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Last verified
10/10/2026
Firm Overview
15
Portfolio tracked
0
Sectors
0
Regions
10/10/2026
Last verified
Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on the food and beverage sector.
Leadership
Adam Waglay
CEO, Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Vishal Patel
Partner, Investment Team
Aaron Kirkbride
Partner, Investment Team
Derick Prelle
Partner & Chief Transformation Officer
Peter Tang
Partner & CFO
Joe Topley
Incoming Managing Director & Head of Capital Formation
Francesco D’Arcangelo
Managing Director, Investment Team
Eric Tommarello
Managing Director, Investment Team
Nicole O'Neil
Managing Director, Transformation Team
Jennifer Lesser
Head of Human Capital
Dr. Andrew Abraham
Operating Advisor
Bill Allen
Operating Advisor
Jeff Dunn
Operating Advisor
Robert Hanson
Operating Advisor
Wayne Sales
Operating Advisor
Meredith Sandland
Operating Advisor
Luis Téllez
Operating Advisor
Emily Parker
Executive Director, Foundation
Michael Chung
Director of Technology
Emma Cox
Director, Transformation Team
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 ↗ |
| Target Flavors | — | Current | — |
| The Duckhorn Portfolio | Wine & Spirits | Current | Visit ↗ |
Source: https://www.bfly.com/investments
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