Crafty, LLC is a food and drink company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in enhancing workplace environments through the management of snacks, beverages, and event programming. Founded in 2015, Crafty offers a diverse range of products, including coffee, tea, beer, wine, spirits, perishables, and pantry supplies, catering to the needs of in-office, remote, and hybrid teams. The company provides services that encompass kitchen and pantry management, catering, and event planning, aimed at creating enjoyable workplace experiences. Crafty's platform centralizes the management of food and beverage services, ensuring that organizations can efficiently oversee their workplace refreshment needs and elevate employee satisfaction through well-organized events and tastings.
New Culture Inc. is a food and beverage company that specializes in producing cheese from protein using innovative methods. By employing microflora to create dairy proteins and dairy products, the company aims to revolutionize traditional cheese-making processes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, New Culture is committed to developing sustainable and alternative cheese options that appeal to a growing market of health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers.
Jellatech is a biotechnology company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with research and development operations in Wageningen, Netherlands. The company specializes in producing high-quality, animal-free collagen and gelatin through cellular agriculture, which involves cultivating cells in a bioreactor. By eliminating the need for animal sources, Jellatech aims to provide safer, more sustainable ingredient options for clients across various sectors, including food and beverage, medical, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. Founded by a diverse group of innovators and scientists, Jellatech is committed to advancing ingredient products that prioritize ethical and environmentally friendly practices.
Torch, Inc. manufactures Wi-Fi routers for parents to check their kids’ browsing data on the Internet. Its Wi-Fi router provides pause button for the Internet for things, such as dinner time or breaks; offers content customization, Web history, and data usage solutions; and lets users and their kids to see how much time they have spent on Internet. The company is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
They believe there is a better way to do logistics. A more valuable, less invasive way where customers are earned rather than bought. They are obsessively passionate about it, and their mission is to help people achieve it. They focus on connecting people and solving problems. It's one of the least understood and least transparent aspects of freight, and we see that as an opportunity: They are excited to simplify logistics for everyone through our technology, experience , and service.
Full Reign, founded in 2020 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates a recommendation platform focused on hair-care products. The company specializes in formulating sustainable hair care solutions tailored for wavy to curly hair types. By providing alternatives that simplify the hair routine, Full Reign aims to enhance the customer experience while minimizing environmental impact through its innovative packaging and refill processes. This approach not only reduces costs for consumers but also promotes responsible hair care practices.
Grovara is the 1st B2B Global Marketplace for US Wellness Brands, connecting natural and organic brands with international retailers.
Our marketplace connects wellness brands and global retailers on a single B2B platform, streamlines the entire product discovery, order processing and fulfilment for export, while empowering brands and retailers with wellness focused insights-driven data to accelerate growth and scale.
New Culture Inc. is a food and beverage company that specializes in producing cheese from protein using innovative methods. By employing microflora to create dairy proteins and dairy products, the company aims to revolutionize traditional cheese-making processes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, New Culture is committed to developing sustainable and alternative cheese options that appeal to a growing market of health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers.
Reel Products, Inc. is a Santa Monica, California-based company that manufactures and sells eco-friendly toilet paper and paper towels, primarily made from 100% sustainable bamboo. The company operates an online retail marketplace that allows consumers to purchase biodegradable products that are free from inks, dyes, and BPA, while offering the same softness and strength as traditional toilet paper. Reel also provides a subscription service for convenient home delivery, ensuring customers never run out of essential supplies. In addition to its commitment to sustainability, for each box of toilet paper sold, Reel donates a biodegradable toilet bag to individuals in need, addressing the challenges faced by the 2.4 billion people globally who lack access to proper sanitation.
Mori, officially known as Cambridge Crops, Inc., specializes in the development of an innovative biopolymer coating designed to extend the shelf life of perishable foods. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a unique process that extracts protein from natural silk using salt and water. This edible and natural coating forms a protective layer over various food items, including fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood, effectively slowing down spoilage. Through its technology, Mori aims to enhance the freshness of food while promoting sustainability in the food supply chain.
