--- title: Blog | Lunr Capital | The Lunr Team description: The unique financial partner for consumer brands, offering non-dilutive capital for inventory as businesses scale into omni channel retail. --- [Skip to content](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/author/the-lunr-team/page/1#main-content) [![LUNR logo](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/hubfs/se3condary%20horizontal%20purp.svg)](https://www.lunrcapital.com/) - [WHAT WE OFFER](https://www.lunrcapital.com/what-we-offer) - [SUCCESS STORIES](https://www.lunrcapital.com/success-stories) - [ABOUT US](https://www.lunrcapital.com/about-us) - [BLOG](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [WHAT WE OFFER](https://www.lunrcapital.com/what-we-offer) - [SUCCESS STORIES](https://www.lunrcapital.com/success-stories) - [ABOUT US](https://www.lunrcapital.com/about-us) - [BLOG](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/) - [CONTACT US](https://www.lunrcapital.com/contact-us) [CONTACT US](https://www.lunrcapital.com/contact-us) # The Lunr Blog Stay updated on all things Lunr - from insightful articles to expert advice and product updates. [![Charlie Dumo of DUMO Digital discussing DTC growth for CPG brands](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Covers%20(7).jpg)](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/from-dtc-to-retail-charlie-dumo-on-building-a-stronger-foundation-for-growth) [Founder Resources](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/tag/founder-resources), [CPG](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/tag/cpg), [Emerging Brands](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/tag/emerging-brands), [DTC](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/tag/dtc) ## [From DTC to Retail: Charlie Dumo on Building a Stronger Foundation for Growth](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/from-dtc-to-retail-charlie-dumo-on-building-a-stronger-foundation-for-growth) Oct 7, 2026 [Read more](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/from-dtc-to-retail-charlie-dumo-on-building-a-stronger-foundation-for-growth) [![Retail Accelerator Programs for Emerging CPG Brands: 2025 Update title page and logos of the programs.](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Covers%20(5).jpg)](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/retail-accelerator-programs-for-emerging-cpg-brands-2026-update) [Founder Resources](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/tag/founder-resources), [CPG](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/tag/cpg), [Emerging Brands](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/tag/emerging-brands) ## [Retail Accelerator Programs for Emerging CPG Brands: 2026 Update](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/retail-accelerator-programs-for-emerging-cpg-brands-2026-update) Aug 27, 2026 Breaking into big box retail is tough for emerging CPG brands. Every year, our round-up of retail ac... [Read more](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/retail-accelerator-programs-for-emerging-cpg-brands-2026-update) [![Blog cover for Lunr Capital's post on what retail buyers look for, featuring Sam Stutzman, former Target buyer.](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Covers%20(4).jpg)](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/multi-retailer-financing-cpg-brands-managing-working-capital-as-you-grow) [Founder Resources](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/tag/founder-resources), [CPG](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/tag/cpg) ## [Multi-Retailer Financing for CPG Brands: Managing Working Capital as You Grow](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/multi-retailer-financing-cpg-brands-managing-working-capital-as-you-grow) Aug 14, 2026 For many CPG brands, landing a major retailer is an important milestone. It brings significant reven... [Read more](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/multi-retailer-financing-cpg-brands-managing-working-capital-as-you-grow) [![](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Covers%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/how-lunr-capital-powered-behave-candys-nationwide-target-launch) [CPG](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/tag/cpg) ## [How Lunr Capital Powered BEHAVE Candy's Nationwide Target Launch](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/how-lunr-capital-powered-behave-candys-nationwide-target-launch) May 13, 2026 BEHAVE Candy In April 2026, BEHAVE Candy launched into nearly 2,000 Target doors. Stores across mult... [Read more](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/how-lunr-capital-powered-behave-candys-nationwide-target-launch) [![](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/hubfs/How%20We%20Evaluate%20Brands%20%20(1).png)](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/how-we-evaluate-brands-for-lunr-financing) ## [How We Evaluate Brands for Lunr Financing](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/how-we-evaluate-brands-for-lunr-financing) Aug 28, 2025 We hear from emerging CPG brands every day: at trade shows, through referrals. One of the most commo... [Read more](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/how-we-evaluate-brands-for-lunr-financing) [![Retail Accelerator Programs for Emerging CPG Brands: 2025 Update title page and logos of the programs.](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/hubfs/MASTER%20Lunr%20Blog%20Posts.png)](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/retail-accelerator-programs-for-emerging-cpg-brands-2025-update) ## [Retail Accelerator Programs for Emerging CPG Brands: 2025 Update](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/retail-accelerator-programs-for-emerging-cpg-brands-2025-update) Aug 19, 2025 Breaking into big box retail is tough for emerging CPG brands. That’s why we were excited to see our... [Read more](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/retail-accelerator-programs-for-emerging-cpg-brands-2025-update) [![](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/hubfs/Lunr%20Blog%20Posts%20(1).png)](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/how-lunr-capital-fueled-smashfoods-to-3x-growth-and-launch-two-new-product-lines) ## [How Lunr Capital Fueled SmashFoods to 3x Growth and Launch Two New Product Lines](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/how-lunr-capital-fueled-smashfoods-to-3x-growth-and-launch-two-new-product-lines) Jul 24, 2025 The Challenge: Scaling a Multi-Line CPG Brand Without Slowing Down SmashFoods (formerly Chia Smash) ... [Read more](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/how-lunr-capital-fueled-smashfoods-to-3x-growth-and-launch-two-new-product-lines) [![](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/hubfs/Walmart%20open%20call%20blog%20cover.png)](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/walmarts-biggest-pitch-event-for-emerging-brands-is-back) ## [Walmart’s Biggest Pitch Event for Emerging Brands Is Back](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/walmarts-biggest-pitch-event-for-emerging-brands-is-back) Jul 17, 2025 Earlier this month, we shared details about for emerging food, beverage, and health brands. Now, Wal... [Read more](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/walmarts-biggest-pitch-event-for-emerging-brands-is-back) [![Order Fulfillment 101 Cover](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/hubfs/Order%20Fulfillment%20Blog%20Cover%204.jpg)](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/order-fulfillment-101-what-growing-cpg-brands-need-to-know) ## [Order Fulfillment 101: What Growing CPG Brands Need to Know](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/order-fulfillment-101-what-growing-cpg-brands-need-to-know) Jun 19, 2025 For emerging consumer brands, getting a product into a retailer’s hands is just one part of the jour... 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