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Olipop secures $50m in Series C funding to expand functional soda offerings
Olipop, a rapidly growing player in the functional beverage sector, has successfully closed a $50 million Series C funding round.

Top Refreshment's news stories of 2024
Looking back over the year, here are the top Refreshment stories that captured the most attention from our readers...

Cashless tipping platform JustTip raises €1.1m in funding
Irish cashless tipping firm JustTip has secured €1.1 million in a funding round led by ComOp and Enterprise Ireland.

BE WTR raises CHF 39m to expand sustainable water solutions
BE WTR, a Swiss company focused on sustainable water solutions, has raised CHF 39m (approx $45.5m) in a Series C funding round.

WaterEquity secures over $100m for climate-resilient water infrastructure fund
WaterEquity, an asset manager focused on financing water and sanitation solutions in emerging markets, has raised over $100 million.

Aldi to invest £800m in the UK over the next year
Supermarket giant Aldi has announced plans to invest £800 million over the next year to accelerate its expansion across the UK.

Roasting Plant Coffee secures £7.9m funding for growth and innovation
UK coffee retailer Roasting Plant Coffee has completed a £7.9 million ($10 million) oversubscribed funding round.

Knoops secures £5m funding to boost global reach, appoints new non-executive directors
Chocolate café and retailer Knoops has announced a £5 million fundraising initiative, now approved under the Enterprise Investment Scheme.

Botrista reaches $120m in total funding to enhance AI beverage platform
Botrista, a company specialising in data-driven, automated beverage platforms, has closed a Series C funding round led by Jollibee Foods.

