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

Select Milk Producers: The company raised $30 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on July 14, 2025. The company is a producer of dairy-based food ingredients intended for nutritional and food manufacturing purposes.

Little Sesame: The company raised $14.2 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by InvestEco Capital on July 18, 2025. Rose Culinary Ventures, Watchfire Ventures, Beliade, Santatera Capital, and other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. The company is a producer of organic, flavoured hummus.

Brother Justus: The company raised $9.7 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on July 15, 2025. The company is an operator of a whiskey distillery producing American Single Malt Whiskey.

Jot: The company raised $8.6 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on July 16, 2025. The company is a producer of a concentrated form of liquid coffee.

KA-EX: The company raised $7 million of venture funding from mediaforgrowth and other undisclosed investors on July 14, 2025. The company is a producer of nutritional dietary supplements intended to help regain energy after heavy sports exercise or social drinking.

Miss Jones Baking: The company raised $7 million of venture funding from Graham Partners and other investors on July 14, 2025. The company is an operator of a baking business intended to offer ready-to-use organic frostings and baking mixes.

Greater Than: The company raised $6.6 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on July 14, 2025. The company is a producer of a plant-based hydrating performance drink.

Awake Chocolate: The company raised $5.8 million of venture funding led by Btomorrow Ventures with participation from British American Tobacco and BDC Capital on July 15, 2025. The company is a producer of caffeinated chocolate products.

The Pathfinder Spirit: The company raised $3.6 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on July 14, 2025. The company is a producer of fermented and distilled, hemp-based, non-alcoholic spirits.

No Cap: The company raised $3 million of venture funding in a deal led by Pinnacle Investment Management on July 17, 2025. The company is a producer of healthier soda-based drinks.

MicroHarvest: The company is in the process of raising Series B venture funding as of July 15, 2025. The company is an operator of a biotechnology platform intended to produce sustainable and scalable protein through natural fermentation.

Pablo Eggsgobao: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from NEL Fund Managers on July 18, 2025. The company is an operator of a breakfast-focused fast-casual eatery based in the United Kingdom.

Biolintec / Elayon: The company was acquired by Elayon, via its financial sponsor Re-Sources Capital, through an LBO on July 15, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of organic food and soy products, such as textured soy protein and micronized soy flour, based in Granges-sur-Lot, France.

Bonduelle / Les Crudettes: The Packaged Salad Business in France of Bonduelle was acquired by Les Crudettes, a subsidiary of Laiterie de Saint-Denis l’Hotel, for an undisclosed amount on July 17, 2025. The company is a producer of packaged salad in France.

Bristol Seafood / Mark Foods: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Mark Foods for an undisclosed amount on July 14, 2025. The company is a producer of seafood products, such as scallops, haddock, and Atlantic salmon, for the retail and foodservice markets.

Clarebout Potatoes / J.R. Simplot Company: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by J.R. Simplot Company for an undisclosed amount on July 14, 2025. The company is a manufacturer of frozen potato products intended to serve private label, retail, foodservice and quick-service restaurant markets worldwide.

Dare To Be Different Foods / Eshbal Functional Food: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Eshbal Functional Food for an undisclosed amount on July 15, 2025. The company is a provider of packaged gourmet, low-carb, keto-friendly food alternatives.

Freshpak / The Compleat Food Group: The company was acquired by The Compleat Food Group, via its financial sponsor PAI Partners, through an LBO on July 14, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of chilled food products intended for retailers, foodservice outlets and other food manufacturers.

Garten / Hungry: The company was acquired by Hungry for an undisclosed amount on July 16, 2025. The company is an operator of a workplace wellbeing platform intended to offer nutritious food, healthy snacks, and drinks to employees at various workplaces.

Groupe Berdoues / Compagnie Léa Nature: The company was acquired by Compagnie Léa Nature for an undisclosed amount on July 16, 2025. The company is an operator of a perfume and cosmetic brand.

Jwpw 25 / Bon Bon’s: The company was acquired by Bon Bon’s, a subsidiary of Lanchester Wines, for an undisclosed amount on July 14, 2025. The company is a producer of chocolate and related products based in Ormskirk, United Kingdom.

Kathi Rainer Thiele / Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel for an undisclosed amount on July 14, 2025. The company is an operator of a food and beverage business that produces ready-made baking mixes and flour .

Mestemacher / ruf lebensmittelwerk kg: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by ruf lebensmittelwerk kg for an undisclosed amount on July 14, 2025. The company is a manufacturer of long-life wholemeal breads and pumpernickel.

Van Eck Patisserie & IJsspecialiteiten / Europastry: The company was acquired by Europastry, via its financial sponsors CriteriaCaixa and MCH Private Equity, through an LBO on July 16, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of handcrafted patisserie and artisanal ice cream for the hospitality industry.

Willamette Valley Pie Company / Dessert Holdings: The company was acquired by Dessert Holdings, via its financial sponsors Ergo Partners and Bain Capital, through an LBO on July 14, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of all-natural, non-GMO pies and desserts sourced from local farms in the Willamette Valley.