Retail

Savory Fund backs Asian street food chain Hawkers

Hawkers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2024 and voluntarily withdrew from Chapter 11 in February 2025, following a consensual loan restructure from the prior lender.

Orangewood expands investment in 7 Brew Coffee franchisee Motley 7 Brew

7 Brew Coffee, which is backed by Blackstone, is a drive-thru beverage chain.

College sports settlement sure to entice private equity; Verlinvest and Mistral increase Insomnia Cookies stake

A settlement in House vs. NCAA allowing college athletes to be directly compensated by schools could open opportunities for PE firms to invest. What we know so far; how deal value has risen so far despite deal count dropping according to HarbourVest’s 2025 Midyear Market Outlook; Verlinvest and Mistral Equity Partners increase their investment in Insomnia Cookies; Houlihan Lokey's US Restaurant Industry update shows why restaurant deals are so attractive.

HighPost Capital invests in protein supplements brand Equip Foods

Equip’s flagship product is Prime Protein.

Verlinvest and Mistral expand their investment in Insomnia Cookies

Verlinvest and Mistral Equity Partners will acquire Krispy Kreme's stake following the transaction.

Ridge Top Exteriors inks majority investment from Soundcore

In conjunction with this transaction, Soundcore launched TrussPoint Roofing & Exterior Renovations, an investment platform focused on residential home exterior services.