Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending Jan 14, 2024

Better Foods: The company raised $15 million of venture funding from Cleveland Avenue and other undisclosed investors on January 11, 2024. The company is an operator of a food company that provides alternative foods like plant based meat as well as plant-based dairy products such as milk, cheese and sauces.

FA Bio: The company raised GBP 5.1 million of venture funding in a deal led by Ship2B Ventures, Clean Growth Fund, and Pymwymic on January 8, 2024, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at GBP 3.6 million. Sussex Place Ventures, Pelican, Plug and Play Tech Center, and other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. The company is an operator of a sustainable agriculture company that uses microbial sampling technology to derive potential bio-products.

Nurture Life: The company raised $5.1 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on January 10, 2024. The company is a provider of organic, ready-to-eat meals for babies, toddlers and kids.

Sanzo: The company raised $5 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on January 9, 2024. The company is a producer of sparkling water.

Aquacultural Research: The company raised $1.2 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on January 12, 2024. The company is an operator of a seafood business intended to produce shellfish using environmentally responsible methods.

Loyez Woessen: The company received an undisclosed amount of development capital from Sénevé Capital, Unigrains, BNP Paribas Développement, Mr. Pascal Jallet and other investors on January 9, 2024. The company is a producer of dairy products.

Veggie Grill / Next Level Burger: The company was acquired by Next Level Burger for an estimated $80 million on January 11, 2024. The company is an operator of a restaurant chain focused on meals prepared with plant-based proteins.

Ensemble / The Co-operative Group: The company received GBP 4 million of financing from The Co-operative Group on January 10, 2024. The company offers plant-based chicken products.

Burnt Faith / Individual Investors: The company received GBP 2 million of financing from Mr. Matthew Freud and Mr. Keith Greggor on January 9, 2024. The company is a producer of brandy based in London, England.

E&A Scheer / Platinum Equity: The company was acquired by Platinum Equity through an LBO on January 11, 2024 for an undisclosed amount. The company is an operator of a rum company based in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

F. Hunziker / Amapharm: The company was acquired by Amapharm for an undisclosed amount on January 11, 2024. The company is a producer of over-the-counter gummies and related products intended to serve the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical sectors.

Froch Foods / Cranswick: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Cranswick for an undisclosed amount on January 8, 2024. The company is a producer of pork and poultry food products based in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Mini Melts / Altamont Capital Partners: The company was acquired by Altamont Capital Partners through an LBO on January 8, 2024, for an undisclosed amount. The company produces cryogenically frozen ice creams and other frozen desserts.

The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley / PNC Riverarch Capital: The company was acquired by PNC Riverarch Capital through an LBO on January 9, 2024 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of fruit and vegetable purees and concentrates.

Thunderbrook Equestrian / ForFarmers: The company was acquired by ForFarmers (Agricultural Chemicals) for an undisclosed amount on January 11, 2024. The company is a provider of equine feed and herbal supplements for horses.

William Fèvre / Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild: The company, a subsidiary of Maisons & Domaines Henriot, was acquired by Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild for an undisclosed amount on January 10, 2024. The company is a manufacturer of wine based in Chablis, France.