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Butterfly Equity
MediumHeadquarters not yet mapped · Website
Last verified
9/19/2026
Firm Overview
14
Portfolio tracked
0
Sectors
0
Regions
9/19/2026
Last verified
Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on the food and beverage sector.
Leadership
Adam Waglay
CEO, Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Adam has significant experience across food, private equity and technology, leading Butterfly Equity as CEO and Co-Founder.
Vishal Patel
Partner, Investment Team
Vishal is a Partner on the Investment Team at Butterfly Equity.
Aaron Kirkbride
Partner, Investment Team
Aaron serves as a Partner on the Investment Team at Butterfly Equity.
Derick Prelle
Partner & Chief Transformation Officer
Derick is a Partner and the Chief Transformation Officer at Butterfly Equity.
Peter Tang
Partner & CFO
Peter serves as Partner and Chief Financial Officer for Butterfly Equity.
Joe Topley
Incoming Managing Director & Head of Capital Formation
Joe serves as Managing Director and Head of Capital Formation at Butterfly Equity.
Francesco D’Arcangelo
Managing Director, Investment Team
Francesco is a Managing Director on the Investment Team at Butterfly Equity.
Nicole O'Neil
Managing Director, Transformation Team
Nicole serves as a Managing Director on the Transformation Team at Butterfly Equity.
Eric Tommarello
Managing Director, Investment Team
Eric is a Managing Director on the Investment Team at Butterfly Equity.
Jennifer Lesser
Head of Human Capital
Jennifer serves as the Head of Human Capital at Butterfly Equity.
Emily Parker
Executive Director, Foundation
Emily serves as the Executive Director of the Butterfly Equity Foundation.
Portfolio Companies
| Company | Sector | Status | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actus Nutrition | Nutrition Ingredients | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Actus Nutrition (Milk Specialties Global) | Ingredient manufacturer / Nutrition | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Bolthouse Fresh Foods | Produce (Carrots) | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Chosen Foods | Food & Beverage (Avocado Products) | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Custom Flavors | Food & Beverage (Flavor Manufacturer) | Current | Visit ↗ |
| ePac Flexible Packaging | Packaging | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Generous Brands | Beverage (Juice, Kombucha) | Current | Visit ↗ |
| MaryRuth Organics | Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Orgain | Organic Nutrition | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Pacifico Aquaculture | Sustainable Aquaculture | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Pete & Gerry's Organics | Egg Producer | Current | Visit ↗ |
| QDOBA | Fast-casual Restaurant | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Rise Baking Company | Bakery Co-manufacturer | Current | Visit ↗ |
| The Duckhorn Portfolio | Wine & Spirits | Current | Visit ↗ |
Source: https://www.bfly.com/investments
Portfolio Web Readiness
Not yet assessed
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