Ginger Announces Merger With Headspace

August 25, 2021 - Ginger, a leader in on-demand mental healthcare, and Headspace, a global leader in mindfulness and meditation, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge. The combined entity, Headspace Health, will offer the world’s most accessible and comprehensive digital mental health and wellbeing platform. By coming together at a critical moment [...]

2021-09-01T16:12:33+00:00September 1st, 2021|Comments Off on Ginger Announces Merger With Headspace

WP Global Partners Exits Investment in Bright Farms

On August 11, 2021, WP Global Partners announced the sale of its remaining position in Bright Farms as part of a negotiated buyout transaction with majority shareholder, Cox Enterprises. Bright Farms is a premier indoor farming company growing fresh and salad greens supplied locally to national supermarkets including Walmart, Kroger, and Ahold. Bright Farms has [...]

2021-08-12T15:39:28+00:00August 12th, 2021|Comments Off on WP Global Partners Exits Investment in Bright Farms

WP Global Partners Exits Investment in G-CON Manufacturing

On July 15, 2021, G-CON Manufacturing was sold to a financial buyer, Summa Equity. G-CON designs, builds, and installs prefabricated G-CON POD cleanrooms. G-CON’s POD portfolio provides cleanrooms in a number of dimensions for a variety of uses, from laboratory environments to personalized medicine and production process platforms. G-CON’s cleanrooms are differentiated based on the scalability, [...]

2021-07-29T17:18:45+00:00July 29th, 2021|Comments Off on WP Global Partners Exits Investment in G-CON Manufacturing

WP Global Partners Hires Partnership Accountant

Sarah Penney handles accounting functions for various WP Global funds. Prior to joining WP Global, she worked as a Tax Accountant at Plante Moran. Ms. Penney holds B.A. degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Cincinnati. She is a Certified Public Accountant.

2021-07-29T16:15:48+00:00July 29th, 2021|Comments Off on WP Global Partners Hires Partnership Accountant

WP Global Partners Exits Investment in Prevenio

On June 28, 2021, JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) announced the acquisition of Prevenio (fka CMS Technology) in an all-cash transaction for $170 million. Prevenio is a leading food safety company providing innovative solutions that offer pathogen protection and food safety in the protein and produce markets. Prevenio utilizes proprietary automated processes to deliver tailored solutions [...]

2021-07-09T20:50:17+00:00July 9th, 2021|Comments Off on WP Global Partners Exits Investment in Prevenio

WP Global Partners Exits Investment in Lakeview Farms

On June 10, 2021, WP Global Partners exited its investment in Lakeview Farms. Lakeview Farms is a leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of both branded and private label refrigerated desserts, dips, hummus, salsas, and Hispanic-focused rice puddings. WP Global invested in Lakeview Farms in December 2014 alongside Sequel Holdings. Operating in food industry segments where [...]

2021-06-16T14:08:23+00:00June 16th, 2021|Comments Off on WP Global Partners Exits Investment in Lakeview Farms

WP Global Recognized as the Top Performing 2010 Fund

May 18, 2021 - Pitchbook recognized WP Global's WP North America II Fund as the top performer in its universe of 2010 vintage fund-of-funds. WP Global's COREalpha III Fund was also recognized in the top five. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Read more here.  

2021-06-16T14:07:48+00:00June 16th, 2021|Comments Off on WP Global Recognized as the Top Performing 2010 Fund

WP Global Partners Invests in Barrier Companies

On April 16, 2021, WP Global Partners invested in Barrier Companies alongside Lincolnshire Management. Barrier provides fire and life safety compliance services such as fire door, damper and barrier inspections and repairs for hospital systems nationwide.

2021-06-16T14:18:09+00:00June 16th, 2021|Comments Off on WP Global Partners Invests in Barrier Companies

WP Global Partners Exits Investment in JUST, Inc.

On March 15, 2021, WP Global fully exited its investment in JUST, Inc via a series of secondary transactions. JUST, Inc develops and sells plant-based alternatives to traditional eggs. WP Global invested in JUST, Inc, formally known as Hampton Creek, in February 2015 alongside Khosla Ventures. As a plant-based food developer and producer, JUST, Inc [...]

2021-06-16T14:04:11+00:00June 16th, 2021|Comments Off on WP Global Partners Exits Investment in JUST, Inc.

WP Global Partners Hires Partnership Accountant

Wyatt Mekler handles accounting functions for various WP Global funds. Prior to joining WP Global, he worked as an Investor Accountant in Hedge Fund Services at Northern Trust Corporation. Mr. Mekler earned his BSB in Finance and Master of Accountancy from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. He is also a registered Certified [...]

2021-04-22T21:54:56+00:00April 22nd, 2021|Comments Off on WP Global Partners Hires Partnership Accountant
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