Sustainable Local Food Investment Group
Sustainable Local Food Investment Group is a principal investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2011. The firm focuses on investing in start-up and early-stage companies that contribute to a robust and sustainable food system. Its investment areas include farming, processing, distribution, consumer packaged goods, retail, food service, and waste management. The firm aims to support the re-localization of the regional food chain while ensuring a profitable return on investment. By investing between $25,000 and $500,000 in equity per transaction, Sustainable Local Food Investment Group seeks to build community wealth through an interconnected network of entrepreneurs and small businesses, enhancing access to healthy, sustainably produced food within the Chicago foodshed.
1 past transactions
Rumi Spice
Seed Round in 2016
Rumi Spice is a Boston-based spice company founded in 2014 that specializes in producing and selling saffron and other spices sourced directly from Afghanistan. The company aims to provide flavorful, ethically sourced spices while fostering sustainable rural economic development in Afghanistan. By directly connecting with Afghan farmers, Rumi Spice empowers women through employment opportunities in the harvesting and processing of spices. The company reinvests its profits to build agricultural and manufacturing infrastructure that supports long-term peace and prosperity in the region. Rumi Spice offers a variety of products, including saffron threads, black cumin, spice blends, and both ground and whole spices, available for purchase through its online retail portal.
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