AccelFoods

AccelFoods, founded in 2013 and based in New York, is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in high-growth consumer goods, healthcare, retail, and agribusiness companies throughout the United States. The firm partners with driven founders to provide access to industry expertise and infrastructure, facilitating the development of innovative products and effective go-to-market strategies. By connecting emerging companies with essential resources, AccelFoods aims to foster the creation of enduring brands within the food and beverage ecosystem.

Michael Arnstein

Fund Associate

Lauren Jupiter

Managing Partner

Hannah McCain

Senior Associate

119 past transactions

Bravo Sierra

Series B in 2022
Bravo Sierra is the first military-native performance wellness company, pioneering a user-driven performance personal care and nutrition organization developed within the U.S. military community. Powered by the insight generated through social manufacturing including direct collaboration with its core community of 1,000 U.S. military active duty service members, the company delivers performance goods with unprecedented responsiveness and accuracy for those who serve and for the benefit of all. Designed to support and enhance today's ultra-active lifestyle and engineered with critically relevant innovation and stress-tested in the field, the products include first-to-market technologies and formulas that are clean, vegan, and cruelty-free. Bravo Sierra is built around a revenue share model contributing 5% of all sales to the Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program, which offers a complete range of community support and quality of life programs for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, their families, retirees, and veterans.

Yumi

Series B in 2021
Yumi is the definitive source for parents seeking to understand what they are feeding their children and why, offering a science-based early childhood meal delivery program that is the most convenient and most nutritional option in the market.

Jinx

Series A in 2021
Jinx, Inc. is a dog wellness brand based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in manufacturing and selling pet food products. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on providing high-quality dog food that combines both animal and plant protein sources to ensure optimal nutritional health. Jinx's online shop offers a variety of nutrition options made with purposeful ingredients that are easily recognizable by pet owners. The brand aims to foster a community of dog parents who prioritize the well-being of their pets and take pride in their care.

Cirkul

Series B in 2021
Cirkul, Inc. manufactures water bottles with flavored-bottle system which filters water and mixes drinks to personalized taste. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

Nounos Creamery

Venture Round in 2021
Nounós Creamery LLC produces yogurt. Its products include low fat strained yogurt such as classic plain, vanilla bean blend, blueberry blend, mixed berries, strawberry vanilla, peach passion fruit, coconut mango, banana raspberry, and cherry vanilla and whole milk strained yogurt such as whole milk classic plain, whole milk black, and blueberry blend, and whole milk vanilla bean. Nounós Creamery LLC was founded in 2013 and is based in Southampton, New York.

ByHeart

Series B in 2021
ByHeart, Inc. is an infant and baby nutrition company focused on developing products that support various aspects of children's health, including immune, microbiome, cognitive, and digestive health. Established in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company operates with facilities in Pennsylvania. ByHeart aims to translate advanced nutrition science and breastmilk research into innovative foods and formulas, prioritizing natural ingredients and small-batch production to ensure quality. The company's commitment to promoting healthy growth and providing peace of mind for parents distinguishes it in the infant nutrition market.

Bravo Sierra

Series A in 2021
Bravo Sierra is the first military-native performance wellness company, pioneering a user-driven performance personal care and nutrition organization developed within the U.S. military community. Powered by the insight generated through social manufacturing including direct collaboration with its core community of 1,000 U.S. military active duty service members, the company delivers performance goods with unprecedented responsiveness and accuracy for those who serve and for the benefit of all. Designed to support and enhance today's ultra-active lifestyle and engineered with critically relevant innovation and stress-tested in the field, the products include first-to-market technologies and formulas that are clean, vegan, and cruelty-free. Bravo Sierra is built around a revenue share model contributing 5% of all sales to the Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program, which offers a complete range of community support and quality of life programs for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, their families, retirees, and veterans.

Ready, Set, Food!

Venture Round in 2021
Ready, Set, Food! is a California-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on reducing the risk of food allergies in infants. The company manufactures and sells pre-measured daily packets designed to be mixed with breast milk, formula, or solid food, which contain allergist-developed blends of common allergens such as peanut, egg, and milk. By incorporating these packets into a child's diet, parents can significantly lower the risk of their baby developing allergies by up to 80%. Ready, Set, Food! distributes its products primarily through online channels, providing an accessible solution for parents seeking to promote food tolerance in their children from an early age.

