Foodforecast
Seed Round in 2024
Foodforecast is a technology company that develops AI-driven software to help bakeries optimize their inventory management and reduce food waste. Their core product is an intelligent planning application that analyzes historical sales data, forecasts demand for perishable goods, and optimizes production schedules to eliminate stock shortages and returns, thereby minimizing excess production and waste.
Chromologics
Seed Round in 2023
Chromologics is a Danish biotechnology company that originated as a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark. It develops natural food colorants derived from a fungal biotechnology platform and fermentation processes. The company's pigments are designed as a new generation of bio-based colorants with stability across a range of pH levels and temperatures, enabling their use in various food products and allowing businesses to replace carmine in current applications.
New School Foods
Seed Round in 2023
New School Foods develops plant-based seafood products that mimic the texture, flavor, nutrition, and cooking experience of traditional seafood. Their initial product is a plant-based salmon filet, aiming to provide sustainable and healthier alternatives.
Cultivated Biosciences
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Cultivated Biosciences is a food production company that develops specialized fat ingredients from oleaginous yeast. These ingredients enhance the creaminess and mouthfeel of plant-based dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt alternatives.
Core Biogenesis
Series A in 2022
Founded in Paris, France in 2020, Core Biogenesis specializes in developing protein production technologies. The company employs proprietary gene editing and plant biotechnology to significantly lower the cost of producing growth factors, which are crucial molecules in clean meat and cell therapy industries.
Hyfé
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Hyfé is a feedstock processing company that converts food waste and crop byproducts into feedstock for chemicals, materials, fuels, and foods using fungal fermentation. By upcycling waste generated in food manufacturing, Hyfé creates cost-competitive, sustainable alternative inputs that reduce reliance on petroleum and lower the carbon footprint across multiple industries.
Bosque Foods
Seed Round in 2022
Bosque Foods is a fungi-based food company focused on developing whole-cut meat alternatives derived from mycelium. The company aims to revolutionize the meat alternatives market by utilizing clean ingredients and minimal processing. By specializing in fungal mycelium, legumes, and grains, Bosque Foods offers environmentally sustainable, equitable, and animal-free protein options that provide a taste and nutritional experience comparable to traditional meat. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to create a new generation of meat products that meet consumer demands while promoting sustainability.
Apparo
Venture Round in 2022
Apparo is a food processing technology company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, founded in 2020. It develops technology to process crops in order to maximize the yield of available nutrients, delivering protein and micronutrients to food, supplement, and nutraceutical brands. The technology focuses on total crop utilization to maximize nutritional outputs, contributing to the sustainability and resilience of the food system by enabling brands to access functional and nutritional ingredients.
Planetary
Seed Round in 2022
Planetary is a global infrastructure platform that designs, builds, and operates upstream, downstream, and formulations capacity and related intellectual property for biomass and precision fermentation. The company enables scalable production of biotech-enabled alternatives to animal-derived foods and other bio-based materials by integrating proprietary fermentation technology with AI-driven optimization. Serving bioprocessing, engineering, product formulation, and food markets, Planetary supports sustainable biomanufacturing at scale by reducing environmental impact through lower greenhouse gas emissions, less land and water use, and efficient conversion of raw materials into high-protein, fiber-rich biomass.
California Cultured
Seed Round in 2022
California Cultured is a food company that uses cellular agriculture to produce cocoa and coffee, with the aim of delivering sustainable, lab-grown ingredients. Its cocoa is described as less bitter and requiring less sugar to achieve flavor, enabling premium quality products with a smaller environmental footprint. The company seeks to address social and environmental concerns linked to traditional cocoa production by avoiding practices such as slavery, deforestation, and child labor. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is based in Davis, California.
Change Foods
Seed Round in 2022
Change Foods, Inc. is a food technology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on producing animal-free cheese and dairy products. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes precision fermentation technology to develop lactose-free, hormone-free, and hypoallergenic alternatives to traditional dairy. By harnessing the power of microbes, Change Foods creates bio-identical dairy proteins and ingredients, beginning with casein for cheese production. This innovative approach aims to reduce the environmental impact associated with conventional dairy farming while providing consumers with versatile and sustainable food options.
