Growth Amid Caution: Q2 Funding Trends - FABID Q2 2025 Investment Report

Below is a summary of the FABID Q2 2025 Investment report. Insiders can view the full version here. Not an Insider yet? Sign up today to read this and many more valuable reports from our expert data partners.

Despite a volatile landscape, Q2 2025 saw a 13% year-over-year uptick in total U.S. food and beverage venture funding, reaching $342M. Yet, the surge in deals—up from 44 to 52—was tempered by a noticeable pivot toward smaller checks and later-stage investments.

What’s driving investor caution despite record-breaking exits like LesserEvil’s $750M acquisition by Hershey? Which brands scored big, and how are seasoned investors adapting their playbooks?

The full report delivers exclusive insights, key deal spotlights, and strategic takeaways from Q2’s most notable M&A and VC transactions. Whether you're raising, advising, or investing, FABID’s data-backed analysis is your essential guide to what’s shaping the next wave of CPG growth.

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