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MadeGood Founder Repurchases Stake to Reclaim Full Family Ownership

Four years after welcoming their first outside investor, the Fotovat family has bought back the minority stake held by Prelude Growth Partners in Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. The move returns the parent company of the snack brand MadeGood to full family ownership following a period of rapid North American expansion.

Bio & NewsOctober 6, 2026599 reads0

During the four-year partnership, MadeGood saw its net sales increase two-and-a-half fold, solidifying its position as a major player in the better-for-you snacking category. The collaboration allowed the company to scale its manufacturing footprint, bolster its leadership team, and secure distribution in 40,000 retail locations globally. According to co-founder Nima Fotovat, the investment was instrumental in navigating the company's growth while maintaining its core mission and values.

Prelude Growth Partners, which focuses on founder-led consumer brands, acted as the company's first external capital partner. Neda Daneshzadeh, co-founder of the private equity firm, noted that the successful buyout represents a rare accomplishment for a scaling brand. While financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed, both parties confirmed that the partnership concluded on positive terms, leaving the Ontario-based snack maker to continue its operations as a family-run business.

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