Our Strategy

Improving the Supply Chain from Farm to Fork

Food processing operations demonstrating Solum’s strategy to improve efficiency across the supply chain from farm to fork. The image reflects a focus on operational excellence and technology-enabled production.

We primarily target proprietary, control-oriented investments in companies supplying the food products driving modern consumer trends.

Value-creation Pillars

01

Operational Efficiency

Invest in automation, mechanization, & new technologies to increase productivity, improve quality, and become a low-cost operator.

02

Market Consolidation

Target businesses in fragmented markets that allow for attractive entry multiples and asset consolidation opportunities.

03

Global Network

Strategic partnerships unlock an investment pipeline in category segments with high barriers to entry, allowing specialized knowledge transfer across platforms.

04

Product Differentiation

Consistent, year-round supplier to leading global retailers through diversified product offerings tied to quality, health, and taste trends.

05

Strategic Labor Management

Invest in human capital and technology-enabled infrastructure to foster long-term competitiveness and new job opportunities.

Investment Criteria

Geography

Geography


Primarily focused on North America and Western Europe, supplemented by strategic opportunities in core production regions

Control Orientation

Control Orientation

Preference for control investments that allow Solum to efficiently execute value-creation levers over shorter timeframes

Supply Chain Diversification

Supply Chain Diversification

Midstream and downstream focus with vertical integration optionality

Deal Size

Deal Size


Companies we work with range from:

EBITDA:
$10-$100M+

Enterprise Value:
$50M-$1B

Sustainability Integration

Sustainability Integration

Creating Value.
Delivering Impact.

A Thoughtful Approach to Sustainability

Learn More About Sustainability
Agricultural workers harvesting crops as part of Solum’s fully integrated sustainability approach. The image highlights responsible labor practices within food production systems.