Kidfresh

Convertible Note in 2021
Kidfresh creates all-natural kids’ meals it provides top nutrition with no artificial colors or flavors to kids. Kidfresh is now offering a line of six healthy kids’ meals all-natural, frozen meals for kids sold in the US at retailers such as Whole Foods, Shaws, ShopRite, and a growing list of other supermarkets. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Tea Drops

Series A in 2021
Tea Drops is a Los Angeles-based, woman-owned company that specializes in innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The product line features USDA organic teas made from a blend of organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices, presented in whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers. The teas are caffeine-free and caffeinated, and also include options for natural wellness and bath and body formulations. Committed to sustainability, Tea Drops' offerings are gluten-free, GMO-free, and devoid of artificial flavors. The products are available for purchase online and through various retail outlets across the United States.

Proud Source Water

Series B in 2021
Proud Source Water, Inc. is a company that specializes in bottling and selling naturally alkaline spring water. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, it offers products free from additives and packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum bottles. By utilizing aluminum packaging, Proud Source Water provides a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic bottles in the bottled-water market. The company's products are distributed through various channels, including wholesalers, retail stores, and online platforms.

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 producing supplement-enriched chocolates aimed at young working adults. Their products feature a melt-proof candy coating that allows for easy measurement of active ingredients, providing consumers with both control and convenience. The chocolate offerings include varieties such as Energy, a darker chocolate infused with caffeine equivalent to half a cup of regular coffee, along with vitamins and minerals for an effective energy boost. Another variety, Calm, is a milk chocolate that incorporates amino acids and botanicals designed to alleviate tension without causing drowsiness. By combining premium chocolate with beneficial ingredients, Good Day Chocolate delivers a delicious and functional indulgence that addresses various consumer needs, including energy enhancement and stress relief.

Gainful

Series A in 2021
Gainful Health Inc. manufactures and supplies protein powder online. It offers personalized protein powder to consumers on subscription basis. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Skinny Dipped Almonds

Seed Round in 2021
Skinny Dipped Almonds makes chocolate-covered almond treats using high-end ingredients. They offer roasted almonds that are skinny dipped in a thin layer of artisan dark chocolate and finished with a whisper of pure cocoa, espresso, or raspberry. Skinny Dipped Almonds was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Good Fish

Series A in 2020
Good Fish specializes in producing and selling fish skin snacks to customers. Good Fish is headquartered in the USA.

LOLA

Series C in 2020
LOLA is the first lifelong brand for a woman’s body, providing the transparency and candor women deserve when it comes to products and content for their reproductive health.

CLIO Snacks

Venture Round in 2020
CLIO Snacks is a consumer goods company that manufactures yogurt bars. Clio believes in snacking clean without compromise. It’s all game, no shame. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Roselle, New Jersey.

Ready, Set, Food!

Seed Round in 2020
Ready, Set, Food! is a California-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on reducing the risk of food allergies in infants. The company manufactures and sells pre-measured daily packets designed to be mixed with breast milk, formula, or solid food, which contain allergist-developed blends of common allergens such as peanut, egg, and milk. By incorporating these packets into a child's diet, parents can significantly lower the risk of their baby developing allergies by up to 80%. Ready, Set, Food! distributes its products primarily through online channels, providing an accessible solution for parents seeking to promote food tolerance in their children from an early age.

Tea Drops

Venture Round in 2020
Tea Drops is a Los Angeles-based, woman-owned company that specializes in innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The product line features USDA organic teas made from a blend of organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices, presented in whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers. The teas are caffeine-free and caffeinated, and also include options for natural wellness and bath and body formulations. Committed to sustainability, Tea Drops' offerings are gluten-free, GMO-free, and devoid of artificial flavors. The products are available for purchase online and through various retail outlets across the United States.

RightRice

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 makes chocolate-covered almond treats using high-end ingredients. They offer roasted almonds that are skinny dipped in a thin layer of artisan dark chocolate and finished with a whisper of pure cocoa, espresso, or raspberry. Skinny Dipped Almonds was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Good Fish

Convertible Note in 2020
Good Fish specializes in producing and selling fish skin snacks to customers. Good Fish is headquartered in the USA.

Tractor Beverage

Debt Financing in 2020
Tractor Beverage Company is all about honoring a complete meal experience. These drinks are sourced, prepared and poured with all the love, attention and intention as the food they pair with.

