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

Natalie Curnes

Associate

Lauren Jupiter

Managing Partner

Hannah McCain

Senior Associate

Past deals in Food Processing

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Crunchsters

Venture Round in 2015
Crunchsters is a new kind of snack food in the fastest growing sector of the food industry worldwide: snacks. They provide an innovative and delicious solution for customers who want a nutritious and satisfying savory snack, without the empty calories and artificial ingredients in with other snack products. Although the taste of Crunchsters is often compared to potato chips, they offer 3 times the protein and twice the fiber of a similar calorie amount of chips.

Native State Foods

Venture Round in 2015
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.

Good Boy Organics

Venture Round in 2015
Good Boy Organics is focused on providing Certified Organic and Non GMO Project Verified products for the entire family.

JicaChips

Venture Round in 2015
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

Venture Round in 2015
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.

Nomi

Venture Round in 2015
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.

ICONIC Protein

Venture Round in 2014
ICONIC is committed to using clean-label, premium ingredients that not only taste great but also are good for you. ICONIC is 100% all natural with no artificial ingredients or chemicals. Their protein is grass-fed, and all of their flavors are made with ingredients you can pronounce and understand.

Evoke Healthy Foods

Venture Round in 2014
Evoke Healthy Foods provides muesli, a ready-to-eat cereal food that includes a base of oats and whole grains mixed with ingredients, such as nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and sweets. The company serves customers through retail stores in the United States. It also sells muesli online. Evoke Healthy Foods was formerly known as Muesli Fusion, Inc. and changed its name to Evoke Healthy Foods in March 2014. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Rochester, New York.

Jaali Bean

Venture Round in 2014
Jaali Bean brings delicious and healthy Indian comfort food into your kitchen! Discover the ease of cooking with whole spices and other non-GMO ingredients that are naturally gluten free.

Kalot

Seed Round in 2014
Kalot Superfood make the vibrant health you crave attainable and enjoyable. SNACKALOT for your daily boost of nutrition and optimal wellness.