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Forward Consumer Partners Closes $500M Fund
The Connecticut-based firm said its Fund II, launched in December 2025, will continue to focus on majority equity investments in the range of $25 to $250 million.
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[Exclusive] Stellar Snacks Locks In Minority Investment From Main Post Partners
Better-for-you pretzel maker Stellar Snacks has secured a strategic minority growth investment from private equity firm Main Post Partners.
After Reformulation Struggles, Yough Breaks Through with Major Retail Wins
Greek yogurt-based frozen pizza maker Yough was nearing an almost deadly inflection point, until Target stepped in. Over the past six months co-founder and CEO Micheal Rolland went from questioning whether to continue, to buckling down the business and scaling up from 50 to a few thousand doors nationwide.
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CircleUp Rounds Up Funding and Partners with General Mills’ 301 Inc
Crowdfunding platform CircleUp announced it has raised a $30 million round of funding to support its own growth and has launched a new fund through 301 INC, General Mills’ business development and venture capital unit.
With Cash in the Tank, Perfect Fuel Revs Engines
Perfect Fuel, a functional chocolate brand, quietly announced this week that it had closed an initial seed round of funding. This most recent round will be used to launch their products more widely, as well as test out new line extensions.
Investors Bet on Banza with $1.3M Investment
Chickpea pasta producer Banza announced this week that the company had completed its first seed round of a $1.3 million dollar raise from institutional and angel investors. Project NOSH spoke with co-founder Brian Rudolph to find out what the funds will be used for and details of the raise.
Talking Cash: Christopher, Oza, and Brett Thomas form CAVU; Primozich Leaves Boulder Brands
Three well-known investors and entrepreneurs are coming together for a proposed $100 million fund while one of the leaders of another high-profile fund is leaving its parent company.
AccelFoods Showcases Their Newest Graduates in Packaged Food Innovation
A new class of innovators in food and beverage are ready to showcase their progress at AccelFoods’ Demo Day III, held on October 27, 2015 in New York City. The selected entrepreneurs will present their companies to industry insiders, tastemakers, and investors. Co-hosted by United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), AccelFoods’ Demo Day III will feature a keynote speech from UNFI’s President and CEO, Steven Spinner.
John Haugen on 301 INC’s Plans to Grow Brands for General Mills
General Mills’ 301 INC incubator pivoted loudly yesterday, announcing that it would begin focusing primarily on investing in early-stage food startups to help them grow. Project NOSH spoke with John Haugen, VP and General Manager, about what food and beverage entrepreneurs can expect to see from 301 and why the unit shifted strategies.
Chobani’s On Sale — Who’s Buying?
It’s the entrepreneurial food brand that has turned into the firmament of its category, but Chobani, now a staple of many a shopping list, might even be targeted for purchase by strategic investors, as well.
Silverwood Pair McCoy & Burgmaier Leave to Start Whipstitch Capital
Michael Burgmaier and Nick McCoy have left Silverwood Partners, where they led the consumer products practice for the last six years, to open Whipstitch Capital, a boutique investment bank focusing on the consumer products industry.
Swander Pace Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Voortman Cookies
Swander Pace Capital, a leading private equity firm specializing in investments in consumer products companies, has acquired Voortman Cookies, a premier manufacturer and marketer of cookies and wafers. Based out of Burlington, Ontario, Voortman Cookies products are sold in retailers throughout the world.
Monde Nissin Acquires Quorn Foods
Monde Nissin, one of the leading food consumer goods companies in the Philippines, has agreed to purchase Quorn Foods from Exponent Private Equity and Intermediate Capital Group for the amount of £550m. The purchase is expected to be completed by October 30.