Kettle & Fire
PrivateLast Round
Debt
May 14, 2025
Total Funding Raised
$16.03M
Momentum Score
50 /100
Company Overview
Kettle & Fire is a food and beverage company that produces and sells a range of shelf-stable bone broths, cooking broths, and soups. Founded in 2015 by brothers Justin and Nick Mares, the company's mission is to provide convenient, nutrient-dense foods made from high-quality, ethically sourced ingredients, such as bones from 100% grass-fed cattle and organic chickens. Kettle & Fire was the first company to offer shelf-stable bone broth in the United States. The company has grown to over $100 million in annual revenue and its products are available online and in over 22,000 retail stores nationwide, including Whole Foods, Walmart, and Target. The company is privately held and backed by private equity, having secured $43 million in a secondary buyout in 2024.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
D2C Brands, Subscription Commerce, Home & Lifestyle, Sports & Fitness
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Non-AI
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Kettle & Fire Comps
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Kettle & Fire Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt | May 14, 2025 | ||||
| Secondary Buyout | Feb 27, 2025 | ||||
| Series A | Aug 30, 2018 | ||||
| Grant | Sep 20, 2016 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Kettle & Fire Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Northwood Ventures | Secondary Buyout |
| Colter Ventures | Secondary Buyout |
| Rocana Venture Partners | Series A |
| CAVU Venture Partners | Series A |
| CAVU Consumer Partners | Series A |
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- May 14, 2025
New KettleWorks facility represents a $19.1M investment and 149 jobs.
- May 14, 2025
KettleWorks launched in Lancaster's Greenfield development.
Kettle & Fire Filings
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