Publications
Publications
- January 2013 (Revised December 2024)
- HBS Case Collection
MuMaté
By: Thomas Eisenmann and Alex Godden
Abstract
MuMaté, a fictional cult beverage company, requires capital to fund national expansion. Its cofounders, who have bootstrapped to this point, are now negotiating with venture capital firms to raise a $3 million funding round. The case describes MuMaté's inception, early history, business model, and factors that have fueled its rapid recent growth. As the case ends, the cofounders are debating whether to raise funds from VCs, angels, or asset-based lenders. The cofounders share their concerns about valuation and whether investors will seek to change the company's strategy and organizational culture.
Keywords
Venture Capital; Growth Management; Negotiation; Expansion; Valuation; Entrepreneurship; Organizational Culture; Business Startups; Food and Beverage Industry
Citation
Eisenmann, Thomas, and Alex Godden. "MuMaté." Harvard Business School Case 813-085, January 2013. (Revised December 2024.)