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Leonardo DiCaprio Now an Investor in Lewis Hamilton’s Neat Food Co

The NEAT Food Co, the UK vegan fast food chain backed by Lewis Hamilton, reveals actor Leonardo DiCaprio has joined the group as a strategic investor. Bloomberg reports that NEAT’s most recent valuation is $100 million. Today, Thursday April 28th, NEAT is also initiating a $30M Series B funding round to accelerate its growth, according to the company’s press release. The news is part of an omnibus of major developments as the group embarks on an international expansion. According to NEAT, the Series B will primarily involve US investors, and funds will be used toward strengthening its CPG pipeline, new products, and expanding team hires.  Other company news: NEAT’s US expansion will begin in New York City, with its flagship Neat Burger store opening in …

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Lewis Hamilton’s Neat Food Co. to Enter USA Following New Senior Hires

Lewis Hamilton’s Neat Food Co. announces three new senior hires as it gears up to expand into the US. The company plans to open restaurants across the country and is additionally set to launch several products into retail. The new hires include Jeffrey S. Fried, former Chairman of Sweetgreen, and Henrik Fjordbak, former COO at Joe & The Juice. Both Fried and Fjordbak will join Neat’s Advisory Board. Vincent Herbert, former CEO of Le Pain Quotidien, has been hired as the Chief Executive of Neat Burger USA and will oversee the chain’s US expansion. New York flagship A Neat Burger popup is set to open in midtown New York this month, with a flagship location opening in Manhattan in the autumn. Locations in other US …

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