Kingswood Capital Management has taken an investment stake in Soulshine Farms, a poultry processing firm based in Gainesville, Georgia. While the private equity firm did not disclose the specific financial figures tied to the transaction, the deal provides capital infusion to the rapidly growing protein distributor. Soulshine Farms, established in 2018, currently supplies major national foodservice brands and retail distribution channels.

Founders Michael Farmer, Eric Reeves, and Drew Hill are maintaining their equity positions within the organization. Furthermore, they will continue to occupy their executive leadership roles following the closing of the transaction. This structure suggests Kingswood aims for operational continuity while likely seeking expansion opportunities within the competitive protein sector.

To aid in governance, Kingswood operating partner John Niemann is stepping into the role of executive chairman at Soulshine Farms. Niemann’s involvement signals a hands-on approach from the investor as the processor navigates distribution demands across foodservice and retail markets. The undisclosed investment amount impacts a company servicing diverse protein segments.

Maintaining founder involvement alongside new private equity oversight is a common strategy for scaling specialized food production assets. Kingswood Capital Management is betting on Soulshine’s existing footprint to drive future growth in the U.S. poultry supply chain.