Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending Feb 9, 2025

Vestaron: The company raised $82.9 million of funding in the from of equity and debt from undisclosed investors on February 6, 2025. The company is a developer of peptide-based biopesticides designed to improve the safety, efficacy and sustainability of crops.

Via 313: The company received $32.5 million of development capital from Savory Fund, Asilia Investments and Brightwood Capital Advisors on February 4, 2025. The company is an operator of a pizzeria chain that serves Detroit-style pizzas and is based in Austin, Texas.

Grind: The company received GBP 10 million of development capital from undisclosed investors on February 3, 2025. The company is specialty coffee company that operates high street coffee shops in London, e-commerce coffee channels in the UK, and a wholesale coffee business in the UK.

VelociGro: The company raised $1.2 million of venture funding in the form of convertible debt from undisclosed investors on February 7, 2025. The company is a developer of a sustainable vertical farming technology.

Zab’s Sauce: The company raised $1 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on February 5, 2025. The company is a producer of datil pepper-based hot sauce condiments.

Wholey: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from Seven Accelerator, Helene Fischer and Jürgen Klopp on February 6, 2025. Other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. The company is a producer of plant-based smoothie bowls, granola, porridge and nut butters to the UK and Europe.

Bureau Veritas / Merieux Nutrisciences: The food testing busniess of Bureau Veritas, was acquired by Merieux Nutrisciences, via its financial sponsors Institut Mérieux and Sofina, through a EUR 360 million LBO on February 3, 2025. The company is a provider of food testing services for the food sector across Japan, Morocco, Southeast Asia, and South Africa.

Boxed Water is Better / Nyrad, LLC: The company was acquired by Nyrad, LLC for an undisclosed amount on February 5, 2025. The company is a producer of sustainably packaged flavored water intended to provide an alternative to plastic packaged waters and cans.

Classic Cookie / Legacy Bakehouse: The company was acquired by Legacy Bakehouse, via its financial sponsor Benford Capital Partners, through an LBO on February 5, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a provider of food manufacturing services for baked goods.

Duncan’s of Deeside / Dean’s Of Huntly: The company was acquired by Dean’s Of Huntly for an undisclosed amount on February 3, 2025. The company is an operator of a flavored shortbread bakery.

Fruitkracht / We Love Fruit International: The company was acquired by We Love Fruit International, via its financial sponsor Mentha Capital, through an LBO on February 3, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a provider of a service that provides healthy, nutritious snacks to employees.

Homestead Beer Co. / Outerbelt Brewing Company: The company was acquired by Outerbelt Brewing Company for an undisclosed amount on February 6, 2025. The company is an operator of a brewery based in Columbus, Ohio.

Jennings Brewery / Individual Investor: The company was acquired by Mr. Kurt Canfield and Mrs. Rebecca Canfield for an undisclosed amount on February 5, 2025. The company is an operator of a brewery and pub based in Cockermouth, United Kingdom.

Metro / EP Global Commerce: EP Global Commerce GmbH signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 50.01% stake in Metro AG from BC Equities GmbH & Co. KG, Beisheim Holding GmbH, Palatin Verwaltungsgesellschaft Mbh and others for approximately EUR 960 million on February 5, 2025. EP Global Commerce aims to delist the company post acquisition. METRO AG is a global international food service wholesaler which serves the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers as well as independent resellers.

Nature’s Formulary / Sami-Sabinsa Group: The company was acquired by Sami-Sabinsa Group for an undisclosed amount on February 3, 2025. The company is a producer of vegan and gluten-free ayurvedic products.

North Brewing / Keystone Brewing Group: The company, a subsidiary of Kirkstall Brewery, was acquired by Keystone Brewing Group, through an LBO on February 6, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is an operator of a beer brewery based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Rise Brewing Co. / Uptime: The company was acquired for an undisclosed amount on February 5, 2025. The company is a producer of natural, nitrogen-infused organic cold brew coffee.

Sokol & Company / Astorg: The company was acquired by Solina Group, via its financial sponsor Astorg, through an LBO on February 6, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a manufacturer of food ingredients for sweet and savory sauces and wet specialty products.

Uckermärker Milch / Edeka Zentrale: Edeka Zentrale reached a definitive agreement to acquire the company from Ostmilch Handels for an undisclosed amount on February 5, 2025. The company is an operator of a dairy plant based in Prenzlau, Germany.