Consumer Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review
This weekly digest of deals in the Consumer sector is designed to provide a quick readout of Private Placement and M&A activity.
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Private Placement / Financing Transactions
Nourished: The company raised GBP 14 million of venture funding in a deal led by Suntory Beverage & Food, UPSA and Corporación Hijos de Rivera on June 8, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at GBP 66.2 million. The company is a producer of personalized 3D-printed gummy vitamins tailored to individual nutrient, health, and lifestyle needs.
Provi: The company raised $16.6 million of venture funding from InvestBev and other undisclosed investors on June 11, 2026. The company is a developer of a B2B e-commerce platform designed to simplify the ordering process for buyers, distributors, and suppliers.
Leaf: The company raised $13 million of Series B venture funding in a deal led by Leaps by Bayer on June 10, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $56.5 million. The company is a developer of an agricultural data integration platform designed for aggregating, standardizing, and analyzing farm-level operational data across agribusiness workflows.
Eastern Light Distilling: The company raised venture funding from undisclosed investors on June 11, 2026. The company is a producer of Kentucky bourbon and an operator of a distillery being developed in Morehead, Kentucky.
Algae Cooking Club: The company raised $11.7 million in Series A venture funding from Joyance Partners, Great Circle Ventures and Pentland Ventures on June 8, 2026, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $18.3 million. The company is an operator of a food brand producing chef-grade algae cooking oil.
New School Foods: The company raised $10.5 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Inter IKEA Group and Lever VC on June 11, 2026. The company is a producer of plant-based substitutes for seafood.
Neutonic: The company raised venture funding from Alan Barratt, Codie A. Sanchez, and Dan Martell on June 8, 2026. The company is an operator of a nootropic beverage and supplements brand focused on energy, focus, and mental clarity.
Diamond Brew: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from G7 Venture Studio, DeAndre Hopkins and Charlie Walker on June 11, 2026. The company is a producer of crystallized instant coffee made from roasted coffee beans that dissolve in hot or cold water without brewing.
M&A Transactions
Tate & Lyle / Ingredion: The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ingredion for GBP 2.7 billion on June 8, 2026. The company is a producer of specialty food and beverage ingredients and solutions, including sweeteners, fibers, texturants, starches, and fortification ingredients.
Beverage Flavors International / FlavorSum: The company was acquired by FlavorSum, via its financial sponsor Warburg Pincus, through an LBO on June 10, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a manufacturer of beverage flavor bases and flavor systems for beverage production.
Don & Bert’s Custard Stand / Ciconte’s Restaurant Group: The company was acquired by Ciconte’s Restaurant Group for an undisclosed amount on June 12, 2026. The company is an operator of a roadside restaurant and frozen custard stand.
Fishbowl / GoTab: The company was acquired by GoTab, via its financial sponsor ABDJ Ventures, through an LBO on June 9, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a developer of restaurant marketing and guest relationship management software designed to help restaurant operators unify customer data, automate marketing activities, and build customer loyalty.
Go-Tan / Orkla Foods: The company reached a definitive agreement to receive an undisclosed amount of financing from Orkla Foods on June 12, 2026. The company is a producer of food products headquartered in Kesteren, Netherlands.
Le Moulin De Flor / Maison Sarroche: The company was acquired by Maison Sarroche for an undisclosed amount on June 12, 2026. The company is a producer of artisanal breads and pastries based in Cagnes-Sur-Mer, France The company produces specialty breads, baguettes, pastries, sandwiches, cakes and savory snacks.
Masi Masa / Poolhouse Technologies Limited: The company was acquired by Poolhouse Technologies Limited through an LBO on June 10, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a manufacturer of specialty spices and seasoning products.
Memphis Made Brewing Co. / Soul & Spirits Brewery: The company was acquired by Soul & Spirits Brewery for an undisclosed amount on June 10, 2026. The company is an operator of a brewery.
Neese’s / Jesse Jones: The company was acquired by Jesse Jones for an undisclosed amount on June 12, 2026. The company is a producer of natural sausage products.
Republic National Distributing Company / Moon Distributors: The Arkansas Operations of Republic National Distributing Company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Moon Distributors for an undisclosed amount on June 11, 2026. The company is a provider of beverage distribution services intended for retailers and licensed establishments.
Tillamook Country Smoker / Second Nature Brands: The company entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Second Nature Brands, via its financial sponsor CapVest Partners, through an LBO on June 8, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a manufacturer of hardwood-smoked meat snacks intended for the retail and e-commerce markets.
Twang Foodservice / Solina Group: The company, a subsidiary of Twang, was acquired by Solina Group, via its financial sponsor Astorg, through an LBO on June 9, 2026 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a manufacturer of flavored salt, sugar, spice blends, and cocktail and michelada mixes, for foodservice operators.
Source: Pitchbook Data, Inc.
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