Tilia Holdings

Tilia Holdings is a private equity investment firm established in 2017 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is dedicated to building distinctive middle-market companies that offer outsourced, technical services throughout the global food supply chain. Tilia focuses exclusively on this sector, aiming to enhance and support businesses that contribute to the efficiency and sustainability of food production and distribution. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Tilia seeks to leverage its expertise to drive growth and innovation within the companies it invests in.

Johannes Burlin

Co-Founder, Co-CEO and Board Member

William Busch III

Managing Director, Organizational Strategy and Transformation

Joe Garibotti

Associate

Andrew King

Vice President

Henry Stack

Associate

Marisa Vavruska

Vice President

J.D. Elder

Managing Director

3 past transactions

Ever Fresh Fruit Company

Private Equity Round in 2023
Ever Fresh Fruit specializes in the retail and processing of food products, particularly focusing on formulated food ingredients and apples. The company offers a variety of products, including apple pie, chocolate, cheese, and yogurt. In addition to retail, Ever Fresh Fruit provides food processing and product development services tailored for the food and dairy industry. Their offerings include processed apples and a range of food and flavor ingredients that meet specific dietary requirements, such as certified organic, allergen-free, all-natural, and non-dairy options.

NutriScience Usa

Acquisition in 2021
NutriScience Innovations, LLC is a global supplier of nutritional and functional food ingredients, catering to various industries, including dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, functional food and beverage, health and wellness, sports nutrition, pharmaceutical, and personal care. Established in 1993 and headquartered in Trumbull, Connecticut, with a regional office in Mexico City, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions backed by scientific and clinical research. NutriScience specializes in formulating and marketing specialty ingredients aimed at enhancing health and wellness, with products that support areas such as immunity, digestive health, heart health, and energy. The company exclusively serves manufacturers, formulators, and brands, ensuring that its high-quality ingredients contribute to the creation of nutritious and diet-friendly products.

Proven Partners Group

Acquisition in 2019
Proven Partners Group, Inc. is a contract manufacturer and packager specializing in dried and powdered foods, catering to a diverse range of clients in the food, nutrition, and health science sectors. Founded in 2005 and based in Elgin, Illinois, the company offers a variety of services, including blending, filling, and packaging, which enable customers to manage complex product portfolios effectively. Proven Partners also provides engineering services such as process and package engineering, project engineering, construction engineering and management, and system engineering. The company supports global food and beverage clients across multiple categories, including meal replacements, protein powders, coffee, snacks, creamers, cereals, and baking products, facilitating their expansion into new packaging formats and distribution channels.
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