NextStep Studio - For F&B and Food Tech projects in China

Realicious - Raw Nuts Butters - Exited

THE PLANT ERA - Vegan Food Supplement for Athletes

A SPORT NUTRITION PLANT-BASED PRODUCT - 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 NextStep has been helping the team get connected with investors in APAC region.

PIEOLOGY - US Pizza Chain looking for Franchisees

PICHET - French Bar, Bistro & Deli - French Deli, around the corner

PICHET Bar was first opened in 2017 in the heart of the former French Concession in Shanghai. By shaping it's concept, building a community and bringing a qualitative and affordable menu, as well as a retail space for cold-cuts, cheese, and wines, PICHET quickly became one of the busiest spot on any given night. With 12 years of experience, well before PICHET, the co-founding team is now ready to expand to roll-out the French Deli across Shanghai and beyond. NextStep [F&B] Studio is accelerating this project with business development support, investors relationship and strategic partnerships

KIN Urban Thai Kitchen - EXITED

bottlesXO - On-Demand Wine Delivery in China

bottlesXO is one of the pioneer for Wine delivery in China. With solid platforms (Mini-progam and Ios / Android apps) to manage their data and customers,, bottlesXO have 2 offices in China and is making sure that anyone could have a good bottle of inw delivered at home in no time. NextStep Studio has been selected to help them find a strong Chinese partner and investor to reinforce their e-commerce in China.

LAIBA - China's first handcrafted bottled cocktail brand - Closed

LAIBA is a beverage solution; delivering cocktails that can be served quickly and easily by anyone, yet have the quality and consistency of a professional mixologist. All the recipes use internationally-awarded, China-made spirits. Their suppliers source locally and sustainably, ensuring the highest quality for the cocktails. All LAIBA Beverages cocktails are naturally-preserved, retaining shelf lives for up to 3 years. Join this opportunity by signing-up to https://www.nextstepstudio.co/opportunities

NORBU Naturals - Beef bites and healthy jerky

KC Natural Wine - Leading the natural wines’ distribution in China - CLOSED

Since 2012, KC Wines has been a pioneer in bringing natural and biodynamic on to China. They have built a network of 120 re-sellers, across 15 cities, on both: “On trade” and “off trade”. They are now increasing their numbers of wineries they are working with to answer the growing demand from the Chinese consumers. NextStep Studio helped them on meeting with potential investors. This deal is now closed. https://www.spiritofwine.biz/

Green Plant Based F&B & Retail Concept - Seed Round Closed

NextStep [F&B] Studio worked with the founders of this ambitious project (non-disclosable) to create a full line of good vegan products targeting both retails and F&B outlets, while also developing their own point of sales. This project is based on strong values to make healthy food a commodity around China and the world. NextStep Studio worked on finding private investors, define the deal structure and assist with the negotiation part.

Urban Food Group - Thai Restaurant Concepts - EXITED

With currently 2 restaurants in Shanghai (1 under Urban Thai, and 1 under KIN Urban Thai Kitchen). An authentic, cozy Thai cuisine restaurant chain opened in 2011 and listed among the Top 100 Shanghai Restaurants list. In 2018, Urban Thai signed a strategic partnership with a leading hospitality group to accelerate its expansion and opened its 3rd restaurant, KIN Urban Thai Kitchen, in the heart of the Former French Concession in Shanghai.

Origin Islands Beverages - Bali, Indonesia - Closed

Origin Islands Beverages [OIB] is a beverage incubator that will create and cooperate with startups providing access to the Indonesian alcohol beverage industry, and the global with a hand full of "unfair advantages". With strategic partnerships with distilleries and distributors, OIB will be launching RTD, Craft Spirits, and hard seltzers. With part of their round secured (10%) they are now looking to accelerate and bring more talented people around the table. Reach out to NextStep [F&B] Studio to see how you could be involved.

Cloud FB - Digitalizing the F&B order process for B2B

CloudFB.cn is centralized around mobile internet technology, aiming to manage electronic orders using the mobile device system. By using this system, they capture key data at different supply chain points, including but not limited to SKU data, stock, distribution, administration jobs, commercial, price variance, consumption trends, food traceability, etc. They then use this valuable data to produce effective, safe, and transparent food chain supply process for restaurants.

DODU - French-style Rotisserie Restaurants - EXITED

DODU is the leading French-Style Rotisserie Restaurant chain in Shanghai with 2 locations to date (Puxi and Pudong) and multiple pop-up locations during street market and festivals. Since 2016, when DODU first location opened, the target always has been to access multiple areas in Shanghai and China, as well as getting on the delivery wave. Founders are currently raising capital in order to open 5 new location in the coming months.

黄小递 - HuangXiaoDi - New Shared Kitchen operations

HuangXiaoDi is a network of shared kitchen across multiple cities of China. Offering convenient locations with proper facilities, food safety tracking and data driven support to improve on-demand delivery. The goal with the next round of investment will be to open 100 locations across 5 cities in China. Join this opportunity by visiting : http://www.nextstepstudio.co/opportunities (sign-up mandatory)

Planet O - The Future of Entertainment for Milennials - NEW ROUND COMING

NESTOR Paris - Meal prepared by a Chef and delivered - EXITED

DrinKuaidi - On-demand drinks delivery - EXITED

LITTLE ONES - Fresh, Healthy Baby Food Directly to Your Door

Little Ones is China's first fresh baby and toddler meal subscription brand. They use over 50 natural ingredients to deliver daily nutrition to your little ones, and prepare them for good health of a lifetime. Baby food CPG : - Looking for RMB 2 M (~$300k US) - Fresh baby and toddler meal solution in direct to consumer and CPG through foodservice and hospitality - Natural ingredients based meals options and snacks Join this opportunity by visiting https://www.nextstepstudio.co/opportunities

ZEYA Hard Seltzer made in China

Hard Seltzer is one of the fastest growing beverages segment since 2018-19 and ZEYA Hard Seltzer is gaining market shares by the day in China. https://www.drinkzeya.com/ ZEYA Hard Seltzer is a simple blend of soda water, distilled vodka, and unique flavors with zero sugar, zero carbs, 85 calories and only 4.5% ABV. ZEYA Hard Seltzer is currently raising seed capital to accelerate their growth in China and increase their range of products.

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