AccelFoods

AccelFoods is a New York-based company founded in 2013 that focuses on partnering with high-growth early-stage food and beverage companies. It provides driven founders with access to industry expertise and infrastructure necessary to develop unique products and effective go-to-market strategies. By connecting emerging companies with valuable resources, AccelFoods aims to foster the creation of the next generation of enduring brands within the food and beverage ecosystem.

Lauren Jupiter

Managing Partner

Past deals in Beverages

Cirkul

Series B in 2021
Cirkul, Inc. is a beverage company based in Tampa, Florida, specializing in a unique water bottle system that allows users to personalize their drinking experience. Founded in 2015, Cirkul manufactures flavored cartridges that can be used with its water bottles, filtering water and mixing drinks to the consumer's preferred taste. The company's innovative approach aims to make drinking water more convenient and enjoyable, encouraging healthier hydration habits. Cirkul's products not only enhance the flavor of water but also offer various health benefits, making it easier for consumers to increase their water intake.

Tea Drops

Series A in 2021
Tea Drops is a Los Angeles-based, woman-owned company that specializes in producing innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The company offers a variety of organic blends made from a combination of organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices, ensuring that its products are USDA organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free from artificial flavors. The teas are uniquely pressed into whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers, which adds a playful element to the drinking experience. Tea Drops provides a diverse product range that includes caffeinated, caffeine-free, and wellness teas, catering to various consumer preferences. These eco-friendly products are available for purchase online and through various retail outlets across the United States.

Proud Source

Series B in 2021
Proud Source Water, Inc. is a company based in Boise, Idaho, that specializes in processing and selling naturally alkaline spring water. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on providing pure and healthy drinking water with a pH of 8.1, free from harmful additives and chemicals such as BPA. Proud Source Water distinguishes itself in the bottled-water market by offering its products in infinitely recyclable aluminum bottles, presenting a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. The company distributes its products through various channels, including wholesalers, retail stores, and online platforms, making it accessible to a broad consumer base.

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.

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.

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.

Tea Drops

Venture Round in 2020
Tea Drops is a Los Angeles-based, woman-owned company that specializes in producing innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The company offers a variety of organic blends made from a combination of organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices, ensuring that its products are USDA organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free from artificial flavors. The teas are uniquely pressed into whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers, which adds a playful element to the drinking experience. Tea Drops provides a diverse product range that includes caffeinated, caffeine-free, and wellness teas, catering to various consumer preferences. These eco-friendly products are available for purchase online and through various retail outlets across the United States.

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.

Tractor Beverage

Venture Round in 2020
Tractor Beverages, Inc. is a producer of hand-crafted carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, founded in 2014 and based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The company focuses on creating organic drinks that emphasize homemade flavors and real ingredients, avoiding artificial flavors and sweeteners. Tractor Beverages aims to enhance the dining experience by pairing its beverages with meals, ensuring that each drink is prepared with care and intention. By incorporating a variety of natural elements such as spices, roots, fruits, herbs, minerals, barks, and vegetables, the company provides consumers with flavorful options that reflect a commitment to quality and authenticity. Its products are sold primarily through restaurant partnerships.

Tractor Beverage

Debt Financing in 2020
Tractor Beverages, Inc. is a producer of hand-crafted carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, founded in 2014 and based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The company focuses on creating organic drinks that emphasize homemade flavors and real ingredients, avoiding artificial flavors and sweeteners. Tractor Beverages aims to enhance the dining experience by pairing its beverages with meals, ensuring that each drink is prepared with care and intention. By incorporating a variety of natural elements such as spices, roots, fruits, herbs, minerals, barks, and vegetables, the company provides consumers with flavorful options that reflect a commitment to quality and authenticity. Its products are sold primarily through restaurant partnerships.

Soozy's

Seed Round in 2020
Soozy's is a food and beverage company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York. The company specializes in producing healthy and flavorful grain-free baked goods, including muffins and donuts. Soozy's products are crafted using clean ingredients, free from gluten, GMOs, grains, dairy, peanuts, and artificial additives. The offerings are designed to cater to various dietary preferences, being paleo and allergen-friendly. Available in a range of flavors such as double chocolate, wild blueberry, and sweet potato, Soozy's aims to provide customers with indulgent yet health-conscious treats at affordable prices.

Proud Source

Series A in 2020
Proud Source Water, Inc. is a company based in Boise, Idaho, that specializes in processing and selling naturally alkaline spring water. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on providing pure and healthy drinking water with a pH of 8.1, free from harmful additives and chemicals such as BPA. Proud Source Water distinguishes itself in the bottled-water market by offering its products in infinitely recyclable aluminum bottles, presenting a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. The company distributes its products through various channels, including wholesalers, retail stores, and online platforms, making it accessible to a broad consumer base.

