Dallas, Texas – October 6, 2025 – Sky Island Capital (“Sky Island”), a Dallas-based lower middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that it has made a majority investment in Green Products, Inc. dba Naturepedic (“Naturepedic” or the “Company”) alongside the Company’s founding family. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Naturepedic is a vertically integrated manufacturer of certified-organic crib, kids, and adult mattresses. Additionally, the Company offers a broad suite of accessory products, including pillows, bedding, and sheets, as well as bedroom furniture, pet products, and children’s toys. Naturepedic is committed to delivering non-toxic and environmentally friendly products, and with more than two decades of operational experience, the Company has established itself as a trusted brand for families seeking safer, healthier sleep solutions.
“We are excited to continue our momentum with our fourth platform investment in Sky Island’s second fund” said Will Dobbs, a Partner of Sky Island. “Under the ownership of the Cik family, Naturepedic has pioneered the organic mattress industry and become one of the most respected brands in the segment. The Company’s dedication to organic, non-toxic, and environmentally sustainable products that exceed even the most rigorous quality standards has earned it an exceptional reputation and deep customer loyalty. We are proud to partner with the founding family and their management team to continue to pursue the many avenues of growth available to the Company while maintaining Naturepedic’s commitment to transparency, craftsmanship, and certified-organic products.”
Naturepedic brings its products to market under its own family of brands, including “Naturepedic”, “Happsy”, and “Lullaby Earth.” The Company takes an omni-channel go-to-market approach, selling through its own direct-to-consumer e-commerce website and a network of 30 retail showrooms, as well as e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and leading furniture and mattress retailers such as Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn. The Company products are sold across the U.S. and internationally.
“We’re excited to partner with Sky Island as we enter the next chapter of Naturepedic’s growth,” said Jeff Cik, co-CEO and co-founder of Naturepedic. “From the outset, it was clear that the Sky Island team shared our long-term vision for the Company as well as a deep respect for the principles that have guided our family business for more than two decades. Together, we look forward to accelerating Naturepedic’s growth and reaching new customers while staying true to our core values and culture,” said Jason Cik, co-CEO and co-founder of Naturepedic.
Naturepedic is Sky Island’s fourth platform investment in its second fund.
About Sky Island Capital
Sky Island Capital (www.skyislandcap.com) is a lower middle market private equity firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas that focuses exclusively on partnering with privately held manufacturing companies in North America. Sky Island was born out of the desire to work alongside entrepreneurs and family business owners to serve as a resource and strategic partner with one goal in mind – growth. Sky Island focuses on situations where it can draw upon its deep operational and management experience to support senior management in driving significant value creation through operational and strategic partnership.
Sky Island is currently investing out of its second fund and is actively looking for new manufacturing partnerships.
About Naturepedic
Founded in 2003, Naturepedic (www.naturepedic.com) is a manufacturer of certified-organic crib, kids, and adult mattresses. The Company is headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, where it designs and produces a broad range of non-toxic mattresses, as well as pillows, sheets, bedding, furniture, and other bedroom accessories. Through continuous investment and process improvement, Naturepedic has developed a robust organic supply chain and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities that enable the Company to consistently deliver exceptional quality and meet the rigorous standards for organic certification. Over its two decades of operational history, the Company has earned a reputation as a pioneer and trusted leader in the organic sleep industry, fostering lasting relationships with all stakeholders who share Naturepedic’s commitment to healthier, more sustainable living.
For more information, please contact Will Dobbs:
Will Dobbs
Partner
