Muu is a company that produces animal-free dairy products. It specializes in creating milk proteins using precision fermentation with proprietary microbes, replicating the distinct properties and flavors of traditional dairy products without the need for cows.
Meat.The End
Series A in 2023
Meat.The End specializes in developing protein texturizing technologies for plant-based meat alternatives. By innovating extrusion processing methods, they aim to replicate the texture, flavor, and appearance of animal proteins, enhancing the eating experience of plant-based products.
Bluana Foods
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2022, Bluana Foods specializes in producing plant-based seafood alternatives. Their patented process uses natural ingredients like algae and mushrooms to create sustainable, shelf-stable products such as sashimi-grade fish filets, aiming to reduce ocean fish consumption.
Zero Cow Factory
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Zero Cow Factory is pioneering the production of animal-free milk protein and dairy products using bioengineering and precision fermentation. Their patented technology replicates nature-identical milk proteins, creating ethical, safe, and delicious alternatives to traditional dairy products that are free from lactose, antibiotics, hormones, cholesterol, and saturated fat. This process is also environmentally friendly, requiring significantly less land, water, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional dairy production.
Øzers
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Øzers is a French foodtech company that specializes in developing innovative sports nutrition products that prioritize both performance and health. Led by a professional boxer and engineer, the company collaborates with biotech engineers and medical professionals to create formulations that utilize only healthy, plant-based ingredients. Its offerings include ultra-functional edible supplements made from vegetable proteins, microalgae, vitamins, and minerals. By focusing on the benefits of natural components, Øzers aims to help athletes optimize their performance without compromising their health.
Daydaycook
Funding Round in 2022
DayDayCook was founded in December, 2012. They are Hong Kong’s largest cooking multimedia platform and have community with monthly users totaly more than 400,000. Today, as more and more users aspire to a higher quality of life, food safety, and health, DayDayCook has become a platform for original recipes and cooking advice, helping their users to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
DayDayCook inspires a young generation to cook and enjoy both traditional and modern Asian recipes through a variety of distribution channels including digital and traditional publishing with high quality and easy-to-follow recipes.
DayDayCook has millions of monthly viewers over its broad reach including website, mobile apps, videos, and books.
With a strong and dedicated fan base including over 275,000 Facebook fans, DayDayCook also brings goods to the consumer through its e-commerce store 'The DayDayCook Shop'
Umami Bioworks
Seed Round in 2022
Umami Bioworks is a company focused on the discovery and development of a scalable platform for producing cultivated seafood, aiming to protect endangered marine species while providing consumers with sustainable seafood options. The company utilizes systems engineering to enhance the discovery and industrialization processes, facilitating local production that is both price competitive and environmentally responsible. Its innovative approach involves creating cell-based food products derived from fish cells and tissue, which are designed to be free from harmful substances such as mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants. By offering affordable, cell-cultured seafood and meat alternatives, Umami Bioworks addresses the growing demand for healthy and sustainable food choices.
Magic Valley
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Magic Valley is an Australian startup that develops real meat by growing animal cells in bioreactors. The company cultures cells, obtained via biopsy from live animals, in serum-free media and differentiates them into muscle and fat to produce real meat products. By advancing lab-grown meat, Magic Valley aims to meet global demand for animal-based food options while reducing reliance on traditional livestock, lowering environmental impact and improving animal welfare. The approach also seeks to lower biological risks and disease exposure associated with conventional supply chains and targets use by restaurants and other food service providers seeking more sustainable protein sources.
Ambrosia Bio
Seed Round in 2022
Ambrosia Bio develops an enzyme technology platform that converts obesity-promoting sugars into minimal-calorie rare sugars, enabling healthier food products.
Mzansi Meat
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mzansi Meat is a food tech company that grows meat directly from cells by developing scalable technology without concerns related to health, climate, or animal welfare. It is a cell-cultured meat startup that develops cultured beef.
Root Kitchen
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Root Kitchen is a plant-based food company specializing in frozen ready meals available through direct-to-consumer subscriptions and retail channels, and it operates an online platform for delivering plant-based meals prepared by chefs. The product line centers on convenient, nutritious vegan options and frozen plant-based dishes, offering a high-quality alternative to traditional meals.
Good Food Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
Good Food Technologies is a Hong Kong-based startup specializing in innovative food research and development, as well as manufacturing. The company focuses on creating plant-based meat products using non-GMO soy as the primary protein source. By offering vegetarian alternatives, Good Food Technologies aims to provide consumers with healthier and sustainable options to replace traditional meat.
