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A “negative pledge” on intellectual property is a common feature of venture lending transactions, but its implications can often be misunderstood. Some lenders may be surprised to discover that it does not always provide the...more
Formo, a fermentation startup, announced that it raised $61 million in its Series B round. Keurig Dr Pepper announced that it has signed a distribution deal to sell Black Rifle Coffee's new ready-to-drink energy drinks....more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Zbiotics, a startup that develops genetically engineered probiotics, announced that it has raised $12 million in its Series A round. New School Foods, a plant-based seafood emerging...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Alice Mushrooms, a functional chocolate emerging brand, announced that it received funding from L Catterton and Zac Efron. Root Global, a German climate startup focused on sustainability...more
The two most common exemptions from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) utilized by private funds are under Section 3(c)(7) and Section 3(c)(1). Funds that do not qualify for an exemption under...more
Key insights from Laura Tadvalkar - On recent advancements toward human health: “We’re seeing the incredible impact of GLP-1 drugs not only for weight loss and diabetes, but across multiple disease areas, including...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - De Novo, a startup that creates protein-based functional ingredients using microbial fermentation, to accelerate commercialization of NanoFerrin, the company’s flagship product, following a...more
Provided that they meet certain criteria, venture capital funds are not required to be registered as an “investment company” by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940...more
Food Venture Financing Trends Terrantic, a data platform for modern operations for the food supply chain, announced that it raised $3.5 million in seed funding. Plonts, an alternative dairy startup that raised $12...more
You’re a foreign angel investor or venture fund looking to invest in start-ups located in the United States and are wondering: What are the differences in terms that I can expect? What other considerations should I know...more
CPG Corporate Venture and Private Equity Fund - This week's featured corporate venture and private equity fund is Zentis Ventures. Zentis, based in Aachen, Germany, is a technology-driven company specializing in the...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Squared Circles, a venture studio that supports health, wellness and food brands, announced that it raised $40 million in its Series A round. Grubtech, a UAE-based ecommerce platform,...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - - ByHeart, an infant nutrition company, has secured $95 million in financing to support its U.S. commercial launch and innovation pipeline. - Pepper, an eCommerce platform designed to be...more
Meati, an alternative meat emerging brand that uses mycelium, announced that it raised $100 million in its Series C-1 financing. Voyage Foods, a cocoa-free chocolate foodtech startup, announced that it raised $52 million...more
Everyone is watching to see when venture fundraising will rebound. There has been much speculation surrounding when it will bounce back, and PitchBook is is now predicting it could be 2028 before we see a real recovery in...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Edonia, a French-based alternative protein startup that utilizes microalgae, announced that it raised 2 million Euros in funding....more
Venture debt endured a challenging 2023, but as lenders look for new product lines to increase deployment after a quiet period, they are turning their attention to the venture debt market. US venture debt lending dropped...more
Key, a zero-sugar ketone-based energy drink founded by former PepsiCo and Coca-Cola executives, announced that it raised $4 million in seed funding. Cultimate Foods, a cell-cultivated fat ingredient emerging brand,...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Coca-Cola announced that it signed a $1.1 billion five-year contract with Microsoft to use Microsoft’s cloud and AI services, confirming its commitment to build AI capabilities across the...more
The video game industry is brimming with innovation, competition, and transformative technological advancements. As we look at the current state of this vibrant sector, it is evident there are both challenges and...more
In navigating the complex world of private company mergers and acquisitions (M&A), understanding recent legal decisions is paramount. This white paper serves as a guide, distilling intricate court rulings into digestible...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Onego Bio, a Finnish animal-free egg protein startup, announced that it has raised $40 million in Series A funding....more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Ai Palette, a Singapore-based AI-powered food innovation startup, announced that it has raised $5.7 million in Series A1 funding. Umaro Foods, a producer of seaweed-based bacon,...more
In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Mauricio A. Uribe speaks with author, technology disruptor, strategist and CEO Linda Bernardi on the role of patent strategies in VC funding opportunities and...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Oishii, a US-based vertical farming company, announced that it has raised $134 million in Series B funding. PawCo, a plant-based dog food brand, announced that it has raised $2 million...more