equity crowdfunding

THE PACK plant-based pet food becomes a certified B Corp

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Pet Food

THE PACK Reports 41% Growth in the First Half of 2024 as Interest in Plant-Based Pet Food Surges

UK plant-based pet food brand THE PACK has reported that it saw 41% growth in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. The company also now has over 200 customers signed up for regular D2C orders. THE PACK is currently looking to raise £100,000 via an ongoing crowdfunding campaign to fuel further expansion. The brand notes that the plant-based pet food market is seeing rapid growth globally, indicating that there is likely to be strong demand for its products. A Vegan Society report published in 2022 found that a significant proportion of Brits were interested in buying plant-based food for their pets, and that the trend was not limited to vegetarian and vegan pet owners. According to THE PACK, the …

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THE PACK plant-based pet food

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Pet Food

Plant-Based Pet Food Brand THE PACK Announces Planet Organic Listing & Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

UK plant-based pet food startup THE PACK has announced a listing at supermarket chain Planet Organic, which has nine stores across London. THE PACK’s full range of wet food and oven-baked dried food is now available at all Planet Organic locations, becoming one of very few plant-based pet food brands to be stocked at a UK brick-and-mortar retail chain. The company says the listing represents its increasing focus on an omnichannel strategy. “We are seeing increasing interest from retailers in listing our plant-based dog food,” said Damien Clarkson, co-founder and CEO of THE PACK. “I commend Planet Organic under the visionary leadership of founder Renee Elliot for re-launching their pet food section and putting plant-based proteins front and centre alongside other established brands. THE PACK …

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Fundraising

Australian Raw Chocolate Brand Loving Earth Raises $485K Via Equity Crowdfunding

Loving Earth, a plant-based raw chocolate producer from Melbourne, Australia, has raised $485,000 through an equity crowdfunding campaign conducted on Birchal. Over 300 investors participated in the campaign, and Loving Earth says it will use the funding to rebrand and launch new products. The company will also work to increase its global presence, recruit more team members, and expand via new distribution channels. Loving Earth first launched its organic plant-based chocolate in 2007, and initially saw huge demand. However, major chocolate brands soon began introducing similar products, creating tough competition. After facing further challenges during the pandemic, Loving Earth has only recently begun making a profit again. The company hopes the new funding will help it to get back on track. Fast-growing market A report …

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Investments & Finance

Australia’s Flave Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Fuel International Expansion

Flave, an Australian plant-based burger and healthy bowls restaurant in Sydney, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support its goal of expanding across Australia and internationally.   Investors will receive equity ownership “in the hottest food movement going,” says Flave, adding that investments can range from $50 to over $100,000. The campaign is being conducted via Birchal, an Australian equity crowdfunding platform. Star-studded cast Samantha Cook, Flave’s co-founder & co-CEO, said, “As an investor, you will be joining a star-studded cast of champions, including Beyoncé’s former personal chef and the same management team that scaled restaurant chain Zambrero to over 100 locations. On top, you will be joining leaders from Australia’s most successful food brands, such as Milky Lane, Betty’s Burgers, Guzman y Gomez, and Grill’d.” …

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Fundraising

Vegan Business Raises R$1.5M for Vegan Brazilian Companies in Just Three Months

Equity crowdfunding platform Vegan Business has helped three vegan Brazilian companies raise a combined R$1.5M in the space of three months. Over 2000 Brazilians have now signed up to the platform, which is the first of its kind exclusively for vegan businesses in Brazil. The amount of funding raised so far is impressive, given that Vegan Business only received authorization to operate from the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission late last year. The companies The first company to raise funding using Vegan Business was Chameleon Sun, a vegan sunscreen brand created by two former Nike executives. The company secured R$505,000 with participation from 23 investors. Next was plant milk brand Purifica, which raised R$375,000 from 55 investors. Finally, cashew cheese producer Novah! raised the largest …

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