BIOMILQ develops lab-grown human milk ingredients from cultured mammary cells to support infant nutrition. Founded in 2020 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company is women-owned and science-led, building a mammary biomanufacturing platform to produce bioauthentic human milk ingredients for early-life nutrition. The platform combines human mammary cells with a scalable manufacturing process to create milk ingredients that promote gut, immune, and brain development, offering families a nutritious and sustainable option for feeding babies.
Happy Ocean Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Happy Ocean Foods is a producer of plant-based seafood alternatives, including Shrymps made from animal-free ingredients and shaped to resemble real shrimp with a focus on flavor over appearance. The company offers healthy, sustainable fish substitutes intended to match the texture, nutrient profile, and taste of seafood while avoiding animal ingredients, and seeks to provide affordable options to help reduce overfishing and ocean impact.
Chromologics
Seed Round in 2021
Chromologics is a Danish biotechnology company that originated as a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark. It develops natural food colorants derived from a fungal biotechnology platform and fermentation processes. The company's pigments are designed as a new generation of bio-based colorants with stability across a range of pH levels and temperatures, enabling their use in various food products and allowing businesses to replace carmine in current applications.
Tomorrow Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Tomorrow Foods is a company based in Pergamino, Argentina, specializing in the development and production of plant-based ingredients and additives for the food industry. Its offerings include solutions for various applications such as sports nutrition, meat extenders, pasta, dressings, soups, sauces, snacks, cereals, functional beverages, dairy substitutes, and baked goods. By providing integrated turnkey solutions, Tomorrow Foods enables clients to launch nutritious and sustainable products efficiently. The company focuses on introducing innovative alternatives that promote a diverse and well-rounded diet, aligning with the growing consumer demand for healthier food options. Through its research and development efforts, Tomorrow Foods aims to contribute to the evolution of food towards more sustainable practices.
Bramble
Seed Round in 2021
Bramble processes and distributes plant-based pet foods, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of animal-based diets by offering completely plant-based options for pets that are free from pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, and other contaminants. The products are designed to resemble meat in appearance, texture, and taste, providing pet owners with a healthy, sustainable alternative for their animals.
Planted Foods
Series A in 2021
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives. The company produces products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken, utilizing a formulation that includes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. Planted Foods employs advanced technology to transform these natural ingredients into nutritious, high-protein meat substitutes 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. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, Planted Foods is committed to providing delicious and sustainable meat alternatives.
Next Gen Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup that offers plant-based meat products. Its plant-based products look and taste like meat and are developed using agricultural food ecosystems helping consumers to have foods that are rich in protein and nutrients.
The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore.
Mosa Meat
Series B in 2021
Founded in Maastricht, Netherlands, Mosa Meat specializes in developing cultured meat technology. It produces hamburgers by harvesting muscle cells from living cows, aiming to create a more sustainable global food system with reduced emissions and land use.
Mosa Meat
Series B in 2020
Founded in Maastricht, Netherlands, Mosa Meat specializes in developing cultured meat technology. It produces hamburgers by harvesting muscle cells from living cows, aiming to create a more sustainable global food system with reduced emissions and land use.
LIVEKINDLY
Venture Round in 2020
LIVEKINDLY is a plant-based media and brand collective focused on creating a sustainable, cruelty-free global food system. Through LIVEKINDLY Media it produces digital content that informs and engages the vegan community on health, ethics, environment, and lifestyle, including vegan recipes and guides. The collective owns a portfolio of plant-based brands and collaborates with seed growers, producers, and distributors to scale plant-based products, and has invested in infrastructure to convert traditional meat facilities to plant-based production. It also operates Kindmind, a program offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert sessions. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, LIVEKINDLY aims to broaden access to plant-based food and sustainable living worldwide.
Mosa Meat
Series B in 2020
Founded in Maastricht, Netherlands, Mosa Meat specializes in developing cultured meat technology. It produces hamburgers by harvesting muscle cells from living cows, aiming to create a more sustainable global food system with reduced emissions and land use.
Planet V provides food products that offer dishes, chocolate, cheesecake, chocolate bars, pasta, and meat alternatives. They also provide online shopping and delivery services. They also offer gift vouchers.
