Private equity investment boosts Stellar Snacks’ growth

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Private equity investment boosts Stellar Snacks’ growth

24 Mar 2026

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CARSON CITY, NV — Woman-owned pretzel maker Stellar Snacks is positioned for expansion with a strategic minority growth investment from Main Post Partners, a consumer-focused private equity firm.

“We’re thrilled to embark on this next chapter for the Stellar Snacks family,” said Elisabeth Galvin, co-founder and CEO of Stellar Snacks. “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.”

Currently, Stellar’s retail footprint includes Costco, Target, Sprouts Farmers Market and Albertsons, along with key partnerships with Southwest and Alaska Airlines. From a manufacturing standpoint, the baking company operates two end-to-end snack lines: the original 101,000-square-foot facility in Carson City, NV, and the recently opened 434,000-square-foot bakery in Louisville, KY.

“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 always been about more than pretzels: it’s about building a brand people feel connected to,” said Gina Galvin, co-founder and chief creative officer of Stellar Snacks. “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.”

Thanks to this investment from Main Post, Stellar Snacks will be able to take its business to the next level by expanding distribution, enhancing brand marketing initiatives and investing in innovation.

“Stellar has cultivated a distinctive, flavor-forward brand with clear consumer pull and strong retail momentum,” said Ben Yang, VP at Main Post Partners. “We’re excited to partner with Elisabeth and Gina at this inflection point to help scale distribution, expand capacity, and accelerate innovation.”