Delta Peanut
Debt Financing in 2021
Delta Peanut, LLC is a farmer-owned company based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, dedicated to producing and processing high-quality peanuts. Incorporated in 2018, it serves peanut farmers in the Missouri Bootheel, Arkansas, and Northeast Louisiana. The company was established when sixty local farmers joined forces to vertically integrate their peanut production. Delta Peanut operates a state-of-the-art peanut shelling factory that emphasizes sustainability and stewardship in its practices. The facility is equipped to shell a significant volume of peanuts, while also providing storage solutions for excess produce, thus supporting local farmers in maximizing their yield and efficiency.
J & J Bagging
Debt Financing in 2021
J & J Bagging operates a fertilizer storage and packaging facility in Yazoo City, Mississippi. The company specializes in the manufacture of feed, seed, and fertilizer products. In addition to production, J & J Bagging is involved in the distribution of various agricultural and gardening items, including farm and ranch supplies, lawn and garden products, and sporting goods. By serving a diverse customer base, the company plays a significant role in supporting local agricultural needs and related markets.
Farmhouse Culture
Convertible Note in 2021
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic, probiotic-rich food products, specializing in fermented items such as sauerkraut and kimchi. Founded in 2009 in Watsonville, California, by Kathryn Lukas, a classically trained chef, the company emerged from her passion for traditional fermentation methods and a commitment to promoting gut health. Farmhouse Culture offers a range of organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free products designed to enhance overall wellness by supporting digestive health. The company has positioned itself as a leader in the market for rich, health-focused foods and beverages, appealing to consumers interested in nurturing their microbiome and improving their immune system.
Twin Rivers Foods
Debt Financing in 2020
Twin Rivers Foods operates as a slaughterhouse and meat processing plant. The company provides poultry slaughtering and processing. Twin Rivers Foods conducts business and packages meats.
Rustic Crust
Series C in 2020
Founded in 1996, Rustic Crust specializes in producing high-quality, all-natural pizza crusts and flatbreads. Their products are crafted using Old World techniques, with dough formed by hand, slowly fermented, double proofed, and baked for rich flavor. They offer a variety of ready-made crusts and frozen topped flatbread pizzas, served through online retailers.
Cultiva
Venture Round in 2020
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company has developed a proprietary product known as SureSeal™, which is designed to enhance the natural cuticle of plants. One of its key offerings, Parka™, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka™ aims to improve fruit quality and appearance, reduce the incidence of rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through its innovative solutions, Cultiva addresses critical challenges in crop management and post-harvest handling.
Anderson Meats and Processing
Debt Financing in 2020
Anderson Meats and Processing offers custom-exempt processing on beef, pork, lamb, and goat.
Rustic Crust
Convertible Note in 2020
Founded in 1996, Rustic Crust specializes in producing high-quality, all-natural pizza crusts and flatbreads. Their products are crafted using Old World techniques, with dough formed by hand, slowly fermented, double proofed, and baked for rich flavor. They offer a variety of ready-made crusts and frozen topped flatbread pizzas, served through online retailers.
P2 Science
Series C in 2020
Founded in 2009 by Yale scientists and a chemical industry veteran, P2 Science is a venture-backed company specializing in renewable specialty chemicals. It converts renewable feedstocks like vegetable oils into high-value products such as flavor, fragrance, and cosmetics ingredients, serving diverse markets including food, personal care, and industrial cleaning.
Open Range Beef
Debt Financing in 2019
Open Range Beef is a specialized packing plant focusing on premium, organic beef. It caters to individual customer needs, ensuring traceability from birth to delivery. The company prioritizes food safety, employee safety, quality processes, humane animal handling, and offers grass-fed, antibiotic-free products.
Brew Dr. Kombucha
Debt Financing in 2019
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2008, Brew Dr. Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages using a proprietary process that involves brewing tea with herbs, roots, and fruits, followed by a two-week fermentation period. The company is committed to using only whole, organic ingredients and does not add flavors or juices post-fermentation.
Farmhouse Culture
Venture Round in 2019
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic, probiotic-rich food products, specializing in fermented items such as sauerkraut and kimchi. Founded in 2009 in Watsonville, California, by Kathryn Lukas, a classically trained chef, the company emerged from her passion for traditional fermentation methods and a commitment to promoting gut health. Farmhouse Culture offers a range of organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free products designed to enhance overall wellness by supporting digestive health. The company has positioned itself as a leader in the market for rich, health-focused foods and beverages, appealing to consumers interested in nurturing their microbiome and improving their immune system.
P2 Science
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2009 by Yale scientists and a chemical industry veteran, P2 Science is a venture-backed company specializing in renewable specialty chemicals. It converts renewable feedstocks like vegetable oils into high-value products such as flavor, fragrance, and cosmetics ingredients, serving diverse markets including food, personal care, and industrial cleaning.
