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No Evil Foods Receives Funding

October 20, 2021

New York, NY—No Evil Foods has received funding from Big Idea Ventures LLC, a global investor in early stage alternative protein, according to a press release. Specifically, Big Idea Ventures has completed a bridge note financing in No Evil Foods. “We are excited for the opportunity to lead this investment...

Sophie's Kitchen Secures $5.6 Million Investment

September 24, 2021

Julia Peterman

Las Vegas, NV—Sophie’s Kitchen Inc. has secured a $5.6 million investment that was led by Billy Goat Brands Ltd., a publicly-listed venture capital platform with a focus on the blue economy. The funding will support the growth of the Sophie’s Kitchen brand, product innovation, and the Company’s overall mission of...

Coffee Holding Co. Purchases $2.5M Equity Interest in OWYN

September 10, 2021

Rachel Appleton

Staten Island, NY—Coffee Holding Company has announced a $2.5 million dollar investment in OWYN, functional beverage brand. “We believe this investment will allow us to work with an exciting company like OWYN, which has exhibited substantial growth in the ready-to-drink and plant-based beverage markets over the last several years and...

NBA Star Chris Paul Puts Plant-Based First with Investment in Koia

September 2, 2021

Rachel Appleton

Los Angeles, CA—On a mission to expand his plant-based investments, Chris Paul, NBA All-Star, has invested in Koia. The investment furthers Paul’s goal of providing better access to healthy foods to all and promoting the benefits he personally experiences from a plant-based lifestyle. Paul will work with Koia on...

Buddha Brands Closes $3 Million Investment Round

August 12, 2021

Rachel Appleton

Montreal—Buddha Brands has announced a $3 million round of funding from capital investment corporations BDC Capital and Investissement Quebec. The new investment will help accelerate the brand’s U.S. expansion via sales and marketing initiatives, as well as research and development for future projects to further its momentum within the category,...

Cheribundi Raises $15M in Investments

November 30, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Greenwich, CT—Cheribundi has announced a Series B investment totaling $15M led by private investment firm Emil Capital Partners, according to a press release. The financing will be used for growth marketing, innovation and strategic hires such as Chief Revenue Officer, James Moss. “Emergence of naturals to performance has lagged behind,...

Cappello's Closes Funding Round with Investments on the Table

October 1, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Denver, CO—Cappello's has announced the closing of its Series B funding with investments pledged by Alliance Consumer Growth and Finn Capital Partners. The new funds, according to the company, will help expand its offerings, drive new distribution and connect with new consumers. “We want to thank our partners for their support and...

PowerPlant Invests in Meal-Delivery Service Thistle

January 30, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

San Francisco, CA—Thistle announced in a press release that it has completed a $5.65 million Series A round of financing led by PowerPlant Ventures (PPV). PPV Managing Partner Dan Gluck will join Thistle’s Board of Directors. The investment will help Thistle build out a new facility to expand capacity and...

Califia Farms Raised $225 Million in Series D Financing

January 17, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Los Angeles, CA—Califia Farms has completed “one of the largest private capital raisings within the natural foods sector,” according to a press release, through a $225 million Series D financing led by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Other investors in the financing include Singapore-based Temasek, Canada-based Claridge, Hong Kong-based Green...

PowerPlant Invests in OWYN

January 6, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Fairfield, NJ and Hermosa Beach, CA—OWYN announced a growth investment round led by PowerPlant Ventures in a press release. PowerPlant joins existing investors Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Halen Brands, Inc. Mark Olivieri, President of OWYN, said in the release: “We are really proud of what OWYN has accomplished to...