Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending February 19 2023

SoChatti: The company is reportedly in the process of raising $15 million of Series B venture funding. The company is a producer of artisinal dairy-free chocolates.

Zerocater: The company raised $15 million of Series C venture funding in a deal led by Cleveland Avenue and REMUS Capital on February 16, 2023. The company is an operator of office catering and snacks services platform intended to offer a variety of food options for delivery to workplaces.

Three Chord: The company is reportedly in the process of raising $12.7 million of venture funding. The company is a producer of handcrafted bourbon and rye whiskey.

Tru: The company raised $6.5 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Btomorrow Ventures on February 17, 2023. The company is a producer of functional beverages intended to offer energy, focus, power, and refreshment.

Icon Meals: The company raised $4.0 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on February 13, 2023. The company is a producer of fresh and affordable ready-to-eat meals.

Mighty: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from Zintinus on February 13, 2023. The company is a producer of vegan milk intended to provide a dairy-free alternative to regular milk.

Rishi Tea & Botanicals: The company received an undisclosed amount of development capital from SBJ Capital on February 16, 2023. The company is a producer and importer of premium organic teas and botanicals.

Alston Dairy / James Hall & Company: The company was acquired by James Hall & Company for an undisclosed amount on February 15, 2023. The company is a producer of fresh yogurts in Lancashire, UK.

Bear Republic Brewing Co / Drake’s Brewing: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Drake’s Brewing for an undisclosed amount on February 16, 2023. The company is an operator of a craft brewery located in Cloverdale, California.

La Compagnie des Desserts / PAI Partners: The company was acquired by PAI Partners through an LBO on February 15, 2023 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of ice cream and dessert products intended for restaurants.

Mangrove Global / Groupe Bernard Hayot: The company was acquired by Groupe Bernard Hayot for an undisclosed amount on February 14, 2023. The company is an independent distributor of premium spirits beverages in the UK.

Chateau Minuty / LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton: The company was acquired by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton for an undisclosed amount on February 15, 2023. The company is a producer of premium rosé wine in Provence, France.

Munchy Seeds / Somfolk: The company a subsidiary of Lawncourt Harvest was acquired by Somfolk for an undisclosed amount on February 15, 2023. The company is a producer of seed products based in Leiston, England.

Ostrom Mushroom Farms / Greenwood Mushroom Farm: The company was acquired by Greenwood Mushroom Farm, via its financial sponsors Instar Asset Management and Government of Ontario, through an LBO on February 15, 2023 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of locally harvested mushrooms based in Sunnyside, Washington.

The Genius Brand / Undisclosed Investor: The company was acquired for an undisclosed amount on February 16, 2023. The company is a producer of wellness supplements.

Valentus Global / Individual Investor: The company was acquired by Mr. Paul Pearson for an undisclosed amount on February 15, 2023. The company is a manufacturer of weight management and wellness products based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.