Kainos Capital

Kainos Capital is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in control investments within the North American food and consumer sectors. Established in 2012, the firm has built a robust portfolio by investing over $2 billion in more than 70 transactions, which collectively exceed $10 billion in total value. Kainos Capital focuses on collaborating with manufacturers and marketers to enhance growth and improve financial performance. The firm's approach emphasizes leveraging its extensive investment and operational experience to unlock the potential of its partner companies. With a diverse team skilled in marketing, operations, merchandising, consulting, research, and finance, Kainos Capital aims to create a portfolio of strategically relevant food and consumer businesses that appeal to potential acquirers in the market.

Gage Baumli

Associate

Julie Benoist

Director

Claire Bissot

Director

Jay Desai

Partner

Kevin Elliott

Partner

David Gassko

Principal

Daniel Hopkin

Partner

John Kibler

Associate

Dave Knickel

CFO

Steven Koch

Principal

Kale Kolbe

Associate

Cate Mason

Associate

Jeffrey Moredock Jr.

Principal

Jeffrey L. Moredock

Principal

Robin Olsson

Managing Director

Catherine Anne Prideaux

Vice President

Doug Reader

Senior Managing Director

Andrew Rosen

Founder and Managing Partner

Rob Ruegger

Managing Director

Bob Sperry

Partner

Robert Sperry

Partner

Brooks Thomas

Senior Associate

9 past transactions

Muenster Milling

Acquisition in 2021
Muenster Milling Company specializes in manufacturing high-quality animal feeds, particularly for dogs, cats, and horses. The company focuses on using local, non-GMO grains and gluten-free ingredients, ensuring that their products are low in carbohydrates. This commitment to quality allows Muenster Milling to provide pet food that promotes optimal nutrient absorption, helping pets achieve better health and performance.

Nutrisystem

Acquisition in 2020
Nutrisystem, Inc. is a provider of weight management products and services in the United States, catering to both men and women. The company offers a variety of weight loss programs, primarily featuring pre-packaged meals, digital tools, and counseling services. Key offerings include the Nutrisystem Turbo13 program, the South Beach Diet, and the Nutrisystem D Program, which is specifically designed for individuals with or at risk of type 2 diabetes. Additionally, Nutrisystem provides meal replacement options such as bars, shakes, baked goods, and snacks, along with the DNA Body Blueprint kit that creates personalized nutrition plans based on genetic insights. The company sells these products directly through its website and phone services, as well as through a television shopping network and retail outlets. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, Nutrisystem aims to simplify weight loss for its customers by offering a comprehensive approach that combines structured meal plans with personalized support.

good2grow

Private Equity Round in 2018
good2grow LLC produces nutritional drinks for the children. Its product includes fruit juice, fruit and veggie blends, organic juice, and organic juicy water. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bonewerks Culinarte

Acquisition in 2018
Bonewerks Culinarte, established in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1998, specializes in high-quality chef-inspired sauce products, including premium glace and demi-glace, as well as oven-seared sous vide entrées. The company’s glace and demi-glace offerings serve as versatile flavor foundations, allowing chefs to create signature sauces or use them directly. The sous vide products feature a variety of meats such as beef, pork, lamb, duckling, chicken, and veal, all fully cooked and delivered frozen for easy reheating. This preparation method enhances the tenderness and flavor of the meats while eliminating the labor and food safety paperwork associated with in-house sous vide cooking. Bonewerks’ products are designed for chefs serving large groups and are utilized in diverse environments, including fine dining restaurants, catered events, hotels, and sporting venues. The company emphasizes high standards of food safety and uses healthy ingredients in its offerings.

Country Fresh

Acquisition in 2017
Country Fresh, LLC, based in Conroe, Texas, specializes in the production of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. Founded in 1999, the company offers a variety of products, including sliced apples, carrots, celery, and assorted snacking solutions. Its offerings come in various blends, sizes, and packaging options, catering to both retail and foodservice outlets across the United States. Country Fresh operates a processing facility in Houston, Texas, ensuring the freshness and quality of its produce.

Kettle Cuisine

Acquisition in 2015
Kettle Cuisine is a manufacturer of small-batch, all-natural soups, sauces, and side dishes, serving the up-and-down-the-street foodservice, national restaurant chains, and retail channels.

Kettle Cuisine

Private Equity Round in 2015
Kettle Cuisine is a manufacturer of small-batch, all-natural soups, sauces, and side dishes, serving the up-and-down-the-street foodservice, national restaurant chains, and retail channels.

Frequentz

Series B in 2014
Frequentz is a technology company that specializes in data warehousing, traceability, and information management solutions designed to enhance productivity and product quality. Founded in 2008 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on providing tools that allow markets to collect, store, and analyze serialized data throughout supply chains. Its product offerings include solutions for information repositories, intelligence servers, mobile applications, and track and trace systems, addressing the needs of various sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, retail, aerospace, chemicals, electronics, maritime, and automotive. Frequentz's services encompass lot and unit-level identification, product authentication, and data verification for sustainability claims, catering primarily to major retail, food, and life sciences industries.

Interhealth Food

Acquisition in 2014
InterHealth Nutraceuticals is a developer and manufacturer of proprietary branded nutraceutical ingredients, focusing on the research, marketing, and distribution of these products globally. The company supplies its high-quality ingredients to manufacturers of dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages, and cosmetic products. Among its notable ingredient brands are Super CitriMax, UC-II, ChromeMate, and L-OptiZinc. With a strong commitment to thorough research and outstanding customer service, InterHealth has built a reputation for quality and innovation in the nutraceutical industry since its inception in 1987. The company continues to seek new value-added ingredients and collaborates with clients to create proprietary blends tailored to specific health supplement needs.
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