We're tracking the latest fundraising news in CPG so you don't have to. 📊 Stay ahead of the curve: Download our most recent Fundraising Index for a look at the brands securing fresh funding in your industry. We've compiled the latest equity raises across... ✔ Food & Beverage ✔Beauty & Personal Care ✔Fashion & Apparel ✔Health & Wellness ✔Pet ...and more! Plus, exclusive insights into the industry's fundraising landscape on our blog: https://bit.ly/3A63hsc #DTC #CPG #Fundraising #Equity #Debt #AlternativeFinancing
About us
Dwight Funding is a leading working capital partner built for early and growth stage businesses in eCommerce, Food & Beverage, General CPG, and SaaS. Partnering with Dwight means a quick turnaround, efficient decision making, and an expert take on the industry — this is attributed in part to sophisticated use of technology, and in part to industry specialization. Dwight’s lines of credit are structured for equity funded or bootstrapped businesses by covering all working capital needs to fuel growth.
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http://www.DwightFunding.com
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- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Asset Based Lending, Factoring, Working Capital Lines, Growth Capital, Venture Banking, Growth Equity / Debt, and Consumer Goods
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Updates
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Big thank you to everyone who joined us last week for Naturally New York's Investor Bootcamp: Demystifying Debt & Equity Raises! 🙌 Our co-founder Ben Brachot teamed up with industry pros Irina Sirota (Bank of America) and Stephen Plattman (Anchin) for a fireside chat breaking down the elusive non-dilutive financing space and offering tips for a smooth due diligence process. A lot was covered, so let's recap: ▶ START EARLY ⏰ Collaborate with a professional to keep your documentation sharp and your collateral in check from the start, saving you from costly fixes later. ▶CHOOSE WISELY 🎯 Use short-term solutions like credit cards, MCAs, and PO financing strategically until you're ready for more sustainable options like asset-based lending or traditional bank financing. ▶RELATIONSHIPS MATTER 🤝 Pick a financing partner who gets your business and stands by you in crucial moments. Also consider pricing, availability, and ease of use. Can't forget about the brilliant group of investors featured in the event's second panel: Demystifying equity raises. Melissa Dolan (Emil Capital Partners), Denise Lambertson (CONSTELLATION CAPITAL) Erin Lambroza (L Catterton) If you missed it and want to learn more about your financing options directly from the experts, follow Naturally New York for updates on the next Investor Bootcamp!
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Check out some of our recent deals in beauty, food & beverage, and eCommerce 👀 👇
It's been a busy quarter for capital markets in the DTC and consumer products industry, resulting in one of the busiest periods I've experienced since we launched Dwight Funding in 2015. Thankfully, our team is more than equipped to handle such a high volume of new business, and we have a handful of new, industry-leading portfolio companies to show for it. Our plan going forward is to keep doing what we do best: building on our established relationships and forging valuable new connections in the space. Shout out to the team for crushing it these past few months - all your hard work paid off! 🙌 Daniel Basloe Jessica Bates Anna Taranova Jesse Holstein Todd Scobell, CFA Madeline Graves Jon Leung Gabby Markola #DTC #Financing #Q2 #2024
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At Dwight Funding, we’re all about keeping you informed and ahead of the game... 👇 Dive into our latest blog, where we explore the key product and fundraising trends defining the eCommerce and consumer product space this quarter. 🌟 Discover performance-ready products across food & beverage, beauty, and apparel, driven by athlete-led businesses and seasonal trends. 📉 Understand the challenges in the funding landscape and the importance of alternative financing solutions for sustainable growth. 💰 Explore which funds are investing and which brands are securing fresh capital in our comprehensive Quarterly Fundraising Index. Check out our complete Q2 Review on the blog: https://bit.ly/45ULKPK #eCommerce #consumerpackagedgoods #trends #fundraising #quarterlyconsumerreview #dwightfunding
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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
Investor Bootcamp: Demystifying Debt & Equity Raises | Naturally New York
