Blue Horizon Ventures

Blue Horizon Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, is a venture capital investment firm focused on addressing the global challenge of sustainably feeding 10 billion people by 2050. The firm invests in innovative, tech-driven, plant-based products that cater to increasing consumer demand for healthy options. Blue Horizon Ventures, a fund launched in 2019, specifically targets investments in the agriculture and food-tech sectors across Europe. Committed to environmental, social, and governance principles, this fund seeks to achieve positive impact in areas such as health, biodiversity, and ecosystems while supporting the transition to sustainable food systems.

Tanmay Annachhatre

Principal

Derek van Brussel

Principal

Hector Freitas

Partner

Tommaso Gino

Principal

Rafael Gonzalo

Investor

Thomas Kindler Ph.D

Partner

Roger Lienhard

Founder

Solange Silva

Principal

Bjoern Witte

Managing Partner and CEO

Björn Witte

CEO

71 past transactions

Cultivated Biosciences

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Cultivated Biosciences is a Food Production Company.

Liberate Foods

Seed Round in 2022
We are passionate about sustainability and food choices - put them together and you have the recipe to disrupt and shake things up! Better for You, Better for the Planet. Let's Liberate Food!

Tropic Biosciences

Series C in 2022
Tropic Biosciences UK LTD is a biotechnology company focused on developing high-performing commercial varieties of tropical crops, specifically targeting the coffee and banana industries. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Norwich, United Kingdom, the company employs advanced non-GMO gene editing technologies to enhance crop performance while promoting grower wellbeing and consumer health. Through its innovative approach, Tropic Biosciences aims to improve sustainable agricultural practices and address the challenges faced by tropical crop producers.

Hyfé

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a feedstock processing company intended to power the creation of sustainable chemicals, materials, fuels, and foods. The company uses fungal fermentation to upcycle waste used in food manufacturing and produce cost-competitive essential goods for multiple industries, enabling the food industry to reduce its carbon footprint.

Bosque Foods

Seed Round in 2022
Kinoko Labs develops the next generation of meat substitutes, starting with whole-cut meat items made from fungal mycelium produced organically. Headquartered in New York.

Planetary

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of the fermentation-based protein contract manufacturer intended to help clients scale their operations. The company offers research and development services, upstream processing, and downstream finished product formulations, providing clients with a scaled and cost-efficient production of sustainable, diverse, and authentic analogs to animal-derived foods and ingredients.

California Cultured

Seed Round in 2022
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in producing sustainable, lab-grown cocoa through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company aims to create cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, enhancing the taste while promoting health benefits. By stimulating cocoa cells with common food ingredients, California Cultured ensures the growth of premium-quality cocoa without the ethical and environmental issues associated with traditional cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious cocoa products that are both sustainable and socially responsible.

abillion

Series A in 2021
Launched in 2018, the abillion app is a social and peer review community focused on social impact and sustainability, with members active across English, Spanish & Asian markets. Our community has grown to include 30,000 consumer brands and 50,000 restaurants across 130+ countries. We’re building the world’s largest consumer dataset for sustainability and our mission is to help a billion people make better choices for their health, animals and the planet.

AgBiome

Series D in 2021
AgBiome, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, that focuses on developing innovative biological products for the agriculture industry. Founded in 2012, AgBiome utilizes advanced genomics and screening technologies to identify plant-associated microbes that enhance plant health, pest resistance, and crop yields. The company manufactures fungicides to protect crops from soil-borne and foliar diseases while also employing a platform that captures and screens diverse microbes for their effectiveness against insects, diseases, and nematodes. AgBiome collaborates with leading agricultural firms to accelerate its discovery process and deliver solutions that address critical challenges in global food production. With a workforce of approximately 87 employees and a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility in the Research Triangle Park, AgBiome aims to provide sustainable and effective solutions for farmers facing significant agricultural issues.

