1st December 2021 FMCG / InvestmentThe Lewis Road founder says his new advisory firm is looking to work with F&B founders with a global proposition – often in exchange for a stake.
25th November 2021 InvestmentA handful of heavyweight FMCG deals support a record quarter of M&A activity according to PwC.
18th November 2021 Investment / Lyre'sUK-based non-alcoholic spirits brand Lyre’s says its distribution growth in New Zealand is continuing to cater for increased demand. The beverage maker’s products can be found in Countdown, New World, Farro MORE »
17th November 2021 Investment / Marmont CapitalThe FMCG investor says it backs brands with a point of difference and potential to scale.
16th November 2021 Investment / OCHOThe Dunedin chocolate maker plans to boost production and sales, and launch a new entry product to help it expand north following a $500k capital raise.
16th November 2021 Investment / My Food BagMilford Asset Management has increased its holdings in meal kit company My Food Bag to 8.79%.
12th November 2021 Innovation / InvestmentNew Zealand food and beverage startups managed to secure about $3.7m in early stage investment during the first half of 2021.
8th November 2021 Investment / NZTCThe New Zealand Truffle Company says it is pleased with interest from both NZ and overseas and is targeting mid-December to complete its capital raise.
30th September 2021 Investment / No UglyAfter a rollercoaster 2020, No Ugly is gearing up for growth undertaking a $2m capital raise as it looks to transition from a functional beverage business to a broader health and wellness company.
10th August 2021 Investment / NZGCPWith deployments in ventures like Rockit and Sunfed, NZ Growth Capital Partners outlines what it looks for in food and agritech.
16th July 2021 Investment / Ripple FoodsThe US plant-based dairy company backed by Goldman Sachs and Prelude Ventures has opened the round to New Zealand wholesale investors.
15th July 2021 InvestmentWith global challenges to supply chains, productivity, climate change and food security, New Zealand’s startup ecosystem is responding with new companies emerging, networks deepening and investment broadening.
15th July 2021 InvestmentNew Zealand Trade and Enterprise is calling for applications for Te Kōmaru – its annual Māori investment showcase.
14th July 2021 InvestmentThe jerky startup has secured funding for a new facility to help more than double production.
14th July 2021 Batchwell / InvestmentOrganic small batch Kombucha maker Batchwell has launched a capital raise with funds set to be ploughed into production capability, portfolio expansion and increased sales and marketing.
13th July 2021 InvestmentDescribed as a milk factory in a box, Happy Cow Milk Company, has today launched its second capital raise as it looks to scale-up its prototype into paddocks and retailers around the country.
21st June 2021 InvestmentThe TIN New Zealand Agritech Insights Report 2021 details the leading syndicates of angel groups and local venture capital funds underpinning the growing sector.
17th June 2021 Investment / PerspectivesWith industry transformation on the cards, FoodBowl boss Alex Allan considers what it would take to unlock F&B sector restraints.
11th June 2021 Innovation / Investment / RetailPackage-free grocery store GoodFor is closing in on the half-way point of its capital raise target after the offer went live to the public this week.
25th May 2021 Investment / SupieThe new online grocery service will be looking for investment within a year, says founder Sarah Balle.
14th May 2021 Acquisitions / InvestmentThe CEO says global investor KKR will accelerate the premium pet food firm’s international expansion.
14th May 2021 BOMA / InvestmentFood as medicine, medicinal plants and food personalisation are all the radar of US agrifood venture capital investor, AgFunder, as categories of opportunity.
30th April 2021 Investment / Plant-basedAn investment bank has been appointed to marshal growing investor interest in the $50m Southland venture.
30th April 2021 Finistere / InvestmentAround 8,000 unique investors took part in more than 9,000 transactions in 2020.
