ByHeart
Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2016, ByHeart is a New York-based company dedicated to producing evolved infant nutrition products. It translates leading scientific research into innovative foods and formulas that prioritize immune, microbiome, cognitive, and digestive health.
Wonderbelly
Series A in 2024
Wonderbelly is a company that specializes in digestive health products, focusing on the development and marketing of antacid remedies designed to alleviate heartburn and acid reflux symptoms. Its product offerings include non-genetically modified and vegan drugs made from a blend of ingredients such as calcium carbonate, vegetable cellulose, vegetable stearate, maize starch, sucrose, and natural flavors. By utilizing these carefully selected components, Wonderbelly aims to provide effective solutions for individuals experiencing gastroenterological issues like acid indigestion and upset stomach. The company's commitment to health and wellness is reflected in its product formulation, catering to consumers seeking natural and effective relief options.
Founded in 2019, Jinx is a Los Angeles-based dog wellness brand specializing in premium pet food. It offers online nutrition options featuring purposeful ingredients, focusing on health, transparency, and convenience.
Wonderbelly
Venture Round in 2023
Wonderbelly is a company that specializes in digestive health products, focusing on the development and marketing of antacid remedies designed to alleviate heartburn and acid reflux symptoms. Its product offerings include non-genetically modified and vegan drugs made from a blend of ingredients such as calcium carbonate, vegetable cellulose, vegetable stearate, maize starch, sucrose, and natural flavors. By utilizing these carefully selected components, Wonderbelly aims to provide effective solutions for individuals experiencing gastroenterological issues like acid indigestion and upset stomach. The company's commitment to health and wellness is reflected in its product formulation, catering to consumers seeking natural and effective relief options.
ByHeart
Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2016, ByHeart is a New York-based company dedicated to producing evolved infant nutrition products. It translates leading scientific research into innovative foods and formulas that prioritize immune, microbiome, cognitive, and digestive health.
Gainful
Venture Round in 2023
Gainful is a personalized sports nutrition company that serves athletes with tailored nutrition products delivered via subscription, including a Hydration line of electrolyte drink mixes and protein bars and powder supplements that are plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, and naturally flavored with organic ingredients to support athletic performance and recovery.
Bubble
Venture Round in 2022
Bubble is a modern, affordable, science-backed skincare line formulated specifically to clean, balance and hydrate teenage skin—created together with teens, for teens. It was founded in 2020 and is based in New York.
Yumi
Venture Round in 2022
Yumi is a company that specializes in providing science-based meal delivery services for infants and young children. It focuses on producing fresh, nutrient-dense, and low-sugar baby food designed to meet the dietary needs of various age groups. Yumi aims to help parents understand the nutritional value of what they are feeding their children, particularly during the crucial early years of development. By offering a convenient and health-oriented solution, Yumi supports parents in ensuring their children receive optimal nutrition for brain development and overall well-being.
Bravo Sierra
Series B in 2022
Founded in New York in 2018, Bravo Sierra is a performance wellness company that pioneers user-driven personal care and nutrition products. It collaborates directly with U.S. military active duty service members to deliver responsive and accurate products for both military personnel and civilians.
LOLA
Venture Round in 2022
LOLA is a New York-based company that specializes in feminine care products, founded in 2014. The company offers a subscription service that delivers essential items such as organic cotton tampons, eco-friendly pads, and sexual wellness products made from natural ingredients, free of toxins and dyes. By focusing on transparency and authenticity, LOLA aims to empower women with reliable resources and gynecologist-approved products, enhancing their comfort and safety during their menstrual cycles. Through its commitment to reproductive health, LOLA positions itself as a lifelong brand dedicated to addressing the unique needs of women.
Yumi is a company that specializes in providing science-based meal delivery services for infants and young children. It focuses on producing fresh, nutrient-dense, and low-sugar baby food designed to meet the dietary needs of various age groups. Yumi aims to help parents understand the nutritional value of what they are feeding their children, particularly during the crucial early years of development. By offering a convenient and health-oriented solution, Yumi supports parents in ensuring their children receive optimal nutrition for brain development and overall well-being.
Founded in 2019, Jinx is a Los Angeles-based dog wellness brand specializing in premium pet food. It offers online nutrition options featuring purposeful ingredients, focusing on health, transparency, and convenience.
Cirkul is a Tampa, Florida-based beverage company founded in 2015. It sells a system comprising water bottles and flavor cartridges that filter water and mix beverages to a personalized taste, making it easier for consumers to drink more water. The product line includes flavored cartridges and bottles with different formulas and benefits, including options without added colors. The aim is to provide convenient, customizable hydration and support healthier drinking habits through this reusable bottle and cartridge system.
Nounós Creamery
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2013, Nounós Creamery specializes in producing artisanal Greek yogurt using locally sourced New York ingredients. Their products are handcrafted in small batches and strained for a thick, velvety texture, packaged in glass and terra cotta pots.
Founded in 2016, ByHeart is a New York-based company dedicated to producing evolved infant nutrition products. It translates leading scientific research into innovative foods and formulas that prioritize immune, microbiome, cognitive, and digestive health.