Tractor Beverage

Venture Round in 2020
Tractor Beverage Company is all about honoring a complete meal experience. These drinks are sourced, prepared and poured with all the love, attention and intention as the food they pair with.

Soozy's

Seed Round in 2020
Soozy's is a food and beverage company that offers healthy and tasty grain-free baked goods. The company uses only clean ingredients, and all of its muffins are paleo and allergen-friendly and made without grain, gluten, dairy, peanut, or soy. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York.

Proud Source Water

Series A in 2020
Proud Source Water, Inc. is a company that specializes in bottling and selling naturally alkaline spring water. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, it offers products free from additives and packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum bottles. By utilizing aluminum packaging, Proud Source Water provides a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic bottles in the bottled-water market. The company's products are distributed through various channels, including wholesalers, retail stores, and online platforms.

The Toasted Oat

Seed Round in 2020
The Toasted Oat, Inc. is a bakery company based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in the production of soft and chewy granola. Founded in 2013, the company offers its products through an online platform. The Toasted Oat's granola is crafted from authentic, good-for-you ingredients, and is designed to be both delicious and nutritious. Unlike traditional granolas, their product has a texture reminiscent of a crumbled cookie, setting it apart with its appealing taste. The granola is gluten-free, made from non-GMO and plant-based ingredients, and includes options like organic cocoa. Baked in small batches from scratch, The Toasted Oat aims to evoke nostalgia while providing modern, healthier snack alternatives for consumers.

Kidfresh

Venture Round in 2020
Kidfresh creates all-natural kids’ meals it provides top nutrition with no artificial colors or flavors to kids. Kidfresh is now offering a line of six healthy kids’ meals all-natural, frozen meals for kids sold in the US at retailers such as Whole Foods, Shaws, ShopRite, and a growing list of other supermarkets. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Alpha Foods

Series A in 2020
Alpha Foods produces plant-based foods focused on taste, texture, and sustainability. It is dedicated to returning to the roots of a healthy diet and sustainable industry by bringing delicious meat alternatives derived from plants. It aims to bring clean, sustainable sizzle to the plant-based protein market with a variety of delicious convenience foods. Alpha Foods was founded in 2015.

Tea Drops

Venture Round in 2019
Tea Drops is a Los Angeles-based, woman-owned company that specializes in innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The product line features USDA organic teas made from a blend of organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices, presented in whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers. The teas are caffeine-free and caffeinated, and also include options for natural wellness and bath and body formulations. Committed to sustainability, Tea Drops' offerings are gluten-free, GMO-free, and devoid of artificial flavors. The products are available for purchase online and through various retail outlets across the United States.

Nounos Creamery

Corporate Round in 2019
Nounós Creamery LLC produces yogurt. Its products include low fat strained yogurt such as classic plain, vanilla bean blend, blueberry blend, mixed berries, strawberry vanilla, peach passion fruit, coconut mango, banana raspberry, and cherry vanilla and whole milk strained yogurt such as whole milk classic plain, whole milk black, and blueberry blend, and whole milk vanilla bean. Nounós Creamery LLC was founded in 2013 and is based in Southampton, New York.

Skinny Dipped Almonds

Venture Round in 2019
Skinny Dipped Almonds makes chocolate-covered almond treats using high-end ingredients. They offer roasted almonds that are skinny dipped in a thin layer of artisan dark chocolate and finished with a whisper of pure cocoa, espresso, or raspberry. Skinny Dipped Almonds was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

The Nue Co.

Series A in 2019
The Nue Co. was born after a trip to Copenhagen inspired them to create a supplement brand founded on two danish principles, simplicity and creativity. Their lab has over 20 years experience and is based in Cambridge, England. Rather than working with harsh, isolated vitamins they choose to work with powerful organic foods high in specific vitamins or minerals. Every ingredient they use is completely traceable and of the highest standard. They never add fillers of any type, making their blends potent and pure.They limit the use of plastic packaging and are focused on minimising their carbon footprint.

Soozy's

Seed Round in 2019
Soozy's is a food and beverage company that offers healthy and tasty grain-free baked goods. The company uses only clean ingredients, and all of its muffins are paleo and allergen-friendly and made without grain, gluten, dairy, peanut, or soy. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York.

