Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending February 1, 2026

Oats Overnight: The company received $45 million of development capital from Astō on January 29, 2026. The company is a producer of packaged high-protein overnight oatmeal products.

Wholesome International: The company raised $20 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on January 29, 2026. The company is an operator of a multi-concept restaurant development platform that develops, franchises, and operates quick-service food concepts.

Modern Milkman: The company raised GBP 10 million of venture funding in a deal led by Salica Investments on January 28, 2026. The company is a provider of grocery delivery services intended to reduce consumer waste through plastic-free packaging and reverse supply chain systems for container return and reuse.

Bagels & Co.: The company raised $10.3 million of venture funding from Feenix Venture Partners and other undisclosed investors on January 26, 2026. The company is an operator of a cafe chain intended to provide freshly baked, Brooklyn-style bagels and a variety of house-made cream cheeses.

Curate: The company raised $10 million of venture funding in a deal led by Kirk Brown on January 28, 2026. K5 Global, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Carl Cheng also participated in the round. The company is a developer of software that processes restaurant ordering data and generates operational and performance analytics for food service operators.

happy being: The company raised $5.1 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on January 27, 2026. The company is a producer of functional tea beverages formulated with vitamins, minerals, and botanical extracts.

TrueStart: The company raised an undisclosed amount of Series A venture funding in a deal led by JamJar Investments on January 28, 2026. DLF Venture and other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. The company is a producer of coffee products containing natural caffeine sources and functional ingredients for energy and performance support.

Milliways Food / Individual Investors: The company received $3 million of financing from Mr. Mehmet Yüksek, Mr. Leon Amram and other undisclosed investors on January 29, 2026. The company is a producer of chewing gum formulated with oral-health-supporting ingredients to help maintain dental hygiene.

Federal Café & Bar: The company received EUR 3 million of development capital from Foresight Group on January 29, 2026. The company is an operator of a cafe and bar chain based in the United Kingdom.

HomeCooks: The company raised EUR 1.6 million of venture funding from Love Ventures, Speedinvest and PraeSeed on January 29, 2026. The company is a provider of ready-to-eat meals prepared in commercial kitchens and delivered to consumers.

House of Kajaana: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from Furthermore Ventures in February 2026. The company is a producer of frozen plant-based meals sold in ready-to-heat formats.

Solynta / EW Group: The company was acquired by EW Group for $250 million on January 26, 2026. The company is a producer of hybrid potato seeds developed through plant breeding programs to improve crop performance and food supply resilience.

Compass Coffee / Caffè Nero Group: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Caffè Nero Group for $2.9 million on January 27, 2026. The company is an operator of a chain of specialty coffee shops selling brewed beverages and packaged coffee products.

Applejack Wine & Spirits / ABC Fine Wine & Spirits: The company was acquired by ABC Fine Wine & Spirits for an undisclosed amount on January 30, 2026. The company is a retailer of wine, spirits, and specialty alcoholic beverages in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Cygnet Distillery / Robb Report Media: The company received an undisclosed amount of financing from Robb Report Media on January 28, 2026. The company is an operator of a craft gin distillery.

District Distribution / Odeko: The company was acquired by Odeko for an undisclosed amount on January 27, 2026. The company is a distributor of food and beverage products in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Fleischer-Dienst Braunschweig / Gilde Mitte: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Gilde Mitte for an undisclosed amount on January 28, 2026. The company is a distributor of food and non-food wholesale goods in Braunschweig, Germany.

Garden Veggie Snacks / RDJ Bakeries: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by RDJ Bakeries for an undisclosed amount on January 30, 2026. The company is a manufacturer of vegetable-based snacks.

Great Kitchens / Rich Products: The company was acquired by Rich Products for an undisclosed amount on January 26, 2026. The company is a producer of take-and-bake pizza for US  food service, mass retailers, clubs, and grocery stores.

Junior’s Smokehouse / Western Smokehouse Partners: The company was acquired by Western Smokehouse Partners, via its financial sponsors ACE & Company and Monogram Capital Partners, through an LBO on January 27, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer and retailer of handcrafted smoked meats and jerky products for retail and wholesale customers.

LOAH / Cawston Press: The company was acquired by Cawston Press for an undisclosed amount on January 26, 2026. The company is a manufacturer of alcohol-free beer beverages.

Muir Glen / Don Pepino: The subsidiary of General Mills, was acquired by Don Pepino, via its financial sponsor Amphora Equity Partners, through an LBO on January 27, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of organic food products based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

United Fresh Consortium / Buyers Edge Platform: The company was acquired by Buyers Edge Platform, via its financial sponsors Blackstone, General Atlantic, Morgan Stanley Tactical Value and Morgan Stanley, through an LBO on January 26, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a supplier of fresh produce and food products distributed to foodservice and wholesale buyers in the United Kingdom.