Jack & Bry
Series A in 2022
Jack and Bry to create a jackfruit food tech company delivering into multiple markets with a carbon-negative supply chain, resulting in a sustainable ecosystem where we can live life to the full. Providing the tastiest, meatiest, meat-free meats on the planet made from jackfruit.
Jack and Bry is producing tasty, tender and nutritious alternatives for the meat and fish markets. Meeting global demand for flexitarians and meat-eaters, looking to reduce their intake.
Jack & Bry is founded by Bryony Tinn-Disbury and Jennifer Pardoe in 2019and is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Meat Fresh
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Meat Fresh is a plant-based product brand using soy protein as raw material.
Got Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Got Foods is a European foodtech company focused on producing innovative dairy alternatives for individuals with lactose intolerance. The company specializes in developing plant-based food products that are dairy-free and gluten-free, catering to the growing demand for healthier lifestyle options. By prioritizing taste and health, Got Foods aims to enable consumers to enjoy satisfying food while maintaining a sustainable lifestyle.
Clear Meat
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Clear Meat is a lab-based meat company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for the meat industry. The company specializes in producing cell-based meat, focusing on chicken cells and clumped plant-based cells cultivated through in-vitro techniques. By creating products with a texture resembling minced chicken, Clear Meat aims to provide nutritious and affordable alternatives for consumers. Their offerings cater primarily to non-vegetarians, ensuring that the meat is safe and hygienic for consumption. Through its initiatives, Clear Meat seeks to address the growing demand for sustainable meat options while maintaining the sensory qualities that consumers expect.
Yoconut Dairy Free
Seed Round in 2021
Yoconut Dairy Free is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in producing plant-based coconut yogurt. Its offerings include a variety of flavors such as Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Coconut, Lemon Cream, and Pineapple. The yogurt is crafted from creamy coconut milk and is designed to be healthy and allergy-friendly, containing natural electrolytes and no added sugars. Yoconut aims to provide a delicious and nutritious alternative for those seeking gluten-free and plant-based food options.
Sophie's Bionutrients
Seed Round in 2021
Sophie's Bionutrients is a company focused on creating sustainable plant-based proteins derived from microalgae through advanced fermentation technologies. By employing strain optimization, precision fermentation, and protein extraction methods, the company develops high-purity protein powders with various functionalities. These innovative products cater to the food industry, particularly in the production of imitation seafood, offering an alternative that aligns with growing demands for sustainable and environmentally friendly food sources.
Exponential Foods
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Exponential Foods is a food tech company focused on plant-based food with a flavor. They create delicious foods that replace animal protein with plant protein. They envision foods that improve their health, help reduce global warming and promote a compassionate culture by not killing animals.
Update Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Update Foods is a producer of vegan dairy products focused on facilitating the transition to a plant-based diet. The company specializes in creating affordable and nutritious alternatives to traditional dairy items, using algae as a primary ingredient. This innovative approach allows Update Foods to offer a diverse range of animal-free milk and other dairy substitutes that mimic the taste and texture of conventional dairy products while ensuring minimal environmental impact and no harm to animals. By prioritizing both taste and sustainability, Update Foods aims to provide consumers with enjoyable plant-based options that align with their dietary preferences.
Nature Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Nature Foods is a food and beverage company specializing in healthy and delicious plant-based dairy alternatives. The company produces a range of vegan-friendly products, including plant-based milk alternatives, pea snacks, and muesli, all designed to meet the needs of modern consumers. By focusing on quality ingredients, Nature Foods aims to provide nutritious options that are rich in plant protein, vitamins, and calcium. The brand is committed to offering environmentally sustainable food products at affordable prices, catering to health-conscious individuals seeking both taste and nutritional value in their diet.
FairFlavor Foods
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FairFlavor develops nutritious vegan alternative dairy food made of a super nut from Indonesia using a patented fermentation technology
CellX specializes in developing mushroom-based protein ingredients through morel mycelium fermentation. Their products cater to savory snacks, protein powders, and meat alternatives. Additionally, they license intellectual properties to facilitate the commercialization of cultivated meat.
The Raging Pig Company
Pre Seed Round in 2021
The Raging Pig Company is a German foodtech startup based in Hamburg, founded in 2022. It develops and distributes plant-based pork alternatives, focusing on products such as vegan bacon and a German sausage alternative. The company aims to reduce animal farming by offering cruelty-free pork substitutes and healthier plant-based options, with the goal of replacing 1.5 billion pigs in the global food system.
