Kainos Capital acquires Patten Seed Holdings, LLC (dba Super-Sod)
Serving professional landscapers and homeowners, the vertically integrated business sells sod, seed, soil and landscaping supplies through farms, stores and e-commerce.
A southern U.S. sod and landscaping-supply platform changed sponsors as Kainos Capital bought Patten Seed Holdings, LLC (dba Super-Sod) from Heartwood Partners III, LP and affiliates.
Super-Sod serves professional landscapers and homeowners through a vertically integrated network of farms, retail stores and an e-commerce channel.
“Heartwood Partners has been a great partner to Super-Sod throughout this journey,” said Ben Copeland, CEO of Super-Sod.
During Heartwood Partners’ ownership, the company completed five add-on acquisitions across Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Texas.
Kainos Capital plans to pursue add-on acquisitions, product development, entry into additional markets and new retail distribution for the platform.
Equity was provided by Kainos Capital, with Partners Capital serving as lead co-investor; Baird advised Kainos Capital and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP was legal adviser.
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