General Atlantic Leads $65MM+ Growth Investment in Open Farm
January 12, 2021
Toronto-based pet food brand Open Farm raised a $65MM+ minority growth investment led by growth equity firm General Atlantic, with existing minority partner Encore Consumer Capital associated with the company. The funding will be used to accelerate brand expansion, broaden retail and e-commerce distribution, and support product innovation and sustainability initiatives.
- Targets
- Open Farm
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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