Naturally New York

Join us on July 17th for Naturally New York's inaugural Investor Bootcamp: Demystifying Debt and Equity Raises. Finding the right type of funding for your business - debt or equity - can be daunting at any stage. Thank you to Naturally New York for organizing this valuable educational series that gives founders and management teams the tools to secure the funding they need, straight from the decision-makers themselves. 🔥 Fireside Chat on Debt Financing: -Featuring Ben Brachot from Dwight Funding, alongside experts Irina Sirota from Bank of America and Stephen Plattman from Anchin. -Explore different debt products, due diligence, risk assessment, and the optimal times to engage with financing firms. 🔥 Fireside Chat on Equity Financing: -Hear from investors Melissa Dolan from Emil Capital Partners, Denise Lambertson from CONSTELLATION CAPITAL, and Erin Lambroza from L Catterton. -Learn how to approach a VC round, from pre-seed to Series D, and discover what investors look for in a deal. Networking Opportunities: -Connect with panelists and peers over drinks and appetizers. 📍 Location: New York City 🗓 Date: July 17th 👉 Register Now: https://bit.ly/3xKKIJr

Whipnotic, maker of flavored whipped cream using a patented flavor swirl technology, was one of five food and beverage startups to compete in Naturally New York pitch slam earlier this month for the $150,000 prize package and potential placement at Whole Foods Market locations. While jackfruit jerky brand, Jack & Friends, took home the Audience Choice Award and a $50,000 prize package. #startups #snacks https://lnkd.in/eK2xtuFS

If you missed this excellent panel at the #FancyFoodShow on how to successfully raise funds for your company, that is a shame but I'll drop a few highlights here: - Relationships matter with investors and lenders. A lot. Too many founders and CEO's think about the $$ only, and cut corners on transparency, partnership, and trust-building. And, keep in mind that the investor community itself is pretty tight, and you want that community in your corner. - Brands focus too much on valuation. More focus should be on a true partnership, how to get value from your investor/debt partners, building strong communication, and getting terms right. - Too many brands undervalue and underutilize their investor or debt partners, who are well connected, want to be helpful, and very literally invested in the success of the brand. It's a bad look when moving up the ladder if your current investors don't play, or feel left out, or haven't added value. Use this partnership to the fullest! Thanks so much to the wonderful panelists for getting honest about what compels them to invest, and what makes them run away. Grace Gould Natalie Anna Borowski Roy Chin Jessica Bates were just amazing on panel and in follow up round table discussions. Specialty Food Association Naturally New York JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation Dwight Funding North Castle Partners Coefficient Capital Touch Capital #wefancy