Bazooka Candy Brands announced today that private investment platform for professional athletes, Patricof Co (P/Co), is investing in the company.
DK Metcalf (Seattle Seahawks), Kylie and Jason Kelce (former Philadelphia Eagles), Deja Kelly (UNC Tarheels), CC Sabathia (former New York Yankees), Flau’jae Johnson (LSU Tigers), Derrick White (Boston Celtics), and Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) are among the list of investors, who affectionately remember sweet childhood moments enjoying Bazooka brands like Ring Pop, Push Pop, Baby Bottle Pop, and Bazooka Bubble Gum. P/Co and the athletes will help fuel Bazooka’s growth journey as it stands on its own as an independent company for the first time after being acquired in late 2023 by Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP, a global private equity advisory firm.
