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O2C Brands Acquires Green Sprouts

Aug 24, 2023over 2 years ago

Acquiring Company

O2C Brands

Acquired Company

Green Sprouts

Venture Capital

Description

O2C Brands announces the acquisition of Green Sprouts, an innovator in natural baby products that reimagines the possibilities for swimwear, sun wear, mealtime, bath time, hair care, toys and more. The line stands out for its wide range of products for newborns, infants, and toddlers up to four years old.

Company Information

Company

O2C Brands

About

O2C Brands, LLC is a collection of family-focused brands that offer innovative products to meet everyday needs. O2C Brands LLC, owned by Chicago-based private equity firm Middleton Partners, is actively seeking acquisition opportunities in the consumer products marketplace. For more information, contact O2C Brands at 312.951.6700 or visit o2cbrands.com. About Green Sprouts For over 40 years, Green Sprouts has focused on providing a full range of everyday baby essentials that foster natural health for whole child development. The brand has a loyal following among parents seeking high-quality, safe, sustainable products for their children. About Big Path Capital Founded in 2007, Big Path Capital assists impact companies in raising capital, company exits and founder liquidity strategies. Unique in the impact investing sector, the firm’s placement agency also supports impact private equity funds in finding aligned investors. This dual approach to moving capital into impact companies and funds is Big Path Capital’s strategy to change how capitalism is done. For more information, visit bigpath.com.

M&A Insights

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Integration timeline
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Tech stack consolidation
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Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
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