Upfood IVS
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Upfood is a food tech company upcycling surplus fresh produce and industry side streams into nutritious vegan ingredients.
Harmony Baby Nutrition
Seed Round in 2021
Harmony is a biotechnology startup that creates human breast milk protein-based infant nutrition designed to help human babies thrive. It is the world’s first dairy-free, allergen-free and environmentally friendly infant nutrition.
Harmony Baby Nutrition was established in 2018 and is based in Boston, MA.
CellX
Pre Seed Round in 2020
CellX specializes in developing mushroom-based protein ingredients through morel mycelium fermentation. Their products cater to savory snacks, protein powders, and meat alternatives. Additionally, they license intellectual properties to facilitate the commercialization of cultivated meat.
New Singularity
Pre Seed Round in 2020
New Singularity is a startup that produces plant-based seafood using mycelium fermentation technology.
HaoFood
Seed Round in 2020
HaoFood is a pioneering company in the plant-based meat sector, specifically focused on developing realistic and delicious plant-based chicken products. The company's founders identified a gap in the market, noting consumer dissatisfaction with existing offerings that often had a tofu-like texture. With a significant portion of the Chinese population seeking to reduce meat consumption, HaoFood addresses this demand by utilizing peanut protein as the primary ingredient, which allows for a strong and elastic texture that mimics traditional chicken products. This innovation not only caters to the taste preferences of flexitarians and vegetarians but also aims to provide a satisfying alternative to comfort foods like fried chicken. Led by a team of seasoned professionals with expertise in entrepreneurship and food technology, HaoFood employs proprietary extrusion technology and formulation to produce affordable and sustainable plant-based chicken options, contributing to a growing trend of healthier eating in China.
Shandi Global is a company focused on developing technology for the production of plant-based meat substitutes that closely mimic the amino acid and protein profiles of traditional meats. This innovation aims to expand the versatility of plant-based offerings beyond conventional formats like patties, nuggets, and sausages. Shandi's products are crafted from organic natural ingredients such as water, beans, lentils, cold-pressed oil, herbs, and vegetables. This commitment to using wholesome components allows businesses to integrate plant-based options into their menus without altering existing recipes, promoting accessibility and affordability in the plant-based food market.
Fybraworks Foods
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Fybraworks Foods, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, focused on developing alternative meat substitutes through innovative fermentation techniques. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in creating animal-free meat structural proteins and synthetic meat, aiming to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat products. By leveraging its advanced technological solutions, Fybraworks Foods enables both industry leaders and individual consumers to access sustainable meat alternatives, thus promoting humane practices and reducing environmental impact associated with animal agriculture.
Orbillion Bio
Seed Round in 2020
Orbillion Bio, Inc. is a food-tech company based in Fremont, California, focused on developing cultured meat products derived from heritage cattle breeds. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes small tissue samples from high-quality heritage animals to produce premium cell-based meat products. Orbillion Bio aims to harness the potential of cell-cultured meat to provide delicious and nutritious food that is sustainable and accessible. By sourcing heritage cell lines directly from farmers, the company emphasizes a commitment to quality and sustainability in its production processes.
Frij
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Frij is a smart refrigerator designed to be compact and placed conveniently at every workplace providing healthy fresh food daily
Fybraworks Foods
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Fybraworks Foods, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, focused on developing alternative meat substitutes through innovative fermentation techniques. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in creating animal-free meat structural proteins and synthetic meat, aiming to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat products. By leveraging its advanced technological solutions, Fybraworks Foods enables both industry leaders and individual consumers to access sustainable meat alternatives, thus promoting humane practices and reducing environmental impact associated with animal agriculture.
Aurora Foods
Seed Round in 2020
Aurora Foods aims to be a product that can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone, its products strive to be healthier than traditional sweets by using patented technology that enables slower sugar release in the bloodstream.
Aurora Foods
Seed Round in 2020
The Company is a producer and marketer of premium branded food products including DUNCAN HINES baking mixes, LOG CABIN and MRS. BUTTERWORTH'S syrup, VAN DE KAMP'S and MRS. PAUL'S frozen seafood, AUNT JEMIMA frozen breakfast products and CELESTE frozen pizza.
Avant
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Avant is the first cultivated meat company in Greater China and the first cultivated fish company in Asia.
Cell Farm / Granja Celular S.A.
Seed Round in 2019
Provide the world with a surpassing product, using technology to leverage our capabilities. We are making meat without killing a single animal.
In the short term, we will be the world's providers of stem cells lines; a basic starter material that the upcoming clean meat industry will need.
