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Add-on·Consumer/Pet Products / Services·July 20, 2026

Assisi Pet Care acquires Forthglade

Adds a 1971-founded pet food manufacturer with an omnichannel distribution model to the Wind Point Partners-backed Assisi Pet Care platform.

Takeaways

  • Forthglade is a manufacturer of wet and dry pet food and treats.
  • Assisi Pet Care is acquiring Forthglade with backing from Wind Point Partners.
  • The target serves pet food and treats across United Kingdom.
BuyerAssisi Pet Care
TargetForthglade
SponsorWind Point Partners
SellerIK Partners
TypeAdd-on
GeographyUnited Kingdom
IndustryConsumer
Sub-sectorPet Products / Services

Wind Point Partners-backed Assisi Pet Care has acquired Forthglade, a Devon-based pet food company founded in 1971, from IK Partners.

The target produces wet and dry food and treats and has developed a fast-growing omnichannel distribution model.

The company sells through multiple retail and online channels across the UK.

The transaction represents a further add-on for the Assisi platform, which Wind Point is building in the UK and European pet food market.

IK Partners sold the company after scaling the business during its ownership.