Top 10 Manufacturing Capital Raises in the U.S. – April 16th – 30th, 2025

Several interesting transactions closed in the Manufacturing l 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. AquiSense Technologies, manufacturer of ultraviolet-c light-emitting diode systems intended to solve problems in water, air and surface applications, received an development capital from Burnt Island Ventures and other investors.
  2. Grenova, manufacturer of lab consumables intended to lower costs in clinical labs, pharmaceutical, biotech companies, research institutions, and agricultural companies, received development capital from Peloton Equity, Hamilton Lane and other investors.

Merger/Acquisition

  1. Orian Rugs, manufacturer of woven rugs intended to serve national, specialty and e-commerce retailers acquired by Natco Home Group.
  2. Western Tire, manufacturer of automotive parts based in Washington, Missouri, acquired by Main Street Auto.

Later Stage VC

  1. Natron Energy, manufacturer of sodium-ion battery products intended to revolutionize energy storage with safe and sustainable practice, raised $55.4 million of venture funding.
  2. aero, manufacturer of hybrid-electric aircraft intended for sustainable urban and regional mobility, raised $115 million of Series B venture funding in a deal led by Prysm Capital.

Early Stage VC

  1. Bunkers 4 Everyone, manufacturer of subterranean protective structures intended for safety and security, raised Series A venture funding.
  2. Culinary Sciences, manufacturer of a rapid-chill food processing system designed for commercial kitchens and agricultural processing plants, raised $2.51 million of venture funding.

Seed Round

  1. Coologics, manufacturer and developer of medical devices intended for the treatment of vaginal infections, raised $3 million of seed funding in a deal led by Dream Ventures and Prevail Ventures.
  2. Union Technologies, manufacturer of energetic products intended to modernize and advance munitions, propellants, and related technologies, raised $50 million of seed funding in a deal led by Regulus Global and BVVC.

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Rebecca Lacy

Managing Director

More than 30 years positioning companies for growth. She began her career as a retail business owner then transitioned to McDonnell Douglas/Boeing where she worked to help small businesses gain significant market share. This included advocating at the federal level for legislation to facilitate competition for small businesses. Helped businesses secure non-traditional funding through grants, as well IP and equipment donations. Served in a board or advisory capacity for several economic development organizations. Transitioned to business ownership where she and her team created diagnostic tools and training that helped companies function with greater efficiency and flexibility. Domestic and international clients ranged from start-ups to multi-national corporations from a broad array of industries, government agencies and not-for-profits. B.A. in Public Administration, MBA from Western International University. FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses.

Rebecca Lacy

Rebecca Lacy

Managing Director

Rebecca Lacy

Managing Director

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