Popup Bagels, a mom-and-pop bagel shop chain, has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round led by Stripes, with participation from Habitat Partners and Tastemaker Capital. The founder, Adam Goldberg, believes that Venture Capital is a better fit for his business than taking on debt, as Popup Bagels has strong demand, runs efficiently, and aims to grow rapidly. Stripes and Tastemaker Capital have experience in scaling food startups, which aligns with Goldberg's vision for the company.

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