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The Farmer Companies
Private equity licensing and acquiring CPG brands.
About The Farmer Companies
The Farmer Companies is a Burlington, Vermont-based consumer packaged goods (CPG) growth partner founded in 2021. It licenses, invests in, and acquires food brands and expands them into new categories, with a focus on premium cheese snacking. Its portfolio includes WHISPS, the leading 100% cheese crisp brand in the United States, and an exclusive licensing partnership with Cabot Creamery to produce Cabot Creamery Popcorn and other shelf-stable cheese-based products. The company has also built licensing partnerships with iconic brands such as Nathan's, Newman's Own and Guinness.
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jul 2026 | $17M | $68M | AJAX Capital Partners · Rafferty Holdings | ↗ |
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Series A2 investors entered at this stage
- APAJAX Capital Partners
Rafferty Holdings
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