Powdered Beverage Startup Secures Seed Funds from Poppi and Goodles Partners

A CPG veteran launches Fave, an organic powdered drink mix backed by investors behind Poppi and Goodles, with $1 million in seed capital.
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A CPG veteran launches Fave, an organic powdered drink mix backed by investors behind Poppi and Goodles, with $1 million in seed capital.

FAVE raises $1 million seed backed by Poppi and Goodles investors, enters nearly 500 Sprouts locations nationwide.

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