NextFoods Inc., formed by the founder of Silk soy milk maker WhiteWave Inc., has raised $16 million. NextFoods’ GoodBelly probiotic fruit drinks have so-called “friendly” bacteria, similar to what lives in the human digestive system.
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Yes To Inc., an Israel-based consumer products company that created and owns the Yes To Carrots(TM) line of natural personal-care products, announced today it has closed a $14 million Series A funding round. Yes To Inc. created and owns the Yes To Carrots(TM) line of natural personal-care products. Available at mass market retailers nationwide, Yes […]
Golden Gate Trade Services Joint Stock Committee has secured $2.6 million from Vietnam investment firm Mekong Capital. The investment is the firm’s seventh from its second fund. Golden Gate operates hotpot restaurants under the name Ashima in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Hai Phong.
Putney Pasta Co. Inc., a Brattleboro, Vt.-based natural pasta maker, has raised $2.35 million in VC funding. According to the company, Putney Pasta’s much-anticipated skillet meal line will include all-natural, sustainably-sourced seafood, free of artificial ingredients and preservatives such as sulphites and sodium tripolyphosphate.
Ugobe Inc., an Emeryville, Calif.-based maker of the “Pleo” dinosaur robot, has raised $12.8 million in Series C funding. “UGOBE is a privately-held company based in Emeryville, California that develops revolutionary robotics that transform inanimate objects into lifelike creatures. UGOBE’s multidisciplinary team has developed a unique set of core technologies that underlie its groundbreaking line […]
Expresso Fitness, the leading developer and supplier of interactive, Web-enabled cardio fitness systems for the commercial health club market, announced today that it has raised $12M in a Series C-2 round of funding. The Expresso Upright Bike, and the new Expresso Recumbent Bike, continues to captivate the commercial fitness industry and its membership. Exercisers can […]
The Healthy Beverage Company, makers of Steaz® Sparkling Green Teas and Steaz® Energy, has received $11 million in private financing. The Healthy Beverage Company (www.steaz.com) is the maker of USDA certified organic and Fair Trade Certified(TM) Steaz Sparkling Green Teas and Steaz Diet Sparkling Green Teas and Steaz Energy, named Energy Drink of the Year […]
Tiny Prints Inc., a Mountain View, Calif.-based online stationary retailer, raised $59 million in private equity funding. “Unique photo birth announcements, baby shower invitations, birthday Invitations and other fine stationery are festive and thoughtful ways to convey special occasons to family, friends and loved ones. Stylish Tiny Prints first communion invitations, moving announcements, graduation invitations […]
SelStor AB, a Sweden-based provider of self-storage facilities, has raised Gbp15 million from Smedvig Capital. The European self storage market is in its infancy, particularly when compared with the United States. There are currently 1300 self storage units across Europe, 680 of which are in the UK which equates to 0.4 sq ft per UK […]
The Oceanaire Inc., a Minneapolis-based seafood restaurant operator, has raised $4.25 million in Series D funding. “Welcome to the Oceanaire Seafood Room. As sleek as a 1930s ocean liner, yet as relaxed as a dinner on the shore, the Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy Ultra-Fresh seafood, flown in daily from around the world. […]
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