Top 10 Food Products and Beverages Capital Raises in the U.S. – June 1st-15th, 2025

Several interesting transactions closed in the Food Products and Beverages sector over the past two weeks. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.

PE Growth/Expansion

    1. Cascade Coffee, contract coffee products intended to serve national, regional, and private label store brands, received development capital from DNS Capital.

Merger/Acquisition

    1. Cape Cod Beer, craft beer based in Hyannis, Massachusetts, was acquired by Triton Beverage Group.
    2. Elouan Wines, vineyards and a wine-producing company based in Rutherford, California, was acquired by Stoller Wine Group.
    3. Carmela Foods Distributing (Wine Division), wines based in Fraser, Michigan, was acquired by Imperial Beverage.

Later Stage VC

    1. Bespoken Spirits, distillery company intended to produce alcoholic beverages, raised an estimated $11 million of Series C venture funding.
    2. Mocktails Uniquely Crafted, crafted beverages and cocktails intended to offer flavored non-alcoholic drinks, raised $5.68 million of venture funding through a combination of debt and equity.

Early Stage VC 

    1. Pastazerts, sweet-filled pasta products intended for dessert preparation, raised venture funding from LvlUp Ventures.
    2. Lucky Energy, energy drink intended to provide a beverage without sugar and aftertaste, raised venture funding from InvestBev.

Angel and Seed

    1. Bodhi Tree Biotechnology, plant-based food products intended to promote healthier lifestyles and environmental sustainability, raised $48,200 of angel funding.
    2. Thaiwala, tea beverages intended to introduce natural Thai tea products to the market, raised $5.83 million through a combination of Series Seed funding.

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Douglas Jendras

Managing Director

Finance and operations executive with broad experience in private and public companies, including emerging ventures. 20 years in telecommunications industry including leadership role positioning restructured company for multi-billion dollar transaction, negotiating agreements, and overseeing due-diligence for merger and acquisition opportunities.  10 years managing investments in real estate and technology while consulting companies in telecommunications, technology, real estate, healthcare, construction and intellectual property.  MBA in Finance from Pace University and BA in Psychology from State University of New York at Albany.  FINRA Series 7, 63, 79 licenses.

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Douglas Jendras

Douglas Jendras

Managing Director

Douglas Jendras

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Sources: Information on this page was derived from a variety of sources including Bloomberg, Company Websites, Crunchbase, PitchBook and other news outlets. Castle Placement™ does not warrant or guarantee this information, nor makes any representations as to the accuracy of the information. For more Risks, see CPGO Risks and Disclaimers.

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