Danone buys Kate Farms
Courtesy of Danone North America
Novo Holdings, a leading life science investor, today announced that its portfolio company Kate Farms has been acquired by Danone. The acquisition represents a significant milestone for Kate Farms, a provider of plant-based clinical nutrition, and underscores Novo Holdings' commitment to supporting innovative companies that improve health outcomes and quality of life for people with unmet needs.
Kate Farms is a U.S.-based provider of plant-based, organic nutrition formulas developed to better meet the needs of patients with medical conditions and individuals seeking daily nutritional support. Founded in 2012, what began as a family's determination to help their daughter thrive has grown into a leading provider of clinically supported, allergen-free products trusted by patients, caregivers, and clinicians nationwide. Its formulas are available in more than 1,400 hospitals across the country, providing a high-quality alternative for families and patients who have previously had limited or ineffective nutrition options.
Kartik Dharmadhikari, Partner of Novo Holdings, said: "Kate Farms has emerged as a category leader in specialized medical nutrition by pairing scientific and clinical innovation with a deep understanding of patients' needs — particularly for those who cannot rely on standard diets. Novo Holdings is proud to have supported the company's growth from its early stages to this landmark transaction. This partnership is a powerful example of how our Planetary Health team's investment strategy drives market leadership and enables better health outcomes through scalable, science-driven solutions."
Brett Matthews, Danone North America Medical Nutrition Chairman and CEO added: "Becoming part of Danone – an organization that shares our mission to improve lives through nutrition – is a really proud moment for Kate Farms and will make a positive difference to the people, families and communities we serve. Together, we are in a better position to provide high-quality nutrition to those with a wide range of health needs. We are deeply appreciative of the support that investors Novo Holdings, Goldman Sachs, Kaiser Ventures, Main Street Advisors, Aliment, Coeffecient, Ithaka and individual investors have provided to Kate Farms since the early stages of our company's growth. Partners like Novo Holdings have enabled us to accelerate our business' trajectory, ultimately resulting in this exciting new chapter with Danone."
As part of the transaction, Kate Farms will continue to operate as part of Danone's North America Medical Nutrition business.
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