AgBiome

Series D in 2021
AgBiome, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, that focuses on developing innovative biological products for the agriculture industry. Founded in 2012, AgBiome utilizes advanced genomics and screening technologies to identify plant-associated microbes that enhance plant health, pest resistance, and crop yields. The company manufactures fungicides to protect crops from soil-borne and foliar diseases while also employing a platform that captures and screens diverse microbes for their effectiveness against insects, diseases, and nematodes. AgBiome collaborates with leading agricultural firms to accelerate its discovery process and deliver solutions that address critical challenges in global food production. With a workforce of approximately 87 employees and a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility in the Research Triangle Park, AgBiome aims to provide sustainable and effective solutions for farmers facing significant agricultural issues.

Happy Ocean Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Producer of healthy seafood products intended to save the oceans from overfishing. The company's products are plant-based, healthy, and sustainable fish substitutes, which are similar to animal products in texture, nutrient profile, taste, and appearance, enabling customers to avail of the products at a reasonable price.

Polybion

Series A in 2021
Manufacturer of circular carbon-sourced bio-assembled materials intended to help designers and material engineers create eco-friendly products. The company's products reduce the environmental impact generated by textile materials derived from petroleum or animals, enabling customers to increase sustainability and drive the circular economy.

Chromologics

Seed Round in 2021
Chromologics ApS is a Danish biotechnology company based in Søborg, founded in 2017 as a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark. The company specializes in the development of bio-based solutions for natural food colorants, with a focus on innovative products that can replace existing natural colorants like carmine and betanin. Chromologics has created a fungal biotechnology platform to produce its flagship product, ChromoRed, which represents a new generation of natural red food colorants. Through its advancements, Chromologics aims to provide sustainable alternatives in the food industry.

Tomorrow Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Tomorrow Foods develops and produces plant based ingredients and aditives for the food industry. It products are used in sport nutrition, meat extenders, pasta, dressing, soups, sauces, snacks, cereals, functional beverages, dairy substitutes, and bakery. The company is based in Pergamino, Argentina.

Bramble

Seed Round in 2021
Producer of pet food products intended to create plant-based pet food that reduces carbon-intensive dependency on animals. The company provides completely plant-based food for pets that look, feel, and taste just like meat, enabling pet parents to provide their animals with a healthy diet that is free of pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, and other harmful contaminants.

Planted

Series A in 2021
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives, including products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken. Founded in 2019 and based in Zürich, the company utilizes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. By focusing on high-quality, natural ingredients, Planted Foods aims to deliver nutritious, high-protein products that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers.

Mosa Meat

Series B in 2021
Mosa Meat B.V., founded in 2013 and based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, specializes in the development of cultured meat through advanced tissue engineering techniques. The company focuses on producing slaughter-free hamburgers by harvesting adult stem cells from the muscle tissue of living cows, allowing for the mass production of meat without the need to raise and slaughter animals. By cultivating meat from cells, Mosa Meat aims to promote a sustainable global food system and reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional meat production.

Planted

Series A in 2021
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives, including products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken. Founded in 2019 and based in Zürich, the company utilizes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. By focusing on high-quality, natural ingredients, Planted Foods aims to deliver nutritious, high-protein products that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers.

Tipa

Funding Round in 2021
TIPA has developed breakthrough 100% biodegradable and compostable flexible packaging solutions for food and beverages. Imitating nature’s and just like an orange peel, their packaging solutions bring a new generation of packaging that easily biodegrade post-consumption and reduce dramatically their impact on the environment. Ranging from simple one-ply films to complex multi-layer products, their packaging solutions offer a combination of superior properties in almost every aspect including high yield, flexibility, transparency, impact strength, and barrier properties.

Jay&Joy

Seed Round in 2021
Jay&Joy provides vegan, organic, vegetable alternatives, vegan cheese, vegetable, healthy food, sustainable development, and ethics. They also make alternatives to cheese based on almond milk and cashew nuts.

Next Gen Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup that offers plant-based meats products. We use plants to create a delicious and satisfying meat experience that will make you forget animal meat even exists.

