Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending May 4, 2025

Gorgie: The company raised $24.5 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Notable Capital on April 29, 2025, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $80 million. Coefficient Capital, and other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. The company is a producer of wellness energy drinks.

Frerejean Frères: The company raised EUR 9 million of venture funding from UI Investissement, CORVIS Family Office and other undisclosed investors on May 4, 2025. The company is a producer of artisanal champagnes.

Roadhouse Brewing Co.: The company raised $8.9 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on May 2, 2025. The company is an operator of a taproom and brewery based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Harvest CROO Robotics: The company raised $3.1 million of venture funding in the form of convertible notes from undisclosed investors on April 30, 2025. The company is a developer of an AI-driven, robotic, and fully autonomous strawberry harvesting system.

Recover 180: The company raised $1.8 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on April 29, 2025. The company is a producer of organic sports drinks.

Chef Boyardee / Hometown Food Company: The company entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Hometown Food Company, via its financial sponsor Brynwood Partners, through an estimated $600 million LBO on May 1, 2025. The company is a producer of packaged pasta products.

Antonucci Foods / Harvest Prime LLC: The company was acquired by Harvest Prime for an undisclosed amount on April 29, 2025. The company is a wholesale distributor of fresh produce, fresh and frozen seafood and a variety of food service and specialty items.

Biscuiteers / Causeway Capital Partners: The company was acquired by Causeway Capital Partners and its management through an LBO on April 29, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of handmade iced biscuits, chocolates and cakes.

Can-Tini / High Basin Brands: The company was acquired by High Basin Brands for an undisclosed amount on May 1, 2025. The company is a producer of canned Espresso Martinis based in Austin, Texas.

Empanadas United / VDC: The company was acquired by VDC for an undisclosed amount on April 29, 2025. The company is an operator of a virtual restaurant brand specializing in handcrafted empanadas based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Juanita’s Foods / Apex Capital: The company was acquired by Apex Capital through an LBO on April 28, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is an operator of a Mexican packaged food brand.

LoveRaw / Smart Organic: The company was acquired by Smart Organic for an undisclosed amount on April 29, 2025. The company is an operator of a vegan confectionery business.

MacDuff International / InchDairnie Distillery: The company was acquired by InchDairnie Distillery for an undisclosed amount on May 1, 2025. The company is a producer and distributor of premium Scottish whisky brands based in Glasgow, Scotland.

Maison Arnaud Larher / Fauchon: The company was acquired by Fauchon, a subsidiary of Fossier Distribution, for an undisclosed amount on April 29, 2025. The company is an operator of a chain of retail bakeries that supplies a variety of pastries, chocolate, ice creams, and macaroons based in Paris, France.

Mary’s Gone Crackers / Rosseau Incorporated: The company was acquired by Rosseau Incorporated for an undisclosed amount on April 29, 2025. The company is a producer of organic and gluten-free crackers, cookies, and pretzels.

Radiant Sparkling Wine / Vinovate: The company was acquired by Vinovate for an undisclosed amount on April 30, 2025. The company is a custom winemaking business specializing in equipment and services for sparkling wine production in Oregon.

TENZING Natural Energy / Heineken UK: The company received an undisclosed amount of financing from Heineken UK on April 29, 2025. The company is a producer of natural, plant-based energy drinks.

The Ribs of Beef / Punch Taverns: The company was acquired by Punch Taverns, via its financial sponsor Fortress Investment Group, through an LBO on May 2, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is an operator of a pub based in Norwich, England.