Lucky Energy

Lucky Energy is launching gummies as it platforms the brand into new use occasions, formats and value propositions.

Recent beverage industry leadership changes include Coke’s new digital role, executive changes among THC drinks and a new VMG partner.

In recent distribution news, energy drink makers are capitalizing on demand in convenience, conventional grocery and airport channels.

Lucky Energy has landed $25 million in a Series B round led by Paine Schwartz Partners, bringing its total investment to $63 million.

This week’s gallery features a first look at Pepsi Prebiotic, the first release from Lucky Energy’s Black Label Collection, a fan-demanded flavor from Magic Cactus, and more.

Private-equity firm InvestBev Group announced itself this morning as an investor in Lucky Energy, adding “mid-six-figures” to the company’s $14.2 million round in March.

Danone has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, makers of a range of plant-based nutrition products for both medical and retail channels.

Brand-focused investors and deal advisors at the recently completed Beverage Forum conference in California this week offered a series of details that indicate that the outlook is trending positive on the investment front.

Clean ingredient energy drink maker Lucky Energy has secured a new tranche of growth capital as it looks to double down in key markets while broadening its team.

Lucky Energy (formerly Lucky F*ck Energy) has closed an oversubscribed Series A netting $11.75 million in a round led by Brand Foundry with additional capital from Imaginary Ventures, Sapphire Sport and Sugar Capital.