Meati, also known as Emergy Foods, is a consumer goods company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2016. The company specializes in producing whole muscle, nutritious plant-based meats designed to promote healthier lifestyles and environmental sustainability. By utilizing proprietary, clean technologies, Meati offers nutrient-dense meat alternatives that aim to appeal to a wide audience, ensuring that consumers can enjoy meals that are both good for their health and the planet.
Pear Chef, Inc. provides room service facility to luxury apartment buildings. It also offers professional catering services, private cooking classes, and in-home personal dining services to residents and their guests. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Yerbaé is a beverage company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, that specializes in producing flavored sparkling water infused with yerba mate. Founded in 2017 by Todd and Karrie Gibson, the company aims to provide clean beverages that enhance people's lives. Yerbaé offers a range of products, including zero-calorie flavors such as pineapple coconut, strawberry kiwi, pomegranate berry, acai blueberry, and lemon, as well as 10-calorie options like mango passion fruit, orange vanilla dream, coconut raspberry, and watermelon strawberry. The drinks are designed to deliver natural caffeine without the jitters or crashes associated with traditional energy drinks, promoting both physical stimulation and mental focus. Through its innovative approach, Yerbaé has positioned itself as a pioneer in the plant-based energy beverage market.
Vive Organic is an organic, function-focused line dedicated to providing the highest quality wellness shots. It has assessed hundreds of farms around the world, and exclusively source their ingredients from the top tier of organic farms. It never uses artificial colors or any type of sweeteners – not even stevia, honey, or sugar. They believe that nature alone should determine the color and flavor of its Wellness Shots. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Venice, California.
Buddy Nutrition, Inc. develops and produces a range of nutritional products. The company provides vitamin shots also known as buddy shots. It offers ultra-customizable and natural nutrition solutions. The company also provides its products through customer order. Buddy Nutrition, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Santa Monica, California.
Rethink Brands, Inc. is a beverage manufacturer based in Columbia, Maryland, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing boxed water beverages and a variety of flavored drinks, including juice splashes and fruit punches aimed primarily at children. Rethink Brands focuses on creating nutritious energy drinks with zero sugar, zero calories, and zero sodium, using organic fruit essence flavors. The products are designed to promote hydration and wellness, making them suitable for various occasions such as birthday parties and sports events. Rethink Brands distributes its beverages through retail channels and online, emphasizing environmentally friendly packaging to align with its commitment to health and sustainability.
Alex and Andrew started Bizzy with one goal in mind, to create the highest quality and most convenient products on the market.Their passion for cold brew coffee started years ago after graduating from college. At the time, both had corporate jobs, were training for a 24-hour obstacle race, and were running a group fitness company. Because of their busy schedules and drive to succeed, sleep became less important to them. In order to be their best, they needed something that could give them a quick jolt of energy. At first, they would drink anything that would keep them awake. As former college students, they started with what they knew - energy drinks. They quickly found that this was an extremely unhealthy option and one that would leave them with a hard crash once the sugar wore off. As they looked further into what was actually in these products they were disgusted at the amount of sugar and synthetic ingredients they were consuming. So, like any corporate employee would do, they turned to their trusty friend, coffee. Every morning they would wake up 15 minutes early just to brew a pot of drip coffee, but just like everything else they tried, it had several drawbacks. The coffee took way too long to brew, produced a terrible tasting product, and wasn't convenient to take with them. Three things that in their mind were unacceptable. In the summer of 2012 they stumbled upon cold brew coffee. It fulfilled all of their requirements for the perfect source of energy, it was natural, sugar-free, and simple, but there was one very significant drawback, it wasn't at all convenient. To make it on their own took them 24 hours and if they wanted to buy it they had to wait in-line at a coffee shop. Over the next several years their love for cold brew grew, and so did their frustration with its lack of convenience and availability. They spent the next 2-years researching a way to create the highest quality product, in the most convenient way, and in 2015 they launched Bizzy - the healthiest and most convenient coffee on the market.