Livekindly

Venture Round in 2020
Livekindly, also known as LK, is a Vancouver-based media platform dedicated to promoting sustainable living through informative content related to health, ethics, and the environment. The company publishes news articles, press releases, and features that focus on plant-based lifestyles, including vegan recipes, restaurant recommendations, and family vacation ideas. Additionally, Livekindly operates Kindmind, a service offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert consultations. The organization is committed to transforming the global food system by collaborating with innovative poultry production companies to develop plant-based alternatives. As part of its mission, Livekindly encompasses a collective of brands that includes The Fry Family Food Co. and LikeMeat, aiming to create delicious plant-based food while minimizing reliance on animal agriculture and natural resource depletion.

80/20 Plants

Seed Round in 2020
80/20 Plants is the leading plant-based coaching service that moves people and the planet to a better future. Their technology delivers approachable and fun one-on-one coaching, along with community and practical education, that is accessible to anyone motivated to thrive on plants.

Mosa Meat

Series B in 2020
Mosa Meat B.V., founded in 2013 and based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, specializes in the development of cultured meat through advanced tissue engineering techniques. The company focuses on producing slaughter-free hamburgers by harvesting adult stem cells from the muscle tissue of living cows, allowing for the mass production of meat without the need to raise and slaughter animals. By cultivating meat from cells, Mosa Meat aims to promote a sustainable global food system and reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional meat production.

Planet V

Series A in 2020
Lunch Vegaz GmbH distributes gourmet, organic, and vegan food. The company operates vending machine, which offer food, sweets, and drinks and online food distribution through its website. It provides pasta, curry, pan, choco bar, tagine, and spring vegetable. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Heartbest

Series A in 2020
Heartbest Foods produces plant-based cheese and milk. The company produces milk and cheese from peas, amaranth, rice, and soybeans. Heartbest Foods was founded in 2017 and is based in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

BIOMILQ

Seed Round in 2020
We leverage our patent-pending technology to produce nutritionally equivalent breastmilk from cultured human mammary cells. With Biomilq, families can achieve the recommended six months of exclusive breastfeeding while alleviating the climate impacts of bovine-based infant formula.

Geltor

Series B in 2020
Geltor, Inc. produces bioactive animal free collagens and other proteins for beauty, nutrition, and other applications. It offers Collume, a bio-designed collagen technology for skincare cellular regeneration, protection, and derma-collagen synthesis; and HumaColl21, a collagen product that delivers collagen, elastin, laminin, and fibronectin boosting effect for skin care. The company also provides vegan collagen peptides and other novel proteins for functional food and nutraceutical formulas. Geltor, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Leandro, California.

Mia & Ben

Series A in 2020
Mia & Ben Organic GmbH manufactures and distributes organic baby food products. Its products include apple and blueberry puree; banana, mango and pineapple puree; and sweet potato, pear, squash and beetroot puree. The company is based in Berlin, Germany.

Cubiq Foods

Venture Round in 2020
Cubiq Foods, based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in producing cultivated fats and oils, focusing on sustainable and nutritional solutions for the food industry. The company has developed a platform that includes Cubiq Smart OMEGA-3 and Cubiq Smart Fat, which serve as alternatives to saturated vegetable oils and animal fats. Utilizing advanced technological platforms, Cubiq Foods offers a fat replacer based on an oil and water emulsion gel, and cultivated fats that enhance the flavor profile of food products while incorporating omega-3 fatty acids. This innovative approach allows industrial clients to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Cubiq Foods

Seed Round in 2020
Cubiq Foods, based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in producing cultivated fats and oils, focusing on sustainable and nutritional solutions for the food industry. The company has developed a platform that includes Cubiq Smart OMEGA-3 and Cubiq Smart Fat, which serve as alternatives to saturated vegetable oils and animal fats. Utilizing advanced technological platforms, Cubiq Foods offers a fat replacer based on an oil and water emulsion gel, and cultivated fats that enhance the flavor profile of food products while incorporating omega-3 fatty acids. This innovative approach allows industrial clients to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

The Vurger Co

Seed Round in 2020
The Vurger Co Ltd is a fast food restaurant based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in vegan fast food, focusing on plant-based burgers made from ingredients such as Beyond Meat, tempeh, and soya. The Vurger Co aims to revolutionize the fast food industry by showcasing the finest vegetables, seeds, nuts, and legumes to create nutritious and flavorful offerings. In addition to their burgers, the restaurant provides gluten-free and nut-free mayo sauces crafted from a blend of herbs like basil, dill, and parsley. Through its commitment to plant-based cuisine, The Vurger Co seeks to deliver high-quality, health-conscious dining options to consumers.