Heartbest Foods
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, Heartbest Foods specializes in producing plant-based cheese and milk alternatives. Utilizing peas, amaranth, rice, and soybeans, the company aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.
Mia & Ben
Series A in 2020
Mia & Ben is a science-driven company dedicated to providing healthy nutrition for babies and children. It specializes in producing organic, plant-based foods tailored to meet the specific nutritional needs of kids. The company's offerings are designed to deliver real flavors while being gluten-free and rich in essential vitamins. Mia & Ben's products are available through both online and offline retailers, allowing parents to access nutritious, salt-free options that resemble homemade organic meals for their children.
BIOMILQ
Seed Round in 2020
BIOMILQ develops lab-grown human milk ingredients from cultured mammary cells to support infant nutrition. Founded in 2020 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company is women-owned and science-led, building a mammary biomanufacturing platform to produce bioauthentic human milk ingredients for early-life nutrition. The platform combines human mammary cells with a scalable manufacturing process to create milk ingredients that promote gut, immune, and brain development, offering families a nutritious and sustainable option for feeding babies.
Heartbest Foods
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, Heartbest Foods specializes in producing plant-based cheese and milk alternatives. Utilizing peas, amaranth, rice, and soybeans, the company aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.
Cubiq Foods
Venture Round in 2020
Cubiq Foods produces sustainable fats and oils using cell culture technology. Based in Barcelona, Spain, the company specializes in cultivated fat enriched with omega-3, serving industrial clients.
LIVEKINDLY
Venture Round in 2020
LIVEKINDLY is a plant-based media and brand collective focused on creating a sustainable, cruelty-free global food system. Through LIVEKINDLY Media it produces digital content that informs and engages the vegan community on health, ethics, environment, and lifestyle, including vegan recipes and guides. The collective owns a portfolio of plant-based brands and collaborates with seed growers, producers, and distributors to scale plant-based products, and has invested in infrastructure to convert traditional meat facilities to plant-based production. It also operates Kindmind, a program offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert sessions. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, LIVEKINDLY aims to broaden access to plant-based food and sustainable living worldwide.
Alpha Foods
Series A in 2020
Alpha Foods is a company specializing in the production of plant-based food products, emphasizing taste, texture, and sustainability. Founded in 2015, it is committed to providing delicious meat alternatives that are derived from non-dairy and non-genetically modified organisms ingredients. The company focuses on helping consumers maintain their health by offering cholesterol-free food options with enhanced protein content. Alpha Foods aims to create convenient, flavorful meals that reflect a return to a healthier diet while promoting sustainable practices within the food industry.
LoveRaw Ltd is a Manchester-based company that specializes in producing and selling innovative vegan confectionery and nutritious snacks. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products, including snack bars, food boosters, almond drinks, chocolates, and butter cups, all made without palm oil or dairy products. LoveRaw emphasizes the use of clean, organic ingredients, ensuring that its offerings are not only healthy but also flavorful. The company markets its products through various international stockists as well as online channels, promoting transparency and simplicity in its food production processes. LoveRaw aims to enhance customers' wellbeing by providing natural and wholesome food options.
Planted Foods
Seed Round in 2019
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives. The company produces products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken, utilizing a formulation that includes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. Planted Foods employs advanced technology to transform these natural ingredients into nutritious, high-protein meat substitutes 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. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, Planted Foods is committed to providing delicious and sustainable meat alternatives.
Human Food
Seed Round in 2019
Human Food is a producer of organic daily nutrition bars specifically designed to support a plant-based diet. These bars replace synthetic supplements with actual, organic wholefood vitamins and minerals, catering primarily to vegans and vegetarians. Each bar is formulated to provide essential nutrients that can be difficult to obtain from a plant-based diet, including antioxidants, while being gluten-free and free from grains and added sugars. The ingredients are carefully selected and balanced for optimal taste and bio-availability, ensuring that customers receive a nutritious and naturally vegan alternative to conventional snacks.
