- NEXTSTEP's OPPORTUNITIESLast update made in October, 2021
NextStep [F&B] Studio supports, mostly early-stage, Food and Beverages Products and Concepts, as well as Restaurant Tech-related entrepreneurs and projects in accelerating in Asia. Often, this means that, naturally, funding will be required for them to execute the next steps of their grand vision.
Here are a few of the projects we are working with and where you too could get involved.
contact greg@nextstepstudio.co for more information
ON-GOING DISCLOSABLE MANDATES
ROC Craft Cocktails RTD - NEW !
Fast growing RTD Cocktails made in China
- A clear value proposition for China F&B venues.
- The beer multi-channel approach for cocktails
- Strong national sales & Distribution partner
- Deep experience in China's F&B industry
- Launched in Q2 2021 with already RMB 600K in sales by July 2021
- Looking for ~$750k US to grow their back-office and expand, with $200k US already committed
HR HEROES - Recruitment Platform for Services Industry - New !
Digital solution to improves brand equity for recruiters and improve HR process
- Launched in Shanghai with 250+ employers and 45,000+ job seekers on the platform
- Monthly and Yearly Subscriptions
- Good digital platform with data and supporting videos for both recruiter and CV
- Betta version launching in the USA (under the brand SEEKR)
- Very low Opex, and headcounts
- Seeking $500K USD to grow the team, enhance marketing, strengthen operations, and fuel development.
CRIMSON PANGOLIN GIN - Closing by November 2021
China-made profitable trendy spirit brand going global
- Fully made in China since 2018
- Profitable since the beginning
- Raising funds to increase speed and grow internationally
- Raising 1M RMB, to scale up and reinforce the marketing, 750K RMB already secured
PLANT ERA - SPORT NUTRITION PLANT-BASED PRODUCT
All-natural vegan nutrition supplements for athletes
- All-natural, and 95% organic
- Plant-based supplement diet, full vegan
- Supported by world-class athletes and people with millions of followers i.e: Pierre-Emerick AUBAMEYANG from Arsenal football club, and Braxton MILLER ex-NFL quarterback for Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texas.
- Raising funds to increase speed and grow internationally specifically in the Asian market
- Raising $500k USD, with $100k USD already secured
ZEYA - HARD SELTZER - Closing fast before end of 2021
One of the hottest segment in the beverages category
- Made in China
- A simple blend of soda water, gluten-free alcohol, and a hint of fruit.
- Low calories (84 calories), Low alcohol (4.5% ABV), Zero sugar, Zero carbs
- Launched in 2020 during COVID, 350 cans sold per week, 41% returning clients
- Raising ~$1M USD to develop new lines of products in 2021, 2022, upgrade the back-office team. $800K USD secured
bottlesXO - On-demand Wine Delivery
Popular wine and alcohol on-demand distributor in China
- Returning clients, and recuring monthly turnover
- Strong digital platform with IOS, Android, WeChat MP, JD, and Tmall store
- Good data management
- Financial Trade partnership, importing over 60% of their portfolio
- A leading platform for the foreign customer base.
- Looking for a Strategic partner to improve their Chinese ECommerce strategy (Ecommerce for Equity)
PIEOLOGY - US Pizza Brand Chain looking for [franchise] partner
Famous brand in US with several locations in Shanghai and Chengdu, China
- Looking for a financial partner to develop one location / region / area,
- Strong operations in place
- Famous brand
- Looking for a Strategic partner to grow in China
If you would like to know more about any of these projects
contact greg@nextstepstudio.co for more information
