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The latest from Republic Hi {NAME}, Here are this week's top stories: - Inside the growing plant-based industry - Crying in the (crypto) club - Successes from past founders - Live updates and newly launched deals --------------------------------------------------------------- Plant bacon > real bacon The plant-based food industry has been growing over 25% per year. More than[$3.1 billion in investment]( has poured into the industry. Today you can invest in the plant-based food economy on Republic: [LUPii]( is a snack company marketing products made from the lupini bean, a high-protein legume that can grow in a variety of climates. Their current investors include the CEO of Vita Coco, Human Ventures, and Simple Food Ventures. Their first foray into $34B plant-based global food market is the Lupii Bar, in 4 flavors. [Learn how to invest in LUPii]( [Genius Juice]( is a 100% organic, plant-based & dairy-free whole coconut smoothie company. They're sold in 2.8k+ stores nationally and were featured on Shark Tank with offers from Mark and Barbara. Genius Juice has already raised $1.1M from previous rounds. [Learn how to invest in Genius Juice]( [Real Made Oats]( are an organic, vegan, no-sugar-added breakfast that’s easy to make for a breakfast on the go. The company has 750+ retail partners throughout the US, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Safeway, and has a 4.5-star rating on Amazon. Real Made Overnight Oats is a leading brand in dollar velocity at Whole Foods, and is projecting $3M revenue in 2022 and $12M by 2024. [Learn how to invest in Real Made Oats]( [Chasin’ Dreams Farm]( is a healthy popped sorghum snack that resembles teeny-tiny popcorn. Their products are naturally gluten-free, plant-based, and non-GMO. With gross margins of 50% and retailing in 150+ stores, they were just accepted into a new venture-backed snack program. They’ve won multiple awards and have backing from notable investors like Kathleen King (founder of Tate’s Bakeshop). [Learn how to invest in Chasin' Dreams Farm]( [Upright]( is instant oatmilk that’s just as nutritious as dairy. Created with leading scientists from Harvard and Yale and backed by pediatricians, they have 60% gross margins, earning $12/unit. Their nutritious formula appeals to omnivores, vegans, those with allergies, and picky eaters alike. [Learn how to invest in Upright]( [To see all current offerings click here.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Don't cry about crypto [Here's]( what Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Investment Partners, had to say about the recent crypto correction. We’re not avoiding talking about the dip, but we remind you that crypto is known for its volatility. As always, and especially as we're seeing now...never invest more than you can afford to lose. --------------------------------------------------------------- Bragging rights (aka portfolio wins) Here's what's new with some companies that have previously raised on Republic: - [Maven]( a learning platform created by the founders of Udemy, altMBA, and Socratic, today announced a [$20 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz.]( - [Janover Ventures]( a real estate finance platform, was recently awarded as one of the Best Places to Work by Inc Magazine. - [The Phluid Project]( a gender-free clothing brand is now available in every single Target across the country. They are the first LGBTQ+ owned brand to be selected for the Target Pride Collection. --------------------------------------------------------------- A sweet, sweet investment --------------------------------------------------------------- Republic Happenings Women. Money. Power: How to get paid your worth. Join us for this Clubhouse session with Lisa Carmen Wang, Cindy Gallop, and Bea Arthur to discuss how to ask for and make the money you deserve. May 24th, 8pm ET. [RSVP here](. Small Business Forum from May 24-27 with our hardworking friends at the SEC. Join members of the public and private sectors—including entrepreneurs, small business leaders, investors, market participants, and other thought leaders—to craft suggestions to improve the rulebook for capital raising. Learn more about the speakers and topics and [register for free here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Real time updates from live deals [PittMoss]( Excited to announce April Y-Over-Y grew 66% and total YDT sales grew 105%! [Chasin' Dreams Farm]( Tate’s Bakeshop founder, Kathleen King, announces investment in Chasin' Dreams Farm in Forbes and [why she invested]( [Linen]( Linen co-founder Vitaly Bahachuk talks DeFi and crypto with KingsCrowd. [Golfkicks]( Just released 5th generation Traction Kits manufactured by PrideSports, the world’s largest manufacturer of sports traction elements. [TÖST]( April largest month ever for TÖST in a typically slow part of the year.  $190K in revenue and 6X revenue growth YoY. [Upright]( Our founder Betty Tang was awarded the Yale SOM Entrepreneurial Fellowship by a panel of alumni investor and entrepreneur judges. [Ayoba]( Launches the presale of two new secret beef sticks exclusively for Republic Investors and VIP Customers. See the secret update here. [AdWallet]( Just added Will Kim, VP of Global Data Strategy at Kinesso to our Advisory Board. [Lora DiCarlo]( Cosmopolitan names Lora DiCarlo's Osé as one of the 14 Best Luxury Sex Toys! [Pakt]( Just revealed upcoming product launch plans that include some of the most versatile luggage ever. Details in updates. [Predictiv]( Selected by NASA to be in the Top 10 innovators list and will showcase its solution at the 2021 NASA iTech Forum! 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