Forthglade
Status
Realised
Country
United Kingdom
Strategy
Small Cap
Sector
Entry
Aug-20
Exit
Jul-26
Fund
IK SC II
Website
News
Assisi Pet Care acquires Forthglade from IK P...IK Investment Partners acquires Forthglade
Leading producer of premium natural pet food
Forthglade ("the Company") is a leading UK-based natural pet food brand producing premium wet and dry dog food and treats. Based in Devon, Forthglade was founded in 1971 and employs 185 people in the UK, distributing across supermarkets, independent specialist pet retailers and online retailers, including its own website.
The Company’s award-winning recipes are valued by customers for their natural ingredients, high meat content, gentle cooking methods and grain-free recipes.
IK Partners acquired Forthglade from Piper Private Equity in August 2020, before exiting to Assisi Pet Care in July 2026.
Our Value Creation Strategy
During our ownership, we worked alongside management to:
- Significantly expand the Company's production capacity;
- Accelerate its digital commerce footprint; and
- Scale its product offering across wet and dry food, treats and supplements.
Quote from Forthglade
"Joining the Assisi family marks an exciting new chapter for Forthglade and is testament to the incredible journey we have been on over the last few years. I am immensely proud of how we have developed the business, establishing the Company as a trusted leader in premium, minimally processed pet food. None of this would have been possible without the dedication, passion and hard work of our exceptional team, as well as the support of IK throughout this journey. Partnering with Assisi provides the strategic support to accelerate our growth and we are all excited about the next stage for the business."
David Cox, CEO