Alpha Foods

Series A in 2019
Alpha Foods is a producer of plant-based food products that emphasizes taste, texture, and sustainability. Founded in 2015, the company aims to provide delicious meat alternatives derived from plants, catering to consumers seeking healthier dietary options. Its offerings include a variety of convenience foods made from non-dairy and non-genetically modified organisms ingredients, ensuring that customers receive cholesterol-free products with enhanced protein content. Alpha Foods is committed to promoting a healthier diet and a sustainable food industry through its innovative plant-based alternatives.

LoveRaw

Series A in 2019
LoveRaw Ltd is a Manchester-based company specializing in the production and sale of vegan confectionery and nutritious snacks. Founded in 2013, LoveRaw offers a range of products including snack bars, almond milk, butter cups, and food boosters, all made from clean and organic ingredients without palm oil or dairy. The company emphasizes transparency and simplicity in its offerings, avoiding processed and complicated products. LoveRaw sells its items through international stockists and online, catering to consumers seeking healthy, plant-based options that do not compromise on taste.

Planted

Seed Round in 2019
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives, including products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken. Founded in 2019 and based in Zürich, the company utilizes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. By focusing on high-quality, natural ingredients, Planted Foods aims to deliver nutritious, high-protein products that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers.

Planted

Seed Round in 2019
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives, including products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken. Founded in 2019 and based in Zürich, the company utilizes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. By focusing on high-quality, natural ingredients, Planted Foods aims to deliver nutritious, high-protein products that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers.

Tipa

Series C in 2019
TIPA has developed breakthrough 100% biodegradable and compostable flexible packaging solutions for food and beverages. Imitating nature’s and just like an orange peel, their packaging solutions bring a new generation of packaging that easily biodegrade post-consumption and reduce dramatically their impact on the environment. Ranging from simple one-ply films to complex multi-layer products, their packaging solutions offer a combination of superior properties in almost every aspect including high yield, flexibility, transparency, impact strength, and barrier properties.

Lighter

Seed Round in 2019
Lighter Culture, LLC, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializes in a market network platform that focuses on personalized meal preparation and grocery delivery services. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes software to understand individual food preferences, allowing it to create tailored meal plans for households based on their specific goals, tastes, cooking abilities, and schedules. Lighter offers curated grocery delivery in multiple cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Boulder, Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. The platform also includes a searchable recipe database designed for various users, such as athletes, health enthusiasts, and busy professionals. Additionally, Lighter collaborates with healthcare providers to promote nutritional advice and facilitate dietary changes for patients through its meal planning technology. This holistic approach aims to bridge the gap between dietary recommendations and actionable meal preparation.

Clara Foods Co.

Series B in 2019
Clara Foods Co. specializes in producing animal-free proteins and ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced fermentation techniques to create functional and nutritional proteins derived from microorganisms. This innovative approach allows Clara Foods to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional animal agriculture, focusing on products such as baking ingredients, nutritional supplements, and egg white substitutes that are free from pathogens and salmonella. Their egg white products are particularly suited for baking applications, including cakes, meringues, and macarons. Clara Foods aims to transform the food industry by providing healthier and more humane protein sources.

Tipa

Series C in 2019
TIPA has developed breakthrough 100% biodegradable and compostable flexible packaging solutions for food and beverages. Imitating nature’s and just like an orange peel, their packaging solutions bring a new generation of packaging that easily biodegrade post-consumption and reduce dramatically their impact on the environment. Ranging from simple one-ply films to complex multi-layer products, their packaging solutions offer a combination of superior properties in almost every aspect including high yield, flexibility, transparency, impact strength, and barrier properties.

