Horizon Partners is excited to announce that our client, Nutrislice, has received a majority growth investment from Accel-KKR (AKKR), a market-leading, technology-focused private equity firm. The transaction, which was announced in January 2026, marks a major milestone for Nutrislice as it accelerates its vision to become the premier end-to-end, AI-native system of record for all foodservice operations.
This transaction reinforces Nutrislice’s position as the category-defining platform for non-commercial foodservice operators across K–12, higher education, healthcare, and enterprise sectors. Originally founded with a focus on K–12, the company organically expanded into adjacent verticals driven by product strength and customer demand. Its years-long relationships with the market’s top foodservice management companies (FSMCs), many of which span more than a decade, reflect the depth and stickiness of the platform.
Looking ahead, Nutrislice is uniquely positioned to become the end-to-end AI-enabled foodservice engagement platform. The company’s modern infrastructure, extensible architecture, and growing data advantage allow it to power everything from intelligent menu planning to predictive demand management and personalized digital engagement. With a fragmented market and a clear strategic roadmap, Nutrislice is ideally positioned to lead consolidation and innovation in the years ahead.
Commenting on how this new partnership with Accel-KKR, Brian Crapo, CEO of Nutrislice, noted:
“Over the last decade, Nutrislice has become a critical platform for organizations navigating the complexity of modern foodservice. Partnering with Accel-KKR allows us to expand our impact by accelerating product innovation, creating new opportunities for our team, and investing more deeply in our customers.”
About Nutrislice
Founded in 2011 by Brian Crapo, Mike Craig, and Ben Roberts, Nutrislice has spent over a decade building powerful, customer-centric software tailored for the complex needs of foodservice operations. The company delivers modern, branded digital experiences across web, mobile, kiosk, and print, enabling foodservice operators to manage menus, enhance nutritional transparency, streamline ordering, engage customers, and simplify program administration from a centralized platform.
Nutrislice’s customer-centric approach and exceptional team have fostered an industry-leading reputation for vertical depth and customer empathy. With decades of combined experience, the founders and team have cultivated lasting partnerships and a loyal customer base that continues to drive the platform’s growth and product evolution.
Horizon’s Role & Product First Approach
This transaction represents the culmination of a nearly decade-long partnership between Nutrislice and Horizon Partners. Throughout that time, Horizon provided highly-tailored strategic and operational guidance across multiple inflection points, supporting the company’s long-term vision and navigating an evolving market environment. Horizon’s enduring relationship with the Nutrislice team enabled a deep understanding of the company’s infrastructure, customers, GTM, and product roadmap—critical to executing a highly customized and competitive process.
Horizon’s product-first M&A model was central to the success of this transaction. By embedding directly with Nutrislice’s team, Horizon crafted a nuanced transaction narrative that elevated the company’s unique value drivers and long-term platform potential. Horizon’s partnership-oriented approach proved critical in aligning the process with Nutrislice’s vision and securing the right long-term growth partner.
Following the announcement of Nutrislice’s partnership with Accel KKR, CEO Brian Crapo shared a Linkedin post reflecting on the journey, the partnership, and Horizon’s role:
Looking Ahead
With AKKR’s backing, Nutrislice is poised to build on its position as the all-in-one foodservice engagement platform. The company will continue to expand product extensibility, pursue strategic acquisitions, and lead innovation around AI-enabled functionality. As the industry continues to modernize, Nutrislice is uniquely equipped to deliver scalable, intelligent infrastructure for foodservice operators of all sizes.
For more information on this transaction and how Horizon Partners can support your company’s strategic growth, please contact us at contact@horizonpartners.com or connect with us on LinkedIn. Our team remains committed to delivering exceptional outcomes through our customized, product-first advisory model.