Alex and Andrew started Bizzy with one goal in mind, to create the highest quality and most convenient products on the market.Their passion for cold brew coffee started years ago after graduating from college. At the time, both had corporate jobs, were training for a 24-hour obstacle race, and were running a group fitness company. Because of their busy schedules and drive to succeed, sleep became less important to them. In order to be their best, they needed something that could give them a quick jolt of energy. At first, they would drink anything that would keep them awake. As former college students, they started with what they knew - energy drinks. They quickly found that this was an extremely unhealthy option and one that would leave them with a hard crash once the sugar wore off. As they looked further into what was actually in these products they were disgusted at the amount of sugar and synthetic ingredients they were consuming. So, like any corporate employee would do, they turned to their trusty friend, coffee. Every morning they would wake up 15 minutes early just to brew a pot of drip coffee, but just like everything else they tried, it had several drawbacks. The coffee took way too long to brew, produced a terrible tasting product, and wasn't convenient to take with them. Three things that in their mind were unacceptable. In the summer of 2012 they stumbled upon cold brew coffee. It fulfilled all of their requirements for the perfect source of energy, it was natural, sugar-free, and simple, but there was one very significant drawback, it wasn't at all convenient. To make it on their own took them 24 hours and if they wanted to buy it they had to wait in-line at a coffee shop. Over the next several years their love for cold brew grew, and so did their frustration with its lack of convenience and availability. They spent the next 2-years researching a way to create the highest quality product, in the most convenient way, and in 2015 they launched Bizzy - the healthiest and most convenient coffee on the market.
Factor 75 is an online platform that plans, prepares, and delivers nutritionist-designed and chef-crafted meals for its users. The company a fully-prepared meal delivery service that specializes in providing fresh, ready-to-eat meals with a focus on health and wellness. Its rotating menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options feature Keto, Paleo, low-carb, vegetarian, plant-based, and high protein meals that can be heated in the microwave or oven and are ready in minutes. Factor 75 only uses fresh ingredients from its trusted partners and assures that the meals are free of hormones, antibiotics, gluten, refined sugars, and GMOs. Factor is supported by leading consumer investors Listen Ventures, Bluestein Ventures, and Marcy Venture Partners Mike Apostal and Nick Wernimont founded Factor 75 in Batavia, Illinois in 2013.
Monument Labs, Inc. is a company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in the design and development of hardware and software solutions for personal photo and video management. Founded in 2015, Monument offers a smart storage device that collects multimedia content from smartphones and cameras, providing users with a simple and effective way to store, organize, share, and view their photos and videos. The company's innovative use of artificial intelligence enhances the user experience by automatically analyzing and organizing images by various criteria, including date, location, camera type, faces, and content, even without prior tagging.
Occasion is a Chicago-based company that specializes in designing and developing booking and scheduling software. Its online platform enhances conversion rates for businesses by facilitating customer connections through a range of services. Occasion's software enables firms to manage various offerings, including classes, events, memberships, gift cards, and space rentals. The platform provides a suite of tools that includes analytics, calendar synchronization, payment processing, and promotional features, allowing businesses to streamline their operations and enhance customer engagement. Founded in 2013 by Pelle ten Cate, Aksh Gupta, Eric Di Silvestro, and Kieran Klaassen, Occasion aims to support businesses in scaling their customer acquisition efforts across multiple channels and devices.
Factor 75 is an online platform that plans, prepares, and delivers nutritionist-designed and chef-crafted meals for its users. The company a fully-prepared meal delivery service that specializes in providing fresh, ready-to-eat meals with a focus on health and wellness. Its rotating menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options feature Keto, Paleo, low-carb, vegetarian, plant-based, and high protein meals that can be heated in the microwave or oven and are ready in minutes. Factor 75 only uses fresh ingredients from its trusted partners and assures that the meals are free of hormones, antibiotics, gluten, refined sugars, and GMOs. Factor is supported by leading consumer investors Listen Ventures, Bluestein Ventures, and Marcy Venture Partners Mike Apostal and Nick Wernimont founded Factor 75 in Batavia, Illinois in 2013.
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.