Cimpress bets $10M on sustainable packaging maker Earth Brands
What's the deal? Cimpress, the parent of VistaPrintDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and National PenDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, has made a $10 million strategic investment in Earth BrandsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a maker of custom-branded cups and sustainable food service packaging. The deal boosts Earth Brands' American-made custom packaging business.
What's the endgame? Earth Brands plans to use the cash to expand its product range, speed up turnaround times, and offer more competitive pricing. The company currently supplies 500 food service businesses and thousands of storefronts.
"Their investment reinforces our commitment to American-made custom packaging, low minimums and quick lead times — helping us deliver a better product on better terms for busy operators," said co-founder Peter Frelinghuysen. "With Cimpress behind us, we're building toward every operator in the country."
Why Cimpress? The investor is having a strong year. In July, it reported annual revenue of $3.74 billion for fiscal 2026, up 10% year over year, with fourth-quarter revenue of $945 million, a 9% increase. In May, it acquired German print companies SAXOPRINTDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and viaprinto.
Cimpress ranks 10th on Counselor's list of largest industry distributors, based on North American promotional products revenue of $350.9 million. Its shares (NASDAQ: CMPR) traded around $74.83 on October 13, 2026.
The signal: At $10 million, this early-stage round sits well above the typical cheque for its stage, reflecting the appetite among established print giants to secure footholds in sustainable, made-to-order packaging as demand grows among smaller food operators.
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