Bravo Sierra
Series A in 2021
Founded in New York in 2018, Bravo Sierra is a performance wellness company that pioneers user-driven personal care and nutrition products. It collaborates directly with U.S. military active duty service members to deliver responsive and accurate products for both military personnel and civilians.
Ready, Set, Food!
Venture Round in 2021
Ready, Set, Food! is a California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in manufacturing and selling food products designed for infants. The company's main goal is to help parents reduce the risk of their babies developing allergies to common foods such as peanuts, eggs, and milk. Ready, Set, Food! offers a gentle, daily system that simplifies the introduction of these allergenic foods into infants' diets, potentially lowering the risk of allergies by up to 80%. The products are available for purchase online, making them accessible to a wide range of consumers.
KidFresh
Convertible Note in 2021
KidFresh is a New York-based company that specializes in creating all-natural frozen meals specifically designed for children. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on providing nutritious options for kids under the age of ten, ensuring that all meals contain no artificial colors or flavors. KidFresh offers a diverse line of six healthy meal options, catering to the needs of health-conscious parents who want to provide their children with quality ingredients and hidden vegetables. The meals are conveniently available at major retailers across the United States, including Whole Foods, Shaws, and ShopRite.
Tea Drops
Series A in 2021
Tea Drops is an innovative, woman-owned company based in Los Angeles, producing dissolvable, organic shaped teas. Their products are USDA certified organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free of artificial/natural flavors. Tea Drops offers a variety of blends including caffeinated and caffeine-free options, collaboration teas, natural wellness teas, and bath and body teas.
Proud Source Water
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2016, Proud Source Water is a Boise, Idaho-based company that bottles naturally alkaline spring water. It offers zero-additive, pH 8.1 water packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum bottles, providing an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bottled water.
AF Acquisition Corp.
Venture Round in 2021
AF Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company that partners with companies in the consumer health and wellness industry.
Good Day Chocolate
Series B in 2021
Good Day Chocolate specializes in creating functional chocolates designed for young working adults, combining indulgence with wellness. Their products feature a unique blend of premium chocolate and supplement-enriched ingredients, offering convenient and precisely measured doses. The company provides various options, such as an Energy chocolate that delivers the caffeine equivalent of half a cup of coffee, along with essential vitamins and minerals for an effective energy boost. Additionally, their Calm chocolate, infused with amino acids and botanicals, helps alleviate tension without causing drowsiness. Good Day Chocolate aims to enhance everyday experiences by offering a delicious and effective way for consumers to manage energy levels and reduce stress.
Gainful is a personalized sports nutrition company that serves athletes with tailored nutrition products delivered via subscription, including a Hydration line of electrolyte drink mixes and protein bars and powder supplements that are plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, and naturally flavored with organic ingredients to support athletic performance and recovery.
Skinny Dipped Almonds
Seed Round in 2021
Skinny Dipped Almonds is a snack food company that offers chocolate-covered almond treats. Its roasted almonds are skinny-dipped in a thin layer of artisan dark chocolate and finished with a whisper of pure cocoa, espresso, or raspberry.
Echelon
Venture Round in 2021
Echelon is an organization that develops military performance beverages. It commits real funds to support exceptional programs for active-duty and veteran service members.
Good Fish
Series A in 2020
Good Fish is a company based in the USA that focuses on producing and selling fish skin snacks, specifically made from sockeye salmon skin. The company creates crispy chips using wild-caught salmon skins, which are rich in healthy fats, clean protein, and marine collagen, while containing no carbohydrates. By utilizing upcycled seafood, Good Fish offers a sustainable snacking option that caters to health-conscious consumers, promoting both wellness and environmental sustainability.
Velymonkeys
Seed Round in 2020
Blimonkids has created and run its own retail platform to aid the expansion of Korean cosmetics in India. In particular, it offers a one-stop service for the introduction of Korean beauty products into India, distribution, and sales, as well as marketing and sales, through its own mall, Maccaron.
LOLA is a New York-based company that specializes in feminine care products, founded in 2014. The company offers a subscription service that delivers essential items such as organic cotton tampons, eco-friendly pads, and sexual wellness products made from natural ingredients, free of toxins and dyes. By focusing on transparency and authenticity, LOLA aims to empower women with reliable resources and gynecologist-approved products, enhancing their comfort and safety during their menstrual cycles. Through its commitment to reproductive health, LOLA positions itself as a lifelong brand dedicated to addressing the unique needs of women.
Clio Snacks
Venture Round in 2020
Clio Snacks is a consumer goods company based in Roselle, New Jersey, founded in 2015. The company specializes in manufacturing yogurt bars, offering a convenient and health-conscious snacking option. Clio Snacks produces on-the-go Greek yogurt bars that come in a variety of sweet and tart flavors, made with whole milk yogurt and wrapped in dark chocolate. This innovative approach combines the nutritional benefits of yogurt with the convenience of snack bars, catering to consumers seeking clean and guilt-free snacking alternatives.
Ready, Set, Food!
Seed Round in 2020
Ready, Set, Food! is a California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in manufacturing and selling food products designed for infants. The company's main goal is to help parents reduce the risk of their babies developing allergies to common foods such as peanuts, eggs, and milk. Ready, Set, Food! offers a gentle, daily system that simplifies the introduction of these allergenic foods into infants' diets, potentially lowering the risk of allergies by up to 80%. The products are available for purchase online, making them accessible to a wide range of consumers.
