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Q3 CPG Financing Deals – Northhall Report, October 2026
Investment activity in the food, beverage and CPG sectors rebounded in Q3 2026, but the headline growth figures tell only part of the story. Beneath the topline figures, the report reveals important shifts in deal size, funding distribution and investor activity.
Stride Closes $550M Fund II To Back ‘Passion Brands’
Stride Consumer Partners has closed its second fund at $550 million, bringing its total assets under management to about $1.3 billion.
Petit Pot Secures Seven-Figure Series A to Rethink Refrigerated Dessert Set
French-inspired dessert maker Petit Pot announced today that it has closed a seven-figure Series A funding round as it seeks to expand its retail footprint and carve out a larger role in the refrigerated dessert category. Specific financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The round was co-led by Eclair Partners and Terri and… Read more »
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Oishii Wants to Redefine Berry Shopping, and Prove Vertical Farming Can Scale
Consumers are shifting toward the perimeter of the store, in search of snackable, fresh and accessible offerings. After closing a $150 million Series C earlier this month, Oishii is working to meet that need.
Phytolon Secures $23.6M to Commercialize Natural Food Colors in the U.S.
Israeli biotechnology company Phytolon has nabbed $23.6 million in fresh funding to commercialize its fermentation-based natural color solutions in the U.S. amid growing demand for alternatives to synthetic dyes.
Brami’s Velocities Surge 58% As VMG, Legacy Pasta Makers Buy In
Brami’s lupini bean pasta is surging with velocities increasing 58% year-over-year, outpacing distribution growth by 30 points, according to Nielsen data for the year-long period ending April 18, 2026.
Brami Raises $33M To Scale Lupini Bean Supply Chain
Lupini bean food platform Brami announced today it has raised $33 million in a funding round led by VMG Partners.
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[Exclusive] Jesse & Ben’s Locks In $10M
Jesse & Ben’s announced today it has raised a $10 million Series A round led by venture capital firm Greycroft to fuel retail expansion and continue expanding the company’s supply chain.
CPG Funding Trends: Capital Gets More Targeted – FABID by Northhall Q1 2026 Report
The Q1 2026 funding report from Northhall paints a picture of a funding environment that is cooling, but not collapsing. Total investment in food, beverage, and CPG brands reached approximately $340M, marking a 13% decline quarter-over-quarter as deal volume also pulled back.
Frozen One Raises $2M
High protein ice cream maker Frozen One announced it has raised a $2 million seed round led by Supernatural Ventures and The Angel Group with additional participation from Tonic Ventures and Lucinda Capital.
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[Exclusive] Ripi Lands $2.4M, Preps National Target Launch With Freshly Founder Backing
Ripi has raised $2.4 million in a seed funding round led by growth equity firm Cutting Horse. Great Circle Ventures, Paperboy Ventures, SuperAngel.Fund and “a bunch of other angels” also contributed, said founder and CEO Ian Tecklin.
Bullish Invests in Singing Pastures Amid Maturation in Meat Stick Category
Consumer investment and marketing firm Bullish announced Tuesday that it has invested in pasture-raised meat stick brand Singing Pastures. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Tinder, Foodbeast and Habiza: Gen Z Hummus Locks Down $2.5M and U.S. Tahini
Habiza started with 19-year-old college dropout Jonathan Srour selling hummus from his parents’ driveway, lemonade stand-style. Today Nosh has learned that business landed nearly $2.5 million in fresh capital.