Top 10 Food Products and Beverages Capital Raises in the U.S. – May 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. Sweetmore Bakeries, producer of bakery products intended for national and regional in-store bakeries, restaurants, and other food operators, received development capital from Shore Capital Partners.

Merger/Acquisition

    1. A Dozen Cousins, operator of a natural food brand intended to inspire families of all backgrounds to eat good food and live long, vibrant lives, was acquired by Verde Valle.
    2. Fraiche, provider of food products intended to enhance employee well-being, reduce carbon emissions, and make a significant contribution to a healthier planet, was acquired by CookUnity.
    3. SWorx Bottling Company, manufacturer of beverage bottling serving contemporary beverage companies, was acquired by Urban Television Network.

Later Stage VC

    1. Cerebelly, producer of baby food intended to promote healthy brain development in children, raised $1.40 million of venture funding.
    2. Meati, producer of plant-based food products intended to act as a sustainable alternative to meat, raised venture funding in the form of convertible debt financing.

Early Stage VC 

    1. Grüns, operator of a daily nutrition gummy brand intended to provide daily nutrition in a gummy form, raised $35 million of venture funding in a deal led by Headline.

Equity Crowdfunding

    1. Mom Juice, operator of a beverage company intended to provide winery products, raised $1.15 million of debt financing in the form of SAFE notes via crowdfunding Platform Wefunder.
    2. Bold Move Beverages, producer of coffee-based alcoholic beverages intended to offer ready-to-drink canned cocktails, raised $457,500 of equity crowdfunding in the form of convertible debt via Wefunder.
    3. Agua Bonita, producer of cold-pressed beverages intended to offer refreshment alternatives created out of rescued produce, raised $61,699 of equity crowdfunding in the form of Convertible Notes via Wefunder.

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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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