Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review

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Private Placement / Financing Transactions

Plantible: The company raised $35 million of venture funding through a combination of debt and equity on August 6, 2026. The company is a developer of plant-based protein technology designed to enable food and beverage brands to create functional, nutritious, and sustainable products.Palona AI: The company raised venture funding from undisclosed investors on August 4, 2026. The company is a developer of conversational AI software for restaurants, including voice and text ordering, reservations and guest engagement.Jesse & Ben’s: The company raised $10 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Greycroft on August 4, 2026. The company is a producer of frozen French fries made with avocado oil or grass-fed beef tallow.Edacious: The company raised $3.4 million of venture funding in the form of options and warrants from undisclosed investors on August 7, 2026. The company is a developer of food testing and software tools for nutrition analysis, labeling, compliance and verified food-quality data.YUZUCO: The company raised $1 million of venture funding from CRIT Ventures on August 3, 2026. The company is a producer of yuzu juice and yuzu-based beverage ingredients.Zao Asian Cafe: The company received an undisclosed amount of development capital from Savory Fund on August 4, 2026. The company is an operator of fast-casual restaurants serving Asian-inspired bowls, tacos, salads and soups.

M&A Transactions

Lamb’s Rum / Compagnie Financiere Europeenne De Prises De Participation: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Compagnie Financiere Europeenne De Prises De Participation and Dandurand for CAD 39.2 million on August 5, 2026. The company is a producer of rum.Alford Distributing / Heimark Distributing: The company was acquired by Heimark Distributing Company for an undisclosed amount on August 5, 2026. The company is a beverage distributor serving licensed retail and hospitality accounts in California’s Imperial Valley.Barcode / Axum Capital Partners: The company was acquired by Axum Capital Partners through an LBO on August 4, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a producer of plant-based hydration drinks made with vitamins, minerals, adaptogens and no added sugar.Chicken Cock Whiskey / Next Century Spirits: The company, a subsidiary of Grain & Barrel Spirits, was acquired by Next Century Spirits for an undisclosed amount on August 4, 2026. The company is a producer of bourbon and rye whiskey.Jascots Wine Merchants / Compagnia del Gusto Holding: The company, a subsidiary of Henkell Freixenet, reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Compagnia del Gusto Holding for an undisclosed amount on August 3, 2026. The company is a distributor of premium wines catering to restaurants, hotels, and wine bars throughout the United Kingdom.Mayhem Wines / Northlight Wine Collective: The company was acquired by Northlight Wine Collective for an undisclosed amount on August 7, 2026. The company is a producer of small-lot wines.Meyer Family Vineyards / Northlight Wine Collective: The company was acquired by Northlight Wine Collective for an undisclosed amount on August 7, 2026. The company is a producer of single-vineyard wines.The Pipeline / Music Venue Properties: The company was acquired by Music Venue Properties for an undisclosed amount on August 3, 2026. The company is an operator of a rock bar and restaurant.

Source: Pitchbook Data, Inc.
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