Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending June 1, 2025

David Protein: The company raised $75 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Greenoaks Capital Partners on May 27, 2025. Valor Equity Partners and HG Ventures also participated in the round. The company is a manufacturer of high-protein, low-calorie protein bars.

Bespoken Spirits: The company closed on an estimated $11 million of Series C venture funding from undisclosed investors on May 27, 2025. The company is an operator of a private label distillery.

Just Ice Tea: The company raised $1.0 million of Series A1 venture funding from Taste Tomorrow Ventures on May 29, 2025, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $107 million. The company is a producer of organic iced tea beverages.

NuTrail: The company received an undisclosed amount of development capital from EagleTree Capital on May 28, 2025. The company is a producer of granola products.

Ride & Ridden Wine: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from Bellomy Capital in June 2025. The company is a producer and distributor of cabernet sauvignon.

The Pickle Juice Company: The company received an undisclosed amount of development capital from Azalea Capital on May 30, 2025. The company is a manufacturer of functional organic pickle juice beverages that are intended to stop muscle cramps as a substitute to sports drinks.

Créativ’Burger / Novepan: The company was acquired by Novepan, via its financial sponsors Unigrains and Sagard, through an LBO on May 28, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a operator of an artisanal bakery poducing a range of artisanal burger buns.

Don Pepino / Amphora Equity Partners: The company, a subsidiary of B&G Foods, was acquired by Amphora Equity Partners through an LBO on May 27, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of canned tomato products and pizza sauce.

Epogee / David Protein: The company was acquired by David Protein for an undisclosed amount on May 29, 2025. The company is a producer of a portfolio of fat replacement and flavor enhancement food ingredients intended to reduce calories and fat content without sacrificing taste or flavor.

Japan Crate / Hashi Brands: The company was acquired by Hashi Brands for an undisclosed amount on May 28, 2025. The company is a provider of a subscription service that sends its subscribers a crate of Japanese candy, snacks and drinks on a monthly basis.

Vanguard Food / Village Farms International: The company was formed as a joint venture between Village Farms International and Vanguard Food on June 2, 2025. The company is a food manufacturer specializing in value-added fresh and frozen products for the retail and foodservice industries.

MeliBio / FoodYoung: The company was acquired by FoodYoung for an undisclosed amount on May 27, 2025. The company is a producer of plant-based honey alternatives.

Peeze / Berk Partners: The company was acquired by Coffee Roastery Mocca d’Or, via its financial sponsor Berk Partners, through an LBO on May 26, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of coffee and tea products in the Netherlands.

Pierre Martinet / LDC Company: The company was acquired by LDC Company for an undisclosed amount on May 29, 2025. The company is a producer of ready-to-eat salads and pastry meals.

Stolen / Unknown Investor: The company was acquired for an undisclosed amount on May 29, 2025. The company is a producer of rum beverages based in Chicago, Illinois.

Vorarlberg Milch / NÖM: The company was acquired by NÖM, via its financial sponsor Raiffeisen-Holding Lower Austria-Vienna, through an LBO on May 27, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a manufacturer of cheese and dairy products based in Feldkirch, Austria.