L Catterton Europe Invests in Butternut Box
February 13, 2020
Butternut Box, a UK-based fresh cooked dog food and subscription e-commerce business, received a significant strategic investment from L Catterton's European fund to accelerate growth. Existing investors White Star Capital and Five Seasons Ventures also participated; proceeds will support supply chain, manufacturing, marketing and channel expansion across Europe.
- Buyers
- L Catterton Europe, White Star Capital, Five Seasons Ventures
- Targets
- Butternut Box
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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