Big Easy Bucha
Debt Financing in 2018
Big Easy Bucha is a producer of organic kombucha beverages based in New Orleans, Louisiana, established in 2014. The company specializes in healthy and refreshing drinks that are fermented tea rich in probiotics. Its product line includes organic kombucha, organic shots, and tepache, all designed to improve gut health and boost immunity. These beverages are naturally carbonated and lightly sweetened, providing a healthier alternative to sugary sodas for health-conscious consumers.
Farmhouse Culture
Convertible Note in 2018
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic, probiotic-rich food products, specializing in fermented items such as sauerkraut and kimchi. Founded in 2009 in Watsonville, California, by Kathryn Lukas, a classically trained chef, the company emerged from her passion for traditional fermentation methods and a commitment to promoting gut health. Farmhouse Culture offers a range of organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free products designed to enhance overall wellness by supporting digestive health. The company has positioned itself as a leader in the market for rich, health-focused foods and beverages, appealing to consumers interested in nurturing their microbiome and improving their immune system.
NurturMe
Venture Round in 2018
NurturMe offers organic, sustainable baby and toddler food products. Their product range includes a quinoa-based cereal alternative, dry pouch meals for infants, and fruit and vegetable snacks for toddlers. All products are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher with no added preservatives, sugars, or salts.
Open Range Beef
Debt Financing in 2018
Open Range Beef is a specialized packing plant focusing on premium, organic beef. It caters to individual customer needs, ensuring traceability from birth to delivery. The company prioritizes food safety, employee safety, quality processes, humane animal handling, and offers grass-fed, antibiotic-free products.
Swiss American
Debt Financing in 2018
Swiss American, based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in cutting and wrapping services for cheese, meat, and specialty foods. The company focuses on transforming bulk products into optimal sizes and shapes, ensuring maximum quality and extended shelf-life. In addition to its packaging services, Swiss American provides inventory management and order fulfillment, allowing retailers to offer a diverse and customizable selection of specialty food items. By collaborating with innovative manufacturers and cheesemakers worldwide, Swiss American aims to enhance the availability of specialty foods for consumers.
Hip Chick Farms
Convertible Note in 2018
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products, specializing in organic and natural offerings such as chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sebastopol, California, the company focuses on providing ethically raised, free-range chicken products. Their commitment to transparency ensures that customers can enjoy high-quality, easily accessible poultry options suitable for the entire family.
MasterHand Milling
Debt Financing in 2018
MasterHand Milling is a family-owned feed mill based in Edmond, Oklahoma, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing high-quality dried distillers grain cubes and pellets for livestock, providing ranchers with a natural, high-protein, and high-energy feed option. Its products feature 100% dried distillers grains, offering 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, along with 95% digestible protein. MasterHand Milling's offerings are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, making them beneficial for livestock nutrition. The company aims to simplify feed plans for ranchers and enhance their returns by delivering effective feed solutions.
Rustic Crust
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 1996, Rustic Crust specializes in producing high-quality, all-natural pizza crusts and flatbreads. Their products are crafted using Old World techniques, with dough formed by hand, slowly fermented, double proofed, and baked for rich flavor. They offer a variety of ready-made crusts and frozen topped flatbread pizzas, served through online retailers.
Grainful
Convertible Note in 2018
Grainful, operating under BeetNPath, LLC, is a food company that specializes in creating chef-inspired frozen entrées centered around steel-cut oats. The company aims to provide healthy and nutritious meal options that are accessible to a wide audience. Grainful's products are gluten-free, high in fiber, and rich in complete proteins and essential nutrients. By focusing on clean, natural ingredients, the company ensures that its meals are both wholesome and flavorful, making healthy eating convenient and affordable for consumers.
NurturMe
Debt Financing in 2018
NurturMe offers organic, sustainable baby and toddler food products. Their product range includes a quinoa-based cereal alternative, dry pouch meals for infants, and fruit and vegetable snacks for toddlers. All products are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher with no added preservatives, sugars, or salts.
Hip Chick Farms
Series A in 2018
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products, specializing in organic and natural offerings such as chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sebastopol, California, the company focuses on providing ethically raised, free-range chicken products. Their commitment to transparency ensures that customers can enjoy high-quality, easily accessible poultry options suitable for the entire family.
Pasta Chips
Convertible Note in 2018
Founded by Jerry Bello, Pasta Chips finished its first full year of business (2014) with significant sales and is on track to double sales in 2015. By the end of this year, Pasta Chips will be in 80% of all grocery stores across the United States.
Pasta Chips are made with the semolina flour, grains, and Italian herbs, are cholesterol-free, and contain 60% less fat than potato chips and 30% less fat than pita chips. They are offered in five flavors inspired by the sauces and tastes of Italy, Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Mediterranean Sea Salt, and now Veggie, and available at major retailers across the nation.
Hip Chick Farms
Convertible Note in 2017
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products, specializing in organic and natural offerings such as chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sebastopol, California, the company focuses on providing ethically raised, free-range chicken products. Their commitment to transparency ensures that customers can enjoy high-quality, easily accessible poultry options suitable for the entire family.
NurturMe
Venture Round in 2017
NurturMe offers organic, sustainable baby and toddler food products. Their product range includes a quinoa-based cereal alternative, dry pouch meals for infants, and fruit and vegetable snacks for toddlers. All products are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher with no added preservatives, sugars, or salts.