Rethink Water

Seed Round in 2019
Rethink Brands is a solution-based beverage company that is focused on optimizing the products of everyday life. It is a drink for all occasions, may it be birthday parties, soccer game refreshments, and lunch table concessions, children could see a good bit of sugar over the course of any given day. It is based in Columbia, Maryland, and was founded in 2015.

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 Fish

Venture Round in 2019
Good Fish specializes in producing and selling fish skin snacks to customers. Good Fish is headquartered in the USA.

Kalahari Biltong

Venture 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.

Bonafide Provisions

Series B in 2019
Bonafide Provisions, LLC is a family-run business based in Carlsbad, California, specializing in the production of organic frozen bone broth. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of restorative products, including pasture-raised chicken and grass-fed beef broths and soups, which are crafted using traditional cooking methods. Bonafide Provisions aims to promote the health benefits of real bone broth, making its products available both online and through various retail stores. The company, originally known as Real True Foods LLC, rebranded in January 2016 to reflect its commitment to quality and wellness.

Alpha Foods

Seed Round in 2019
Alpha Foods produces plant-based foods focused on taste, texture, and sustainability. It is dedicated to returning to the roots of a healthy diet and sustainable industry by bringing delicious meat alternatives derived from plants. It aims to bring clean, sustainable sizzle to the plant-based protein market with a variety of delicious convenience foods. Alpha Foods was founded in 2015.

Cirkul

Venture Round in 2019
Cirkul, Inc. manufactures water bottles with flavored-bottle system which filters water and mixes drinks to personalized taste. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

Kidfresh

Series C in 2019
Kidfresh creates all-natural kids’ meals it provides top nutrition with no artificial colors or flavors to kids. Kidfresh is now offering a line of six healthy kids’ meals all-natural, frozen meals for kids sold in the US at retailers such as Whole Foods, Shaws, ShopRite, and a growing list of other supermarkets. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Siete Family Foods

Private Equity Round in 2019
Siete Family Foods Inc. produces grain-free tortillas and tortilla chips that are paleo, gluten-free, and preservative-free. The company distributes its food products and apparel through stores and online platform. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Kidfresh

Venture Round in 2019
Kidfresh creates all-natural kids’ meals it provides top nutrition with no artificial colors or flavors to kids. Kidfresh is now offering a line of six healthy kids’ meals all-natural, frozen meals for kids sold in the US at retailers such as Whole Foods, Shaws, ShopRite, and a growing list of other supermarkets. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Roar Organic

Venture Round in 2018
ROAR represents a new breed of electrolyte infused hydration beverages with unique flavor combinations that set us apart from the rest. With a powerful base of coconut water and b-vitamins, loud "​in your face"​ packaging, the expressive aspects of an energy drink, yet the functionality of a healthier sports beverage, ROAR is a bold, healthy, alternative to the sugary, artificial, traditional isotonic beverages available today. ROAR is scientifically formulated for fast assimilation and long lasting energy, featuring an advanced hydration system to help replenish both body and mind with less sugar, NO artificial flavors, NO preservatives, NO gluten, NO caffeine, NO high fructose corn syrup, NO brominated vegetable oil.

Brami

Funding Round in 2018
Brami Inc. specializes in providing lupine beans, specifically branded as Brami beans, which are soy-free and designed for convenient snacking at any time of the day. The company reimagines an ancient Roman snack for contemporary consumers, positioning its product as a sustainable alternative to traditional, resource-intensive animal protein snacks, such as jerky. Established in 2014, Brami is headquartered in New York, New York.

Koia

Funding Round in 2018
Koia is a food and beverage company that specializes in manufacturing plant protein drinks. The company is driven by its mission is to empower people through plants,100% Plant-Based Protein and natural ingredients. Each 12 oz bottle is packed with 15-19g of plant-based protein with amazing taste and under 5g of sugar. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

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.

The Toasted Oat

Venture Round in 2018
The Toasted Oat, Inc. is a bakery company based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in the production of soft and chewy granola. Founded in 2013, the company offers its products through an online platform. The Toasted Oat's granola is crafted from authentic, good-for-you ingredients, and is designed to be both delicious and nutritious. Unlike traditional granolas, their product has a texture reminiscent of a crumbled cookie, setting it apart with its appealing taste. The granola is gluten-free, made from non-GMO and plant-based ingredients, and includes options like organic cocoa. Baked in small batches from scratch, The Toasted Oat aims to evoke nostalgia while providing modern, healthier snack alternatives for consumers.

