
Wilde Brands Inc. is a manufacturer based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in whole food and nutrient-dense snacks. Founded in 2014, the company produces a variety of meat-based protein snacks, including protein chips and snack bars. Its product lineup features flavors such as barbeque, buffalo, jalapeno, and salt and vinegar, made from high-quality ingredients like chicken, cassava root, and coconut oil. Wilde Brands focuses on providing nutrient-rich options that cater to health-conscious consumers and meat lovers alike, offering a unique blend of protein and flavor in its snacks.

Main Street Gourmet

Acquisition in 2011
Main Street Gourmet is a manufacturer of custom muffins, cookies, brownies, granola, and other sweet bakery foods for restaurant chains and in-store bakeries.Main Street Gourmet is a custom bakery specializing in a wide variety of custom foods such as cookies, muffins, granola, brownies and desserts.Main Street Gourmet sales and Product Development teams have extensive experience in creating unique and tantalizing bakery products that enable food operators to deliver superior results. Custom bakery products give control back to the operator by delivering signature baked goods for their customers.
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