Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2013-10-08 |
| Target | Health-Ade Kombucha |
| Sector | Beverages |
| Investor(s) |
First Bev
Manna Tree Coca-Cola |
| Deal Type | Growth Capital |
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First Bev is a private investment firm focused on the beverage industry. First Bev looks to invest in emerging beverage companies throughout the US. The Firm pursues companies that can benefit from value-added services including support with distribution, supply chain, strategic planning, marketing, operations, finance, board development and human resources. Target companies typically have $1 to $15 million in revenue. First Bev was formed in 2005 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 13 |
| Sector: Beverages M&A | 3 of 11 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 2 of 8 |
| State: California M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Country: United States M&A | 2 of 12 |
| Year: 2013 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-22 |
Purity Organic
Oakland, California, United States Purity Organic LLC provides organic food by working with farmers to grow and source deliciously pure, certified organic fruits and vegetables. Purity Organic was founded in 2003 and is based in Oakland, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-06 |
Earthbar
Irvine, California, United States Project Juice develops and delivers plant-based foods and cold-pressed juices. Project Juice was founded in 2012 and is based in Irvine, California. |
Buy | - |
Manna Tree Partners is a specialist investor focused on opportunities across the food supply chain. The Firm targets investments across the US and generally pursues small to mid-sized companies looking for a partner to help accelerate growth. Manna Tree Partners was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Vail, Colorado.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 4 |
| Sector: Beverages M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 1 of 3 |
| State: California M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 1 of 4 |
| Year: 2013 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-19 |
Vital Farms
Austin, Texas, United States Vital Farms is a manufacturer and marketer of poultry products. Vital Farms products include Pasture-raised butter, Pasture-raised eggs in dozens, half-dozens and restaurant flats. Vital Farms was founded in 2007 and is based in Austin, Texas. |
Buy | - |
Coca-Cola is a global brand and producer of beverages that operates Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Zero, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid, Powerade, Aquarius, Dasani, Vitaminwater, Georgia, Simply, Minute Maid Pulpy, Del Valle, Ayataka, Bonaqua/Bonaqa, and Schweppes. Coca-Cola dates back to 1886 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 19 |
| Sector: Beverages M&A | 9 of 18 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: California M&A | 4 of 7 |
| Country: United States M&A | 8 of 12 |
| Year: 2013 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-24 |
Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines
Taguig, Philippines Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. engages in distribution and bottling services for soft drinks. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Taguig City, the Philippines |
Sell | $1.4B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-06 |
Keurig Green Mountain
Waterbury, Vermont, United States Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. is a coffee roaster and packager based in Vermont. Keurig Green is a provider in specialty coffee, coffee makers, teas, and other beverages. |
Buy | - |