Algama

Series A in 2019
Algama SAS, founded in 2013 and based in Evry, France, specializes in the production and distribution of microalgae-based food products. The company aims to revolutionize the food system by harnessing the potential of algae to create sustainable and nutritious alternatives to traditional animal products, such as eggs and meat. Algama also offers Springwave, an antioxidant drink, while focusing on developing emulsifiers derived from algae for use in various food applications. Committed to addressing the growing global food demand, Algama strives to provide innovative and accessible plant-based solutions that benefit both consumers and the environment. The company has garnered support from prominent impact investors and is dedicated to making microalgae a central resource in the future of food.

Human Food

Seed Round in 2019
Producer of an organic daily nutrition bar intended to support a plant-based diet. The company's bars contain antioxidants and are gluten-free, as well as free from grains, added sugar, or synthetic nutrients, moreover they are made from organic whole foods and wholefood extracts selected and balanced for optimal taste and bio-availability, enabling customers to receive naturally vegan replacement bars.

Veestro

Seed Round in 2018
Veestro, LLC is a plant-based meal delivery service based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in providing gourmet, organic prepared meals across the United States. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse range of products, including breakfast items, entrees, soups, desserts, snacks, and juices, as well as weight loss meal plans and gluten-free options. Customers can conveniently purchase meals through the company's online platform or through distribution partners. Veestro focuses on health-conscious consumers, ensuring its offerings include nutritious, organic ingredients presented in eco-friendly packaging. The service aims to simplify meal preparation by delivering ready-to-eat options, allowing customers to enjoy wholesome food without the hassle of shopping or cooking.

Livekindly

Seed Round in 2018
Livekindly, also known as LK, is a Vancouver-based media platform dedicated to promoting sustainable living through informative content related to health, ethics, and the environment. The company publishes news articles, press releases, and features that focus on plant-based lifestyles, including vegan recipes, restaurant recommendations, and family vacation ideas. Additionally, Livekindly operates Kindmind, a service offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert consultations. The organization is committed to transforming the global food system by collaborating with innovative poultry production companies to develop plant-based alternatives. As part of its mission, Livekindly encompasses a collective of brands that includes The Fry Family Food Co. and LikeMeat, aiming to create delicious plant-based food while minimizing reliance on animal agriculture and natural resource depletion.

Plantable

Seed Round in 2018
Plantable is a food delivery service company that makes it easy with plant-based, chef-crafted meals delivered to their door. The company's Real Food Reboot is a convenient, 28-day program designed to make it easy to improve our health, to feel and look better through eating really tasty, plant-based, good-for-you food. Reboot breaks what we call "The Crappy Food Cycle"​, the common addiction to highly refined grains and added sugar that leads to a broad range of conditions from constant cravings and everyone crashes all the way through to chronic disease.

ForA

Seed Round in 2018
ForA Foods Co. is a New York-based company that specializes in producing plant-based butter alternatives. Founded in 2017, the company offers its primary product, Fababutter, which is crafted from aquafaba—the leftover water from cooking chickpeas. By sourcing this ingredient from hummus manufacturers, ForA transforms it into a sustainable and flavorful dairy-free butter. The brand aims to disrupt the market with its innovative approach to taste and functionality, positioning itself as a significant player in the dairy alternative sector.

Green Monday

Seed Round in 2018
Green Monday Holdings is a Hong Kong-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in manufacturing and distributing plant-based pork substitute products and frozen meals. The company offers a variety of products under its OmniPork brand, including OmniPork Luncheon, a meat alternative that provides dietary fiber, potassium, and calcium; OmniPork Strips; and several ready-to-eat options such as Thai Basil OmniPork with jasmine rice and Thai OmniPork stir-fried noodles. In addition to its product lineup, Green Monday operates a chain of vegetarian-focused retail outlets and cafes, promoting a plant-based lifestyle.

