Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending February 22, 2026

Chowbus: The company raised $56.3 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on February 19, 2026. The company is a developer of a restaurant technology and food delivery platform used to run POS, ordering/delivery, marketing, and analytics for independent restaurants.

Pepper: The company raised $50 million of Series C venture funding in a deal led by Lead Edge Capital on February 20, 2026. Greylock, Index Ventures, Interplay Ventures, ICONIQ Growth and Harmony Partners also participated in the round. The company is a developer of a digital food distribution platform used to provide white-label online ordering and order management.

WatchHouse: The company raised GBP 10.9 million of Series B venture funding in a deal led by HighPost Capital on February 20, 2026. The company is an operator of a chain of artisan coffee shops.

KA-EX: The company raised $10.5 million of venture funding from mediaforgrowth and other undisclosed investors on February 20, 2026. The company is a developer of a clinically tested cortisol stress reduction supplement designed for athletes and high-performers seeking faster recovery, better sleep and sustained energy.

Throne Sport Coffee: The company raised $10 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on February 17, 2026. The company is an operator of a ready-to-drink caffeinated coffee beverage with added electrolytes, vitamins, and amino acids for active consumers.

Just Ice Tea: The company raised $9 million of Series B venture funding from Taste Tomorrow Ventures, Big Geyser and Polar Strategic Ventures on February 19, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $123 million. Robert Trone and other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. The company is a producer of organic ready-to-drink tea beverages.

Next Century Spirits: The company raised $6 million of Series B venture funding from undisclosed investors on February 17, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $24 million. The company is a producer of private label and bulk distilled spirits.

Olyra: The company raised $3.5 million of venture funding in the form of convertible debt from undisclosed investors on February 19, 2026. The company is a producer of organic breakfast biscuits and related snack products.

Culture Fresh Foods: The company raised $3.5 million of venture funding in the form of convertible debt from undisclosed investors on February 19, 2026. The company is a producer of spoonable, spreadable, and drinkable non-dairy and plant-based products.

ZeroCarb LYFE: The company raised $1.1 million of venture funding from Render Capital, Pier 70 Ventures and Elevate Ventures on February 18, 2026. The company is a producer of zero-carb chicken pizza crusts.

Dedham Vale Vineyard / Unknown Investor: The company was acquired by an undisclosed investor on February 19, 2026 for GBP 2.2 million. The company is an operator of a vineyard based in Colchester, England.

Everett & Saxton Foodliner / GIANT Food Stores: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Giant Food Stores for an undisclosed amount on February 17, 2026. The company is a retailer of grocery products based in Pennsylvania.

Heidemark / Boparan Private Office: The company was acquired by Boparan Private Office for an undisclosed amount on February 19, 2026. The company is a producer of processed poultry products.

Hormel Foods / Life-science Innovations: Life-science Innovations reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Whole-Bird Turkey Business of Hormel Foods for an undisclosed amount on February 17, 2026. The company is a producer of whole-bird turkey products based in Austin, Minnesota.

Mibelle Biochemistry / Solabia: The company entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Solabia, via its financial sponsors Astorg and Famille C Participations, through an LBO on February 19, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a manufacturer of bioactive ingredients used to formulate cosmetics, nutraceutical, and food products.

SENNS Nahrungsmittel / Orkla: The company entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Orkla through an LBO on February 17, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a manufacturer of margarine, fats, and gourmet food products designed to support professional food preparation and baking applications.

Willows Ingredients / IMCD: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by IMCD for an undisclosed amount on February 20, 2026. The company is a distributor of raw materials for the human food, health, sports nutrition, and animal nutrition industries.

Zafiro Azul Vodka / Zarova Vodka: The company was acquired by Zarova Vodka for an undisclosed amount on February 18, 2026. The company is a producer of vodka products.