TLDR:
- Amara raised $20 million in Series B financing
- Liquid Death raised $67 million in funding, bringing its total valuation to $1.4 billion
In the latest issue of Food Venture Financing News, Amara, an organic baby food brand, announced a successful Series B financing round, raising $20 million. Another highlight from the issue was Liquid Death, a fast-growing non-alcoholic brand, securing $67 million in funding, bringing its total valuation to $1.4 billion. Additionally, Koppiku, a Malaysia-based coffee chain, raised $2.5 million in funding, and Tierra Biosciences, a California-based startup developing AI-guided cell-free technology, raised $11.4 million in Series A funding.
The issue also featured a corporate venture and private equity fund called Amberstone, based in California, that supports ambitious entrepreneurs looking to grow their consumer product brands. Amberstone focuses on comprehensive data analysis and leveraging its extensive experience in consumer goods to help brands thrive. The fund’s mission is to build a healthier and more sustainable ecosystem, fostering positive outcomes for entrepreneurs, investors, brands, and consumers through enduring partnerships. Some of Amberstone’s food and beverage partners include Bloom, Cleveland Kitchen, Honey Mama’s, MUSH, Javy, and Partake Brewing.