Billion Vegans

Seed Round in 2018
Billion Vegans, Inc. distributes vegan products. The company sells the products under different categories such as grocery which includes, cooking and baking, meat alternatives, dairy, condiments, salad dressings, and raw food; fashion which include, women and men apparel, shoes, bags, and belts; beauty which include, body and bath, perfumes, makeup, and cosmetics; health which includes vitamins & supplements; home and garden products; and pet products. The company sells its products online through its website. Billion Vegans, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Beverly Hills, California.

No Evil Foods

Seed Round in 2018
No Evil Foods, LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Weaverville, North Carolina, specializes in producing and retailing plant-based protein products designed to replicate the taste and texture of meat. Utilizing a blend of beans, wheat berries, and yeast, the company aims to create nutritionally superior and fully flavored meat substitutes. No Evil Foods is committed to improving the food system and incorporates innovative practices such as fermentation and upcycled ingredients into its products. The company has gained recognition in various media outlets and awards, and its offerings are distributed across hundreds of restaurants, universities, and grocery stores in twelve states, including notable retailers like Whole Foods Market and Earth Fare.

abillion

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Launched in 2018, the abillion app is a social and peer review community focused on social impact and sustainability, with members active across English, Spanish & Asian markets. Our community has grown to include 30,000 consumer brands and 50,000 restaurants across 130+ countries. We’re building the world’s largest consumer dataset for sustainability and our mission is to help a billion people make better choices for their health, animals and the planet.

SunFed

Seed Round in 2018
Producer of vegetables and fruits intended to provide fresh food in the market. The company offers bell peppers, English cucumbers, slicer cucumbers, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon and eggplant, enabling customers to consume extended freshness and consistently eat quality food.

Impossible Foods

Seed Round in 2018
Impossible Foods Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and producing plant-based substitutes for meat and dairy products, including items like burgers and cheeses. Founded in 2011 by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino, the company focuses on recreating the taste and texture of traditional animal-based foods using specific proteins and nutrients derived from greens, seeds, and grains. Impossible Foods sells its products primarily through restaurants and online in the United States. The company, originally named Maraxi, Inc., rebranded in May 2014 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Rebellyous Foods

Seed Round in 2018
Rebellyous Foods is a food manufacturing technology and production company defined solely to catapult meat alternative production toward price parity with animal-based meat. Rebellyous Foods implements novel food manufacturing equipment and processes in large-scale production to produce low-cost plant-based meat at high volumes. These goals are achieved through uniquely designed food products, the use of high-throughput manufacturing automation and ‘smart’ production centers, and the development and utilization of new innovative low-energy manufacturing tools. Working closely with industry partners, Rebellyous Foods makes plant-based meat sustainable, affordable, and widely available.

Clara Foods Co.

Seed Round in 2018
Clara Foods Co. specializes in producing animal-free proteins and ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced fermentation techniques to create functional and nutritional proteins derived from microorganisms. This innovative approach allows Clara Foods to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional animal agriculture, focusing on products such as baking ingredients, nutritional supplements, and egg white substitutes that are free from pathogens and salmonella. Their egg white products are particularly suited for baking applications, including cakes, meringues, and macarons. Clara Foods aims to transform the food industry by providing healthier and more humane protein sources.

Livekindly

Seed Round in 2018
Livekindly, also known as LK, is a Vancouver-based media platform dedicated to promoting sustainable living through informative content related to health, ethics, and the environment. The company publishes news articles, press releases, and features that focus on plant-based lifestyles, including vegan recipes, restaurant recommendations, and family vacation ideas. Additionally, Livekindly operates Kindmind, a service offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert consultations. The organization is committed to transforming the global food system by collaborating with innovative poultry production companies to develop plant-based alternatives. As part of its mission, Livekindly encompasses a collective of brands that includes The Fry Family Food Co. and LikeMeat, aiming to create delicious plant-based food while minimizing reliance on animal agriculture and natural resource depletion.

