SnackFutures

Established by Mondelēz International in 2018, SnackFutures is an innovation hub dedicated to exploring emerging snacking trends globally. It focuses on building and growing small brands with significant potential, leveraging entrepreneurial talent and technologies.

Richie Gray

Vice President and Global Head of Mondelez Snack Futures

30 past transactions

Celleste Bio

Seed Round in 2024
Celleste Bio is a company that focuses on innovative cell culture techniques to produce high-quality cocoa ingredients. By utilizing naturally occurring cocoa cells, the company eliminates the need for traditional cocoa tree cultivation, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional cocoa production. This approach allows businesses to access environmentally friendly food ingredients without the challenges associated with growing cocoa trees. Celleste Bio's commitment to sustainability and quality positions it as a leader in providing high-value agro products while addressing the environmental impacts of conventional cocoa farming.

Urban Legend

Seed Round in 2024
Urban Legend is a food product company focused on promoting healthy eating habits through innovative alternatives to traditional junk food. The company specializes in producing low-fat donuts that are designed to have low caloric content while maintaining high nutritional value. This unique approach allows consumers to indulge in their favorite treats without the associated negative health impacts, making it possible for them to enjoy a guilt-free culinary experience.

Steiner’s

Grant in 2023
Steiner’s takes pleasure in bringing new concepts to coffee cake, using ingredients that make it delicious while remaining gluten-free.

New Gem

Grant in 2023
New Gem is to make include a serving of fruit or vegetables into your daily routine as simple as preparing a sandwich wrap or sushi. These plant-based wraps use cutting-edge technology to replace bread, tortillas, and seaweed.

Dream Pops

Grant in 2023
Dream Pops produces plant-based frozen desserts inspired by Colombian paletas. Made from coconut milk, coconut sugar, fruits, and herbs, their products are dairy-free, gluten-free, and organic. They offer a variety of flavors such as mixed berry, chocolate with lion’s mane mushroom, vanilla matcha, coconut latte, and mango rosemary.

Whoa Dough

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Whoa Dough is an online retailer specializing in a diverse range of cookies and dough bars, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking convenient snack options. The company focuses on producing gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and egg-free products that do not compromise on taste. With various flavors available, Whoa Dough aims to provide nutritious and enjoyable treats for busy individuals looking for healthier on-the-go snacks.

Mezcla

Grant in 2023
Mezcla is a plant-based snack company that develops protein bars with a Puff-Crispy texture derived from puffed pea protein. Its products use soy, dairy, and gluten-free ingredients and come in flavors such as vanilla, cocoa peanut butter, and hot chocolate, offering convenient, protein-rich snacks that provide a tasty alternative to traditional bars while emphasizing texture and variety in the snack aisle.

freezcake

Grant in 2023
Freezcake is a company specializing in the production and distribution of premium, preservative-free cheesecakes. Their unique selling proposition lies in offering fresh, creamy cheesecake bites, including a popular turtle flavor, crafted from high-quality ingredients such as cream cheese, farm-fresh eggs, and natural flavorings. These bite-sized treats are designed to be enjoyed on-the-go, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or savoring in the car.

Incredible Eats

Grant in 2023
Incredible Eats is a sustainable food packaging company focused on reducing single-use plastics in the food industry. The company aims to transform food consumption by replacing traditional plastic cutlery with eco-friendly alternatives, including edible spoons, straws, and sporks made from natural ingredients. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy their meals and drinks while minimizing environmental impact, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable and responsible food practices.

CocoTerra

Grant in 2023
CocoTerra is a company that designs and develops a tabletop chocolate maker, enabling users to create dark, milk, and white chocolate with ease. The CocoTerra device allows for customization of chocolate recipes, giving users the ability to experiment with unique flavors and designs. Its user-friendly interface guides individuals through the entire chocolate-making process—from grinding and refining to conching, tempering, and molding—making it accessible to both novices and skilled chocolatiers alike. The machine can transform cocoa nibs into solid chocolate in as little as two hours, allowing anyone, regardless of their prior experience, to enjoy the art of chocolate making at home.

Bunny James Boxes

Grant in 2022
Bunny James Boxes is an online shop that offers snack gift boxes.

Yolélé

Grant in 2022
Yolélé is a purpose-driven African food company based in the United States that focuses on introducing underutilized African ingredients to global markets through value-added products. The company aims to create economic opportunities for smallholder farming communities while emphasizing biodiverse, regenerative, and climate-resilient agricultural practices. Yolélé specializes in products made from fonio, an ancient African super grain known for its nutritional benefits, including being gluten-free, vitamin-rich, and having a low glycemic index. By promoting these healthy and sustainable food options, Yolélé not only enhances consumer choices but also supports the improvement of rural African communities.

Every Body Eat

Grant in 2022
Every Body Eat produces plant-based snacks designed for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. Their product range includes cheese-less chia seeds, snack thins variety packs, crispbreads, and more, all made with clean ingredients like corn and cane sugar.

