Kainos Capital

Kainos Capital, established in 2012 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a middle-market private equity firm specializing in control investments in the North American food and consumer sectors. With over $2 billion invested across 70 transactions valued at over $10 billion, the firm focuses on partnering with manufacturers and marketers to drive growth and enhance financial performance. Kainos' strategy involves building a diversified portfolio of growing, strategically relevant businesses that appeal to trade buyers. The firm's team comprises experienced professionals with backgrounds in marketing, operations, finance, and other relevant fields, leveraging their expertise and industry relationships to support portfolio companies.

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

Jeff Moredock

Principal

Robin Olsson

Managing Director

Catherine Prideaux

Vice President

Andrew Rosen

Founder and Managing Partner

Rob Ruegger

Managing Director

Robert Sperry

Partner

Brooks Thomas

Senior Associate

10 past transactions

Tre Zeta Group

Acquisition in 2021
Tre Zeta Group is a manufacturer specializing in the production and creation of fashion footwear, with a particular focus on soles for various types of shoes. The company designs and produces soles for sneaker bottoms, formal footwear, and casual options such as sandals and slippers. By offering lightweight footwear solutions, Tre Zeta Group enables clients in the footwear sector to provide affordable options without compromising on quality or comfort.

Muenster Milling

Acquisition in 2021
Muenster Milling Company specializes in manufacturing high-quality animal feeds, focusing on pet food for dogs, cats, and horses. The company's products emphasize the use of local, non-GMO grains and gluten-free ingredients while maintaining low carbohydrate content. This approach ensures that pets receive nutritious meals that promote optimal performance and overall health. Muenster Milling is committed to providing pet owners with food that supports the well-being of their animals.

Nutrisystem

Acquisition in 2020
Nutrisystem, Inc. is a weight management company based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, that has been operating for nearly 50 years. It offers a range of weight loss programs tailored for both men and women in the United States, featuring pre-packaged food products, digital tools, and personalized counseling services. Among its offerings are the Nutrisystem Turbo13 program, the South Beach Diet, and a specialized kit for individuals with or at risk of type 2 diabetes. The company emphasizes a personal approach to weight loss, catering to individual metabolic needs and promoting healthier eating habits through its Food and Nutrition Mission, which prohibits artificial ingredients and focuses on fresh, clean foods. Nutrisystem also provides a variety of meal replacement options, including bars, shakes, and snacks. Its products are sold directly to consumers via the internet, telephone, television shopping networks, and retail outlets.

good2grow

Private Equity Round in 2018
good2grow LLC is a beverage company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in producing nutritious drinks for children. Founded in 2001, the company offers a range of products, including 100% fruit and vegetable juices, fruit and veggie blends, organic juices, and fortified waters. The beverages are packaged in plastic bottles that feature distinctive three-dimensional toppers inspired by popular movie and cartoon characters, which are designed to attract children's attention and encourage healthy drinking habits. By providing appealing options, good2grow aims to support parents in promoting better dietary choices for their children.

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 specializes in providing fresh-cut fruit, apple slices, vegetables, and various snacking solutions. The company offers a diverse range of products in multiple blends, sizes, and packaging options, including snack packs and cut fruits. Country Fresh serves both retail and foodservice outlets across the United States. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Conroe, Texas, and operates a processing facility in Houston, Texas.

Kettle Cuisine

Acquisition in 2015
Kettle Cuisine is a manufacturer specializing in small-batch, all-natural soups, sauces, and side dishes. The company produces a range of refrigerated and frozen food products, including vegetable and meat soups, chilies, chowders, and stews. Kettle Cuisine serves various markets, including foodservice, national restaurant chains, and retail channels, providing customers with high-quality, consistent, and artisan-quality meals that emphasize freshness and healthiness.

Kettle Cuisine

Private Equity Round in 2015
Kettle Cuisine is a manufacturer specializing in small-batch, all-natural soups, sauces, and side dishes. The company produces a range of refrigerated and frozen food products, including vegetable and meat soups, chilies, chowders, and stews. Kettle Cuisine serves various markets, including foodservice, national restaurant chains, and retail channels, providing customers with high-quality, consistent, and artisan-quality meals that emphasize freshness and healthiness.

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 Nutraceuticals

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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