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Magic Mind Secures New $12M Investment Magic Mind Secures New $12M Investment

Magic Mind Secures New $12M Investment

by Lukas Southard,

Mental performance shot maker Magic Mind secured $12.4 million of a nearly $16 million round as it grows its retail footprint.

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Health-Ade Takes To The Airwaves With iHeartMedia Health-Ade Takes To The Airwaves With iHeartMedia

Health-Ade Takes To The Airwaves With iHeartMedia

by Lukas Southard,

Audio media giant iHeartMedia has invested an undisclosed amount in kombucha company Health-Ade in a deal that will leverage the media company's reach with consumers and bring the gut health beverage brand to new audiences.

Molson Coors Set to Acquire Blue Run As Spirits Biz Expands Molson Coors Set to Acquire Blue Run As Spirits Biz Expands

Molson Coors Set to Acquire Blue Run As Spirits Biz Expands

by Martín Caballero,

Molson Coors has agreed to purchase Kentucky-based distillery Blue Run Spirits, marking the beer giant’s first spirits acquisition and the formal launch of its Coors Spirits Co. business. The amount was not disclosed.

KDP, La Colombe Partnership Shakes Up Canned Coffee Category KDP, La Colombe Partnership Shakes Up Canned Coffee Category

KDP, La Colombe Partnership Shakes Up Canned Coffee Category

by Lukas Southard and Brad Avery,

KDP announced this morning that it is investing $300 million in Philadelphia-based coffee company La Colombe, making it the second largest investor in the brand with a 33% equity stake and strengthening its ambitions of moving deeper into the RTD coffee category.

Barcode Shoots for a Game Changer with Victor Wembanyama Partnership Barcode Shoots for a Game Changer with Victor Wembanyama Partnership

Barcode Shoots for a Game Changer with Victor Wembanyama Partnership

by Lukas Southard,

Newly drafted NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year exclusive global partnership with emerging sports drink brand Barcode to not only be the face of the brand but to be an equity investor helping steer innovation and growth strategy.

Lucky Jack Coffee Acquired By Private Label Producer Lucky Jack Coffee Acquired By Private Label Producer

Lucky Jack Coffee Acquired By Private Label Producer

by Lukas Southard,

Cold brew brand Lucky Jack has been acquired by private label manufacturer Magnum Coffee Roastery earlier this year for an undisclosed amount. Magnum has added Lucky Jack’s high-caffeine extraction IP, facility, products and manufacturing capabilities as part of the deal.

How Did Gorgie Raise $6.5M Without VC Cash? How Did Gorgie Raise $6.5M Without VC Cash?

How Did Gorgie Raise $6.5M Without VC Cash?

by Adrianne DeLuca,

After just six months on the market, female-focused energy drink Gorgie is already finding its stride. The New York-based brand founded by Michelle Cordeiro Grant announced the close of a $6.5 million pre-seed funding round today.

Co-Packer Connector Platform Raises $4M Co-Packer Connector Platform Raises $4M

Co-Packer Connector Platform Raises $4M

by Lukas Southard,

PartnerSlate, a contract manufacturing database, has raised $4 million to expand its PartnerMatch platform which connects food and beverage brands to co-mans using AI streamlining the process of searching for and matching with suitable producers.

Selva Ventures Looks to Double BFY CPG Portfolio with $34M Fund II Selva Ventures Looks to Double BFY CPG Portfolio with $34M Fund II

Selva Ventures Looks to Double BFY CPG Portfolio with $34M Fund II

by Brad Avery,

Health and wellness-focused CPG investment firm Selva Ventures announced this week it has closed a $34 million raise for its second fund, which included backing from Unilever Ventures, PagsGroup and Obelysk as well as existing investors.

With RTD In the Spotlight, Chamberlain Coffee Closes $7M Funding Round With RTD In the Spotlight, Chamberlain Coffee Closes $7M Funding Round

With RTD In the Spotlight, Chamberlain Coffee Closes $7M Funding Round

by Brad Avery,

Chamberlain Coffee, the ready-to-drink and bagged coffee brand founded by YouTube star Emma Chamberlain, this morning announced it has closed a $7 million funding round led by existing investors Blazar Capital, United Talent Agency and Chamberlain herself.