LOVE CORN: Partnership with Puma Growth Partners Secures UK & US Expansion
Deal News | Apr 16, 2025 | Charles Russell Speechlys
LOVE CORN, a leading snack brand in the UK and US markets, has secured investment from Puma Growth Partners, a firm known for providing growth capital to small and medium-sized businesses. This capital will aid LOVE CORN in enhancing brand awareness and accelerating its expansion in these territories. Recognized as UK's fastest-growing snack brand in 2024, and awarded as The Grocer UK's SME Brand of the Year in 2024, LOVE CORN continues to build its reputation with notable customer feedback. The business was founded by the McCloskey family, who have extensive experience in the sector and launched the brand from London in 2016. The legal advisory services for this transaction were provided by Charles Russell Speechlys, supported by US-based Fox Rothschild. Mark Lyons from Puma Growth Partners, praised the collaboration with the legal teams, highlighting the seamless integration and strong understanding they provide in such deals.
Sectors
- Food and Beverage
- Private Equity
- Legal Services
Geography
- United Kingdom – LOVE CORN is a leading snack brand in the UK and aims to expand its market presence further with this investment.
- United States – LOVE CORN seeks to enhance its expansion efforts in the US market with the new funding.
Industry
- Food and Beverage – LOVE CORN operates within the Food and Beverage industry, focusing on snack production and distribution.
- Private Equity – Puma Growth Partners is a private equity firm specializing in providing growth capital to businesses across various sectors.
- Legal Services – Charles Russell Speechlys and Fox Rothschild offered legal services to facilitate the investment deal.
Financials
- – The article does not provide a specific financial figure for the investment.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOVE CORN | Target Company | Company | A leading snack brand in the UK and US markets recognized as the UK's fastest-growing snack brand and awarded as The Grocer UK's SME Brand of the Year in 2024. |
| Puma Growth Partners | Bidding Company (Investor) | Company | A private equity firm providing growth capital and expertise to ambitious businesses across different sectors. |
| Charles Russell Speechlys | Legal Advisor | Company | A UK-based law firm providing legal advisory service for the investment. |
| Fox Rothschild | US Legal Advisor | Company | A US-based law firm co-counseling with Charles Russell Speechlys for the investment. |
| Gavin McCloskey | Co-founder | Person | Part of the McCloskey family co-founders who lead LOVE CORN with significant experience in the sector. |
| Missy McCloskey | Co-founder | Person | Part of the McCloskey family co-founders who lead LOVE CORN with significant experience in the sector. |
| Jamie McCloskey | Co-founder | Person | Part of the McCloskey family co-founders who lead LOVE CORN with significant experience in the sector. |
| Mark Lyons | Investment Director | Person | Investment Director at Puma Growth Partners commenting on the collaboration. |
| Ashwin Pillay | Corporate Senior Associate | Person | Corporate Senior Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys involved in advising the investment. |