Tractor Beverage

Funding Round in 2018
Tractor Beverage Company is all about honoring a complete meal experience. These drinks are sourced, prepared and poured with all the love, attention and intention as the food they pair with.

Skinny Dipped Almonds

Seed Round in 2018
Skinny Dipped Almonds makes chocolate-covered almond treats using high-end ingredients. They offer roasted almonds that are skinny dipped in a thin layer of artisan dark chocolate and finished with a whisper of pure cocoa, espresso, or raspberry. Skinny Dipped Almonds was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Rethink Water

Corporate Round in 2018
Rethink Brands is a solution-based beverage company that is focused on optimizing the products of everyday life. It is a drink for all occasions, may it be birthday parties, soccer game refreshments, and lunch table concessions, children could see a good bit of sugar over the course of any given day. It is based in Columbia, Maryland, and was founded in 2015.

Bonafide Provisions

Funding Round in 2018
Bonafide Provisions, LLC is a family-run business based in Carlsbad, California, specializing in the production of organic frozen bone broth. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of restorative products, including pasture-raised chicken and grass-fed beef broths and soups, which are crafted using traditional cooking methods. Bonafide Provisions aims to promote the health benefits of real bone broth, making its products available both online and through various retail stores. The company, originally known as Real True Foods LLC, rebranded in January 2016 to reflect its commitment to quality and wellness.

Tea Drops

Seed Round in 2018
Tea Drops is a Los Angeles-based, woman-owned company that specializes in innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The product line features USDA organic teas made from a blend of organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices, presented in whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers. The teas are caffeine-free and caffeinated, and also include options for natural wellness and bath and body formulations. Committed to sustainability, Tea Drops' offerings are gluten-free, GMO-free, and devoid of artificial flavors. The products are available for purchase online and through various retail outlets across the United States.

LOLA

Series B in 2018
LOLA is the first lifelong brand for a woman’s body, providing the transparency and candor women deserve when it comes to products and content for their reproductive health.

Soozy's

Seed Round in 2018
Soozy's is a food and beverage company that offers healthy and tasty grain-free baked goods. The company uses only clean ingredients, and all of its muffins are paleo and allergen-friendly and made without grain, gluten, dairy, peanut, or soy. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York.

Native State Foods

Venture Round in 2018
Native State Foods, Inc. produces and supplies pinole grains food products. The company provides Purely Pinole brand line of hot cereal and snacking products, as well as apparel. It markets and sells its products through stores and online in the United States. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Koia

Series A in 2018
Koia is a food and beverage company that specializes in manufacturing plant protein drinks. The company is driven by its mission is to empower people through plants,100% Plant-Based Protein and natural ingredients. Each 12 oz bottle is packed with 15-19g of plant-based protein with amazing taste and under 5g of sugar. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Bear Squeeze

Seed Round in 2018
Bear Squeeze is a brand that provides on-the-go ketogenic food products. Its goal is to create a great-tasting, keto-friendly meal replacement with optimal nutrition and ultimate convenience. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in California City, California.

Good Day Chocolate

Venture Round in 2018
Good Day Chocolate specializes in producing supplement-enriched chocolates aimed at young working adults. Their products feature a melt-proof candy coating that allows for easy measurement of active ingredients, providing consumers with both control and convenience. The chocolate offerings include varieties such as Energy, a darker chocolate infused with caffeine equivalent to half a cup of regular coffee, along with vitamins and minerals for an effective energy boost. Another variety, Calm, is a milk chocolate that incorporates amino acids and botanicals designed to alleviate tension without causing drowsiness. By combining premium chocolate with beneficial ingredients, Good Day Chocolate delivers a delicious and functional indulgence that addresses various consumer needs, including energy enhancement and stress relief.

Harmless Harvest

Funding Round in 2018
Harmless Harvest, Inc. produces organic coconut water. Its products include pro-plant pro-people, pro-biotic, and coffee coconut water. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Nomi

Venture Round in 2018
Nomi, founded in 2011 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializes in the production of refrigerated snack bars made from oats and fruits. The company's offerings are designed to provide nutritious options, featuring oat-based, gluten-free recipes that are high in fiber and whole grains. Nomi's snack bars cater to health-conscious consumers seeking high-protein snacks.

