VegInvest

VegInvest is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and based in New York, New York. The firm focuses on providing early-stage capital and strategic guidance to companies aiming to reduce or eliminate the use of animals in various industries. VegInvest primarily targets investments in the food, biology, and restaurant sectors, supporting innovative enterprises that align with its mission of promoting sustainable and ethical alternatives to animal products.

Amy Trakinski

Managing Director

21 past transactions

Rebellyous Foods

Series B in 2025
Founded in 2017, Rebellyous Foods produces affordable, high-volume plant-based meat products. It specializes in plant-based chicken nuggets, patties, and strips, serving schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, and restaurants.

Eat Just

Venture Round in 2023
Eat Just, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on creating plant-based food products aimed at improving the food system. The company offers a variety of items, including plant-based scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. Their flagship product, JUST Egg, has garnered significant recognition, being featured in lists such as Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just emphasizes innovation through a unique discovery platform for food ingredients, combining scientific research with culinary expertise from Michelin-starred chefs. The company has been acknowledged in various prestigious lists, including Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Companies" and Entrepreneur’s "100 Brilliant Companies."

Uncaged Innovations

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Uncaged Innovations develops sustainable alternatives to animal skin products. They create bio-based leather using plant materials and proprietary processing techniques, serving industries such as luxury fashion and automotives.

Barvecue

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2017 and based in Cornelius, North Carolina, Barvecue specializes in producing plant-based comfort food products, notably vegetarian barbeque options. Utilizing whole soybeans, sweet potatoes, and organic apple cider vinegar, the company aims to replicate wood-smoked flavors, providing meat-free alternatives for consumers seeking familiar barbecue tastes.

Dextrous Robotics

Venture Round in 2023
Dextrous Robotics is a robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence-enabled robots designed for warehouse operations. Its robots are capable of managing various logistics tasks, including loading and unloading pallets, trucks, and containers, as well as material picking, sorting, and storage. By providing automation solutions, Dextrous Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency in warehouses, enabling clients to optimize their logistics processes.

Loki Foods

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Loki Foods develops plant-based seafood designed as a sustainable alternative to conventional seafood and industrial fishing. The company focuses on Arctic-inspired, plant-based products that are nutritious, tasty, cookable, and affordable. Its offerings aim to provide high-protein, vitamin-rich foods that support healthy diets while reducing environmental impact. By replacing conventional seafood with plant-based substitutes, Loki Foods seeks to help preserve marine ecosystems and offer consumers a reliable, planet-friendly source of seafood that delivers comparable nutrition.

Mozza

Venture Round in 2022
Mozza is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in the development of plant-based cheese products. The company aims to create cheese derived from plants that closely replicates the taste and texture of traditional dairy cheese. By utilizing bovine milk proteins, Mozza produces cheese that exhibits the same characteristics as its animal-derived counterparts, including melt, stretch, and flavor. This innovation provides consumers with a viable alternative to dairy cheese, catering to the growing demand for plant-based food options.

Nowadays

Seed Round in 2022
Nowadays is a producer of plant-based meat that aims to create affordable and scalable manufacturing solutions for whole cuts of plant-based products. The company specializes in developing healthier alternatives to traditional junk food, utilizing animal-free ingredients to cater to consumers seeking nutritious and sustainable options. By prioritizing health and sustainability, Nowadays strives to provide innovative meat alternatives that meet the growing demand for plant-based diets.

Goodmylk

Seed Round in 2021
Goodmylk is Making plant-based food affordable and accessible in India.It Handles customer acquisition and delight, talent acquisition and growth, brand strategy and supply chain.

Wild Earth

Series A in 2021
Wild Earth is a technology-driven pet food company that develops plant-based, clean-protein diets for pets. It aims to provide healthier nutrition that is more humane and environmentally sustainable than conventional pet foods. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Wild Earth emphasizes science-based formulations to meet pets' nutritional needs while reducing environmental impact.

