COCO News

Sock maker Bombas is the latest company preparing to ride the ESG investing wave, with the certified B Corp reportedly considering an IPO as soon as this year. It would join Greek yogurt brand Chobani (CHO) in the IPO pipeline, which filed last November as a public benefit corporation (PBC) to raise an estimated $1.5 billion. To date,...read more

The fall IPO market kept a brisk pace this past week with 11 IPOs, led by restaurant chain Portillo’s (PTLO). SPACs also stayed active, with 18 blank check IPOs. There was one postponement: winery Winc (WBEV). New filers continue to flood the pipeline, with 14 IPOs and X SPACs submitting initial filings. Portillo’s (PTLO) priced...read more

The Vita Coco Company, which makes Vita Coco coconut water and other ready-to-drink beverages, raised $173 million by offering 11.5 million shares (78% secondary) at $15, below the range of $18 to $21. The Vita Coco Company states that it is a leading fast-growing, plant-based functional hydration platform, which pioneered packaged coconut water in 2004. The company's portfolio is...read more

Updated Monday, 10/18. 11 IPOs are slated to raise $2.0 billion led by restaurant chain Portillo’s (PTLO). The diverse group also features investment management software, water pipelines, coconut water, and crypto mining. Portillo’s (PTLO), known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, plans to raise $375 million at a $1.3 billion...read more