Food and Beverage M&A and Private Equity Trends

We’re continuing our half‑day Hot Topics series this spring with a dynamic program featuring a new panel on emerging companies, an investment showcase, a roundtable discussion on M&A and private equity in the food and beverage sector, and dedicated networking time.

Start the day learning from a panel of emerging food and beverage companies and investors as they explore the core principles of scaling a brand and the qualities investors prioritize when evaluating growth opportunities. You’ll then have the opportunity to connect with growth‑stage companies seeking capital through our NP Capital Connector® program.

Following these presentations, we invite you to join a complimentary roundtable and networking session focused on Private Equity and M&A activity in the sector, bringing together senior leaders and active investors engaged in middle‑market transactions.

We'd be delighted to have you with us. Explore the full AGENDA online.

 

Who should attend?

Corporate executives, founders, private equity and venture capital investors, family offices, independent sponsors, investment bankers, and professional advisors focused on food and beverage transactions.

Speakers + Showcase Companies

Colette .ai

Cold Snap

DLAK “Don’t Let Anybody Know”

Fancypants Baking Co.

Humanaut Health

Kerr Cellars

Nuda Foods

Nutre Meal Plans

Swish Vodka

Tilden Cocktails

Nancy Ervin

Partner
Harrison Co.

Anthony Bova

Counsel
Nixon Peabody LLP

Nichol Chiarella

Partner
Citrin Cooperman

Nelson Famadas

Managing Partner
Carver Road Hospitality

Joe Faro

Founder and CEO
Tuscan Brands

Eli Feldman

Partner
Shy Bird

Matt Finnerty

Partner
CREO Capital Partners

Matt Fonte

Founder
ColdSnap

Brooke Furst

Director, Strategic Growth
Nixon Peabody LLP

Andrew Goodman

Director of Strategic Growth
Nixon Peabody LLP

Marcia Hooper

Partner
Branch Venture Group

Rhonda Kallman

Founder & CCO
Boston Harbor Distillery

Elliot Karathanasis

Chief Product Officer
Humanaut

Nathan Klatt

Managing Director
Rockport Investment Partners

Morgan Ley

Managing Director
G2 Capital

Jason Lin

CEO
Nuda

Amy O'Keefe

Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP

Gregory O'Shaughnessy

Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP

Rachel Pugliese

Counsel
Nixon Peabody LLP

Shaziah Singh

Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP

Phil Taub

Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP

Tim White

Chief Strategy Officer
Five Star Holding Corp

When

Thursday April 16, 2026

Where

 Nixon Peabody's Boston Office

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