Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending April 20, 2025

The Ryl Co.: The company raised $15 million of Series B venture funding from Cam Fordham, Alex Dermer and Ben Hiott on April 14, 2025. Austin Neal, Seth England and other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. The company is a producer of ready-to-drink iced tea products.

Eat Just: The company raised GBP 11.25 million of venture funding from VFC on April 15, 2025. The company is a producer of plant-based egg and meat products.

Decision Logic: The company received an undisclosed amount of development capital from Clovis Point Capital on April 14, 2025. The company is a developer of back office restaurant management software.

DGD Foods: The company received an undisclosed amount of development capital from Penstock Equity and Cottonwood Growth Partners on April 16, 2025. The company is a provider of food brokerage services intended for convenience stores and fast-casual restaurants.

Rosaluna: The company raised an undisclosed amount of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Sacha Lichine on April 15, 2025. Shaw-Ross International Importers also participated in the round. The company is a producer of mezcal.

The Vitamin Shoppe / Kingswood Capital Management: The company, a subsidiary of Franchise Group, entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Kingswood Capital Management and Performance Investment Partners through an LBO on April 16, 2025 for approximately $193.5 million. The company is a manufacturer and retailer of nutritional products based in Secaucus, New Jersey

Atelier Nubio / Oh My Cream: The company was acquired by Oh My Cream, via its financial sponsor Experienced Capital Partners, through an LBO on April 18, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of natural wellness products, including detox juices, dietary supplements, and ingestible beauty products.

Bunge / Grain Craft: Grain Craft, via its financial sponsor Redwood Holdings, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the corn milling business of Bunge, through an LBO on April 15, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is an operator of a dry corn and corn masa milling business.

Enotria&Coe / Majestic Wine: The company was acquired by Majestic Wine, via its financial sponsor Fortress Investment Group, through an LBO on April 15, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a distributor of wines and spirits based in London, England.

Glockenbrot Bäckerei / Harry-Brot: Harry-Brot reached a definitive agreement to acquire Bergkirchen Bakery of Glockenbrot Bäckerei for an undisclosed amount on April 15, 2025. The company is an operator of a commercial bakery based out of Bergkirchen, Germany.

Grafton Village Cheese Co. / Vermont Farmstead: The company, a subsidiary of Windham Foundation was acquired by Vermont Farmstead for an undisclosed amount on April 15, 2025. The company is a wholesaler of cheese and cheese products based out of Grafton, Vermont.

Heartisan Foods / Atalanta Corporation: The company was acquired by Atalanta Corporation, a subsidiary of Gellert Global Group, for an undisclosed amount on April 14, 2025. The company is a producer of specialty cheeses and dairy products.

HenHouse Brewing / Fort Point Beer: The company was acquired by Fort Point Beer for an undisclosed amount on April 15, 2025. The company is an operator of a brewery based in California, United States.

Chapmans of Sevenoaks / Ocean Fish Group: Chapmans of Sevenoaks and Ocean Fish Group have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture as of April 14, 2025. The company is a distributor of seafood products based in Roche, United Kingdom.

Mayflower Brewing Company / Hog Island Beer: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Hog Island Beer for an undisclosed amount on April 15, 2025. The company is an operator of a brewery based in New England.

Niitakaya USA / O’will: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by O’will for an undisclosed amount on April 14, 2025. The company is a producer of traditional Japanese pickled products.

Soho Street Cocktails / Riviera Drinks: The company was acquired by Riviera Drinks for an undisclosed amount on April 14, 2025. The company is a producer of pre-mixed cocktails based in Stevenage, England.