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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.

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.

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.

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.

First Bev Makes Growth Investment in MAD TASTY

December 17, 2019

Food & Beverage

First Bev has made an investment in MAD TASTY, a hemp‑infused, zero‑sugar functional sparkling water brand founded by musician Ryan Tedder. The capital and partnership are intended to help MAD TASTY expand distribution and accelerate brand growth across consumer and creative markets.