Stellar Snacks, a better-for-you pretzel brand and manufacturer, has received a strategic minority growth investment from Main Post Partners, as the company looks to accelerate its national expansion and production capabilities. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded by Elisabeth Galvin and Gina Galvin, Stellar Snacks has built a fast-growing presence in the U.S. snack market, with distribution across major retailers including Costco, Target, Sprouts, Kroger, Albertsons, and Safeway, along with partnerships with airlines such as Southwest and Alaska Airlines. The company has focused on producing artisan-style pretzels made with clean ingredients, paired with distinctive packaging that highlights artwork from emerging artists.
The new investment comes as Stellar Snacks continues to scale its operations, including expanded production capacity at its Louisville, Kentucky facility and growing retail distribution across thousands of locations nationwide. The company plans to use the funding to expand its distribution footprint, enhance brand marketing efforts, and invest further in innovation and operational capabilities to meet rising consumer demand.
Main Post Partners, a consumer-focused private equity firm known for backing founder-led brands, will support Stellar Snacks in its next phase of growth, leveraging its experience in scaling high-growth consumer companies.
KEY QUOTES:
“We’re thrilled to embark on this next chapter for the Stellar Snacks family. Main Post brings deep experience partnering with founder-led CPG brands, and this partnership means the world to us. The investment will allow us to scale with purpose while staying true to the values that have defined Stellar from the very beginning: quality, creativity, and greatness.”
Elisabeth Galvin, Co-Founder And CEO, Stellar Snacks
“Stellar has always been about more than pretzels, it’s about building a brand people feel connected to. This partnership feels deeply aligned with our vision, and we’re energized by the opportunity to grow the brand while continuing to build something meaningful for our team, our customers, and our community.”
Gina Galvin, Co-Founder And Chief Creative Officer, Stellar Snacks
“Stellar has built an exceptional brand rooted in product quality, authenticity, and strong consumer loyalty. We’re impressed by the team’s vision and execution to date and are excited to partner with them to unlock the brand’s next phase of growth. Stellar has cultivated a distinctive, flavor-forward brand with clear consumer pull and strong retail momentum. We’re excited to partner with Elisabeth and Gina at this inflection point to help scale distribution, expand capacity, and accelerate innovation.”
Jeff Mills, Managing Partner, Main Post Partners; Ben Yang, Vice President, Main Post Partners