Journey Foods
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Journey Foods is a technology company that empowers food businesses with AI-driven software. Its platform optimizes product development by providing real-time ingredient data, supply chain insights, and collaborative tools. This enables manufacturers to streamline operations, enhance traceability, and improve decision-making.
On2Cook
Pre Seed Round in 2019
On2Cook is a manufacturer of smart kitchen appliances focused on faster, convenient cooking. The company develops a patent-granted device that can cook with flame and microwaves simultaneously, using a combination of induction heating, flame, and safe microwave technology. The system aims to preserve color, texture, and water-soluble nutrients while reducing cooking time. It includes an IoT-enabled app that supports automated cooking and connections to food delivery services, as well as recipe sharing. The device is designed to streamline home cooking and enable seamless integration with digital food services, offering users a more efficient, versatile cooking experience.
Naka Foods
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Naka Foods is focused on developing micro algae-based. After the market launch of the Spirulina nutrition bar.
Avant Meats
Seed Round in 2019
Avant Meats specializes in developing sustainable, cell-based animal protein products. They focus on innovation, branding, and intellectual property to create fish protein products free from heavy metals and microplastics.
Omni
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Omni is a plant-based pet food company from the UK, that is developing healthy, sustainable food for dogs.
Phuture
Seed Round in 2019
Phuture Limited is a Hong Kong-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in producing plant-based minced meat products. Focused on sustainability, Phuture aims to provide alternatives to traditional meat by offering non-genetically modified, halal options that closely mimic the taste and texture of pork. The company's proprietary processing technology incorporates rice into its product blend, enhancing the flavor and mouthfeel to create a satisfying experience for consumers. Through innovation in food technology, Phuture seeks to redefine the culinary landscape and promote healthier lifestyles by making plant-based eating more accessible and enjoyable.
Caskai is a company that specializes in transforming coffee byproducts, specifically cascara, into innovative beverages. Cascara, the dried fruit of the coffee cherry, serves as the primary ingredient in Caskai's products, which are designed to provide a refreshing and health-conscious alternative to traditional drinks. These lightly carbonated, non-alcoholic beverages are rich in antioxidants and offer a variety of benefits, making them suitable for consumption during a workday or after physical activity. By utilizing cascara, Caskai not only creates enjoyable beverages but also contributes to sustainability by upcycling a byproduct that would otherwise be considered waste in the coffee production process.
Has Algae
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Has Algae develops food-grade microalgae products aimed at enhancing the nutritional content of everyday foods. Their offerings address common nutrient deficiencies in plant-based diets, particularly omega fatty acids, providing a comprehensive source of nutrients including fats, proteins, and omegas.
Cerealthy
Seed Round in 2019
Cerealthy is an innovative company that specializes in producing the first vegetable milk capsules designed for use in coffee machines. Focusing on natural and vegan products, Cerealthy utilizes non-GMO nuts and grains to create its offerings, promoting a sustainable, plant-based approach. The company aims to cater to a diverse customer base, including individuals with lactose intolerance, by providing nutritious alternatives that align with contemporary dietary preferences. Through its unique product line, Cerealthy addresses the growing demand for convenient and healthy food solutions.
Plento
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Plento produces alternative protein-based snacks using a blend of insect and plant proteins. Their products aim to be high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals while being low in carbohydrates and saturated fats. They are free from common allergens like gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, and soy, catering to diverse dietary preferences.
HakkoBako
Pre Seed Round in 2019
HakkoBako specializes in a smart fermentation device designed for professional chefs, facilitating the creation of distinctive flavors through consistent and controlled fermentation processes. Utilizing advanced thermodynamic technology and Internet-of-Things components, the device simplifies the fermentation of a variety of foods and beverages, including bread, cheese, salami, beer, yogurt, kombucha, and miso. By providing a reliable and user-friendly solution, HakkoBako empowers chefs to enhance their culinary creations with precision and ease.
Know Your Food
Pre Seed Round in 2019
KYF produces plant-based, frozen fast-food alternatives for kids aged 9-17.
HakkoBako
Seed Round in 2019
HakkoBako specializes in a smart fermentation device designed for professional chefs, facilitating the creation of distinctive flavors through consistent and controlled fermentation processes. Utilizing advanced thermodynamic technology and Internet-of-Things components, the device simplifies the fermentation of a variety of foods and beverages, including bread, cheese, salami, beer, yogurt, kombucha, and miso. By providing a reliable and user-friendly solution, HakkoBako empowers chefs to enhance their culinary creations with precision and ease.
