Ne-Mo’s Bakery acquired by Cotton Creek Capital
This deal is expected to boost Ne-Mo’s ability to innovate and grow while preserving the brand’s commitment to quality and taste.
USA – Ne-Mo’s Bakery, the San Diego-based producer of sweet baked goods, has been acquired by Cotton Creek Capital, a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas.
This strategic investment, announced in late 2025, marks a new phase of growth for Ne-Mo’s, enabling it to expand manufacturing capacity and accelerate product innovation.
Founded in 1975, Ne-Mo’s Bakery has built a strong reputation for its diverse range of individually packaged cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and other sweet treats.
The company’s signature carrot cake, crafted from an original family recipe, has been a staple for nearly five decades. Ne-Mo’s products are distributed nationally through convenience stores, grocery retailers, restaurants, and hospitality partners.
Ne-Mo’s CEO, Mike Chaignot, expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Cotton Creek Capital, stating that the firm’s operational expertise and commercial investment focus aligned well with Ne-Mo’s goals to enhance market presence and continue its tradition of delivering high-quality baked goods.
He emphasized that Cotton Creek’s experience in the baked goods sector made it an ideal partner to support Ne-Mo’s growth ambitions.
Antonio DiGesualdo, managing partner at Cotton Creek Capital, praised Ne-Mo’s brand as exceptional and differentiated in a competitive industry.
He highlighted the firm’s enthusiasm for helping Ne-Mo’s expand the reach of its cakes and breads to a broader consumer base, leveraging manufacturing improvements and product development.
Cotton Creek Capital is known for investing in lower-middle-market companies across sectors such as food and beverage, chemicals, and industrial services, focusing on operational strategies to build market-leading enterprises.
The acquisition enables Ne-Mo’s to benefit from Cotton Creek’s active approach to partnership and vision execution.
This deal is expected to boost Ne-Mo’s ability to innovate and grow while preserving the brand’s commitment to quality and taste.
It also supports Ne-Mo’s plans to scale operations and capitalize on its established national distribution footprint, reinforcing its competitive position in the sweet baked goods market.
This acquisition represents a significant step for Ne-Mo’s Bakery, positioning it for accelerated growth and innovation under private equity stewardship.
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