Tea Drops
Venture Round in 2020
Tea Drops is an innovative, woman-owned company based in Los Angeles, producing dissolvable, organic shaped teas. Their products are USDA certified organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free of artificial/natural flavors. Tea Drops offers a variety of blends including caffeinated and caffeine-free options, collaboration teas, natural wellness teas, and bath and body teas.
Right Rice
Venture Round in 2020
RightRice produces a unique vegetable-based rice alternative made from ingredients such as lentils, chickpeas, and peas. This innovative product offers a delicious and nutritious option for consumers, boasting more than double the protein, five times the fiber, and nearly 40 percent fewer net carbs compared to traditional white rice. RightRice retains the ability to absorb flavors and can be enjoyed in various seasoned varieties, including Lemon Pepper, Spanish, and Garlic Herb, all made with real herbs and spices without artificial additives. The product is non-GMO, vegan, and serves as a complete source of plant-based protein, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking to enhance their meals while reducing calorie intake.
Skinny Dipped Almonds
Seed Round in 2020
Skinny Dipped Almonds is a snack food company that offers chocolate-covered almond treats. Its roasted almonds are skinny-dipped in a thin layer of artisan dark chocolate and finished with a whisper of pure cocoa, espresso, or raspberry.
Good Fish
Convertible Note in 2020
Good Fish is a company based in the USA that focuses on producing and selling fish skin snacks, specifically made from sockeye salmon skin. The company creates crispy chips using wild-caught salmon skins, which are rich in healthy fats, clean protein, and marine collagen, while containing no carbohydrates. By utilizing upcycled seafood, Good Fish offers a sustainable snacking option that caters to health-conscious consumers, promoting both wellness and environmental sustainability.
Tractor Beverage
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2014, Tractor Beverage produces a range of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. These drinks are crafted with real ingredients, inspired by functional benefits, and free from artificial flavors and sweeteners. They are designed to complement meals and are sold through restaurant partners.
Tractor Beverage
Debt Financing in 2020
Founded in 2014, Tractor Beverage produces a range of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. These drinks are crafted with real ingredients, inspired by functional benefits, and free from artificial flavors and sweeteners. They are designed to complement meals and are sold through restaurant partners.
Soozy's
Seed Round in 2020
Soozy's is a New York–based food and beverage company that produces grain-free, paleo, and allergen-friendly baked goods, including muffins and donuts, made without gluten, grains, dairy, peanuts, soy, or GMOs and free from artificial ingredients. Founded in 2016, the brand offers flavors such as double chocolate and wild blueberry and focuses on delivering tasty, healthy options for customers seeking clean ingredients.
Proud Source Water
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2016, Proud Source Water is a Boise, Idaho-based company that bottles naturally alkaline spring water. It offers zero-additive, pH 8.1 water packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum bottles, providing an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bottled water.
The Toasted Oat
Seed Round in 2020
The Toasted Oat, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Columbus, Ohio, specializes in producing soft-baked granola, offering a unique blend of old-fashioned flavors and wholesome ingredients. The company distinguishes its products by emphasizing their delicious taste and nostalgic qualities, aiming to provide a treat that feels more like a cookie than traditional dry granola. All products are gluten-free and made from plant-based, non-GMO ingredients, including organic cocoa, and are baked from scratch in small batches. The Toasted Oat sells its offerings through an online platform, catering to consumers seeking healthier snack options without compromising on flavor.
KidFresh
Venture Round in 2020
KidFresh is a New York-based company that specializes in creating all-natural frozen meals specifically designed for children. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on providing nutritious options for kids under the age of ten, ensuring that all meals contain no artificial colors or flavors. KidFresh offers a diverse line of six healthy meal options, catering to the needs of health-conscious parents who want to provide their children with quality ingredients and hidden vegetables. The meals are conveniently available at major retailers across the United States, including Whole Foods, Shaws, and ShopRite.
Alpha Foods
Series A in 2020
Alpha Foods is a company specializing in the production of plant-based food products, emphasizing taste, texture, and sustainability. Founded in 2015, it is committed to providing delicious meat alternatives that are derived from non-dairy and non-genetically modified organisms ingredients. The company focuses on helping consumers maintain their health by offering cholesterol-free food options with enhanced protein content. Alpha Foods aims to create convenient, flavorful meals that reflect a return to a healthier diet while promoting sustainable practices within the food industry.
The Nue Co. Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in producing nutritional supplements made from organic ingredients. Established in 2016, The Nue Co. focuses on creating products such as vitamins, milk protein, plant protein, magnesium, prebiotics, and probiotics, with an emphasis on traceability and quality. The company's formulation approach is rooted in simplicity and creativity, utilizing powerful organic foods rich in specific nutrients rather than artificial additives. Their supplements are free from toxic preservatives, flavorings, and sweeteners, ensuring that every ingredient is responsibly sourced and clinically validated. Additionally, The Nue Co. operates an online subscription platform for product distribution, while prioritizing environmentally friendly practices by limiting plastic packaging and striving to reduce their carbon footprint. Their mission is to provide science-backed supplements that promote overall health and wellness.