Grainful
Venture Round in 2017
Grainful, operating under BeetNPath, LLC, is a food company that specializes in creating chef-inspired frozen entrées centered around steel-cut oats. The company aims to provide healthy and nutritious meal options that are accessible to a wide audience. Grainful's products are gluten-free, high in fiber, and rich in complete proteins and essential nutrients. By focusing on clean, natural ingredients, the company ensures that its meals are both wholesome and flavorful, making healthy eating convenient and affordable for consumers.
Pasta Chips
Series C in 2017
Founded by Jerry Bello, Pasta Chips finished its first full year of business (2014) with significant sales and is on track to double sales in 2015. By the end of this year, Pasta Chips will be in 80% of all grocery stores across the United States.
Pasta Chips are made with the semolina flour, grains, and Italian herbs, are cholesterol-free, and contain 60% less fat than potato chips and 30% less fat than pita chips. They are offered in five flavors inspired by the sauces and tastes of Italy, Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Mediterranean Sea Salt, and now Veggie, and available at major retailers across the nation.
Farmhouse Culture
Series D in 2017
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic, probiotic-rich food products, specializing in fermented items such as sauerkraut and kimchi. Founded in 2009 in Watsonville, California, by Kathryn Lukas, a classically trained chef, the company emerged from her passion for traditional fermentation methods and a commitment to promoting gut health. Farmhouse Culture offers a range of organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free products designed to enhance overall wellness by supporting digestive health. The company has positioned itself as a leader in the market for rich, health-focused foods and beverages, appealing to consumers interested in nurturing their microbiome and improving their immune system.
Brew Dr. Kombucha
Debt Financing in 2017
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2008, Brew Dr. Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages using a proprietary process that involves brewing tea with herbs, roots, and fruits, followed by a two-week fermentation period. The company is committed to using only whole, organic ingredients and does not add flavors or juices post-fermentation.
Cultiva
Convertible Note in 2017
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company has developed a proprietary product known as SureSeal™, which is designed to enhance the natural cuticle of plants. One of its key offerings, Parka™, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka™ aims to improve fruit quality and appearance, reduce the incidence of rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through its innovative solutions, Cultiva addresses critical challenges in crop management and post-harvest handling.
P2 Science
Series B in 2017
Founded in 2009 by Yale scientists and a chemical industry veteran, P2 Science is a venture-backed company specializing in renewable specialty chemicals. It converts renewable feedstocks like vegetable oils into high-value products such as flavor, fragrance, and cosmetics ingredients, serving diverse markets including food, personal care, and industrial cleaning.
Tortillas
Debt Financing in 2016
Tortillas Inc. is a food manufacturing company based in North Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in the production and sale of tortillas. Established in 1979, the company offers a variety of retail products, including corn, flour, and fried tortillas, distributed through grocery stores in the Las Vegas valley. Additionally, Tortillas Inc. provides an array of food service products such as white corn, yellow and colored corn, flavored wraps, and pre-cut chips to restaurants and businesses across Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Formerly known as Los Arcos Tortillas, the company has built a reputation for quality in the tortilla manufacturing sector.
Navitas Organics
Debt Financing in 2016
Navitas Organics is a manufacturer and seller of organic superfood products, founded in 2003 and based in Novato, California. The company specializes in a variety of plant-based food items that cater to health-conscious consumers, focusing on areas such as energy, beauty, immune support, and stress reduction. Its product offerings include cacao and camu powders, chia seeds, cashews, coconut sugar, goji berries, and various snack bars and blends, all sourced from regenerative organic farming practices. Navitas Organics emphasizes a commitment to quality by ensuring its products are gluten-free and free from pesticides and fertilizers. The company distributes its products through retail and online channels across the United States, as well as through its own online shop. In March 2017, it rebranded from Navitas Naturals to Navitas Organics to better reflect its mission and product focus.
Pasta Chips
Series A in 2016
Founded by Jerry Bello, Pasta Chips finished its first full year of business (2014) with significant sales and is on track to double sales in 2015. By the end of this year, Pasta Chips will be in 80% of all grocery stores across the United States.
Pasta Chips are made with the semolina flour, grains, and Italian herbs, are cholesterol-free, and contain 60% less fat than potato chips and 30% less fat than pita chips. They are offered in five flavors inspired by the sauces and tastes of Italy, Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Mediterranean Sea Salt, and now Veggie, and available at major retailers across the nation.
Pasta Chips
Series C in 2016
Founded by Jerry Bello, Pasta Chips finished its first full year of business (2014) with significant sales and is on track to double sales in 2015. By the end of this year, Pasta Chips will be in 80% of all grocery stores across the United States.
Pasta Chips are made with the semolina flour, grains, and Italian herbs, are cholesterol-free, and contain 60% less fat than potato chips and 30% less fat than pita chips. They are offered in five flavors inspired by the sauces and tastes of Italy, Marinara, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato Basil, Garlic Olive Oil, Mediterranean Sea Salt, and now Veggie, and available at major retailers across the nation.