Algama is a pioneering food-tech company that harnesses the power of algae to create sustainable, nutritious food solutions. Founded in 2013, Algama aims to feed the world's growing population while preserving the planet by developing microalgae-based ingredients for various applications, with a focus on egg substitutes for bakery products.
LIVEKINDLY
Seed Round in 2018
LIVEKINDLY is a plant-based media and brand collective focused on creating a sustainable, cruelty-free global food system. Through LIVEKINDLY Media it produces digital content that informs and engages the vegan community on health, ethics, environment, and lifestyle, including vegan recipes and guides. The collective owns a portfolio of plant-based brands and collaborates with seed growers, producers, and distributors to scale plant-based products, and has invested in infrastructure to convert traditional meat facilities to plant-based production. It also operates Kindmind, a program offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert sessions. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, LIVEKINDLY aims to broaden access to plant-based food and sustainable living worldwide.
Fora Foods
Seed Round in 2018
Fora Foods is a New York-based company that specializes in producing plant-based dairy alternatives. Founded in 2017, the company initially operated under the name Aquafaba Company, LLC before rebranding to Fora Foods in February 2020. Its primary product, Fababutter, is a dairy-free butter made from aquafaba, the liquid byproduct of chickpeas. Fora Foods sells its innovative products directly online, aiming to provide consumers with sustainable and healthier alternatives to traditional dairy items.
No Evil Foods
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, No Evil Foods produces plant-based protein foods. Its products mimic the taste and texture of meat using ingredients like beans, wheat berries, and yeast. The company supplies hundreds of restaurants, universities, and grocery stores across multiple states.
Sunfed Produce
Seed Round in 2018
SunFed Produce is a comprehensive food distribution and wholesale company specializing in the production and supply of fresh fruits and vegetables. With a substantial 65,000 square foot warehouse and advanced processing facilities, SunFed focuses on delivering high-quality produce such as bell peppers, English cucumbers, slicer cucumbers, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, and eggplant. The company's commitment to freshness ensures that customers have access to consistently high-quality food, enhancing their consumption experience.
Rebellyous Foods
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Rebellyous Foods produces affordable, high-volume plant-based meat products. It specializes in plant-based chicken nuggets, patties, and strips, serving schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, and restaurants.
Impossible Foods
Convertible Note in 2018
Impossible Foods Inc. is a Redwood City, California-based company that specializes in developing plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products. Founded in 2011 by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino, the company utilizes a combination of natural ingredients, including proteins, fats, amino acids, and vitamins sourced from greens, seeds, and grains, to recreate the taste and texture of traditional meats and dairy. Its product lineup includes items such as burgers and pork alternatives, which are marketed as healthier options for consumers. Impossible Foods distributes its products through various channels, including restaurants and online platforms in the United States.
Rebellyous Foods
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Rebellyous Foods produces affordable, high-volume plant-based meat products. It specializes in plant-based chicken nuggets, patties, and strips, serving schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, and restaurants.
LIVEKINDLY
Seed Round in 2018
LIVEKINDLY is a plant-based media and brand collective focused on creating a sustainable, cruelty-free global food system. Through LIVEKINDLY Media it produces digital content that informs and engages the vegan community on health, ethics, environment, and lifestyle, including vegan recipes and guides. The collective owns a portfolio of plant-based brands and collaborates with seed growers, producers, and distributors to scale plant-based products, and has invested in infrastructure to convert traditional meat facilities to plant-based production. It also operates Kindmind, a program offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert sessions. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, LIVEKINDLY aims to broaden access to plant-based food and sustainable living worldwide.
LIVEKINDLY
Seed Round in 2018
LIVEKINDLY is a plant-based media and brand collective focused on creating a sustainable, cruelty-free global food system. Through LIVEKINDLY Media it produces digital content that informs and engages the vegan community on health, ethics, environment, and lifestyle, including vegan recipes and guides. The collective owns a portfolio of plant-based brands and collaborates with seed growers, producers, and distributors to scale plant-based products, and has invested in infrastructure to convert traditional meat facilities to plant-based production. It also operates Kindmind, a program offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert sessions. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, LIVEKINDLY aims to broaden access to plant-based food and sustainable living worldwide.