Livekindly

Seed Round in 2018
Livekindly, also known as LK, is a Vancouver-based media platform dedicated to promoting sustainable living through informative content related to health, ethics, and the environment. The company publishes news articles, press releases, and features that focus on plant-based lifestyles, including vegan recipes, restaurant recommendations, and family vacation ideas. Additionally, Livekindly operates Kindmind, a service offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert consultations. The organization is committed to transforming the global food system by collaborating with innovative poultry production companies to develop plant-based alternatives. As part of its mission, Livekindly encompasses a collective of brands that includes The Fry Family Food Co. and LikeMeat, aiming to create delicious plant-based food while minimizing reliance on animal agriculture and natural resource depletion.

Tagger

Seed Round in 2018
Managing your influence(rs) is challenging. With Tagger, brands, agencies and media companies maximize their influence with relevant, uniquely sourced ambassadors efficiently in an automated workflow. Architected as a SAS-solution, Tagger is intelligently social: Built with enhanced data to hone social listening and broaden influencer discovery, for efficient and complete influencer campaign management and measurement. Tagger’s proprietary Affinity Engine empowers access to and advanced filters for 1M+ digital influencers and 80B uniquely mapped follower ID’s. Engage and expand your social audience with Tagger.

Wild Earth

Seed Round in 2018
Wild Earth is a technology startup based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2017. The company focuses on developing high-protein pet foods that prioritize health, environmental sustainability, and humane sourcing compared to traditional pet food products. By leveraging scientific advancements, Wild Earth aims to reinvent pet nutrition and create cleaner, more nutritious options for pet owners and their animals.

YES CACAO

Seed Round in 2018
Producer of botanical chocolate bars intended to provide delicious functional wellness benefits to individuals. The company's chocolate bars are devoid of processed emulsifiers or conventional preservatives and are made from organic herbs, teas, flowers and superfoods, enabling consumers to find an alternative to junk commercial chocolate bars.

SuperMeat

Seed Round in 2018
SuperMeat is an Israeli biotechnology and food technology company founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv. The company specializes in developing cultured meat, specifically from chicken cells, produced in a controlled and sterile environment without the use of antibiotics. This innovative approach aims to transform the meat industry by offering a sustainable alternative that requires significantly fewer resources—99% less land and 90% less water—compared to traditional meat production. SuperMeat's clean meat not only addresses concerns related to animal welfare and food safety, such as fecal contamination and salmonella, but also aims to enhance nutritional security and reduce carbon emissions. By providing a healthier and environmentally friendly food source, SuperMeat aspires to contribute to a more sustainable future for both humans and animals.

SuperMeat

Seed Round in 2018
SuperMeat is an Israeli biotechnology and food technology company founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv. The company specializes in developing cultured meat, specifically from chicken cells, produced in a controlled and sterile environment without the use of antibiotics. This innovative approach aims to transform the meat industry by offering a sustainable alternative that requires significantly fewer resources—99% less land and 90% less water—compared to traditional meat production. SuperMeat's clean meat not only addresses concerns related to animal welfare and food safety, such as fecal contamination and salmonella, but also aims to enhance nutritional security and reduce carbon emissions. By providing a healthier and environmentally friendly food source, SuperMeat aspires to contribute to a more sustainable future for both humans and animals.

Outstanding Foods

Seed Round in 2017
Outstanding Foods, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company specializing in plant-based vegan snacks. Founded in 2015 and rebranded from Fresh Soul Holdings, Inc. in 2017, the company offers products under the PigOut Rinds and TakeOut Puffs brands. Renowned vegetarian chef Dave Anderson crafts the snacks using his proprietary culinary methods, ensuring that each product is made from pure, wholesome ingredients. Notably, the company's flagship offering includes plant-based bacon chips that are free from animal ingredients and artificial additives, allowing consumers to enjoy flavorful snacks without guilt. Outstanding Foods aims to provide delicious, nutritious options for those seeking healthier alternatives in the snack food market.