P2 Science
Debt Financing in 2016
Founded in 2009 by Yale scientists and a chemical industry veteran, P2 Science is a venture-backed company specializing in renewable specialty chemicals. It converts renewable feedstocks like vegetable oils into high-value products such as flavor, fragrance, and cosmetics ingredients, serving diverse markets including food, personal care, and industrial cleaning.
Best Harvest Bakeries
Debt Financing in 2016
Best Harvest Bakeries is a minority-owned & certified, single-line soft roll bakery with a production capacity of over 3000 dozen per hour.
Hip Chick Farms
Series A in 2016
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products, specializing in organic and natural offerings such as chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sebastopol, California, the company focuses on providing ethically raised, free-range chicken products. Their commitment to transparency ensures that customers can enjoy high-quality, easily accessible poultry options suitable for the entire family.
Hip Chick Farms
Debt Financing in 2016
Hip Chick Farms, Inc. is a producer of frozen poultry products, specializing in organic and natural offerings such as chicken fingers, meatballs, wings, and stock items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sebastopol, California, the company focuses on providing ethically raised, free-range chicken products. Their commitment to transparency ensures that customers can enjoy high-quality, easily accessible poultry options suitable for the entire family.
NurturMe
Venture Round in 2016
NurturMe offers organic, sustainable baby and toddler food products. Their product range includes a quinoa-based cereal alternative, dry pouch meals for infants, and fruit and vegetable snacks for toddlers. All products are certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher with no added preservatives, sugars, or salts.
MasterHand Milling
Debt Financing in 2016
MasterHand Milling is a family-owned feed mill based in Edmond, Oklahoma, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing high-quality dried distillers grain cubes and pellets for livestock, providing ranchers with a natural, high-protein, and high-energy feed option. Its products feature 100% dried distillers grains, offering 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, along with 95% digestible protein. MasterHand Milling's offerings are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, making them beneficial for livestock nutrition. The company aims to simplify feed plans for ranchers and enhance their returns by delivering effective feed solutions.
P2 Science
Convertible Note in 2016
Founded in 2009 by Yale scientists and a chemical industry veteran, P2 Science is a venture-backed company specializing in renewable specialty chemicals. It converts renewable feedstocks like vegetable oils into high-value products such as flavor, fragrance, and cosmetics ingredients, serving diverse markets including food, personal care, and industrial cleaning.
Brew Dr. Kombucha
Debt Financing in 2015
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2008, Brew Dr. Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages using a proprietary process that involves brewing tea with herbs, roots, and fruits, followed by a two-week fermentation period. The company is committed to using only whole, organic ingredients and does not add flavors or juices post-fermentation.
MasterHand Milling
Debt Financing in 2015
MasterHand Milling is a family-owned feed mill based in Edmond, Oklahoma, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing high-quality dried distillers grain cubes and pellets for livestock, providing ranchers with a natural, high-protein, and high-energy feed option. Its products feature 100% dried distillers grains, offering 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, along with 95% digestible protein. MasterHand Milling's offerings are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, making them beneficial for livestock nutrition. The company aims to simplify feed plans for ranchers and enhance their returns by delivering effective feed solutions.
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company has developed a proprietary product known as SureSeal™, which is designed to enhance the natural cuticle of plants. One of its key offerings, Parka™, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka™ aims to improve fruit quality and appearance, reduce the incidence of rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through its innovative solutions, Cultiva addresses critical challenges in crop management and post-harvest handling.
Cultiva
Debt Financing in 2015
Cultiva LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in food-grade biofilm technology with significant applications in agriculture. The company has developed a proprietary product known as SureSeal™, which is designed to enhance the natural cuticle of plants. One of its key offerings, Parka™, utilizes this technology and is commercially applied to various high-value crops. Parka™ aims to improve fruit quality and appearance, reduce the incidence of rain cracking, increase marketable yields, and extend the shelf life of produce. Through its innovative solutions, Cultiva addresses critical challenges in crop management and post-harvest handling.
Arcobasso Foods
Debt Financing in 2015
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Hazelwood, Missouri, specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers. Established in 1986, the company has over 30 years of experience producing high-quality refrigerated and shelf-stable products for a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery store chains, and food distributors. Arcobasso Foods operates a 60,000 square foot facility equipped with capabilities for various packaging formats, including retail, single-serve, multi-use for foodservice, and bulk products. The company focuses on delivering customizable solutions, allowing clients to enhance the quality, taste, and texture of their food offerings. As of 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.
ILMO Products Company
Debt Financing in 2015
ILMO Products Company, Inc. specializes in providing a range of gases, including medical, industrial, and laboratory gases, in various formats such as bulk, micro-bulk, cryogenic, and cylinder solutions. Additionally, the company offers welding and safety equipment, industrial supplies, and accessories, as well as welder rental and repair services. ILMO Products also supplies propane for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Illinois, the company serves a diverse clientele, including laboratories, universities, medical equipment manufacturers, food processing plants, and various industrial sectors across the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe.
Fabrication Specialties of Arkansas
Debt Financing in 2015
Fabrication Specialties of Arkansas, Inc., founded in 1998 and based in Van Buren, Arkansas, is a metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company. It specializes in a wide range of services, including sheet metal fabrication, heavy industrial work, plasma cutting, machining, welding, forming, tube bending, powder coating, and assembly. The company caters to various industries, including construction, oil field, and food service, providing solutions that range from basic individual parts to fully assembled products. With a focus on quality workmanship and affordability, Fabrication Specialties of Arkansas serves a diverse clientele, ensuring that their manufacturing needs are met with precision and expertise.
Fabrication Specialties of Arkansas
Venture Round in 2015
Fabrication Specialties of Arkansas, Inc., founded in 1998 and based in Van Buren, Arkansas, is a metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company. It specializes in a wide range of services, including sheet metal fabrication, heavy industrial work, plasma cutting, machining, welding, forming, tube bending, powder coating, and assembly. The company caters to various industries, including construction, oil field, and food service, providing solutions that range from basic individual parts to fully assembled products. With a focus on quality workmanship and affordability, Fabrication Specialties of Arkansas serves a diverse clientele, ensuring that their manufacturing needs are met with precision and expertise.
Tortillas
Debt Financing in 2014
Tortillas Inc. is a food manufacturing company based in North Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in the production and sale of tortillas. Established in 1979, the company offers a variety of retail products, including corn, flour, and fried tortillas, distributed through grocery stores in the Las Vegas valley. Additionally, Tortillas Inc. provides an array of food service products such as white corn, yellow and colored corn, flavored wraps, and pre-cut chips to restaurants and businesses across Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Formerly known as Los Arcos Tortillas, the company has built a reputation for quality in the tortilla manufacturing sector.
MasterHand Milling
Debt Financing in 2014
MasterHand Milling is a family-owned feed mill based in Edmond, Oklahoma, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing high-quality dried distillers grain cubes and pellets for livestock, providing ranchers with a natural, high-protein, and high-energy feed option. Its products feature 100% dried distillers grains, offering 28% protein, 8% fat, and 7% fiber, along with 95% digestible protein. MasterHand Milling's offerings are naturally high in phosphorus and low in starch, making them beneficial for livestock nutrition. The company aims to simplify feed plans for ranchers and enhance their returns by delivering effective feed solutions.
Arcobasso Foods
Debt Financing in 2014
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Hazelwood, Missouri, specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers. Established in 1986, the company has over 30 years of experience producing high-quality refrigerated and shelf-stable products for a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery store chains, and food distributors. Arcobasso Foods operates a 60,000 square foot facility equipped with capabilities for various packaging formats, including retail, single-serve, multi-use for foodservice, and bulk products. The company focuses on delivering customizable solutions, allowing clients to enhance the quality, taste, and texture of their food offerings. As of 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.
Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States and combines more than six decades of knowledge and commitment to producing safe, high-quality eggs. Versova brings together Trillium and Centrum Valley Egg Farms, which are owned by farm families with deep roots in egg production. As a leading producer of shell and liquid eggs, Versova is committed to ensuring safe, high-quality eggs, providing excellent care for flocks and protecting the air, land, and water for future generations.
ILMO Products Company
Debt Financing in 2014
ILMO Products Company, Inc. specializes in providing a range of gases, including medical, industrial, and laboratory gases, in various formats such as bulk, micro-bulk, cryogenic, and cylinder solutions. Additionally, the company offers welding and safety equipment, industrial supplies, and accessories, as well as welder rental and repair services. ILMO Products also supplies propane for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Illinois, the company serves a diverse clientele, including laboratories, universities, medical equipment manufacturers, food processing plants, and various industrial sectors across the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe.
Open Range Beef
Debt Financing in 2014
Open Range Beef is a specialized packing plant focusing on premium, organic beef. It caters to individual customer needs, ensuring traceability from birth to delivery. The company prioritizes food safety, employee safety, quality processes, humane animal handling, and offers grass-fed, antibiotic-free products.
PNO Confectionery Enterprises
Debt Financing in 2014
PNO is a distributor and rebagger/repackager that specializes in candies, nuts, trail mixes, rice, and beans.
The company's offerings come in to lay down bags, peg bags, stand up zipper bags, tubs, and bulk size packaging. PNO operates out of a state-of-the-art 42,000 SF building with 4 dedicated automated production lines along with 2 manual production lines.
Manna Pro Products
Debt Financing in 2014
Manna Pro Products is a Chesterfield, Missouri-based company founded in 1985 that specializes in producing high-quality animal nutrition and care products. They offer a wide range of feeds for animals such as horses, poultry, goats, rabbits, cattle, pigs, and companion animals, along with supplements for dogs and cats, leather care, and fly control products. Manna Pro distributes its products through dealers and online retailers across the United States, focusing on providing essential nutrition for a variety of animals to promote their health and well-being.
Rayeman Elements
Debt Financing in 2013
Rayeman Elements manufactures, develops, and distributes innovative technology to produce environmentally friendly products for the ethanol industry.
Its Rayeman Bulk Densification Equipment utilizes patented technology to provide sustainable solutions for range cattle, as well as other species' feed, renewable energy, and shipping purposes. This ground-breaking system processes 100% distillers' or brewers' grain with no added fillers or binders, using only heating, cooling, and 3-dimensional pressure through its unique technology.
This patented technology provides the opportunity to bulk densify virtually any product introduced, reducing the material by up to 70%, forming a cube, pellet, or log.
Rayeman Elements has recently completed a sale of two ground-breaking Rayeman Compression Dryers (RCD) to Lincolnway Energy in Nevada, Iowa. The RCD's patented technology safely and efficiently converts wet grain to premium dry grain, in a process that yields the benefits of the reduction of emissions, elimination of explosions, a smaller footprint, and significantly lower capital outlay and operating costs than conventional dryer systems.
The Rayeman Compression Dryer is designed to be flexible, dependent on desired output and dryness levels. The barrel and screw arrangements can be hooked up in series or in a parallel configuration and can be connected in series to existing conventional drying systems to increase capacity and quality.
PNO Confectionery Enterprises
Debt Financing in 2013
PNO is a distributor and rebagger/repackager that specializes in candies, nuts, trail mixes, rice, and beans.
The company's offerings come in to lay down bags, peg bags, stand up zipper bags, tubs, and bulk size packaging. PNO operates out of a state-of-the-art 42,000 SF building with 4 dedicated automated production lines along with 2 manual production lines.
Arcobasso Foods
Debt Financing in 2013
Arcobasso Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Hazelwood, Missouri, specializing in custom sauces, dressings, and beverage mixers. Established in 1986, the company has over 30 years of experience producing high-quality refrigerated and shelf-stable products for a diverse clientele, including multi-unit restaurant chains, retailers, convenience stores, grocery store chains, and food distributors. Arcobasso Foods operates a 60,000 square foot facility equipped with capabilities for various packaging formats, including retail, single-serve, multi-use for foodservice, and bulk products. The company focuses on delivering customizable solutions, allowing clients to enhance the quality, taste, and texture of their food offerings. As of 2019, Arcobasso Foods operates as a subsidiary of Golding Farms Foods, Inc.
New England Linen Supply
Debt Financing in 2013
New England Linen Supply Co., Inc. is a linen and uniform rental service provider based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Established in 1886, the company offers a wide range of products, including table linens, napkins, uniforms, chef's apparel, towels, entrance mats, and various healthcare garments such as scrubs and lab coats. New England Linen Supply serves diverse markets, including culinary establishments like fine dining restaurants and cafes, food processing facilities such as grocery stores and bakeries, and healthcare providers including clinics and medical offices. Additionally, the company caters to massage therapy and spa facilities, as well as hair salons, ensuring comprehensive service across multiple sectors.
Brew Dr. Kombucha
Debt Financing in 2013
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2008, Brew Dr. Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages using a proprietary process that involves brewing tea with herbs, roots, and fruits, followed by a two-week fermentation period. The company is committed to using only whole, organic ingredients and does not add flavors or juices post-fermentation.
Mason Manufacturing
Debt Financing in 2012
Mason Manufacturing is a prominent custom fabrication company specializing in shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME pressure vessels, columns, and tanks, serving a diverse range of processing industries such as grain processing, oilseed, biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical, and water treatment. With over 60 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, ensuring that its products meet customer specifications and comply with applicable codes and industry standards. Mason Manufacturing also provides additional services, including cutting, sandblasting, heat treatment, and special handling, all aimed at ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of custom fabrication vessels to industrial processing sites across North America.
Mason Manufacturing
Series B in 2012
Mason Manufacturing is a prominent custom fabrication company specializing in shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME pressure vessels, columns, and tanks, serving a diverse range of processing industries such as grain processing, oilseed, biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical, and water treatment. With over 60 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, ensuring that its products meet customer specifications and comply with applicable codes and industry standards. Mason Manufacturing also provides additional services, including cutting, sandblasting, heat treatment, and special handling, all aimed at ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of custom fabrication vessels to industrial processing sites across North America.
Owensboro Grain
Venture Round in 2012
Owensboro Grain Company, LLC, founded in 1906 and located in Owensboro, Kentucky, specializes in the production of soybean-based products and edible oils. The company offers a diverse range of products, including protein meal and hull pellets for animal feed, crude and degummed oil, lecithin, and various blends of refined vegetable oil for human consumption. Additionally, Owensboro Grain produces biodiesel, glycerin, and industrial waxes. Its strategic operations along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky facilitate efficient production and distribution, ensuring high-quality products that meet the needs of both consumers and businesses in the agricultural and food sectors.
Sunflower Food & Spice Company
Debt Financing in 2012
Sunflower Food & Spice Company, established in 1994, is a Missouri-based business specializing in the production and distribution of seed and gourmet snack products. Its extensive portfolio includes sunny seed drops, nuts and seeds, cookies and candies, pretzels and popcorns, seed vinaigrettes, cheese and seed biscuits, and bagel spread mixes. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including gift basket companies, department stores, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry, primarily through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains.
