On the record · Investment firm
KarpReilly
PE firm focused on consumer brands including Sprinkles Cupcakes
Research depth
Transactions sourced
At least one recorded transaction has a public source.
Record updated Sept. 27, 2026
Current ownership
Current owner not established
This record does not identify a current owner. That absence is a gap in the record, not a conclusion about ownership.
Ownership and transaction history
Chronology from recorded ownership periods, transactions and reviewed outcome events. Event order does not imply causation.
Feb. 10, 2016
Leveraged buyout · Completed · Recorded transaction
April 18, 2011
Burger Lounge / KarpReilly, LLC
Minority investment · Announced · Recorded transaction
Jan. 17, 2013
Sprinkles Cupcakes / KarpReilly, LLC
Minority investment · Announced · Recorded transaction
Date not recorded
Adrianna Papell / KarpReilly, LLC
Other · Announced · Recorded transaction
Date not recorded
Minority investment · Completed · Recorded transaction
Sources and evidence
Recorded transaction sources
These support a recorded transaction row. They have not passed the separate evidence-review process.
- R1Zola® Fruits of the World™ announces sale to KarpReilly - KarpReilly LLC
KarpReilly · Company announcement · Feb. 10, 2016
Supports: Recorded transaction
- R2Burger Lounge Eyes Expansion Following Growth Investment - KarpReilly LLC
KarpReilly · Company announcement · April 18, 2011
Supports: Recorded transaction
- R3Sprinkles Cupcakes Poised for Growth - KarpReilly LLC
KarpReilly · Company announcement · Jan. 17, 2013
Supports: Recorded transaction
- R4Adrianna Papell Receives Investment from KarpReilly, LLC - KarpReilly LLC
KarpReilly · Company announcement · Nov. 4, 2010
Supports: Recorded transaction
- R5EbLens Receives Investment from KarpReilly, LLC - KarpReilly LLC
KarpReilly · Company announcement · Nov. 22, 2012
Supports: Recorded transaction
What we do not know
These are gaps in the public record, not findings about the organization.
- The organization's operating status has not been researched.
- No current public ownership assessment has been published.
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