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 Organic Food

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Four Sigmatic

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Four Sigmatic

Venture Round in 2015
Four Sigmatic make drinking mushrooms easy with our mushroom coffees, elixirs, and superfood blends.

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.

Cows Gone

Funding Round in 2015
Cows Gone Coconut non-dairy frozen dessert is a rich and creamy treat that does not contain dairy, gluten, soy, eggs or cholesterol.

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.

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.

Four Sigmatic

Venture Round in 2014
Four Sigmatic make drinking mushrooms easy with our mushroom coffees, elixirs, and superfood blends.

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.