SuperMeat
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2015, SuperMeat is an Israeli biotech and food-tech company that produces cultured meat from chicken cells in a controlled environment. This process reduces land use by 99% and water consumption by 90%, minimizing environmental impact while ensuring food safety without antibiotics.
Outstanding Foods
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Outstanding Foods produces plant-based snacks under brands like PigOut Rinds and TakeOut Puffs. Headquartered in Venice, California, the company specializes in creating delicious, guilt-free snack options using pure, wholesome ingredients.
Hail Merry
Seed Round in 2017
Hail Merry LLC is a manufacturer and retailer of raw, vegan, and gluten-free snack products, established in 2006 and based in Dallas, Texas. The company offers a diverse range of snacks, including tarts, macaroons, grawnola, nuts and seeds, all crafted from pure, consciously sourced ingredients. Hail Merry emphasizes the benefits of plant-based dietary fats, particularly raw nuts and organic virgin coconut oil, which contribute to the flavor and health benefits of their products. Their snacks are low-temperature dehydrated to preserve the integrity of these ingredients, ensuring freshness and a superior taste experience. Hail Merry's products are available through retail stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as online, catering to consumers seeking guilt-free, healthy snacking options that are grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO, vegan, and kosher certified.
Mosa Meat
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in Maastricht, Netherlands, Mosa Meat specializes in developing cultured meat technology. It produces hamburgers by harvesting muscle cells from living cows, aiming to create a more sustainable global food system with reduced emissions and land use.
Gathered Foods
Seed Round in 2017
Gathered Foods Corporation, operating under the brand name Good Catch, specializes in the development, production, and sale of plant-based seafood alternatives in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Heath, Ohio, the company offers a variety of products, including plant-based tuna, frozen entrées, and appetizers, all crafted from a unique blend of six legumes—peas, chickpeas, lentils, soy, fava beans, and navy beans—alongside seaweed and algae extract to enhance flavor. These products are designed to replicate the taste and experience of traditional seafood while being free from dairy, gluten, and GMOs, providing a cruelty-free option for consumers seeking alternatives to seafood. Gathered Foods sells its products through both retail stores and online channels, catering to a growing market of health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers.
Finless Foods
Seed Round in 2017
Finless Foods is a biotechnology company that uses cellular agriculture to develop cell-cultured seafood products as sustainable alternatives for human consumption. It grows marine-animal cells to create seafood substitutes, including bluefin tuna, with the goal of offering responsibly produced options that support ocean health and reduce overfishing. Founded in 2017 and based in Emeryville, California, the company concentrates on expanding dietary choices while addressing environmental impacts of traditional seafood.
New Wave Foods
Seed Round in 2017
New Wave Foods, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in producing and selling plant-based seafood products. The company offers a range of shrimp alternatives, including sautéed, grilled, breaded, and fried options, as well as shrimp tacos and salads. These products are made from sustainably sourced seaweed, soy protein, and natural flavors, providing a sustainable and healthier alternative to traditional seafood. New Wave Foods serves customers in the culinary market across the United States, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable seafood.
Ocean Hugger Foods
Seed Round in 2017
Ocean Hugger Foods, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing plant-based alternatives to traditional seafood dishes. Founded in 2015, it offers innovative products such as Ahimi, a plant-based substitute for raw tuna made from tomatoes; Sakimi, a carrot-based alternative to salmon; and Unami, an eggplant-based version of eel. These products are designed to provide consumers with healthier options that replicate the taste and texture of seafood while addressing concerns about sustainability and environmental impact. Ocean Hugger Foods aims to cater to those seeking delicious and responsible seafood alternatives without the associated health risks, such as mercury.
Alpha Foods
Seed Round in 2017
Alpha Foods is a company specializing in the production of plant-based food products, emphasizing taste, texture, and sustainability. Founded in 2015, it is committed to providing delicious meat alternatives that are derived from non-dairy and non-genetically modified organisms ingredients. The company focuses on helping consumers maintain their health by offering cholesterol-free food options with enhanced protein content. Alpha Foods aims to create convenient, flavorful meals that reflect a return to a healthier diet while promoting sustainable practices within the food industry.