\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more <\/a><\/p>\nNew investors in the brand include NBA players Zach LaVine, Fred VanVleet and De\u2019Aaron Fox.<\/p>\n
The funding round also drew in founder and CEO of sports agency Klutch Sports Group Rich Paul, golfer Min Woo Lee, entrepreneur Matthew Pritzker and NFL player Jared Goff.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the company said the funding will \u201cfuel Beekeeper\u2019s rapid retail expansion, ongoing product innovation, and culture-forward marketing initiatives\u201d.<\/p>\n
Beekeeper also told Just Drinks, its priorities over the next six to 12 months will centre on expanding the business through big-box retailer Target, as well as online and through \u201cthe natural grocery channel\u201d.<\/p>\n
Its retail footprint also includes Wegmans and The Fresh Market. It also sells online through Thrive Market and Gopuff.<\/p>\n
In the statement, investor Rich Paul said: \u201cBeekeeper is addressing a clear open space in the coffee category with a fresh perspective that aligns with the evolving preferences of a younger generation of consumers. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a significant opportunity in ready-to-drink coffee for a brand that delivers simplicity, quality and culture in equal measure. The team at Beekeeper is well-positioned to lead that growth, and I\u2019m excited to be part of what\u2019s next for the category.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beekeeper told Just Drinks it sees there being an \u201copen space\u201d around \u201cbuilding a beverage brand for the next generation (i.e. the fourth wave of coffee consumer) who is primarily seeking lifestyle, community and product innovation\u201d.<\/p>\n
The brand\u2019s products are already stocked in more than 2,500 outlets across the US.<\/p>\n
Founded in September 2023 by Fara Leff, Paul Rivera, David Creech, Andrew Forbes and Nate Forbes, Beekeeper produces RTD lattes in flavours such as mocha, caramel and hot honey. <\/p>\n
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