Valley Cold Acquired by Ridgewood Infrastructure

Ridgewood Infrastructure, a prominent investment firm focusing on critical infrastructure in the lower middle market segment of the USA, has announced its investment in Valley Cold Storage & Transportation. Valley Cold is a leading provider of temperature-controlled storage and logistics solutions situated in strategically important markets. This acquisition aligns with Ridgewood's focus on infrastructure investments that underpin essential supply chains, particularly at a time when the cold storage industry is experiencing significant growth. Ryan Stewart, a partner at Ridgewood, expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Valley Cold to explore new opportunities and enhance operations. Clay Bush, Valley Cold's Managing Director and Founder, welcomed the collaboration, citing Ridgewood's expertise in infrastructure, logistics, and supply chain management as pivotal to Valley Cold's future advancement. Ross Posner, Managing Partner at Ridgewood, emphasized the importance of this acquisition in harnessing Valley Cold's potential for growth. Ridgewood Infrastructure is noted for its investments across water, energy transition, transportation, and utilities within the U.S. lower middle market. Meanwhile, Valley Cold serves the food, agriculture, retail, and pharmaceutical industries with its cutting-edge facilities and dedicated customer service.