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Hyper-Growth Dog Food Company, Jinx, Secures Series B Financing For Explosive Retail Business Expansion And Innovation Investments

PRIVATEAug 17, 2023

Round Type

Series B

Los AngelesManufacturingFood And Beverage

Investors

Era VenturesRange GroupAF VenturesThe Merchant ClubAlign Ventures

Description

Launched in 2020 and moving into its second year of retail, Jinx has successfully completed its Series B fundraise. Led by The Merchant Club and Align Ventures, the company secured $17.85M in financing to focus on continued growth and distribution in key retail channels. The remainder of the round was filled with primarily existing investors like AF Ventures and Era Ventures, and a single new participant called Range Group, demonstrating the continued confidence in the company’s ability to scale through challenging environmental and economic factors.

Quick answer

Jinx raised an undisclosed amount in a Series B round, dated August 17, 2023. Investors: Era Ventures, Range Group, AF Ventures, The Merchant Club and Align Ventures. Jinx is based in Los Angeles, California, United States.

How much did Jinx raise?
Jinx raised an undisclosed amount in a Series B round on August 17, 2023.
Who invested in Jinx?
Era Ventures, Range Group, AF Ventures, The Merchant Club and Align Ventures are named as investors in this round.
What does Jinx do?
Jinx is a superfood-packed, clean dog nutrition brand that uses functional, natural ingredients to make food and treats backed by science to provide balanced diets for dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes.
Where is Jinx based and how big is it?
Jinx is based in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at Jinx?
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Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Food And Beverage and Manufacturing around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Jinx that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Lumi raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on September 28, 2023.
  • Ikenga Wines raised $25K (Pre-Seed) on September 13, 2023.
  • Sow Good raised $3.7M (Seed) on August 25, 2023.
  • Westrock Coffee raised $119M on August 3, 2023.
  • Westrock Coffee raised $25M on July 18, 2023.
  • CleanFiber raised $4.3M (Seed) on September 30, 2023.

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Company Information

Company

Jinx

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

Jinx is a superfood-packed, clean dog nutrition brand that uses functional, natural ingredients to make food and treats backed by science to provide balanced diets for dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes. Co-founded by members of the executive founding team at Casper and backed by celebrity investors like Will Smith, Nas, and Halsey, Jinx is more than just a dog food company: it is a lifestyle for modern pets and their owners. Jinx works to speak to pet parents in unexpected ways, including clever collaborations with brand partners like Barry's, Spotlight Oral Care, and more.

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What this usually means
Timeline to next round
Series B companies typically work for 15-20 months before raising new capital
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Series B companies are expected to scale rapidly and expand market reach

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