Tea Drops
Venture Round in 2019
Tea Drops is an innovative, woman-owned company based in Los Angeles, producing dissolvable, organic shaped teas. Their products are USDA certified organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free of artificial/natural flavors. Tea Drops offers a variety of blends including caffeinated and caffeine-free options, collaboration teas, natural wellness teas, and bath and body teas.
Nounós Creamery
Corporate Round in 2019
Founded in 2013, Nounós Creamery specializes in producing artisanal Greek yogurt using locally sourced New York ingredients. Their products are handcrafted in small batches and strained for a thick, velvety texture, packaged in glass and terra cotta pots.
Skinny Dipped Almonds
Venture Round in 2019
Skinny Dipped Almonds is a snack food company that offers chocolate-covered almond treats. Its roasted almonds are skinny-dipped in a thin layer of artisan dark chocolate and finished with a whisper of pure cocoa, espresso, or raspberry.
The Nue Co. Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in producing nutritional supplements made from organic ingredients. Established in 2016, The Nue Co. focuses on creating products such as vitamins, milk protein, plant protein, magnesium, prebiotics, and probiotics, with an emphasis on traceability and quality. The company's formulation approach is rooted in simplicity and creativity, utilizing powerful organic foods rich in specific nutrients rather than artificial additives. Their supplements are free from toxic preservatives, flavorings, and sweeteners, ensuring that every ingredient is responsibly sourced and clinically validated. Additionally, The Nue Co. operates an online subscription platform for product distribution, while prioritizing environmentally friendly practices by limiting plastic packaging and striving to reduce their carbon footprint. Their mission is to provide science-backed supplements that promote overall health and wellness.
Soozy's
Seed Round in 2019
Soozy's is a New York–based food and beverage company that produces grain-free, paleo, and allergen-friendly baked goods, including muffins and donuts, made without gluten, grains, dairy, peanuts, soy, or GMOs and free from artificial ingredients. Founded in 2016, the brand offers flavors such as double chocolate and wild blueberry and focuses on delivering tasty, healthy options for customers seeking clean ingredients.
Rethink Water
Seed Round in 2019
Rethink Brands, Inc. is a beverage manufacturer based in Columbia, Maryland, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing boxed water beverages and a variety of flavored drinks, including juice splashes and fruit punches aimed primarily at children. Rethink Brands focuses on creating nutritious energy drinks with zero sugar, zero calories, and zero sodium, using organic fruit essence flavors. The products are designed to promote hydration and wellness, making them suitable for various occasions such as birthday parties and sports events. Rethink Brands distributes its beverages through retail channels and online, emphasizing environmentally friendly packaging to align with its commitment to health and sustainability.
Kalahari Biltong
Seed Round in 2019
Kalahari Biltong offers seasoned and dried beef snack that tastes like prosciutto and jerky. The company began in South Africa when three friends raced 175 miles in an Ironman and Ultramarathon within a week. There they discovered the age-old traditions of crafting and preserving beef with simple ingredients. Since then, they've been rooted in a mission to share these styles and elevate the way people experience food.
The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Good Day Chocolate
Venture Round in 2019
Good Day Chocolate specializes in creating functional chocolates designed for young working adults, combining indulgence with wellness. Their products feature a unique blend of premium chocolate and supplement-enriched ingredients, offering convenient and precisely measured doses. The company provides various options, such as an Energy chocolate that delivers the caffeine equivalent of half a cup of coffee, along with essential vitamins and minerals for an effective energy boost. Additionally, their Calm chocolate, infused with amino acids and botanicals, helps alleviate tension without causing drowsiness. Good Day Chocolate aims to enhance everyday experiences by offering a delicious and effective way for consumers to manage energy levels and reduce stress.
Good Fish
Venture Round in 2019
Good Fish is a company based in the USA that focuses on producing and selling fish skin snacks, specifically made from sockeye salmon skin. The company creates crispy chips using wild-caught salmon skins, which are rich in healthy fats, clean protein, and marine collagen, while containing no carbohydrates. By utilizing upcycled seafood, Good Fish offers a sustainable snacking option that caters to health-conscious consumers, promoting both wellness and environmental sustainability.
Bonafide Provisions
Series B in 2019
Bonafide Provisions, LLC is a family-run company based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes in producing organic frozen bone broth and drinkable vegetable products. Founded in 2011 and formerly known as Real True Foods LLC, the company aims to deliver the healing benefits of traditional bone broth to a wide audience. Its offerings include pasture-raised chicken and grass-fed beef broths, as well as nutrient-dense soups. Bonafide Provisions utilizes traditional cooking methods, simmering bones and water with apple cider vinegar for over eighteen hours to create broths rich in collagen and essential amino acids. This approach ensures that the products are not only low in calories but also balanced in macronutrients, supporting overall wellness, gut health, immunity, and skin health. The company sells its products through both online channels and retail stores.
