18.Ventures

18.Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Santa Monica, California. It focuses on investing in seed and Series A rounds, primarily targeting companies that have a strong connection to Israel. The firm collaborates closely with mission-driven investors and utilizes its resources and expertise to support portfolio companies as they prepare for significant growth. 18.Ventures is committed to investing in organizations that have shown proof of concept and possess the potential to disrupt their respective industries.

David Meister

Founding Partner

Nik Talreja

Founder / Partner

Nikhil Talreja JD

Co-Founder and Partner

2 past transactions

MeliBio

Pre Seed Round in 2021
MeliBio, Inc. is a technology-driven company that focuses on producing vegan nectar products as a sustainable alternative to traditional honey. Founded in 2020 by Aaron M. Schaller, PhD, and Darko Mandich, MeliBio utilizes advancements in plant biology, precision fermentation, and synthetic biology to create honey without the involvement of bees, thereby addressing concerns related to biodiversity and the environmental impact of commercial beekeeping. The company, headquartered in Oakland, California, aims to provide food producers with molecularly identical nectar alternatives that are healthier and do not rely on bee farming. In 2023, MeliBio expanded its offerings by launching its consumer brand, Mellody, further promoting its innovative approach to honey production. TIME recognized MeliBio's pioneering methodology as one of the Best Inventions of 2021.

MeliBio

Pre Seed Round in 2020
MeliBio, Inc. is a technology-driven company that focuses on producing vegan nectar products as a sustainable alternative to traditional honey. Founded in 2020 by Aaron M. Schaller, PhD, and Darko Mandich, MeliBio utilizes advancements in plant biology, precision fermentation, and synthetic biology to create honey without the involvement of bees, thereby addressing concerns related to biodiversity and the environmental impact of commercial beekeeping. The company, headquartered in Oakland, California, aims to provide food producers with molecularly identical nectar alternatives that are healthier and do not rely on bee farming. In 2023, MeliBio expanded its offerings by launching its consumer brand, Mellody, further promoting its innovative approach to honey production. TIME recognized MeliBio's pioneering methodology as one of the Best Inventions of 2021.
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