Fermented Sciences, the maker of the organic hard kombucha brand, Flying Embers, closed a $25-million Series B round co-led by the Ecosystem Integrity Fund (“EIF”) and PowerPlant Ventures. Additional participating investors include Blueberry Ventures and Monogram Capital Partners. Flying Embers Hard Kombucha is Fermented Sciences’ first “better for you” adult beverage line.
The new funding will enable the company to accelerate growth, expand its national footprint and meet exponential demand for its hard kombucha, while innovating to create additional “better for you” alcohol beverage lines. The Flying Embers brand is positioned to disrupt the $600+ billion global beer market. It was also announced today that over 70 distributors across 30 states have signed on for distribution deals with the company, firmly establishing the brand across all channels of trade with national and regional retailers.