Eat Beyond Portfolio Company Nabati Raises $7.7 Million

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On March 15, 2021, Eat Beyond Global Holdings (CSE: EATS; OTCPK: EATBF) announced its portfolio company Nabati Foods completed an oversubscribed $7.7 million private placement, exceeding its initial $4 million target. The funds will support Nabati's go-public plans, business development, and production capacity expansion. Nabati, recognized for its growth in the plant-based food sector, offers products like dairy-free cheesecakes and plant-based meats, and has seen strong demand despite pandemic challenges.

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• Nabati Foods raised $7.7 million, exceeding its target by 92.5%.
• Fund allocation includes business development and expansion of production capacity.
• Nabati has experienced unprecedented growth over the past year.

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VANCOUVER, BC, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Eat Beyond Global Holdings Inc. (CSE: EATS) (OTCPK: EATBF) (FSE: 988) ("Eat Beyond" or the "Company"), an investment issuer focused on the global plant-based and alternative food sector, is announcing that its portfolio company Nabati Foods Global Inc., formerly Nabati Foods Inc. ("Nabati"), has closed an oversubscribed $7.7 million private placement, and has restructured with plans to go public.

Nabati previously announced its intentions to raise $4 million, but due to tremendous demand, has increased this to $7.7 million. The net proceeds will be used to fund the Nabati's proposed go-public transaction as well as for business development, working capital, plant expansion, and to purchase equipment to expand production capacity and develop new product lines.

Founded in Edmonton, Nabati is a fast-growing food tech company offering whole, natural, plant-based foods for health-conscious consumers.

"Once the financing was announced for Nabati, the company received thousands of inquiries from interested parties looking to invest," Eat Beyond CEO Patrick Morris said. "This new capital can help to catapult Nabati to the next level by enabling the company to expand its production capacity to meet the ever-growing demand for its products. Eat Beyond looks forward to working closely with Nabati to support their innovation, growth, and expansion."

Nabati currently offers three plant-based product lines including dairy-free cheesecakes, cheese alternatives, and plant-based meats, with plans to add more innovative product lines. Nabati products are sold across North America via grocery, online, foodservice and retail channels.

"Nabati has seen unprecedented growth over the past year, despite the uncertainty consumers are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic," said Ahmad Yehya, CEO of Nabati. "We designed our products and mix of distribution channels to be able to weather economic challenges, and we are now seeing the fruits of that labour."

Learn more about Nabati: https://invest.nabatifoods.com/

About Eat Beyond Global Holdings

Eat Beyond Global Holdings Inc. ("Eat Beyond") (CSE: EATS) (OTCPK: EATBF) (FSE: 988) is an investment issuer that makes it easy to invest in the future of food. Eat Beyond identifies and makes equity investments in global companies that are developing and commercializing innovative food tech as well as plant-based and alternative food products. Led by a team of food industry experts, Eat Beyond is the first issuer of its kind in Canada, providing retail investors with the unique opportunity to participate in the growth of a broad cross-section of opportunities in the alternative food sector, and access companies that are leading the charge toward a smarter, more secure food supply. Learn more: https://eatbeyondglobal.com/

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FAQ

What recent funding milestone did Eat Beyond's portfolio company Nabati achieve?

Nabati Foods raised $7.7 million in an oversubscribed private placement.

What were the original funding goals for Nabati Foods?

Nabati aimed to raise $4 million but increased the target to $7.7 million due to high demand.

How will the funds raised by Nabati Foods be utilized?

The funds will support Nabati's go-public transaction, business development, and expansion of production capacity.

What products does Nabati Foods offer?

Nabati provides plant-based products, including dairy-free cheesecakes and cheese alternatives.

What is the stock symbol for Eat Beyond Global Holdings?

The stock symbol for Eat Beyond is EATBF.