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About Butterfly Equity
Butterfly Equity is a private equity firm founded in 2016. It is primarily based in Beverly Hills, United States. As of Oct 2026, Butterfly Equity has a portfolio of 10 companies, comprising 10 funding rounds and 1 acquisition. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Food and Agriculture to Consumer Goods. Most recently it acquired stakes in Modern Market on Sep 09, 2024.
Overall Butterfly Equity portfolio has seen 4 acquisitions, namely The Duckhorn Portfolio, Rise Baking Company and Orgain.
Butterfly Equity has a team of 29 people, including 9 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2016
Location
Beverly Hills, United States
Portfolio Companies
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Acquisition Deals
Investment Deals
Butterfly Equity's Portfolio
Butterfly Equity has a portfolio of 10 companies. They have invested in a total of 10 companies. Their most recent investment was in Lemonadela.com (Series C round) on Jun 18, 2016. Here is the most recent investment by Butterfly Equity:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 18, 2016 | Series C | 6806 | - |
Butterfly Equity has acquired 1 company. Their most recent acquisition was of Modern Market on Sep 09, 2024. Here is the most recent acquisition by Butterfly Equity:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 09, 2024 | Chain of restaurant | $11.5M | 2009 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of Butterfly Equity:
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2018
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Food and Agriculture
Team profile of Butterfly Equity
Butterfly Equity has a team of 29 members including 9 Partners and 9 Principals located in United States, Malta and 1 more location. Butterfly Equity's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Butterfly Equity:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Los Angeles | - | - | |
Partner | Beverly Hills | - | - | |
Partner | Beverly Hills | - | - | |
Partner | Beverly Hills | - | - | |
Partner | Los Angeles | - | - | |
Partner | Los Angeles | - | - | |
Partner | Los Angeles | - | - | |
Partner | Los Angeles | - | - | |
Partner | Miguel Hidalgo | - | - | |
Principal | Boston | - | - | |
Principal | Los Angeles | - | - |
Butterfly Equity News
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Butterfly Equity to acquire NJ packaging manufacturer SabertNJBIZ•Sep 22, 2026•Sabert, Butterfly Equity, Butterfly Equity
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Remembering Dan Duckhorn, California Pioneer For Merlot WinesForbes•Feb 27, 2026•Butterfly Equity, Duckhorn Wine Co
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Butterfly Takes Majority Stake in in Chosen FoodsThemiddlemarket•Oct 24, 2025•Chosen Foods, Butterfly Equity
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Butterfly Equity Sells Majority Stake in Orgain to Nestle Health ScienceLos Angeles Business Journal•Feb 14, 2022•Butterfly Equity, Orgain, Nestlé Health Science
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Nestle said near purchase of protein powder maker OrgainSeeking Alpha•Feb 02, 2022•Nestle, Orgain, Butterfly Equity, Nestlé Health Science
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Butterfly Invests in Chosen FoodsSan Diego Business Journal•Sep 14, 2021•Chosen Foods, Butterfly Equity, Butterfly
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Butterfly purchases avocado oil-producer Chosen FoodsFoodBev Media•Sep 08, 2021•Butterfly Equity, Chosen Foods, Blue Butterfly
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Butterfly Agrees To Invest In Maryruth Organics, Gho Capital Agrees To Acquire Clearview Healthcare PartnersPE Hub•Aug 05, 2021•Butterfly Equity, MaryRuth Organics, Butterfly Ventures
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Butterfly’s Acquisition of Pete and Gerry’s OrganicsGlobal Legal Chronicle•May 12, 2021•Butterfly Equity, Pete and Gerry's Organics egg, BCI
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Butterfly Equity is said to consider options for protein powder maker OrgainSeeking Alpha•May 11, 2021•Butterfly Equity, Orgain, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs
