The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having a significant impact on businesses across the globe, including consumer packaged goods (CPG). At CircleUp, we are closely tracking developments in our industry using data from our machine-learning platform, Helio, to better understand the ...
Our team first met Chris Hunter in 2017, early in his journey in making Koia the leading plant-based beverage company in the United States. His story is an inspiring one – from founding Four Loko at the age of 25 ...
The longest period of economic expansion in modern US history has just come to a crashing end, courtesy of the COVID-19 virus and a price war in the global oil markets. The global economy is seemingly grinding to a halt ...
The Coronavirus and resulting economic consequences have already ended an 11-year bull market and it is likely to push us into a global economic recession. At a time like this, it is appropriate for investors to focus on how specific ...
By: Jonathan Sandlund Zero to One is a series that explores the origin stories of entrepreneurs fundraising on CircleUp. Who are they? What inspired them? And what challenges did they face going from idea, to product, to market? From Zero to One. I’m joined this week by the founder and CEO of Joia All Natural Soda, ...
Livestream Webinar begins at 11:00AM PT Overview Raising capital? Join CircleUp’s Business Development Manager and former private equity investor, Katie Fitzgerald, this Tuesday, December 9th at 11AM PT to learn more about the process of fundraising from angel investors. Katie will cover four key topics: Introduction to CircleUp What investors look for Decoding common diligence topics ...
By: CircleUp This week’s post is a Q&A with Coca-Cola’s internal venture group, VEB (Venturing & Emerging Brands). As we continue to explore issues of crowdfunding, entrepreneurship, and disruptive forms of finance, I thought hearing from the venture group of a world class consumer brand would be interesting. As an investor and entrepreneur, I think ...
By: CircleUp Livestream Webinar begins at 11:00AM PT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkBn6qpsYI4 About Webinar We’re excited to host former QVC VP of Business Development Martin Bispels this Tuesday, December 2, 2014 11:00am – 12pm PT. Martin will share key insights with brands looking to sell on QVC. When Tuesday, December 2, 2014 11:00am – 12pm PT Where Register on Google+ Ask Questions! Have ...
By: Maura Mitchell Each week we share learnings and insights from experts in the consumer product and retail space. This guest editorial comes to us from Maura Mitchell. In 1999, Maura founded Brandology in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since then, she has become a trusted advisor, providing practical guidance that drives results for clients including Clif ...
By: Jonathan Sandlund Zero to One is a series that explores the origin stories of entrepreneurs fundraising on CircleUp. Who are they? What inspired them? And what challenges did they face going from idea, to product, to market? From Zero to One. I’m joined this week by the founder and CEO Apex Ski Boots, Denny Hanson. Learn ...
Anyone who says that size does not hurt investment performance is selling. The highest rates of return I’ve ever achieved were in the 1950s. I killed the Dow. You ought to see the numbers. But I was investing peanuts then. It’s a huge structural advantage not to have a lot of money. — Warren Buffett ...
By: Diana Mercer Each year at Natural Products Expos East and West, New Hope Natural Media hosts more than 3,000 exhibiting brands who are attempting to chart a course toward success. Some are enthusiastic foodies, or avid supporters of organics, sustainability mavens, or have been recently diagnosed with celiac disease. All of the brands in the New Hope ...
By: Lucas Huizar Not everyone knows it yet, but the world of startups and investing changed radically last year. That is when the JOBS Act of 2012 lifted a ban on communication that kept startup financing behind closed doors for over eighty years. 1933 – 2013: The Two-Tier System The JOBS Act is one of the largest changes ...
By: Shawn Jensen This editorial comes to us from Shawn Jensen, Partner at Moss Adams LLP. Shawn has been in public accounting since 1999, serving agricultural companies, food processors, wineries and vineyards, and manufacturers. His experience includes responsibility for all phases of audit and review engagement execution, assisting clients with technical accounting issues and the implementation ...
