“Jared and the Calder Capital team were incredible to work with. Jared ensured that what I valued most was honored in this transaction. RestoraPet has great meaning to me, personally, and has positively touched so many lives of pets and pet parents across the globe. Jared’s attention to detail, transparency, and tenacity helped me navigate various complex decisions with confidence. I couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated firm to lead this transition.”
– Brian Larsen, Founder, RestoraPet, Gaithersburg, Maryland (Seller)
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of RestoraPet, Inc. of Gaithersburg, Maryland by an individual entrepreneur based in Rochester, Michigan.
Established in 2014, RestoraPet was inspired by a personal story of a beloved pet’s health decline and has grown into a global provider of all-natural supplements and wellness products for dogs, cats, horses, and small animals. With a 10,000-square-foot FDA-registered manufacturing facility, in-house R&D, and a proprietary line of 13 products, the company serves over 100 countries through e-commerce and wholesale partnerships. Seeking a partner to launch the company into its next stage of growth, Founder Brian Larsen approached Calder Capital’s Sister Company, Small Business Deal Advisors and partnered with our Sell-Side Advisory to close the transaction.
“With the backing of a passionate new owner, I’m confident that RestoraPet will scale to new heights, reaching even more animals and pet parents around the globe,” Larsen shared. ”I am eager to support the new owner in executing the company’s strategic vision, growing our contract manufacturing relationships, and enhancing the reach of the RestoraPet brand while continuing to serve the company in a new capacity.”
The acquirer, a private entrepreneur from Rochester, Michigan, brings a deep interest in expanding contract manufacturing operations and scaling strong existing brands.
The Buyer shared: “This acquisition positions RestoraPet as a leader in the pet supplement industry, with our state-of-the-art, FDA-registered manufacturing facility excelling in producing high-quality liquid and soft chew pet supplements. Our advanced production capabilities and proprietary formulations enable us to deliver tailored, all-natural pet wellness products for brands worldwide. I’m excited to scale RestoraPet’s proven product line while expanding our contract manufacturing division to serve new clients in the pet health market and potentially explore opportunities in human supplement manufacturing, driving innovation and growth across both sectors.”
Jared Friar of Calder Capital served as the Lead Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor to RestoraPet.
The deal drew interest from 95 qualified buyers, with 4 serious offers being received. Calder’s process ultimately brought RestoraPet and the Buyer together.
“Jared and the Calder Capital team were incredible to work with,” Larsen shared. “Jared ensured that what I valued most was honored in this transaction. RestoraPet has great meaning to me, personally, and has positively touched so many lives of pets and pet parents across the globe. Jared’s attention to detail, transparency, and tenacity helped me navigate various complex decisions with confidence. I couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated firm to lead this transition.”
“Jared was thoughtful, efficient, and remarkably well-prepared throughout the process,” the buyer shared. “I valued Calder’s ability to maintain momentum and foster a constructive and forward-thinking environment from start to finish.”
“This was a perfect match between buyer and seller,” shared Jared Friar. “RestoraPet was seeking a partner to fully utilize their contract manufacturing capabilities, while the buyer wanted a turnkey platform to grow within that space. The combination of the buyer’s visionary strength and the seller’s deep understanding of the science behind their products offers a ton of exciting potential.”
“Congratulations to RestoraPet, the Buyer, and to Jared on this successful sale,” added Max Friar, Founder and Managing Partner of Calder Capital. “We were honored to facilitate this purposeful transaction and are excited to see the future of RestoraPet. We hope and believe that through this sale, the new owner will be enabled to serve even more pets and pet families. ”
Calder Capital’s Jared Friar served as the exclusive Sell-Side Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor to RestoraPet, in partnership with Small Business Deal Advisors. Legal counsel for the buyer was provided by Hal Stanton at Groundswell Advisors. Stephen Beresh, a partner at Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC, provided accounting services for the buyer. Rosa Scharf at Fulton Bank facilitated financing for the buyer in the transaction.
About RestoraPet:
RestoraPet, Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, develops, manufactures, and markets all-natural supplements and wellness products for pets. Operating from an FDA-registered facility, the company distributes to more than 100 countries and partners with major retailers such as Amazon and iHerb. To learn more, please visit https://www.restorapet.com.
About Calder Capital:
Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a lower middle market investment bank providing mergers and acquisitions advisory services to business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, and investors across the United States. Our dedicated team of professionals combines extensive industry experience, technological innovation, negotiation savvy, and key relationships to exhibit exceptional execution. Calder’s services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and business valuations. To learn more, please visit http://caldergr.com.