JJ's Sweets

Venture Round in 2018
JJ's Sweets is a Boulder, Colorado-based candy company that specializes in producing innovative and health-conscious treats. The company is known for its coconut milk caramels, which are crafted from vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and non-GMO ingredients. JJ's Sweets aims to transform traditional candy into indulgent options that not only delight the palate but also support well-being and sustainability. By drawing inspiration from the past while focusing on modern dietary preferences, JJ's Sweets seeks to redefine the candy experience for consumers looking for both taste and health benefits.

Wandering Bear LLC

Series A in 2018
Wandering Bear LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in producing, brewing, and delivering organic coffee tailored for home and office use. Founded in 2014, it offers a variety of products, including extra strong cold brew coffee packaged in twelve-cup boxes with a convenient tap system that preserves freshness by minimizing exposure to air and light. The brand's range includes customizable options such as single-serve cold brew, vegan ready-to-drink beverages, and innovative products like extra strong K-Cups and coarse ground coffee. Wandering Bear's offerings are available for nationwide shipping through its website and Amazon, as well as select retailers including Whole Foods and Kroger. The company emphasizes sustainability and aims to provide consumers with a fresh and enjoyable coffee experience at any time.

Harmless Harvest

Venture Round in 2017
Harmless Harvest, Inc. produces organic coconut water. Its products include pro-plant pro-people, pro-biotic, and coffee coconut water. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Buff Bake

Seed Round in 2017
Buff Bake, LLC produces and retails butter, cookies, and protein spreads. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Santa Ana, California.

The Toasted Oat

Seed Round in 2017
The Toasted Oat, Inc. is a bakery company based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in the production of soft and chewy granola. Founded in 2013, the company offers its products through an online platform. The Toasted Oat's granola is crafted from authentic, good-for-you ingredients, and is designed to be both delicious and nutritious. Unlike traditional granolas, their product has a texture reminiscent of a crumbled cookie, setting it apart with its appealing taste. The granola is gluten-free, made from non-GMO and plant-based ingredients, and includes options like organic cocoa. Baked in small batches from scratch, The Toasted Oat aims to evoke nostalgia while providing modern, healthier snack alternatives for consumers.

RightRice

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 business based in Carlsbad, California, specializing in the production of organic frozen bone broth. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of restorative products, including pasture-raised chicken and grass-fed beef broths and soups, which are crafted using traditional cooking methods. Bonafide Provisions aims to promote the health benefits of real bone broth, making its products available both online and through various retail stores. The company, originally known as Real True Foods LLC, rebranded in January 2016 to reflect its commitment to quality and wellness.

Good Day Chocolate

Seed Round in 2017
Good Day Chocolate specializes in producing supplement-enriched chocolates aimed at young working adults. Their products feature a melt-proof candy coating that allows for easy measurement of active ingredients, providing consumers with both control and convenience. The chocolate offerings include varieties such as Energy, a darker chocolate infused with caffeine equivalent to half a cup of regular coffee, along with vitamins and minerals for an effective energy boost. Another variety, Calm, is a milk chocolate that incorporates amino acids and botanicals designed to alleviate tension without causing drowsiness. By combining premium chocolate with beneficial ingredients, Good Day Chocolate delivers a delicious and functional indulgence that addresses various consumer needs, including energy enhancement and stress relief.

Rethink Water

Venture Round in 2017
Rethink Brands is a solution-based beverage company that is focused on optimizing the products of everyday life. It is a drink for all occasions, may it be birthday parties, soccer game refreshments, and lunch table concessions, children could see a good bit of sugar over the course of any given day. It is based in Columbia, Maryland, and was founded in 2015.

Koia

Series A in 2017
Koia is a food and beverage company that specializes in manufacturing plant protein drinks. The company is driven by its mission is to empower people through plants,100% Plant-Based Protein and natural ingredients. Each 12 oz bottle is packed with 15-19g of plant-based protein with amazing taste and under 5g of sugar. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Halsa

Venture Round in 2017
Hälsa is a line of plant-based yogurt drinks made with a base of fermented organic whole grain oats

Kidfresh

Series B in 2017
Kidfresh creates all-natural kids’ meals it provides top nutrition with no artificial colors or flavors to kids. Kidfresh is now offering a line of six healthy kids’ meals all-natural, frozen meals for kids sold in the US at retailers such as Whole Foods, Shaws, ShopRite, and a growing list of other supermarkets. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Skinny Dipped Almonds

