Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce a strategic investment into DGD Foods, Inc. from Cottonwood Growth Partners. The investment closed March 18, 2025.

Located in Edina, Minnesota, DGD Foods, Inc. is a national food broker specializing in sourcing ingredients and finished goods for the country’s top convenience store foodservice retailers. With a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation, the Company connects leading brands with trusted suppliers to deliver high-quality food solutions. Leveraging deep industry expertise and strong supplier relationships, DGD Foods helps clients optimize their supply chains and bring premium products to market. Committed to excellence, the Company continues to be a trusted partner in the evolving food service industry.

Based in Lenexa, Kansas, Cottonwood Growth Partners is an investment firm specializing in the food sector, providing capital and expertise to scale high-potential food and beverage companies. The firm partners with entrepreneurs to drive sustainable growth, expand market reach, and enhance brand value. Cottonwood Growth Partners is led by Dennis Krause.

“We are very excited to partner with CEO Greg Dornbach and the team at DGD Foods. DGD has a great core team and has built a solid reputation as a food solutions provider for blue-chip convenience stores. We always look to scale food companies that fit our core long-term, consumer-driven trends. Delivering chef-driven, quality food ingredients and finished products for the growing foodservice offerings in convenience stores certainly fit the growing need for on-the-go food,” said Dennis Krause.

Founder and CEO of DGD Foods, Greg Dornbach, said, “I cannot thank the Team at Generational Equity enough. We are so excited to partner with Dennis with his 30+ years of food experience. Management will remain in place as owner operators, which was very exciting and crucial to this deal. Dennis will help guide and finance exponential growth in this competitive food space. The whole team at DGD Foods and I are super excited to take our 15-year-old Company to the next level with this investment.”

Generational Group Senior Managing Director, M&A, Don Ho was the lead dealmaker that successfully closed the growth investment. Mr. Ho was supported by Vice President, M&A, Brennon Dunbar. Mr. Ho is a 20+ year M&A veteran in Executive Managing Director of M&A – Central Region, Michael Goss’ transaction group. Senior Managing Director, Doug Morrow and Senior M&A Advisor, Mike Moore established the initial relationship with DGD Foods.

“We’re so grateful to be able to achieve our client’s goal of finding a strategic partner with tremendous experience and relationships in the food and beverage industry. DGD Foods is well positioned for accelerated growth,” said Mr. Ho.

Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, added, “This transaction highlights our commitment to facilitating deals that create lasting value for both parties. At Generational Group, we are proud to have played a role in bringing together two organizations poised for continued success.”

About Generational Group

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, is a leading, award winning, full-service M&A advisory firm. With over 300 professionals across 15 offices in North America, the company helps business owners unlock the full value of their businesses through a comprehensive suite of advisory services. These services include strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

Generational Group was honored as the 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and named Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022. The firm also received recognition as Valuation Firm of the Year and Consulting Firm of the Year in 2022 and 2023, further cementing its reputation as a leader in M&A advisory services.

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