The Redesdale Food and Beverage Fund has made a seed investment in fast-growing meat-alternative start-up Thanks Plants. The company, founded by Aisling Cullen in 2020, has also added a number of experienced advisors. Thanks Plants has developed a range of plant-based foods that are already available in 170 stores in Ireland. Its new investor, the €75 million Redesdale Food and Beverage Fund, is part of the Redesdale group led by former Merrion Stockbroker co-founder John Conroy. The fund recently completed its first €27 million close with backing from investors including Enterprise Ireland, Musgrave, Coca-Cola, Monaghan Mushrooms, Tate & Lyle, Lochlann…

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