Capstone Partners Advised Mama Rosie’s on its Sale to Seviroli Foods, a Portfolio Company of Mill Point Capital

Capstone Partners advised Mama Rosie’s — a second-generation family-owned frozen pasta manufacturer — on its acquisition by Seviroli Foods LLC. Seviroli Foods is a leading manufacturer of frozen foods and a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Mama Rosie’s is a family-owned manufacturer of frozen pasta products based in the Northeastern U.S., supplying a wide range of specialty frozen pastas to a diverse customer base. Since its founding in 1976, Mama Rosie’s has used high quality, all-natural ingredients as the foundation of its Italian-focused product portfolio and maintains long-standing customer relationships in the grocery/retail channel. Mama Rosie’s is headquartered in the Greater Boston area with facilities in Charlestown, MA and Woburn, MA.

The partnership with Seviroli creates a stronger enterprise with enhanced scale, a robust product portfolio, and a diversified customer base. The companies’ combined resources and capabilities provide a significant opportunity for the platform to scale organically and accelerate growth while ensuring the highest levels of product quality, safety, and innovation. Nick Sardo, CEO and owner of Mama Rosie’s, will continue with the go-forward company in a senior advisor capacity.

Seviroli is a leading manufacturer of frozen pasta and other food products based in Garden City, NY. Seviroli manufactures products for the foodservice, club, and grocery/retail channels, and operates out of three manufacturing facilities in the New York Metro area with the capability to serve customers nationally. Seviroli also imports specialty food products under its Vertullo brand, importing over 150 items from 19 countries, including pasta, rice, sauces, oils, truffles, and other fresh and frozen goods. 

Nick Sardo, Owner of Mama Rosie's, said

Capstone was the perfect choice as I pursued the sale of my family business. The team spent significant time upfront to understand my business and transaction objectives. They ran a targeted and highly professional sale process and were committed to achieving the best outcome for my business. The Capstone team provided consistent guidance and were tirelessly focused on driving a successful transaction.

the Capstone Partners deal team, commented 

“We are proud to have advised a nearly 50-year-old family business legacy on this major milestone. Mama Rosie’s market-leading position in the northeast was a clear differentiator and drove strong strategic interest in the business. The combination with the Seviroli platform results in a compelling partnership, unlocking numerous immediate and future growth opportunities. We are excited for this next phase of growth for the Mama Rosie’s brand.”