Top 10 Manufacturing Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – October 1st – 15th, 2025
Several interesting transactions closed in the Manufacturing 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.
PIPE
- Joby Aviation, all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi for commercial passenger service, received $591.01 million of development capital through a private placement.
- Keurig Dr Pepper, coffee systems under the Keurig and Green Mountain brands, as well as ready-to-drink beverages under brands such as Dr Pepper, Snapple, and Canada Dry, received $18 billion of development capital from Starboard Value through a private placement.
Merger/Acquisition
- DMC Power, proprietary connector technology systems for the electricity transmission and distribution industries, was acquired by Hubbell for $825 million.
- Elo Touch Solutions, touchscreen and monitor products for restaurants, retail, industrial, healthcare, banking, and other industries, was acquired by Zebra Technologies for $1.3 billion.
- Simmonds Precision Products, fuel and proximity sensing and structural health monitoring solutions for the aerospace and defense end markets, was acquired by TransDigm Group for $765 million.
Buyout/LBO
- Comfort, orthopedic footwear and inserts that support individuals with diabetes and other foot health conditions, was acquired by Promus Equity Partners through a $60 million LBO.
Later Stage VC
- Zero Motorcycles, electric-powered motorcycles that provide an enhanced riding experience, raised $100.18 million of venture funding.
Seed Round
- Amble (Irvine), sustainable outdoor apparel that provides protection and comfort in diverse weather conditions, raised $3.16 million of seed funding.
- Vertical Semiconductor, vertical power electronics that enable higher density and efficiency in power converters for data centers and grid infrastructure, raised $11 million of seed funding in a deal led by Playground Global.
Angel (individual)
- SoftShox, wearable hydraulic shock absorber technology that helps prevent concussions and traumatic brain injuries, raised $881,000 of angel funding.
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