Butterfly Equity
Overview
Butterfly Equity is a private equity firm based in Beverly Hills, California, focusing on investments across the entire food value chain, from agriculture to consumer brands. The firm specializes in four key verticals: agriculture and aquaculture, food and beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice. Butterfly Equity aims to generate attractive investment returns through deep industry specialization, a unique approach to sourcing transactions, and leveraging an operations-focused and technology-driven approach to value creation. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Qdoba, Bolthouse Farms, and Chosen Foods. In 2021, Butterfly Equity invested in MaryRuth Organics, a health and wellness brand operating in the premium vitamins, minerals, and supplements sector. In October 2024, Butterfly Equity announced an agreement to acquire Duckhorn Portfolio, a luxury wine maker, in an all-cash deal valued at $1.95 billion. Butterfly Equity is committed to making a positive impact through food. Alongside the launch of Butterfly Equity, the firm created the Butterfly Equity Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people by supporting greater access to nutritious food. The foundation focuses on nutrition security, food as medicine, and increasing affordable healthy food retail in underserved neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.
Investment Focus
- Focus on food sector investments
- Interest in agriculture, food and beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice industries
- Preference for growth and buyout stages
- Geographical focus on the United States
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Butterfly Equity
What sectors does Butterfly Equity invest in?
Butterfly Equity invests in Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Food Distribution and Foodservice, and is based in Beverly Hills, United States. Butterfly Equity is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Butterfly Equity invest at?
Butterfly Equity backs companies at Growth and Buyout.
Which regions does Butterfly Equity invest in?
Butterfly Equity invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Butterfly Equity?
Team members listed for Butterfly Equity include Adam Waglay (CEO, Managing Partner, Co-Founder) and Dustin Beck (Co-Founder, Co-CEO).
What companies has Butterfly Equity invested in?
Butterfly Equity's portfolio includes Qdoba, Bolthouse Farms, Chosen Foods, MaryRuth Organics and Duckhorn Portfolio.
How do I contact Butterfly Equity?
Butterfly Equity's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
