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Tower Arch Capital has recapitalized White Plains, New York-based Kiinde, a developer of infant and child feeding solutions. No financial terms were disclosed for the transaction that was in partnership with Pear Orchard Partners and Kiinde’s management team. Choate Hall & Stewart LLP advised Tower Arch on the recap.

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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Tower Arch Capital is pleased to announce that it has recapitalized Kiinde, LLC (“Kiinde”, or the “Company”) in partnership with Pear Orchard Partners and Kiinde’s management team. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, Kiinde is an innovative product developer of infant and child feeding solutions aimed at alleviating challenges and simplifying care for busy parents.

Co-Founder Kailas Narendran said, “Kiinde has grown to become a premier player in its category, and we believe that by partnering with Tower Arch Capital we will be able to further accelerate our success with new channels and an expanded product offering.” Co-Founder John McBean added, “We are proud of the business we have built and the products we have created. This partnership with Tower Arch will enhance our ability to deliver truly innovative products to parents around the world.” In-coming CEO Barbara Roth commented, “I am excited to join the team at Kiinde. I believe deeply in the value of our products for parents and babies and look forward to what the future holds at Kiinde.”

David Topham, a Partner at Tower Arch, commented, “The partnership with Kiinde is consistent with Tower Arch’s directive to find and back strong founders with differentiated businesses. We are thrilled to partner with Kailas, John, Barbara, and the rest of the Kiinde team. Kiinde creates unique products that make a positive difference in the lives of new parents and their children. We are excited about the next chapter of growth at Kiinde as we look to deliver new products and expand their already deep customer relationships.”

Tower Arch was advised by Choate Hall & Stewart LLP in the transaction.

About Kiinde, LLC
Founded in 2012, Kiinde develops and sells innovative products in the infant and child care category. The Company has developed products focused on child and infant nutrition including Twist, a universal direct-pump breastmilk collection, storage, and feeding system, Kozii, a next-generation breastmilk and bottle warmer, and Foodii, a pureed food filling and feeding system. Kiinde’s products are sold both in stores and online through major retailers.

About Tower Arch Capital
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, Tower Arch Capital is a lower-middle market private equity fund. They focus on partnering with and growing high-quality family and entrepreneur-owned companies to deliver long-term value for their management teams and investors. Tower Arch brings operational, consulting, and financial expertise to small companies to give them the tools they need to achieve their full potential. Target investments include control positions in entrepreneur and family-owned businesses with revenue between $20 million and $150 million or EBITDA between $5 million and $25 million. For more information, please visit www.towerarch.com