In April 2026, Kingswood acquired Soulshine Farms, a leading provider of poultry further-processing solutions.
Soulshine Farms was founded in 2018 by Michael Farmer, Eric Reeves, and Drew Hill, and has grown into a trusted partner for customers across the poultry industry. The company operates facilities in Georgia (Gainesville) and Mississippi (Carthage), and has built a reputation for delivering high-quality further-processing capabilities and exceptional customer service.
The investment builds on Kingswood’s deep experience in the food and beverage sector and marks the firm’s seventh investment in the space. It also marks Kingswood’s second protein-focused platform, following its investment in Branding Iron, further expanding the firm’s expertise across the protein value chain. The acquisition comes as demand for protein continues to rise. Americans are increasingly prioritizing foods rich in protein for nutrition, satiety, and to support active lifestyles. The rise of GLP-1 drugs is also contributing to increased interest in nutrient-dense foods like chicken.
Soulshine Farms exemplifies a core element of Kingswood’s investment strategy: partnering with founders to help accelerate their company’s next phase of growth. Entirely founder-owned and led, the company was seeking its first institutional capital partner, and Kingswood was drawn to the opportunity to support continued expansion while preserving the unique culture and characteristics that have fueled the company’s success. All three founders remain with the business in leadership roles, and Kingswood brought in operating partner John Niemann as Executive Chairman to help guide Soulshine Farms and support the management team.
The transaction was led by Andrew Kovach.