Alpha Foods
Seed Round in 2019
Alpha Foods is a company specializing in the production of plant-based food products, emphasizing taste, texture, and sustainability. Founded in 2015, it is committed to providing delicious meat alternatives that are derived from non-dairy and non-genetically modified organisms ingredients. The company focuses on helping consumers maintain their health by offering cholesterol-free food options with enhanced protein content. Alpha Foods aims to create convenient, flavorful meals that reflect a return to a healthier diet while promoting sustainable practices within the food industry.
Cirkul
Venture Round in 2019
Cirkul is a Tampa, Florida-based beverage company founded in 2015. It sells a system comprising water bottles and flavor cartridges that filter water and mix beverages to a personalized taste, making it easier for consumers to drink more water. The product line includes flavored cartridges and bottles with different formulas and benefits, including options without added colors. The aim is to provide convenient, customizable hydration and support healthier drinking habits through this reusable bottle and cartridge system.
KidFresh is a New York-based company that specializes in creating all-natural frozen meals specifically designed for children. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on providing nutritious options for kids under the age of ten, ensuring that all meals contain no artificial colors or flavors. KidFresh offers a diverse line of six healthy meal options, catering to the needs of health-conscious parents who want to provide their children with quality ingredients and hidden vegetables. The meals are conveniently available at major retailers across the United States, including Whole Foods, Shaws, and ShopRite.
Siete Family Foods
Private Equity Round in 2019
Siete Family Foods produces grain-free Mexican-American foods, including tortillas, tortilla chips, hot sauces, and cashew queso, designed to be gluten-free and often dairy-free. The brand emphasizes better-for-you ingredients to support health and wellness while preserving traditional flavors. It is a family-owned company founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, with distribution through stores and online platforms.
KidFresh
Venture Round in 2019
KidFresh is a New York-based company that specializes in creating all-natural frozen meals specifically designed for children. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on providing nutritious options for kids under the age of ten, ensuring that all meals contain no artificial colors or flavors. KidFresh offers a diverse line of six healthy meal options, catering to the needs of health-conscious parents who want to provide their children with quality ingredients and hidden vegetables. The meals are conveniently available at major retailers across the United States, including Whole Foods, Shaws, and ShopRite.
Roar Organic
Venture Round in 2018
Roar Organic is a beverage company that produces electrolyte-infused hydration drinks. The products are organic, low-calorie sports beverages built on a proprietary coconut water base, with added B vitamins and antioxidants, and they are free from artificial sweeteners and preservatives. The line is available in flavors such as cucumber watermelon, mango clementine, blueberry açaí, and Georgia peach, each containing 3 grams of sugar or less per bottle. These drinks are designed to support athletes with hydration and sustained energy.
Brami
Funding Round in 2018
Brami Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in producing and retailing plant-based, Mediterranean-inspired snacks, primarily made from lupine beans. Founded in 2014, Brami offers a range of products, including their signature BRAMI beans, which are soy-free, gluten-free, and vegan, making them suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. The company's snack offerings include corn snacks in various flavors and emphasize the nutritional benefits of lupini beans, which are known for their high protein and fiber content. Brami aims to provide healthy and tasty snack options that satisfy hunger while aligning with customers' dietary needs.
Koia
Funding Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Koia is a Los Angeles-based food and beverage company specializing in plant protein drinks. Its mission is to empower people through plants by offering natural, high-protein (15-19g per bottle), low-sugar alternatives.
The Toasted Oat
Venture Round in 2018
The Toasted Oat, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Columbus, Ohio, specializes in producing soft-baked granola, offering a unique blend of old-fashioned flavors and wholesome ingredients. The company distinguishes its products by emphasizing their delicious taste and nostalgic qualities, aiming to provide a treat that feels more like a cookie than traditional dry granola. All products are gluten-free and made from plant-based, non-GMO ingredients, including organic cocoa, and are baked from scratch in small batches. The Toasted Oat sells its offerings through an online platform, catering to consumers seeking healthier snack options without compromising on flavor.
Kalahari Biltong
Funding Round in 2018
Kalahari Biltong offers seasoned and dried beef snack that tastes like prosciutto and jerky. The company began in South Africa when three friends raced 175 miles in an Ironman and Ultramarathon within a week. There they discovered the age-old traditions of crafting and preserving beef with simple ingredients. Since then, they've been rooted in a mission to share these styles and elevate the way people experience food.
The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Tractor Beverage
Funding Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Tractor Beverage produces a range of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. These drinks are crafted with real ingredients, inspired by functional benefits, and free from artificial flavors and sweeteners. They are designed to complement meals and are sold through restaurant partners.
Skinny Dipped Almonds
Seed Round in 2018
Skinny Dipped Almonds is a snack food company that offers chocolate-covered almond treats. Its roasted almonds are skinny-dipped in a thin layer of artisan dark chocolate and finished with a whisper of pure cocoa, espresso, or raspberry.
Rethink Water
Corporate Round in 2018
Rethink Brands, Inc. is a beverage manufacturer based in Columbia, Maryland, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing boxed water beverages and a variety of flavored drinks, including juice splashes and fruit punches aimed primarily at children. Rethink Brands focuses on creating nutritious energy drinks with zero sugar, zero calories, and zero sodium, using organic fruit essence flavors. The products are designed to promote hydration and wellness, making them suitable for various occasions such as birthday parties and sports events. Rethink Brands distributes its beverages through retail channels and online, emphasizing environmentally friendly packaging to align with its commitment to health and sustainability.
