Bear Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 36

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $106M

Bear General Information

Description

Operator of a healthy snacking brand intended to provide natural snacks that deliver on taste and engagement. The company offers a range of innovative and delicious pure fruit snacks that spans the fruit snacking, baby and breakfast cereal categories prepared with no added sugars, sulphites or oils.

Contact Information

Website
www.bearsnacks.co.uk
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly Angel backed
Corporate Office
  • The Big Cave, Deepest Darkest Woods
  • PO Box 1311
  • St. Albans AL1 9FL
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Food Products
Parent Company
Lotus Bakeries
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • The Big Cave, Deepest Darkest Woods
  • PO Box 1311
  • St. Albans AL1 9FL
  • England, United Kingdom

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Bear Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
2. Merger/Acquisition 17-Dec-2015 $106M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Angel (individual) 21-Jun-2010 Completed Generating Revenue
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Bear Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Ordinary
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Bear Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of a healthy snacking brand intended to provide natural snacks that deliver on taste and engagement. The compan
Food Products
St. Albans, United Kingdom
36 As of 2023

Kansas City, MO
 

Chicago, IL
 
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Bear Competitors (22)

One of Bear’s 22 competitors is Russell Stover Chocolates, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Kansas City, MO.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Russell Stover Chocolates Corporate Backed or Acquired Kansas City, MO
Vosges Haut-Chocolat Private Equity-Backed Chicago, IL
Popchips Private Equity-Backed Pasadena, CA
Beyond Meat Formerly VC-backed El Segundo, CA
Fannie May Confections Brands Corporate Backed or Acquired Melrose Park, IL
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Bear FAQs

  • When was Bear founded?

    Bear was founded in 2006.

  • Where is Bear headquartered?

    Bear is headquartered in St. Albans, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Bear?

    Bear has 36 total employees.

  • What industry is Bear in?

    Bear’s primary industry is Food Products.

  • Is Bear a private or public company?

    Bear is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Bear?

    The current valuation of Bear is .

  • What is Bear’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Bear is .

  • How much funding has Bear raised over time?

    Bear has raised $1.23M.

  • Who are Bear’s competitors?

    Russell Stover Chocolates, Vosges Haut-Chocolat, Popchips, Beyond Meat, and Fannie May Confections Brands are some of the 22 competitors of Bear.

  • When was Bear acquired?

    Bear was acquired on 17-Dec-2015.

  • Who acquired Bear?

    Bear was acquired by Lotus Bakeries.

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