QA Chef
Pre Seed Round in 2018
QA Chef is a developer of a digital food safety traceability system aimed at enhancing compliance processes within large-volume catering facilities. The company's innovative technology incorporates a camera, barcode scanner, and infrared sensor to monitor food preparation, record safety data, and ensure accurate time and temperature tracking. By providing real-time insights into stock levels and facilitating instant reconciliation of procurement, QA Chef streamlines operations between quality assurance teams and chefs. This integration not only minimizes gaps and inaccuracies in food safety data but also enhances communication, boosts morale, and reduces staff turnover. Overall, QA Chef is transforming the catering industry by digitizing the vital processes of food safety record-keeping, ultimately allowing clients to achieve ingredient-to-customer traceability while increasing operational efficiency and productivity.
Advanced Catering Solutions
Seed Round in 2018
Advanced Catering Solutions is a provider of catering food safety system that helps catering companies for compliance.
The hardware and software system solves food safety and traceability problems for large-volume caterers, increasing compliance, efficiency, making chefs’ lives easier. It transforms the way large volume caterers work, this is done by generating a unique barcode for every batch of cooked or prepared food components that will provide accountability and traceability to the food supply chains.
Colin Atkinson and David Cox launched it in Edgecliff, New South Wales in 2017.
ALGO is hardware company that focuses on building IOT devices for grocery in-store shopping. 85% of the shoppers are not satisfied about the checkout experience within the grocery hypermarkets. This triggers a need to create a new mechanism that enables shoppers to grasp their items and get their payments sorted out without passing by the cashier queues. By having smart shopping baskets and trolleys, the shoppers will be able to use them to identify their shopping items and get the payments done automatically without the need to go through the cashier queues.
Our solution carries the following benefits for grocery stores:
• Saving up to $80,000 USD per eliminated cashier lane per year
• Having a new revenue stream leveraging the revenue sharing mode with us
• Having happy customers
Shopper, on the other hand, will enjoy the following benefits:
• No queues
• In-store shopping assistance
• Personalized offerings and discounts
GROUNDED
Seed Round in 2018
Grounded is a London-based food and beverage company founded in 2016, specializing in the production of healthy natural drinks. The company focuses on creating low-sugar and plant-based beverages, including protein milkshakes made from coconut milk. Grounded uses only raw ingredients sourced from nature, ensuring that its products provide a flavorful and nutritious alternative to traditional drinks. The packaging is environmentally friendly, utilizing materials derived from plants, which aligns with the company's commitment to sustainability while catering to health-conscious consumers.
True NOSH
Pre Seed Round in 2018
True Nosh is an online marketplace and café that sell gluten Free and sugar-free foods.
Mzansi Meat is a food tech company that grows meat directly from cells by developing scalable technology without concerns related to health, climate, or animal welfare. It is a cell-cultured meat startup that develops cultured beef.
Øzers is a French foodtech company that specializes in developing innovative sports nutrition products that prioritize both performance and health. Led by a professional boxer and engineer, the company collaborates with biotech engineers and medical professionals to create formulations that utilize only healthy, plant-based ingredients. Its offerings include ultra-functional edible supplements made from vegetable proteins, microalgae, vitamins, and minerals. By focusing on the benefits of natural components, Øzers aims to help athletes optimize their performance without compromising their health.
Magic Valley is an Australian startup that develops real meat by growing animal cells in bioreactors. The company cultures cells, obtained via biopsy from live animals, in serum-free media and differentiates them into muscle and fat to produce real meat products. By advancing lab-grown meat, Magic Valley aims to meet global demand for animal-based food options while reducing reliance on traditional livestock, lowering environmental impact and improving animal welfare. The approach also seeks to lower biological risks and disease exposure associated with conventional supply chains and targets use by restaurants and other food service providers seeking more sustainable protein sources.
Ambrosia Bio develops an enzyme technology platform that converts obesity-promoting sugars into minimal-calorie rare sugars, enabling healthier food products.
Root Kitchen is a plant-based food company specializing in frozen ready meals available through direct-to-consumer subscriptions and retail channels, and it operates an online platform for delivering plant-based meals prepared by chefs. The product line centers on convenient, nutritious vegan options and frozen plant-based dishes, offering a high-quality alternative to traditional meals.
Good Food Technologies is a Hong Kong-based startup specializing in innovative food research and development, as well as manufacturing. The company focuses on creating plant-based meat products using non-GMO soy as the primary protein source. By offering vegetarian alternatives, Good Food Technologies aims to provide consumers with healthier and sustainable options to replace traditional meat.