Tiny Organics

Series A in 2021
Tiny Organics is a New York‑based company that creates 100% organic, nutrient‑rich baby and toddler meals. Using a digital platform, parents complete a quiz to receive personalized meal recommendations, which are then delivered directly to their door. The company’s menu features a wide variety of flavors, each formulated by neonatal nutritionists and Michelin‑starred chefs to support developmental milestones while limiting added sugars and salt. Products are prepared with plant‑based ingredients and contain no more than five grams of natural sugar per serving. Tiny Organics has been highlighted in national media and supported by prominent investors.

Oshi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Oshi specializes in developing and producing plant-based fish fillets using advanced technology. Their mission is to create delicious, nutritious, and sustainable alternatives to traditional fish products.

Shiok Meats

Series A in 2020
Shiok Meats is a Singapore-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in cellular aquaculture, focusing on the production of cell-based meats and seafood. By harvesting from cells rather than animals, the company aims to provide clean and healthy alternatives to traditional meat products. Its primary offerings include lab-cultured shrimp and other crustacean meats, which are designed to be animal-friendly, health-conscious, and environmentally sustainable. Shiok Meats strives to deliver products that retain the same taste, texture, and nutritional value as conventional seafood, thereby catering to consumers seeking healthier and more ethical food options.

Shiok Meats

Convertible Note in 2020
Shiok Meats is a Singapore-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in cellular aquaculture, focusing on the production of cell-based meats and seafood. By harvesting from cells rather than animals, the company aims to provide clean and healthy alternatives to traditional meat products. Its primary offerings include lab-cultured shrimp and other crustacean meats, which are designed to be animal-friendly, health-conscious, and environmentally sustainable. Shiok Meats strives to deliver products that retain the same taste, texture, and nutritional value as conventional seafood, thereby catering to consumers seeking healthier and more ethical food options.

Evo Foods

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019 and based in Mumbai, India, Evo Foods specializes in producing plant-based liquid eggs using proprietary technology and indigenous Indian ingredients like moong beans and peas. Their cholesterol-free product offers a high protein content and egg-like texture.

Yofix

Series A in 2020
Yofix develops and manufactures dairy-free, soy-free fermented plant-based foods enriched with probiotics. Their products include yogurt alternatives, drinks, desserts, and frozen yogurts, all made from cereals, lentils, grains, and seeds, offering a clean label with no artificial additives or preservatives.

Goodmylk

Venture Round in 2020
Goodmylk is Making plant-based food affordable and accessible in India.It Handles customer acquisition and delight, talent acquisition and growth, brand strategy and supply chain.

Algama

Series A in 2019
Algama is a pioneering food-tech company that harnesses the power of algae to create sustainable, nutritious food solutions. Founded in 2013, Algama aims to feed the world's growing population while preserving the planet by developing microalgae-based ingredients for various applications, with a focus on egg substitutes for bakery products.

Wild Earth

Series A in 2019
Wild Earth is a technology-driven pet food company that develops plant-based, clean-protein diets for pets. It aims to provide healthier nutrition that is more humane and environmentally sustainable than conventional pet foods. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Wild Earth emphasizes science-based formulations to meet pets' nutritional needs while reducing environmental impact.

Rebellyous Foods

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Rebellyous Foods produces affordable, high-volume plant-based meat products. It specializes in plant-based chicken nuggets, patties, and strips, serving schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, and restaurants.

Good Catch

Series A in 2018
Good Catch Foods is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of vegan, plant-based seafood alternatives. Founded in 2016, it produces a variety of products designed to replicate traditional seafood, including fish-free shredded tuna, crab cakes, salmon filets, and patties. These offerings are crafted using a blend of pea proteins and legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, and fava beans. Initially headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Good Catch has since expanded its presence to New York, New York. The company aims to provide sustainable and health-conscious food options for consumers seeking plant-based diets.
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