Swiss American
Debt Financing in 2012
Swiss American, based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in cutting and wrapping services for cheese, meat, and specialty foods. The company focuses on transforming bulk products into optimal sizes and shapes, ensuring maximum quality and extended shelf-life. In addition to its packaging services, Swiss American provides inventory management and order fulfillment, allowing retailers to offer a diverse and customizable selection of specialty food items. By collaborating with innovative manufacturers and cheesemakers worldwide, Swiss American aims to enhance the availability of specialty foods for consumers.
American Spice Trading Company
Debt Financing in 2011
American Spice Trading Company engages in marketing, packaging, blending, and creation of spice blends and condiments for the ethnic food industry.
ILMO Products Company
Debt Financing in 2011
ILMO Products Company, Inc. specializes in providing a range of gases, including medical, industrial, and laboratory gases, in various formats such as bulk, micro-bulk, cryogenic, and cylinder solutions. Additionally, the company offers welding and safety equipment, industrial supplies, and accessories, as well as welder rental and repair services. ILMO Products also supplies propane for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Illinois, the company serves a diverse clientele, including laboratories, universities, medical equipment manufacturers, food processing plants, and various industrial sectors across the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe.
Sunflower Food & Spice Company
Debt Financing in 2011
Sunflower Food & Spice Company, established in 1994, is a Missouri-based business specializing in the production and distribution of seed and gourmet snack products. Its extensive portfolio includes sunny seed drops, nuts and seeds, cookies and candies, pretzels and popcorns, seed vinaigrettes, cheese and seed biscuits, and bagel spread mixes. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including gift basket companies, department stores, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry, primarily through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains.
Allen Brothers
Debt Financing in 2011
Allen Brothers is a producer and distributor specializing in high-quality meat products, including USDA Prime grade beef, lamb, and pork. The company caters primarily to steakhouses, chefs, and restaurants across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. With a focus on superior quality and service, Allen Brothers has established itself as a trusted source for premium cuts of meat, ensuring that culinary professionals receive top-grade products for their establishments.
New England Linen Supply
Debt Financing in 2011
New England Linen Supply Co., Inc. is a linen and uniform rental service provider based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Established in 1886, the company offers a wide range of products, including table linens, napkins, uniforms, chef's apparel, towels, entrance mats, and various healthcare garments such as scrubs and lab coats. New England Linen Supply serves diverse markets, including culinary establishments like fine dining restaurants and cafes, food processing facilities such as grocery stores and bakeries, and healthcare providers including clinics and medical offices. Additionally, the company caters to massage therapy and spa facilities, as well as hair salons, ensuring comprehensive service across multiple sectors.
Crown Plastics
Debt Financing in 2011
Crown Plastics is a tool manufacturing business that produces thin gauge UHMW polyethylene thanks to its continuous compression molding method. The company offers tremendous flexibility in the market in a variety of industries such as transportation, material handling, food processing, agriculture, recreation, printing and packaging, and many other high-tech engineering applications. It saves the customer time and money by not requiring them to fabricate as much as necessary.
Mason Manufacturing
Debt Financing in 2011
Mason Manufacturing is a prominent custom fabrication company specializing in shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME pressure vessels, columns, and tanks, serving a diverse range of processing industries such as grain processing, oilseed, biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical, and water treatment. With over 60 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, ensuring that its products meet customer specifications and comply with applicable codes and industry standards. Mason Manufacturing also provides additional services, including cutting, sandblasting, heat treatment, and special handling, all aimed at ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of custom fabrication vessels to industrial processing sites across North America.
Fabricor
Debt Financing in 2010
Fabricor is a manufacturer, processor, and provider of solid surface and stone fabrication.
The products offered are granite, engineering stone (Quartz), solid surface, and green products. It may apply to countertops, vanities, toilet partitions and screens, telephone booths, work surfaces, conference areas, food preparation areas, food servers' sales counters, servers' stations, hospitals, and medical facilities, military establishments, window stools and sills, interiors of railcars, and many more.
It was started in 1982 and is headquartered in North Kansas City, Missouri.
Manna Pro Products
Debt Financing in 2010
Manna Pro Products is a Chesterfield, Missouri-based company founded in 1985 that specializes in producing high-quality animal nutrition and care products. They offer a wide range of feeds for animals such as horses, poultry, goats, rabbits, cattle, pigs, and companion animals, along with supplements for dogs and cats, leather care, and fly control products. Manna Pro distributes its products through dealers and online retailers across the United States, focusing on providing essential nutrition for a variety of animals to promote their health and well-being.
Allen Brothers
Debt Financing in 2010
Allen Brothers is a producer and distributor specializing in high-quality meat products, including USDA Prime grade beef, lamb, and pork. The company caters primarily to steakhouses, chefs, and restaurants across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. With a focus on superior quality and service, Allen Brothers has established itself as a trusted source for premium cuts of meat, ensuring that culinary professionals receive top-grade products for their establishments.
