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

The EVERY Company: The company raised $55 million of Series D venture funding in a deal led by McWin Capital Partners on November 4, 2025. Minerva Foods, Collateral Good, Valante Capital, New Agrarian, Bloom8, SOSV, Main Sequence Ventures, SHIFT Ventures (London), Spice Capital, Wyndham Wealth, Atom Expeditions, Grosvenor Food & AgTech, TO VC (New York) and McWin Partners also participated in the round. The company is a producer of animal-free proteins and egg replacement ingredients using precision fermentation for food manufacturing applications.

Nara Organics: The company raised $46 million of venture funding from BBG Ventures, Torch Capital and AlleyCorp on November 6, 2025. Corazon Capital, Neman Ventures, Serena Williams, Mindy Grossman, Gina Rodriguez and GingerBread Capital also participated in the round. The company is a producer of organic grass-fed whole milk and dairy products for infant and toddler nutrition.

nextProtein: The company raised EUR 18 million of venture funding through a combination of debt and equity on November 4, 2025. EUR 14 million of Series B equity was led by SWEN Blue Ocean Partners and British International Investment, with participation from RAISE Group and Mirova Natural. The company is a producer of insect-based animal feed proteins and organic fertilizers for sustainable agriculture and aquaculture applications.

Cove Soda: The company raised $15 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Vanterra Ventures on November 4, 2025. Palm Tree Crew Investments, Morrison Seger, Simple Food Ventures, Pari Passu Venture Partners, Dan Lourenco, Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Michael Rubin, Jack Eichel, Miles Teller, Matthew Chapman, JD Martinez, Aaron Ekblad and Diplo also participated in the round. The company is a producer of organic zero-sugar sodas and flavored sparkling beverages using natural sweeteners.

Green Spot Technologies: The company raised EUR 5 million of venture funding in a deal led by Team for the Planet on November 6, 2025. European Innovation Council and other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. The company is a producer of upcycled food ingredients and nutritional supplements from food industry byproducts.

Doughlicious: The company raised $5 million of venture funding in a deal led by Rich Products Ventures and The Angel Group on November 6, 2025. Bain & Company and other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. The company is a producer of edible cookie dough and gluten-free dessert products for retail distribution.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop: The company raised $2.6 million of venture funding in a deal led by RSE Ventures on November 5, 2025. Branded Hospitality and other undisclosed investors also participated in the round. The company is an opeartor of a fast-casual restaurant concept featuring automated ordering kiosks and dumpling-based menu items.

Clever Carnivore: The company raised $2.4 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on November 5, 2025. The company is a producer of cultivated meat using cellular agriculture technology for sustainable protein production.

WineSpark: The company raised EUR 1.5 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on November 7, 2025. The company is a producer of canned wine and sparkling wine products for retail and e-commerce distribution.

Wunderground: The company raised $1.2 million of venture funding in the form of convertible debt from undisclosed investors on November 5, 2025. The company is a producer of functional beverage formulations and wellness drinks with adaptogens and botanicals.

Dasi Frères: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from IRD Invest on November 4, 2025. The company roasts and distributes organic coffee and specialty beverages for artisan cafes and retail customers.

Denny’s / Multiple Investors: The company entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Yadav Enterprises, TriArtisan Capital Advisors and Treville Capital Group through an estimated $620 million public-to-private LBO on November 3, 2025. Denny’s Corp operates a franchised full-service restaurant chain with locations throughout the United States.

Spyce / Wonder Group: The company was acquired by Wonder Group for an undisclosed amount on November 7, 2025. The company is a developer of automated robotic kitchen systems for preparing restaurant meals in commercial food service applications.

Etablissements Roullet-Fransac / Elior Group: The company, a subsidiary of Yantai Changyu Pioneer Wine, was acquired by Elior Group for $2.6 million on November 3, 2025. The company is a producer of cognac and brandy spirits in Cognac, France.

Action Sales West / Burdette Beckmann: The company was acquired by Burdette Beckmann for an undisclosed amount on November 4, 2025. The company is a provider of food brokerage services representing candy, snack, and beverage brands to retail and wholesale distributors in Calabasas, California.

Banketbakkerij De Maro / Smilde Bakery: The company was acquired by Smilde Bakery for an undisclosed amount on November 3, 2025. The company is a producer of specialty baked goods for retail, foodservice, and B2B customers in domestic and international markets.

Caulipower / Paine Schwartz Partners: The company was acquired by Urban Farmer, via its financial sponsor Paine Schwartz Partners, through an LBO on November 3, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of frozen pizza, pasta, and snack foods made from cauliflower and vegetable bases as gluten-free alternatives.

Chapter 7 Whisky / Ardent Spirit: The company was acquired by Ardent Spirit for an undisclosed amount on November 5, 2025. The company is a provider of independent whisky bottling and curation services for single cask and blended malt Scotch whisky collectors.

Creative Spiceworks / Midas Foods International: The company was acquired by Midas Foods International for an undisclosed amount on November 4, 2025. The company is a producer of seasoning blends, spices, and flavor compounds for retail, foodservice, and food manufacturing customers.

Dairy Distributing / Odeko: The company was acquired by Odeko for an undisclosed amount on November 5, 2025. The company is a distributor of milk, dairy products, and related food items to restaurants and foodservice operators in Bellingham, Washington.

Fresca Foods / Cerealto Siro: The company was acquired by Cerealto Siro, via its financial sponsors Afendis Capital Partners and Davidson Kempner Capital Management, through an LBO on November 4, 2025 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of shelf-stable snack bars, baked goods, and packaged food products for natural and organic food brands.

Fresh Food Village / Maison Menissez: The company was acquired by Maison Menissez, a subsidiary of Cflm, for an undisclosed amount on November 3, 2025. The company is a distributor of bakery products, snacks, and beverages to retail and foodservice channels.

Hermann Wein / Bell Food Group: Bell Food Group, a subsidiary of Coop Group, reached a definitive agreement to acquire the company, a subsidiary of Radeberger Fleisch- Und Wurstwaren Korch for an undisclosed amount on November 4, 2025. The company is a producer of sausages, ham, and specialty cured meat products in Freudenstadt, Germany.

Love Cocoa / Coco Chocolatier: The company was acquired by Coco Chocolatier for an undisclosed amount on November 4, 2025. The company is a producer of premium chocolate bars and confections with specialty flavor combinations and truffle-inspired ingredients.

Natures Way Foods / Taylor Fresh Foods: The company was acquired by Taylor Fresh Foods for an undisclosed amount on November 3, 2025. The company is a producer of fresh-cut salads, prepared vegetables, and convenience food products for major retail and foodservice customers.

Ric’s Bread / Individual Investors: The company was acquired by Ms. Katie-Marie Wilson and Mr. Clayton McKee for an undisclosed amount on November 4, 2025. The company is an operator of a retail bakery and cafe in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

The Organic Seed and Bean / Love Cocoa: The company was acquired by Love Cocoa for an undisclosed amount on November 4, 2025. The company is a producer of organic premium chocolate bars and confectionery products in the United Kingdom.