Top 10 Distributors Wholesale Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – November 16th – December 31st, 2025
Several interesting transactions closed in the Distributors Wholesale sector over the past month. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.
Buyout/LBO
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- Gateway Propane, propane gases cater to residential and commercial customers was acquired by Reliable Energy Partners, via its financial sponsor Soundcore Capital Partners, through an LBO.
- Norwood Hardware and Supply Company, hardware and accessories for the construction and home improvement industry was acquired by The Cook & Boardman Group, via its financial sponsors Platinum Equity, Littlejohn & Co., Benefit Street Partners, and Barings, through an LBO.
- Trueman Distribution, pet foods and related supplies serving retailers, veterinarians, groomers and feed stores across Western Canada as a wholesale distributor, bridges manufacturers and retailers while offering a focused assortment of pet foods, litters, seeds, treats, grooming items and accessories was acquired by Freedom Pet Supplies, via its financial sponsor Novacap Management., through an LBO.
- H&R Foods, foodservice and related supplies that serves independent restaurants, supermarkets, school systems, bakeries, in-plant feeding operations, and meat processors was acquired by PAK Quality Foods, via its financial sponsors Cross Rapids Capital and Farol Asset Management, through an LBO.
Merger/Acquisition and Corporate
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- Industrial Material, industrial supplies and provider of metal fabrication services based in Galveston, Texas was acquired by Triple-S Steel Holdings.
- Bell Concrete, concrete ready mix catering to residential homeowners, builders, concrete finishers, general contractors, and municipal or county projects was acquired by Summit Materials (FRA: 7SU), a subsidiary of Quikrete Holdings.
- Key Refrigeration Supply, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration distribution services that serves contractors and businesses in the commercial refrigeration and air conditioning industry was acquired by Beijer Ref (STO: BEIJ B).
- Specialty Wood Products, premium decking, siding, and heavy forest products based in Aurora, Colorado that offers a diverse range of products was acquired by SRS Distribution, a subsidiary of The Home Depot (NYS: HD).
Seed Round
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- Patriot Creek Marine Concepts, sustainably sourced seafood for quality-conscious establishments to provide environmentally responsible products raised $67,500 of seed funding in the form of SAFE Notes.
Angel (individual)
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- Silver Bay Seafoods, a chain of fish processing facilities that provides headed and gutted salmon for domestic and export markets raised $275,215 of angel funding.
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Rebecca Lacy
Managing Director
More than 30 years positioning companies for growth. She began her career as a retail business owner then transitioned to McDonnell Douglas/Boeing where she worked to help small businesses gain significant market share. This included advocating at the federal level for legislation to facilitate competition for small businesses. Helped businesses secure non-traditional funding through grants, as well IP and equipment donations. Served in a board or advisory capacity for several economic development organizations. Transitioned to business ownership where she and her team created diagnostic tools and training that helped companies function with greater efficiency and flexibility. Domestic and international clients ranged from start-ups to multi-national corporations from a broad array of industries, government agencies and not-for-profits. B.A. in Public Administration, MBA from Western International University. FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses.
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Rebecca Lacy
Managing Director
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