TLDR:
– Lil Bucks raised $3 million in a Series A funding round led by Proterra Investment Partners.
– The funding will support retail expansion, new product lines, expansion of direct trade programs with farmers, and a partnership with Presence Marketing.
San Diego-based startup, Lil Bucks, has secured $3 million in a Series A funding round, with Proterra Investment Partners leading the investment. The company, founded by Emily Griffith after being introduced to sprouted buckwheat in Australia, offers buckwheat-based products. The funding will help Lil Bucks with retail expansion, introducing new product lines, and expanding their direct trade program with regenerative, organic farmers. This partnership with Proterra is seen as a vital step in scaling their impact on regenerative farming practices and bringing buckwheat to a wider audience. Proterra’s focus on investments in rural America aligns well with Lil Bucks’ supply chain and trade programs. This collaboration is expected to be instrumental in growing Lil Bucks’ US-based buckwheat supply chain and scaling the company’s impact.