Bonafide Provisions
Funding Round in 2018
Bonafide Provisions, LLC is a family-run company based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes in producing organic frozen bone broth and drinkable vegetable products. Founded in 2011 and formerly known as Real True Foods LLC, the company aims to deliver the healing benefits of traditional bone broth to a wide audience. Its offerings include pasture-raised chicken and grass-fed beef broths, as well as nutrient-dense soups. Bonafide Provisions utilizes traditional cooking methods, simmering bones and water with apple cider vinegar for over eighteen hours to create broths rich in collagen and essential amino acids. This approach ensures that the products are not only low in calories but also balanced in macronutrients, supporting overall wellness, gut health, immunity, and skin health. The company sells its products through both online channels and retail stores.
Tea Drops
Seed Round in 2018
Tea Drops is an innovative, woman-owned company based in Los Angeles, producing dissolvable, organic shaped teas. Their products are USDA certified organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free of artificial/natural flavors. Tea Drops offers a variety of blends including caffeinated and caffeine-free options, collaboration teas, natural wellness teas, and bath and body teas.
LOLA is a New York-based company that specializes in feminine care products, founded in 2014. The company offers a subscription service that delivers essential items such as organic cotton tampons, eco-friendly pads, and sexual wellness products made from natural ingredients, free of toxins and dyes. By focusing on transparency and authenticity, LOLA aims to empower women with reliable resources and gynecologist-approved products, enhancing their comfort and safety during their menstrual cycles. Through its commitment to reproductive health, LOLA positions itself as a lifelong brand dedicated to addressing the unique needs of women.
Soozy's
Seed Round in 2018
Soozy's is a New York–based food and beverage company that produces grain-free, paleo, and allergen-friendly baked goods, including muffins and donuts, made without gluten, grains, dairy, peanuts, soy, or GMOs and free from artificial ingredients. Founded in 2016, the brand offers flavors such as double chocolate and wild blueberry and focuses on delivering tasty, healthy options for customers seeking clean ingredients.
Native State Foods
Venture Round in 2018
Native State Foods, Inc. is a producer of pinole grain food products, specializing in breakfast and snacking options that incorporate ancient superfoods. The company's product line includes the Purely Pinole brand, which features a whole grain hot cereal known for its high protein, fiber, and antioxidant content. These offerings are designed to cater to modern lifestyles while providing essential nutrition. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California, Native State Foods markets its products through various retail stores and online channels across the United States. In addition to food items, the company also offers related apparel.
Founded in 2014, Koia is a Los Angeles-based food and beverage company specializing in plant protein drinks. Its mission is to empower people through plants by offering natural, high-protein (15-19g per bottle), low-sugar alternatives.
Bear Squeeze
Seed Round in 2018
Bear Squeeze is a California-based company that specializes in on-the-go ketogenic food products, focusing on the development of tasty and nutritious meal replacements. Founded in 2017, the brand aims to offer convenient options for those following a ketogenic diet, ensuring optimal nutrition without sacrificing flavor. By prioritizing both taste and convenience, Bear Squeeze targets consumers looking for effective meal solutions that align with their dietary preferences.
Mansi
Venture Round in 2018
Mansi specializes in premium ready-to-drink citrus beverages, notably the first calamansi juice product available in North America. Their flagship offering is Non-GMO Project verified, crafted from hand-picked calamansi, naturally sweetened with organic cane sugar and honey.
Good Day Chocolate
Venture Round in 2018
Good Day Chocolate specializes in creating functional chocolates designed for young working adults, combining indulgence with wellness. Their products feature a unique blend of premium chocolate and supplement-enriched ingredients, offering convenient and precisely measured doses. The company provides various options, such as an Energy chocolate that delivers the caffeine equivalent of half a cup of coffee, along with essential vitamins and minerals for an effective energy boost. Additionally, their Calm chocolate, infused with amino acids and botanicals, helps alleviate tension without causing drowsiness. Good Day Chocolate aims to enhance everyday experiences by offering a delicious and effective way for consumers to manage energy levels and reduce stress.
Harmless Harvest
Funding Round in 2018
Harmless Harvest, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in producing organic coconut water and other beverage products. The company's offerings include pro-plant, pro-people, pro-biotic coconut water and coffee coconut water, along with dairy-free yogurts and smoothies. Harmless Harvest is committed to sustainability and ethical practices, being the first Fair for Life certified coconut water producer, which ensures fair wages and decent working conditions for its workers. The company integrates innovative scientific methods with traditional agroforestry knowledge to create products that uphold nutritional and ethical integrity. Additionally, through its Fair for Life initiatives, Harmless Harvest has provided free healthcare services to farmers and their communities, significantly improving access to medical care for many individuals who had previously been without such services. By prioritizing the welfare of ecosystems and local communities, Harmless Harvest aims to redefine the food and beverage industry with a focus on long-term stakeholder benefits.