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JUNE 2024 AT A GLANCE 📸 It was an exciting month in NYC for the DTC and Consumer industries! We had a blast attending, speaking at, and sponsoring some fantastic events, including FounderMade, BevNET.com & Nosh.com LIVE, Naturally New York Pitch Slams, and Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show. It was great putting faces to names and having in-person conversations with founders and service providers in Beauty, Food & Beverage, and more from all across the country. A huge thank you to everyone who traveled to the city and joined us at Dwight Funding's panels and events. Your support and participation were invaluable. Here’s to more connections and collaborations in the future! Check out some of our favorite moments from June below👇
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Catch Jessica Bates on the main stage at Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show next week! 'Fund Your Future: A Panel with Naturally New York' takes place on Tuesday, 6/25 at 10am ET and will cover best practices for founders seeking growth capital for their food & beverage business. See you all at the Javitz Center 🔜 Grace Gould, Natalie Anna Borowski, Roy Chin, Jeff Grogg
Looking forward to joining my food & beverage industry colleagues at the upcoming Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC! Join me, Grace Gould, Natalie Anna Borowski, Roy Chin, and Jeff Grogg on the Main Stage for the "Finance Your Growth: Fundraising Strategies for Emerging Brands" panel on Tuesday, June 25th, at 10am. We'll be sharing insights on securing funding and driving growth in the food and beverage sector in today's market. If you're a founder seeking guidance on financing your business amid a shifting CPG fundraising environment, this is the panel for you. Hope to see you there! For more information, check out the event page: https://bit.ly/3xfVIOE #SummerFancyFoodShow #FoodAndBeverage #Funding #EmergingBrands #Networking Specialty Food Association Naturally New York
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It's almost time for the annual UnFancy Cocktail Party following the Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC ☀ ⏰ Space is filling up quickly; Claim your spot before registration closes next week! Just a short walk from the Javits Center, join us and your peers in the food & beverage industry on 6/24 at Lavan Studios for complimentary cocktails & food provided by Carbone Fine Food. Thank you to our hosts Green Circle Capital Partners and Corient for leading the charge and organizing an incredible group of sponsors, including Anchin, Propeller Industries, Naturally New York, BeyondBrands, The Sawtooth Group, and Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe LLP REGISTER FOR THE UNFANCY COCKTAIL PARTY TODAY: https://bit.ly/3z4n6zW Specialty Food Association #SummerFancyFoodShow #FoodandBeverage
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Thank you for having us Austin and Chicago! What cities should we visit next? #CPG #DTC #FoodandBeverage #Community #WorkingCapital #AssetBasedLending
Dwight Funding had so much fun visiting a few of our favorite CPG cities - Austin and Chicago - and reconnecting with our friends and colleagues! Some highlights include: watching Daybird crush it at Naturally Austin pitch competition, @Evergreen and Yobee at Naturally Chicago, visiting the Listen Ventures' office for their Food As Medicine breakfast, reconnecting with my old team at J.P. Morgan Austin, and catching up with some inspiring women at the Future of Food Women's Breakfast hosted by Bluestein Ventures and Cooley LLP! If we didn't get to see you in Austin or Chicago, please let us know when you'll be in New York City 🍎! Thank you to everyone that made it such a great time!
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"The pendulum is swinging back to a more healthy mix of equity and credit." -Ben Brachot 🔄 Insightful interview with our co-founder in Modern Retail this week, highlighting the importance of a balanced capital mix and strong relationships in today's fundraising environment. Don't miss the full piece by the talented Anna Hensel for more exclusive insights from Ben, as well as Michael Duda of Bullish. Available now for Modern Retail subscribers: https://bit.ly/3X0FVO4 #StartupFunding #ConsumerBrands #AssetBasedLending #DwightFunding #ModernRetail
Had a great conversation with Modern Retail on the shifting conditions of the funding landscape for consumer brands. Anna Hensel and I discussed timely topics like: ▪ The shift from equity-heavy financing to a balanced mix of credit and equity ▪ The importance of building long-term relationships with your working capital partners ▪ How flexible financing solutions help with inventory and retail expansion ▪ The right time to seek out funding Ultimately, today's founders are being challenged to strike the right balance of equity & debt, but there is still plenty of opportunity in the market for growing businesses to secure capital and scale responsibly. Thanks for having me and including Dwight Funding. Check out the full article for more insights: https://bit.ly/4e3XJOH #StartupFunding #ConsumerBrands #CreditAndEquity #DwightFunding #ModernRetail
DTC Briefing: Startups are pursuing a mix of credit and equity amid fractures in funding
https://www.modernretail.co