Hail Merry

Seed Round in 2017
Hail Merry LLC is a manufacturer and retailer of raw, vegan, and gluten-free snack products, offering a diverse range that includes tarts, macaroons, grawnola, nuts, and seeds. Founded in 2006 and based in Dallas, Texas, the company promotes healthy snacking through consciously sourced, pure ingredients that are non-GMO, kosher certified, and free from grains and dairy. Hail Merry's snacks are crafted using low-temperature dehydration methods, which preserve the integrity of their ingredients and enhance flavor while providing a fresh taste experience. The products are available in retail stores across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as through online sales. The company is aligned with the raw foods movement, emphasizing the benefits of plant-based dietary fats, particularly from raw nuts and organic virgin coconut oil.

Mosa Meat

Seed Round in 2017
Mosa Meat B.V., founded in 2013 and based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, specializes in the development of cultured meat through advanced tissue engineering techniques. The company focuses on producing slaughter-free hamburgers by harvesting adult stem cells from the muscle tissue of living cows, allowing for the mass production of meat without the need to raise and slaughter animals. By cultivating meat from cells, Mosa Meat aims to promote a sustainable global food system and reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional meat production.

Gathered Foods

Seed Round in 2017
Gathered Foods Corporation, operating under the brand Good Catch, specializes in creating plant-based seafood alternatives in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Heath, Ohio, the company offers a range of products, including plant-based tuna, frozen entrées, and appetizers. Its innovative seafood alternatives are crafted from a six-legume blend, which comprises peas, chickpeas, lentils, soy, fava beans, and navy beans, combined with seaweed and algae extract to impart an umami flavor. These products are designed to be dairy-free, gluten-free, and non-GMO, catering to consumers seeking cruelty-free alternatives to traditional seafood. Gathered Foods distributes its offerings through retail stores and online platforms, making its products accessible to a wider audience.

New Wave Foods

Seed Round in 2017
New Wave Foods, Inc. specializes in producing and selling plant-based seafood products, focusing primarily on sustainable shrimp alternatives. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a variety of items, including sautéed, grilled, breaded, and fried shrimp, as well as shrimp tacos and salads. Its products are made from sustainably sourced seaweed and soy protein, enriched with natural flavors and essential amino acids, providing a healthy, low-calorie, and zero-cholesterol option for consumers. Targeting the culinary market in the United States, New Wave Foods aims to preserve and enrich seafood traditions through its innovative plant-based offerings.

Geltor

Seed Round in 2017
Geltor, Inc. produces bioactive animal free collagens and other proteins for beauty, nutrition, and other applications. It offers Collume, a bio-designed collagen technology for skincare cellular regeneration, protection, and derma-collagen synthesis; and HumaColl21, a collagen product that delivers collagen, elastin, laminin, and fibronectin boosting effect for skin care. The company also provides vegan collagen peptides and other novel proteins for functional food and nutraceutical formulas. Geltor, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Leandro, California.

Finless Foods

Seed Round in 2017
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, focused on producing sustainable seafood alternatives through cellular agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in growing marine-animal cells to create seafood products, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a healthier and environmentally friendly alternative to traditionally caught and farmed seafood, offering consumers a cost-effective option that does not compromise on taste or dietary preferences. The company's mission is to develop and mass manufacture innovative marine animal food products that promote sustainability and accessibility in the seafood market.

Alpha Foods

Seed Round in 2017
Alpha Foods is a producer of plant-based food products that emphasizes taste, texture, and sustainability. Founded in 2015, the company aims to provide delicious meat alternatives derived from plants, catering to consumers seeking healthier dietary options. Its offerings include a variety of convenience foods made from non-dairy and non-genetically modified organisms ingredients, ensuring that customers receive cholesterol-free products with enhanced protein content. Alpha Foods is committed to promoting a healthier diet and a sustainable food industry through its innovative plant-based alternatives.

Ocean Hugger Foods

Seed Round in 2017
Ocean Hugger Foods, Inc. specializes in developing plant-based alternatives to seafood, aiming to provide sustainable and healthy options for consumers. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers products such as Ahimi, a tomato-based substitute for raw tuna; Sakimi, a carrot-based alternative to salmon; and Unami, an eggplant-based substitute for eel. These innovative offerings allow consumers to enjoy seafood flavors while avoiding issues related to mercury and environmental impact, thereby appealing to those seeking both taste and sustainability in their diet.
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