For deal sourcers, staying current on private company activity is critical to spotting active buyers, tracking market trends, and uncovering emerging investment opportunities ahead of competitors.
In January alone, we added more than 1,900 new private company transactions, bringing the total to over 17,300 searchable deals across sectors, industries, and transaction types in Dakota Marketplace.
Inside Dakota Marketplace, you’ll find the transactions tab that provides structured, filterable data on deal types, values, and dates, while our editorial team curates daily updates through the Dakota transactions newsletter, helping you cut through the noise and focus on what matters most.
To ensure the most comprehensive coverage of private market activity, Dakota monitors over 10,000 websites including company websites, newswires, and numerous third-party news providers to capture and verify transaction data as it happens.
Below are the top 10 consumer staple transactions.
- Transaction Date: 1/22/2026
- Industry: Personal Care Products
- Type: Acquisition / Merger
- Transaction Value: $2.25B
Clorox announced it will acquire GOJO Industries, maker of Purell®, for $2.25 billion in cash, including tax benefits, expanding its health and hygiene portfolio into skin hygiene across both consumer and B2B channels. The deal is expected to be growth accretive, generate at least $50 million in run-rate cost synergies, and close before the end of Clorox’s fiscal year 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
- Transaction Date: 12/2/2026
- Industry: Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
- Type: Acquisition / Merger
- Transaction Value: $688M
Premium Brands completed its acquisition of Stampede Culinary Partners for approximately $688 million, funded through a mix of cash, ~$150 million in PBH shares, and financing. To fund the deal, Premium Brands raised roughly $665 million via subscription receipts and 5.50% convertible debentures, with the remaining cash portion funded by a ~$102 million draw on its revolving credit facility.
- Transaction Date: 1/22/2026
- Industry: Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
- Type: Buyout / Private Equity
- Transaction Value: $315M
Kitwave Group plc has agreed to be acquired by OEP-backed Kite UK Bidco in an all-cash deal valuing the UK wholesaler at approximately £251 million, with shareholders to receive 295p per share, a 33.5% premium to the prior closing price. The transaction, unanimously recommended by Kitwave’s board, will be completed via a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement and is expected to close in Q1 2026.
- Transaction Date: 12/2/2025
- Industry: Food Products
- Type: Growth Equity
- Transaction Value: $17M
Ripple Foods raised $17 million in strategic financing led by new investor Material Impact, with participation from Rich Products Ventures and existing backers, to accelerate growth in the plant-based protein market. The company also appointed longtime board member Becky O’Grady as CEO to lead its next phase of expansion, including new product launches and broader retail and foodservice distribution.
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- Transaction Date: 1/20/2026
- Industry: Food Products
- Type: Venture
- Transaction Value: $34M
- Transaction Date: 1/14/2026
- Industry: Personal Care Products
- Type: Growth Equity
- Transaction Value: $32M
Women’s hygiene and wellness brand Pee Safe has raised $32 million in a funding round led by OrbiMed, with proceeds set to expand offline retail presence, strengthen distribution, and scale marketplace and quick commerce sales. The profitable Gurugram-based company has reached an annualised revenue run rate of over ₹150 crore, grew FY25 revenue 46% to ₹82 crore, and reduced losses by 69% to ₹4 crore.
- Transaction Date: 1/27/2026
- Industry: Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
- Type: Credit
- Transaction Value: $13.7M
Modern Milkman has secured a £10 million investment from Salica Investments’ Growth Debt Fund, bringing total funding to over £50 million to support expansion of its sustainable, app-driven doorstep grocery delivery platform across the UK and U.S. Founded in 2019, the company now serves more than 100,000 UK households and plans to broaden its integrated doorstep services while scaling its circular, reusable packaging model.
- Transaction Date: 1/16/2026
- Industry: Food Products
- Type: Growth Equity
- Transaction Value: $10M
NextFoods raised $10 million in a Series 3 funding round led by ECP Growth to accelerate product innovation and brand expansion across its functional wellness portfolio, including GoodBelly and Cheribundi. The capital will support growth in gut health, recovery, and sleep categories while strengthening national retail partnerships.
- Transaction Date: 1/29/2026
- Industry: Beverages
- Type: Growth Equity
- Transaction Value: $10M
Coco5 has secured a $10 million strategic investment led by Loop Capital to support executive hiring, international retail expansion, increased production, and product innovation, including its first new flavor launch in 15 years. The athlete-owned hydration brand, now in over 7,000 retail locations, appointed Marc Doggett as CEO as it scales distribution across major retail channels and global markets.
- Transaction Date: 1/21/2026
- Industry: Food Products
- Type: Venture
- Transaction Value: $7.5M
FoodNerd, a Buffalo-based toddler snack company, raised $7.5 million in a Series Seed round led by Selva Ventures, with participation from Spacestation Investments, S2 Venture Partners, Cistern Capital, and strategic angels. The company, known for its protein- and fiber-rich Mega Puffs made with sprouted seeds and real fruits and vegetables, leverages its proprietary Nutrient Lock Cold Processing technology to preserve key nutrients.
At Dakota, we understand how important it is to stay current on deal activity as it happens. That’s why our editorial team continuously monitors the news for real-time updates on platform investments, add-ons, divestitures, and more to deliver daily highlights straight to your inbox through our transactions newsletter.
Inside Dakota Marketplace, the transactions tab provides structured, filterable data with deal dates, types, sectors, and financials, allowing you to build a customized feed that aligns with your focus areas.
Whether you're evaluating a new investment opportunity or tracking trends within a target sector, Dakota Marketplace helps you cut through the noise and focus on what matters most.
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