Venture Round in 2017
Skinny Dipped Almonds makes chocolate-covered almond treats using high-end ingredients. They offer roasted almonds that are skinny dipped in a thin layer of artisan dark chocolate and finished with a whisper of pure cocoa, espresso, or raspberry. Skinny Dipped Almonds was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

BOU Brands

Funding Round in 2017
BOU is a small team of foodies who are committed to creating products that are tastier, healthier, higher quality, and more convenient. They believe that you should never have to sacrifice flavor for health, or quality for convenience. Whether it's their easy to use cubes, or their on the go soup cups, their products are made with real and all natural ingredients, and are designed to make your life easier.

Nomi

Venture Round in 2017
Nomi, founded in 2011 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializes in the production of refrigerated snack bars made from oats and fruits. The company's offerings are designed to provide nutritious options, featuring oat-based, gluten-free recipes that are high in fiber and whole grains. Nomi's snack bars cater to health-conscious consumers seeking high-protein snacks.

Wandering Bear LLC

Seed Round in 2017
Wandering Bear LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in producing, brewing, and delivering organic coffee tailored for home and office use. Founded in 2014, it offers a variety of products, including extra strong cold brew coffee packaged in twelve-cup boxes with a convenient tap system that preserves freshness by minimizing exposure to air and light. The brand's range includes customizable options such as single-serve cold brew, vegan ready-to-drink beverages, and innovative products like extra strong K-Cups and coarse ground coffee. Wandering Bear's offerings are available for nationwide shipping through its website and Amazon, as well as select retailers including Whole Foods and Kroger. The company emphasizes sustainability and aims to provide consumers with a fresh and enjoyable coffee experience at any time.

Tractor Beverage

Venture Round in 2017
Tractor Beverage Company is all about honoring a complete meal experience. These drinks are sourced, prepared and poured with all the love, attention and intention as the food they pair with.

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.

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.

Four Sigmatic

Venture Round in 2017
Four Sigmatic make drinking mushrooms easy with our mushroom coffees, elixirs, and superfood blends.

Good Day Chocolate

Venture Round in 2016
Good Day Chocolate specializes in producing supplement-enriched chocolates aimed at young working adults. Their products feature a melt-proof candy coating that allows for easy measurement of active ingredients, providing consumers with both control and convenience. The chocolate offerings include varieties such as Energy, a darker chocolate infused with caffeine equivalent to half a cup of regular coffee, along with vitamins and minerals for an effective energy boost. Another variety, Calm, is a milk chocolate that incorporates amino acids and botanicals designed to alleviate tension without causing drowsiness. By combining premium chocolate with beneficial ingredients, Good Day Chocolate delivers a delicious and functional indulgence that addresses various consumer needs, including energy enhancement and stress relief.

The Toasted Oat

Seed Round in 2016
The Toasted Oat, Inc. is a bakery company based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in the production of soft and chewy granola. Founded in 2013, the company offers its products through an online platform. The Toasted Oat's granola is crafted from authentic, good-for-you ingredients, and is designed to be both delicious and nutritious. Unlike traditional granolas, their product has a texture reminiscent of a crumbled cookie, setting it apart with its appealing taste. The granola is gluten-free, made from non-GMO and plant-based ingredients, and includes options like organic cocoa. Baked in small batches from scratch, The Toasted Oat aims to evoke nostalgia while providing modern, healthier snack alternatives for consumers.

Brami

Seed Round in 2016
Brami Inc. specializes in providing lupine beans, specifically branded as Brami beans, which are soy-free and designed for convenient snacking at any time of the day. The company reimagines an ancient Roman snack for contemporary consumers, positioning its product as a sustainable alternative to traditional, resource-intensive animal protein snacks, such as jerky. Established in 2014, Brami is headquartered in New York, New York.

Mansi

Venture Round in 2016
Mansi sells the first calamansi juice beverage available in North America. This Premium ready-to-drink citrus product is the first in its category to be Non-GMO Project verified, using only the finest, most premium, hand-picked calamansi, naturally sweetened with organic cane sugar and a splash of organic honey.

