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

Past deals in Nutrition

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.

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.

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.

Halsa

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

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.

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.

Element Snacks

Venture Round in 2015
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.

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.