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Shore Capital Partners Invests in BevSource

December 14, 2021

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Shore Capital Partners has completed a partnership investment in BevSource, an outsourced beverage development and production services provider based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Shore will partner with BevSource's management to invest in business development, R&D, sales and marketing, and operations while exploring both organic growth and potential acquisitions to accelerate the company's expansion.

Pritzker Private Capital Acquires Bardstown Bourbon Company

May 7, 2022

Food & Beverage

Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) has acquired Bardstown Bourbon Company, a Kentucky-based distiller, producer and bottler of premium bourbon and rye whiskey, with PPC investing alongside Bardstown Bourbon's management team and current investors. The deal will support Bardstown's growth by increasing production capacity, expanding its branded product presence and enhancing its experiential Bourbon Trail destination; financial terms were not disclosed.

LDC Invests £17m+ in Beekman Associates (RightSpend)

September 7, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

LDC has invested more than £17 million in Beekman Associates, the developer of the marketing procurement SaaS platform RightSpend, in a growth capital round to accelerate product development, drive organic growth and support international expansion. The investment will see LDC directors join the board and bring experienced non-executive leadership as the business scales its SaaS offering for global brand clients.

Kingswood Capital and First Bev Invest in G FUEL

November 16, 2023

Food & Beverage

Kingswood Capital Management and First Bev completed an eight-figure growth equity investment in G FUEL, the gamer-focused energy drink brand, and named Bryan Crowley as CEO. The capital will support scaling the brand, expanding distribution and international reach while the company's founder and COO remain in the leadership team.

Pronghorn Invests in Ten To One Caribbean Rum

August 18, 2022

Food & Beverage

Pronghorn made a capital investment in Ten To One Caribbean Rum, the award-winning spirits brand founded by Marc Farrell and co-owned by Ciara. The investment includes access to Pronghorn's incubator and accelerator services to help scale Ten To One's distribution, DTC and brand capabilities across the U.S.

Corby (Pernod Ricard) Acquires 90% Stake in Ace Beverage Group

June 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Corby Spirit and Wine, the Canadian affiliate of Pernod Ricard, will acquire a 90% stake in Ace Beverage Group for an enterprise value of CAD 165 million, with call options to buy the remaining shares in 2025 and 2028. The deal gives Corby a stronger position in the fast-growing Canadian ready-to-drink (RTD) category and will leverage Corby's distribution network to scale ABG's Cottage Springs, Ace Hill and other brands across Canada.