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Just Ice Tea raises $9m Series B to support retail expansion and new flavours
Just Ice Tea raises $9m Series B to support retail expansion and new flavours

Just Ice Tea has raised $9 million in Series B financing to accelerate national retail growth and product innovation, including the launch of Watermelon Lime White Tea and Peach White Tea.

Beverage
TrueStart Coffee secures Series A investment led by JamJar
TrueStart Coffee secures Series A investment led by JamJar

UK coffee brand TrueStart Coffee has secured a Series A investment led by JamJar Investments, the consumer-focused investment firm behind Innocent Drinks.

Funding
Coco5 secures $10m to accelerate growth and expand beyond sports drink category
Coco5 secures $10m to accelerate growth and expand beyond sports drink category

Coco5, a coconut water brand backed by professional athletes, has closed a $10m funding round as it looks to expand beyond the traditional sports drink aisle.

Athlete investors back Waiākea as latest round raises $11m
Athlete investors back Waiākea as latest round raises $11m

A company spokesperson told Refreshment that the latest round raised $11 million in total, with McMillan, Williams and Grant contributing alongside other investors. Individual investment amounts were not disclosed.

Water
Lucky Energy secures $25m in oversubscribed Series B round to fund nationwide expansion
Lucky Energy secures $25m in oversubscribed Series B round to fund nationwide expansion

Lucky Energy has closed an oversubscribed $25 million Series B funding round led by Paine Schwartz Partners, with participation from North Fifth Services, LLC, Sequel and Joyance Partners, alongside existing investors.

Soft drinks
Boost raises €16m in Series B to expand unattended retail tech globally
Boost raises €16m in Series B to expand unattended retail tech globally

Boost has secured €16 million in Series B funding to support its international expansion and product development in the unattended retail sector.

Vending
The Ryl Company secures $15m in Series B funding to accelerate expansion and innovation
The Ryl Company secures $15m in Series B funding to accelerate expansion and innovation

The Ryl Company, owner of functional iced tea brand Ryl Tea, has secured $15m in Series B funding to fuel its innovation and expansion across the US.

Tea
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