Skinny Dipped Almonds

Venture Round in 2016
Skinny Dipped Almonds makes chocolate-covered almond treats using high-end ingredients. They offer roasted almonds that are skinny dipped in a thin layer of artisan dark chocolate and finished with a whisper of pure cocoa, espresso, or raspberry. Skinny Dipped Almonds was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Kidfresh

Venture Round in 2016
Kidfresh creates all-natural kids’ meals it provides top nutrition with no artificial colors or flavors to kids. Kidfresh is now offering a line of six healthy kids’ meals all-natural, frozen meals for kids sold in the US at retailers such as Whole Foods, Shaws, ShopRite, and a growing list of other supermarkets. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Wandering Bear LLC

Venture Round in 2016
Wandering Bear LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in producing, brewing, and delivering organic coffee tailored for home and office use. Founded in 2014, it offers a variety of products, including extra strong cold brew coffee packaged in twelve-cup boxes with a convenient tap system that preserves freshness by minimizing exposure to air and light. The brand's range includes customizable options such as single-serve cold brew, vegan ready-to-drink beverages, and innovative products like extra strong K-Cups and coarse ground coffee. Wandering Bear's offerings are available for nationwide shipping through its website and Amazon, as well as select retailers including Whole Foods and Kroger. The company emphasizes sustainability and aims to provide consumers with a fresh and enjoyable coffee experience at any time.

Exo

Series A in 2016
Exo is a producer and provider of protein bars made from cricket flour. Its protein bars are a combination of cricket flour with organic ingredients such as raw cacao, dates, almond butter, and coconut to create a bar that is high in protein, low in sugar, nutritionally dense, and packed with omega 3 fatty acids, iron, and calcium that enable users to get sports bar that is free of sugar, gluten, grains, dairy, soy, and artificial preservatives. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

New Pop

Venture Round in 2016
New Pop offers skinless popcorn. New Pop begins its journey with premium popcorn kernels - no oil, no butter, or salt is added. Next, the skin is removed and kernels are popped under high pressure to lock in the nutrients and maintain flavor. Finally, they heighten the flavor by sprinkling on a variety of low calorie, all natural seasonings to create different flavor varieties.

JicaChips

Seed Round in 2016
We discovered jicama, the "Mexican Potato", while vacationing in Mexico. Traditionally eaten raw, with a sprinkle of Chili & Lime, this slightly sweet, low calorie & nutrient dense root vegetable inspired JicaChips, deliciously irresistible, crunchy chips made from jicama slices. Goodbye potato chips, Hello JicaChips. We believe that everyone deserves a snack that is as delicious as it is good for you. Make JicaChips your family's new favorite snack and crunch without sacrificing.

Bandar

Seed Round in 2016
Bandar Foods, LLC is a producer of sauces and snacks based in San Francisco, California. Established in 2015, the company specializes in an array of products that includes naan chips, various chili sauces, masala spiced tomato ketchup, and crisped vegetables. Inspired by traditional South Asian recipes, Bandar offers unique condiments such as spicy mango chili and mint-cilantro chili sauces, which have been adapted into convenient squeeze bottles. These products provide consumers with a flavorful and exotic twist on familiar foods, making them versatile additions to sandwiches, falafels, kebabs, and more. Bandar Foods markets its offerings through retail stores and online channels, aiming to deliver naturally spicy snacks and condiments to a broad audience.

Element Snacks

Seed Round in 2016
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.

il Morso

Seed Round in 2016
Il Morso is a manufacturer of a packaged coffee bar made from organic coffee functioning as a low impact energy food. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Nona Lim

Venture Round in 2016
Based in Oakland, California, Nona Lim makes non-GMO, dairy-free, and gluten-free soups, broths, and convenient meals using the freshest local and organic ingredients. Also, Nona Lim offers a variety of prepared meals and noodles that you can customize to make-it-your-own. The company was founded in 2006.

Wandering Bear LLC

Venture Round in 2016
Wandering Bear LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in producing, brewing, and delivering organic coffee tailored for home and office use. Founded in 2014, it offers a variety of products, including extra strong cold brew coffee packaged in twelve-cup boxes with a convenient tap system that preserves freshness by minimizing exposure to air and light. The brand's range includes customizable options such as single-serve cold brew, vegan ready-to-drink beverages, and innovative products like extra strong K-Cups and coarse ground coffee. Wandering Bear's offerings are available for nationwide shipping through its website and Amazon, as well as select retailers including Whole Foods and Kroger. The company emphasizes sustainability and aims to provide consumers with a fresh and enjoyable coffee experience at any time.