Nomi
Venture Round in 2018
Nomi is a Minneapolis-based company that specializes in the production of refrigerated snack bars. Founded in 2011, Nomi focuses on creating nutritious options that cater to health-conscious consumers. Its oat-based bars are gluten-free and rich in fiber and whole grains, providing a high-protein snack alternative. Nomi's commitment to health and wellness is reflected in its product offerings, which aim to deliver convenient and wholesome snacks for various lifestyles.
JJ's Sweets
Venture Round in 2018
JJ's Sweets is a Boulder, Colorado-based candy manufacturer focused on creating innovative and mindful treats. The company specializes in coconut milk caramels that are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and non-GMO, appealing to consumers seeking healthier indulgences. By drawing inspiration from traditional candy-making while prioritizing sustainability and health, JJ's Sweets aims to evolve the confectionery landscape with products that not only satisfy sweet cravings but also support overall well-being.
Wandering Bear Coffee
Series A in 2018
Wandering Bear specializes in producing cold brew coffee products. Their signature offering is a boxed, tapped cold brew that preserves freshness by eliminating air and light, ensuring consumers enjoy strong, customized coffee anytime throughout the day. The product can be conveniently stored in home or office fridges.
Harmless Harvest
Venture Round in 2017
Harmless Harvest, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in producing organic coconut water and other beverage products. The company's offerings include pro-plant, pro-people, pro-biotic coconut water and coffee coconut water, along with dairy-free yogurts and smoothies. Harmless Harvest is committed to sustainability and ethical practices, being the first Fair for Life certified coconut water producer, which ensures fair wages and decent working conditions for its workers. The company integrates innovative scientific methods with traditional agroforestry knowledge to create products that uphold nutritional and ethical integrity. Additionally, through its Fair for Life initiatives, Harmless Harvest has provided free healthcare services to farmers and their communities, significantly improving access to medical care for many individuals who had previously been without such services. By prioritizing the welfare of ecosystems and local communities, Harmless Harvest aims to redefine the food and beverage industry with a focus on long-term stakeholder benefits.
Buff Bake
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Buff Bake specializes in producing and retailing healthier snack alternatives. Their primary products are protein cookies made with roasted peanuts, almonds, hormone-free protein powder, chia seeds, and flax seeds.
The Toasted Oat
Seed Round in 2017
The Toasted Oat, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Columbus, Ohio, specializes in producing soft-baked granola, offering a unique blend of old-fashioned flavors and wholesome ingredients. The company distinguishes its products by emphasizing their delicious taste and nostalgic qualities, aiming to provide a treat that feels more like a cookie than traditional dry granola. All products are gluten-free and made from plant-based, non-GMO ingredients, including organic cocoa, and are baked from scratch in small batches. The Toasted Oat sells its offerings through an online platform, catering to consumers seeking healthier snack options without compromising on flavor.
Right Rice
Funding Round in 2017
RightRice produces a unique vegetable-based rice alternative made from ingredients such as lentils, chickpeas, and peas. This innovative product offers a delicious and nutritious option for consumers, boasting more than double the protein, five times the fiber, and nearly 40 percent fewer net carbs compared to traditional white rice. RightRice retains the ability to absorb flavors and can be enjoyed in various seasoned varieties, including Lemon Pepper, Spanish, and Garlic Herb, all made with real herbs and spices without artificial additives. The product is non-GMO, vegan, and serves as a complete source of plant-based protein, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking to enhance their meals while reducing calorie intake.
Kalahari Biltong
Seed Round in 2017
Kalahari Biltong offers seasoned and dried beef snack that tastes like prosciutto and jerky. The company began in South Africa when three friends raced 175 miles in an Ironman and Ultramarathon within a week. There they discovered the age-old traditions of crafting and preserving beef with simple ingredients. Since then, they've been rooted in a mission to share these styles and elevate the way people experience food.
The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Bonafide Provisions
Venture Round in 2017
Bonafide Provisions, LLC is a family-run company based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes in producing organic frozen bone broth and drinkable vegetable products. Founded in 2011 and formerly known as Real True Foods LLC, the company aims to deliver the healing benefits of traditional bone broth to a wide audience. Its offerings include pasture-raised chicken and grass-fed beef broths, as well as nutrient-dense soups. Bonafide Provisions utilizes traditional cooking methods, simmering bones and water with apple cider vinegar for over eighteen hours to create broths rich in collagen and essential amino acids. This approach ensures that the products are not only low in calories but also balanced in macronutrients, supporting overall wellness, gut health, immunity, and skin health. The company sells its products through both online channels and retail stores.
Good Day Chocolate
Seed Round in 2017
Good Day Chocolate specializes in creating functional chocolates designed for young working adults, combining indulgence with wellness. Their products feature a unique blend of premium chocolate and supplement-enriched ingredients, offering convenient and precisely measured doses. The company provides various options, such as an Energy chocolate that delivers the caffeine equivalent of half a cup of coffee, along with essential vitamins and minerals for an effective energy boost. Additionally, their Calm chocolate, infused with amino acids and botanicals, helps alleviate tension without causing drowsiness. Good Day Chocolate aims to enhance everyday experiences by offering a delicious and effective way for consumers to manage energy levels and reduce stress.