Tea Drops

Venture Round in 2019
Tea Drops is a Los Angeles-based, woman-owned company that specializes in producing innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The company offers a variety of organic blends made from a combination of organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices, ensuring that its products are USDA organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free from artificial flavors. The teas are uniquely pressed into whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers, which adds a playful element to the drinking experience. Tea Drops provides a diverse product range that includes caffeinated, caffeine-free, and wellness teas, catering to various consumer preferences. These eco-friendly products are available for purchase online and through various retail outlets across the United States.

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.

Soozy's

Seed Round in 2019
Soozy's is a food and beverage company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York. The company specializes in producing healthy and flavorful grain-free baked goods, including muffins and donuts. Soozy's products are crafted using clean ingredients, free from gluten, GMOs, grains, dairy, peanuts, and artificial additives. The offerings are designed to cater to various dietary preferences, being paleo and allergen-friendly. Available in a range of flavors such as double chocolate, wild blueberry, and sweet potato, Soozy's aims to provide customers with indulgent yet health-conscious treats at affordable prices.

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.

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.

Cirkul

Venture Round in 2019
Cirkul, Inc. is a beverage company based in Tampa, Florida, specializing in a unique water bottle system that allows users to personalize their drinking experience. Founded in 2015, Cirkul manufactures flavored cartridges that can be used with its water bottles, filtering water and mixing drinks to the consumer's preferred taste. The company's innovative approach aims to make drinking water more convenient and enjoyable, encouraging healthier hydration habits. Cirkul's products not only enhance the flavor of water but also offer various health benefits, making it easier for consumers to increase their water intake.

Roar Organic

Venture Round in 2018
Roar Beverages LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Huntington, New York, specializes in producing coconut water infused beverages designed for hydration and energy replenishment. The company offers a variety of flavors, including strawberry coconut, pineapple mint, georgia peach, cucumber watermelon, mango clementine, and blueberry acai, along with drink mixes. Roar's products are formulated to provide a healthier alternative to traditional sports drinks, featuring a unique blend of coconut water, B-vitamins, and low-calorie electrolytes. These beverages are designed for fast assimilation and long-lasting energy while being free from artificial flavors, preservatives, gluten, caffeine, and high fructose corn syrup. With bold packaging and innovative flavor combinations, Roar aims to cater to health-conscious consumers seeking effective hydration solutions.

Koia

Funding Round in 2018
Koia is a food and beverage company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. Specializing in the production of plant-based protein drinks, Koia aims to empower consumers through its commitment to using 100% plant-based ingredients. Each 12 oz bottle contains 15-19 grams of plant protein, while maintaining a low sugar content of under 5 grams. The beverages are designed to offer healthy and convenient nutrition, featuring plant-based fats and fiber, and are free from dairy, soy, and gluten. With a focus on taste and nutritional value, Koia provides a variety of ready-to-drink, vegan protein options for health-conscious consumers.

Tractor Beverage

Funding Round in 2018
Tractor Beverages, Inc. is a producer of hand-crafted carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, founded in 2014 and based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The company focuses on creating organic drinks that emphasize homemade flavors and real ingredients, avoiding artificial flavors and sweeteners. Tractor Beverages aims to enhance the dining experience by pairing its beverages with meals, ensuring that each drink is prepared with care and intention. By incorporating a variety of natural elements such as spices, roots, fruits, herbs, minerals, barks, and vegetables, the company provides consumers with flavorful options that reflect a commitment to quality and authenticity. Its products are sold primarily through restaurant partnerships.

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.

Tea Drops

Seed Round in 2018
Tea Drops is a Los Angeles-based, woman-owned company that specializes in producing innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The company offers a variety of organic blends made from a combination of organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices, ensuring that its products are USDA organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free from artificial flavors. The teas are uniquely pressed into whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers, which adds a playful element to the drinking experience. Tea Drops provides a diverse product range that includes caffeinated, caffeine-free, and wellness teas, catering to various consumer preferences. These eco-friendly products are available for purchase online and through various retail outlets across the United States.

Soozy's

Seed Round in 2018
Soozy's is a food and beverage company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York. The company specializes in producing healthy and flavorful grain-free baked goods, including muffins and donuts. Soozy's products are crafted using clean ingredients, free from gluten, GMOs, grains, dairy, peanuts, and artificial additives. The offerings are designed to cater to various dietary preferences, being paleo and allergen-friendly. Available in a range of flavors such as double chocolate, wild blueberry, and sweet potato, Soozy's aims to provide customers with indulgent yet health-conscious treats at affordable prices.

Koia

Series A in 2018
Koia is a food and beverage company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. Specializing in the production of plant-based protein drinks, Koia aims to empower consumers through its commitment to using 100% plant-based ingredients. Each 12 oz bottle contains 15-19 grams of plant protein, while maintaining a low sugar content of under 5 grams. The beverages are designed to offer healthy and convenient nutrition, featuring plant-based fats and fiber, and are free from dairy, soy, and gluten. With a focus on taste and nutritional value, Koia provides a variety of ready-to-drink, vegan protein options for health-conscious consumers.

