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Panera Brands, Inc. reported raising $900,000 in an initial SEC Form D filing

PRIVATEJul 19, 2021

Amount Raised

$900,000

$900,000 sold, per SEC Form D (first sale Jul 19, 2021)

Round Type

Seed

St. LouisFood and BeverageHospitality

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  • Heck raised $640K on June 10, 2021.
  • Barfresh raised $6.7M on June 7, 2021.
  • Carnival Cruise Line raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on September 2, 2021.
  • Plantible Foods Inc. raised $22M (Funding Round) on September 2, 2021.
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on September 2, 2021.
  • Plantible Foods Inc. raised $27M on August 31, 2021.

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Company Information

Company

Panera Bread

Location

3630 SOUTH GEYSER ROAD #100

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

About

Panera Bread is a pioneer of the Fast Casual dining category, founded in 1987 with a secret sourdough starter and the belief that the best part of bread is sharing it. Serving as America’s kitchen table, Panera offers a delicious menu of chef-curated recipes—from crave-worthy soups, salads, and sandwiches to mac & cheese and sweets—crafted with care and made from ingredients we feel good about. With nearly 2,200 bakery-cafes nationwide, Panera remains committed to serving food that nourishes both body and spirit, building empowered teams, inspiring communities, and celebrating the simple joy of breaking bread together.

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