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TDK Ventures closes $150 million VC fund to build on the success of its first fund
News Commentary | April 19, 2021
TDK Ventures will continue to focus on cleantech, advanced materials, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare. Since 2019, the fund has been involved in approximately $500 million in deals across 14 startups (based on publicly disclosed deals), including GenCell, Origin, and SLD Laser, which ... Not part of subscription
More funding for Eat Just as it raises $90 million for its cell-based meat segment Good Meat
News Commentary | September 21, 2021
This investment closely follows the $170 million investment round in May 2021, bringing the company's total to $267 million. Eat Just has also added veterans from the USDA and DuPont to its board of directors. The company has made a string of announcements recently, including opening a manufacturing... Not part of subscription
Impossible Foods completes $500 million funding round, signaling continued growth for plant-based meat
News Commentary | November 26, 2021
Impossible Foods has completed a $500 million funding round, led by Mirae Asset Global Investments, which makes Impossible the best‑funded and highest‑valued U.S. startup in plant‑based meat. The company has raised over $2 billion since 2011 and is reportedly eyeing a $10 billion initial public ... Not part of subscription
by Thomas Hayes
The $335 million is inclusive of the $135 million it raised in October 2020. The Rise Fund led the round, with other notable investors including Rabo Corporate Investments, the investment arm of Rabobank, and S2G Ventures. Livekindly Collective intends to use the funding for continued market expansion (e.g., in the U.S. and China) as well as further acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. So far, it has brought five companies into its fold through acquisition: The Fry Family Food Co., LikeMeat, Oumph!, No Meat, and Livekindly Media. As plant-based companies like Livekindly Collective and Eat Just look to grow into new markets at a rapid pace, clients should seize the opportunity to provide sales and distribution channels.
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