Wonder Monday

Grant in 2022
Wonder Monday specializes in producing high-quality cheesecakes that cater to health-conscious consumers. Their products are keto-friendly, gluten-free, contain no artificial ingredients, and have zero added sugar, making them suitable for individuals with diabetes or gluten intolerance.

Pan’s

Grant in 2022
Pan’s provides nutritious, meaty-textured mushrooms and snacks for vegetarians and mushroom lovers. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Vancouver, Washington, United States.

Nunbelievable

Grant in 2022
Nunbelievable is a baked goods company that specializes in handcrafted cookies, offering a variety of flavors such as chocolate chip, peanut butter, and oatmeal raisin. The company focuses on creating natural, artisanal products that include options for low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and low-sugar diets. In addition to providing high-quality baked goods, Nunbelievable is committed to social responsibility, donating meals to partner soup kitchens and organizations. This dual mission allows customers to enjoy their cookies while contributing to the fight against hunger.

GoNanas

Grant in 2022
GoNanas is a women-owned food company specializing in allergen-friendly banana bread. Their products are gluten-free, vegan, and free from common allergens like nuts, making them suitable for various dietary needs.

Oat haus

Grant in 2022
Oat Haus is a producer of vegan, gluten-free oat-based spreads, specifically known for its granola butter. Made with organic ingredients such as oats, flax, maple syrup, coconut oil, olive oil, salt, and spices, Oat Haus offers a healthy alternative for consumers seeking new spreads or school-safe snacks. The company's granola butter has a unique texture reminiscent of nut butter and a flavor profile akin to liquid oatmeal cookies, catering to those looking for nutritious and convenient food options. Oat Haus focuses on delivering products that are nut-free, gluten-free, organic, and vegan, appealing to a diverse range of dietary needs and preferences.

Moonshot Snacks

Grant in 2022
Moonshot Snacks is an online store that sells climate-friendly snacks made from organic wheat.

Popcorn for the People

Grant in 2022
Popcorn for the People is a non-profit organization that engages in creating meaningful employment for adults with autism and disabilities.

Sourse

Grant in 2021
Sourse is a food technology company dedicated to setting high standards for efficacy and sustainability in the functional snacks category. It specializes in developing new formats for vitamins and supplements, with a mission to design clean, delicious, and functional snacks that serve both people and the planet. The company's first product is vitamin-infused chocolate.

Better Bites Bakery

Grant in 2021
Better Bites Bakery is a bakery based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2011, that produces and sells a range of baked goods including cupcakes, bites, cakes, cookies and brownies for weddings, birthdays and other occasions. The company operates a retail outlet in Austin and sells through other retailers across the United States, with online ordering available. It focuses on dietary needs and high food standards, offering gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and organic products that can be personalized to meet nutritional requirements. The company emphasizes real, minimally processed ingredients, avoiding artificial colors and preservatives to serve customers with allergies or sensitivities and those who are ingredient-conscious.

Love Corn

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2017, Love Corn specializes in manufacturing packaged roasted corn products. Their offerings include flavored corn kernels that are high in fiber, low in sugar, and available in varieties such as sea salt, roasted barbeque, cheese and chili. These products cater to health-conscious consumers seeking vegan snack options.

NuSkool

Grant in 2021
NuSkool, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in producing a range of full-flavor, low-sugar snack bars. The company is dedicated to providing healthy snack options that prioritize quality and natural ingredients. By focusing on low sugar and high fiber content, NuSkool aims to offer consumers clean and nutritious foods that align with healthier dietary choices.

Snacklins

Grant in 2021
Snacklins is a Washington D.C.-based company producing vegan cracklins. Founded by a chef and former radio DJ, their products are puffy, crispy, low-calorie, grain-free snacks made from yuca, mushrooms, and onions. They aim to expand regionally and have been seeking investment for growth.

Elite Sweets

Grant in 2021
Elite Sweets is a manufacturer of protein-packed donuts that are supposed to be a healthier alternative to sweets. The company's donuts are baked, gluten-free, protein-packed, and produced with low-sugar and keto-friendly ingredients, allowing customers to enjoy treats regardless of their diet or health situation.

Chasin’ Dreams Farm

Grant in 2021
Chasin’ Dreams Farm is a woman-owned snack brand that creates snack food products from grains. The company's products are whole grain-based, gluten-free, corn-free, and low-calorie based.

Torr FoodTech

Seed Round in 2020
Torr FoodTech is an innovative food technology startup focused on transforming the snacking industry through its advanced freeze-drying technology. The company specializes in creating superfood snack bites that combine fruits, vegetables, and grains into unique and flavorful products. By utilizing proprietary techniques that employ pressure and ultrasonic energy, Torr eliminates the need for sugary binders, allowing for the production of healthier snacks without compromising taste. This approach enables food companies to offer more nutritious options to consumers, positioning Torr as a key player in the evolution of multi-ingredient snacking.

Uplift Food

Seed Round in 2019
Uplift Food, established in 2018, is an Australian-based company that manufactures and retails functional food products designed by dietitians. The company specializes in creating snacks that support gut health and mood, utilizing ingredients like organic green banana flour, probiotics, and vitamin D mushrooms. Uplift Food's products are available for purchase through its online platform.
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