Mansi

Venture Round in 2018
Mansi is a producer of premium calamansi juice beverages, marking its distinction as the first brand to offer this product in North America. The company focuses on providing healthy and refreshing drink options, featuring a range of flavors, including original, ginger turmeric, and iced tea. Mansi's products are Non-GMO Project verified and crafted from the finest hand-picked calamansi, naturally sweetened with organic cane sugar and a hint of organic honey, catering to consumers seeking healthier alternatives in their beverage choices.

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.

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.

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.

Koia

Series A in 2017
Koia is a food and beverage company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. Specializing in the production of plant-based protein drinks, Koia aims to empower consumers through its commitment to using 100% plant-based ingredients. Each 12 oz bottle contains 15-19 grams of plant protein, while maintaining a low sugar content of under 5 grams. The beverages are designed to offer healthy and convenient nutrition, featuring plant-based fats and fiber, and are free from dairy, soy, and gluten. With a focus on taste and nutritional value, Koia provides a variety of ready-to-drink, vegan protein options for health-conscious consumers.

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.

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.

Four Sigmatic

Venture Round in 2017
Four Sigmatic is a company that specializes in producing mushroom-based beverages designed to provide health benefits and enhance wellness. Their product line includes a variety of coffee mixes infused with mushrooms and herbs, as well as mushroom elixirs, hot cacaos, and superfood blends. These offerings aim to deliver a crash-free coffee experience, enriched with plant protein and other essential nutrients. By making it easier for consumers to incorporate mushrooms into their diets, Four Sigmatic presents a novel approach to wellness through food and beverage innovation.

Tractor Beverage

Venture Round in 2017
Tractor Beverages, Inc. is a producer of hand-crafted carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, founded in 2014 and based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The company focuses on creating organic drinks that emphasize homemade flavors and real ingredients, avoiding artificial flavors and sweeteners. Tractor Beverages aims to enhance the dining experience by pairing its beverages with meals, ensuring that each drink is prepared with care and intention. By incorporating a variety of natural elements such as spices, roots, fruits, herbs, minerals, barks, and vegetables, the company provides consumers with flavorful options that reflect a commitment to quality and authenticity. Its products are sold primarily through restaurant partnerships.

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.

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 is a producer of premium calamansi juice beverages, marking its distinction as the first brand to offer this product in North America. The company focuses on providing healthy and refreshing drink options, featuring a range of flavors, including original, ginger turmeric, and iced tea. Mansi's products are Non-GMO Project verified and crafted from the finest hand-picked calamansi, naturally sweetened with organic cane sugar and a hint of organic honey, catering to consumers seeking healthier alternatives in their beverage choices.

Skinny Dipped Almonds

Venture Round in 2016
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.

Four Sigmatic

Venture Round in 2015
Four Sigmatic is a company that specializes in producing mushroom-based beverages designed to provide health benefits and enhance wellness. Their product line includes a variety of coffee mixes infused with mushrooms and herbs, as well as mushroom elixirs, hot cacaos, and superfood blends. These offerings aim to deliver a crash-free coffee experience, enriched with plant protein and other essential nutrients. By making it easier for consumers to incorporate mushrooms into their diets, Four Sigmatic presents a novel approach to wellness through food and beverage innovation.

Four Sigmatic

Venture Round in 2014
Four Sigmatic is a company that specializes in producing mushroom-based beverages designed to provide health benefits and enhance wellness. Their product line includes a variety of coffee mixes infused with mushrooms and herbs, as well as mushroom elixirs, hot cacaos, and superfood blends. These offerings aim to deliver a crash-free coffee experience, enriched with plant protein and other essential nutrients. By making it easier for consumers to incorporate mushrooms into their diets, Four Sigmatic presents a novel approach to wellness through food and beverage innovation.

Whynatte Enterprises

Seed Round in 2014
Whynatte Enterprises is a beverage company specializing in the production and sale of ready-to-drink coffee products, including canned coffee and milk beverages. The company positions its offerings as not only energizing beverages but also as mixers for alcoholic drinks. In addition to its beverage line, Whynatte Enterprises operates an online store where it sells a variety of branded merchandise, including hoodies, shot glasses, T-shirts, hats, bar mats, prints, posters, and cups. Through its diverse product range, Whynatte Enterprises aims to appeal to both coffee enthusiasts and those seeking unique lifestyle products.

Jaali Bean

Venture Round in 2014
Jaali Bean is a company that focuses on delivering authentic Indian comfort food to consumers. It specializes in producing protein-rich lentil and rice kits, as well as soup kits, using all-natural, non-GMO ingredients that are naturally gluten-free. By emphasizing the use of whole spices and wholesome components, Jaali Bean aims to make Indian cuisine accessible and convenient for home cooks. The company is committed to providing a hassle-free experience for individuals seeking to enjoy traditional Indian flavors in their meals.
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