Sunflower Food & Spice Company
Debt Financing in 2010
Sunflower Food & Spice Company, established in 1994, is a Missouri-based business specializing in the production and distribution of seed and gourmet snack products. Its extensive portfolio includes sunny seed drops, nuts and seeds, cookies and candies, pretzels and popcorns, seed vinaigrettes, cheese and seed biscuits, and bagel spread mixes. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including gift basket companies, department stores, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry, primarily through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains.
Mason Manufacturing
Series A in 2010
Mason Manufacturing is a prominent custom fabrication company specializing in shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME pressure vessels, columns, and tanks, serving a diverse range of processing industries such as grain processing, oilseed, biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical, and water treatment. With over 60 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, ensuring that its products meet customer specifications and comply with applicable codes and industry standards. Mason Manufacturing also provides additional services, including cutting, sandblasting, heat treatment, and special handling, all aimed at ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of custom fabrication vessels to industrial processing sites across North America.
Mason Manufacturing
Debt Financing in 2010
Mason Manufacturing is a prominent custom fabrication company specializing in shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME pressure vessels, columns, and tanks, serving a diverse range of processing industries such as grain processing, oilseed, biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical, and water treatment. With over 60 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, ensuring that its products meet customer specifications and comply with applicable codes and industry standards. Mason Manufacturing also provides additional services, including cutting, sandblasting, heat treatment, and special handling, all aimed at ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of custom fabrication vessels to industrial processing sites across North America.
Allen Brothers
Venture Round in 2010
Allen Brothers is a producer and distributor specializing in high-quality meat products, including USDA Prime grade beef, lamb, and pork. The company caters primarily to steakhouses, chefs, and restaurants across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. With a focus on superior quality and service, Allen Brothers has established itself as a trusted source for premium cuts of meat, ensuring that culinary professionals receive top-grade products for their establishments.
Allen Brothers
Debt Financing in 2009
Allen Brothers is a producer and distributor specializing in high-quality meat products, including USDA Prime grade beef, lamb, and pork. The company caters primarily to steakhouses, chefs, and restaurants across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. With a focus on superior quality and service, Allen Brothers has established itself as a trusted source for premium cuts of meat, ensuring that culinary professionals receive top-grade products for their establishments.
Serra
Debt Financing in 2008
Serra provides engineering & consulting services for control systems used in food & beverage, life Sciences, manufacturing industries, etc.
Sunflower Food & Spice Company
Debt Financing in 2008
Sunflower Food & Spice Company, established in 1994, is a Missouri-based business specializing in the production and distribution of seed and gourmet snack products. Its extensive portfolio includes sunny seed drops, nuts and seeds, cookies and candies, pretzels and popcorns, seed vinaigrettes, cheese and seed biscuits, and bagel spread mixes. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including gift basket companies, department stores, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry, primarily through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains.
Sunflower Food & Spice Company
Venture Round in 2008
Sunflower Food & Spice Company, established in 1994, is a Missouri-based business specializing in the production and distribution of seed and gourmet snack products. Its extensive portfolio includes sunny seed drops, nuts and seeds, cookies and candies, pretzels and popcorns, seed vinaigrettes, cheese and seed biscuits, and bagel spread mixes. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including gift basket companies, department stores, gourmet retailers, and the food service industry, primarily through specialty groceries, supermarkets, department stores, and retail chains.
FoodUSA.com
Debt Financing in 2000
FoodUSA.com is a business-to-business e-commerce platform that primarily serves the needs of slaughterhouses. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company offers a range of services tailored for the restaurant and hospitality sectors. By facilitating online transactions and providing essential resources, FoodUSA.com aims to streamline the supply chain within the food industry, connecting suppliers with businesses in need of quality products and services.
FoodUSA.com
Venture Round in 2000
FoodUSA.com is a business-to-business e-commerce platform that primarily serves the needs of slaughterhouses. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company offers a range of services tailored for the restaurant and hospitality sectors. By facilitating online transactions and providing essential resources, FoodUSA.com aims to streamline the supply chain within the food industry, connecting suppliers with businesses in need of quality products and services.
The Rainforest Company
Debt Financing in 1997
The Rainforest Company is an e-commerce platform established in Berlin in 2016. It specializes in producing and distributing natural, organic food products, with a focus on vegan superfoods like acai. The company's product range includes ready-to-eat breakfast options such as meal bowls and smoothies, made from sustainably sourced ingredients that are high in protein, low in calories and sugar. Notably, The Rainforest Company donates a portion of its revenue to rainforest conservation efforts, enabling customers to make a positive environmental impact through their daily food choices.
The Rainforest Company
Venture Round in 1997
The Rainforest Company is an e-commerce platform established in Berlin in 2016. It specializes in producing and distributing natural, organic food products, with a focus on vegan superfoods like acai. The company's product range includes ready-to-eat breakfast options such as meal bowls and smoothies, made from sustainably sourced ingredients that are high in protein, low in calories and sugar. Notably, The Rainforest Company donates a portion of its revenue to rainforest conservation efforts, enabling customers to make a positive environmental impact through their daily food choices.