Founded in 2014, Koia is a Los Angeles-based food and beverage company specializing in plant protein drinks. Its mission is to empower people through plants by offering natural, high-protein (15-19g per bottle), low-sugar alternatives.
Rethink Water
Venture Round in 2017
Rethink Brands, Inc. is a beverage manufacturer based in Columbia, Maryland, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing boxed water beverages and a variety of flavored drinks, including juice splashes and fruit punches aimed primarily at children. Rethink Brands focuses on creating nutritious energy drinks with zero sugar, zero calories, and zero sodium, using organic fruit essence flavors. The products are designed to promote hydration and wellness, making them suitable for various occasions such as birthday parties and sports events. Rethink Brands distributes its beverages through retail channels and online, emphasizing environmentally friendly packaging to align with its commitment to health and sustainability.
KidFresh is a New York-based company that specializes in creating all-natural frozen meals specifically designed for children. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on providing nutritious options for kids under the age of ten, ensuring that all meals contain no artificial colors or flavors. KidFresh offers a diverse line of six healthy meal options, catering to the needs of health-conscious parents who want to provide their children with quality ingredients and hidden vegetables. The meals are conveniently available at major retailers across the United States, including Whole Foods, Shaws, and ShopRite.
Halsa
Venture Round in 2017
Hälsa is a producer of plant-based yogurt drinks made from fermented organic whole grain oats. The company focuses on creating healthy food products that support fitness and well-being. Its offerings are available in various flavors, including vanilla and chocolate, allowing customers to enjoy nutritious options that are both tasty and beneficial for their health.
Skinny Dipped Almonds
Venture Round in 2017
Skinny Dipped Almonds is a snack food company that offers chocolate-covered almond treats. Its roasted almonds are skinny-dipped in a thin layer of artisan dark chocolate and finished with a whisper of pure cocoa, espresso, or raspberry.
BOU Brands
Funding Round in 2017
BOU Brands, LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in producing bouillon cubes and ready-to-eat soups. Incorporated in 2016, BOU Brands offers a diverse range of products, including soups, risotto, dips, pies, pizza, and salad. The company is dedicated to creating flavorful, healthier, and high-quality food options that prioritize convenience. BOU Brands emphasizes the use of real and all-natural ingredients in their offerings, ensuring that consumers do not have to compromise on taste or quality.
Nomi
Venture Round in 2017
Nomi is a Minneapolis-based company that specializes in the production of refrigerated snack bars. Founded in 2011, Nomi focuses on creating nutritious options that cater to health-conscious consumers. Its oat-based bars are gluten-free and rich in fiber and whole grains, providing a high-protein snack alternative. Nomi's commitment to health and wellness is reflected in its product offerings, which aim to deliver convenient and wholesome snacks for various lifestyles.
Element Snacks
Venture Round in 2017
Element Snacks is a modern twist on a classic snack: rice or corn cakes coated in chocolate or fruit.
They believe in nurturing our bodies and minds at the same time.
They believe in simple yet flavorful.
They believe in real food.
They believe in supporting small-scale farms as an ecological, economic and human asset.
They believe that life is too short to snack badly.
Four Sigmatic
Venture Round in 2017
Four Sigmatic produces a range of beverages centered around mushrooms. Their products include mushroom coffees, elixirs, hot chocolates, and superfood blends, offering consumers an innovative way to incorporate the benefits of mushrooms into their daily routines.
Aloe Gloe
Venture Round in 2017
Aloe Gloe is part of L.A. Libations, an emerging beverage incubator that was founded by Stepper, Pat Bolden and Dino Sarti. The three first met while working as merchandisers for Coca-Cola Enterprises and after many successful years in the beverage industry they reunited to create L.A. Libations and in turn their own passion project, Aloe Gloe.
Tractor Beverage
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Tractor Beverage produces a range of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. These drinks are crafted with real ingredients, inspired by functional benefits, and free from artificial flavors and sweeteners. They are designed to complement meals and are sold through restaurant partners.
Wandering Bear Coffee
Seed Round in 2017
Wandering Bear specializes in producing cold brew coffee products. Their signature offering is a boxed, tapped cold brew that preserves freshness by eliminating air and light, ensuring consumers enjoy strong, customized coffee anytime throughout the day. The product can be conveniently stored in home or office fridges.
Good Day Chocolate
Venture Round in 2016
Good Day Chocolate specializes in creating functional chocolates designed for young working adults, combining indulgence with wellness. Their products feature a unique blend of premium chocolate and supplement-enriched ingredients, offering convenient and precisely measured doses. The company provides various options, such as an Energy chocolate that delivers the caffeine equivalent of half a cup of coffee, along with essential vitamins and minerals for an effective energy boost. Additionally, their Calm chocolate, infused with amino acids and botanicals, helps alleviate tension without causing drowsiness. Good Day Chocolate aims to enhance everyday experiences by offering a delicious and effective way for consumers to manage energy levels and reduce stress.
Mansi
Venture Round in 2016
Mansi specializes in premium ready-to-drink citrus beverages, notably the first calamansi juice product available in North America. Their flagship offering is Non-GMO Project verified, crafted from hand-picked calamansi, naturally sweetened with organic cane sugar and honey.