Holmes Mouthwatering
Grant in 2020
Holmes Mouthwatering is a Cleveland, Ohio-based manufacturer and seller of premium applesauce and real-fruit products. The company specializes in producing natural applesauce made from regionally sourced apples, pears, and apple cider. By utilizing locally sourced ingredients, Holmes Mouthwatering offers products that are rich in vitamins and calcium, promoting healthier food choices for consumers. The company is dedicated to providing freshly produced fruit snacks that align with its mission of helping individuals reach their potential through better nutrition.
Big T Coastal Provisions
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Big T Coastal Provisions is a Mount Pleasant, South Carolina-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in producing gluten-free seafood dips made from high-quality, natural ingredients. The company offers a diverse range of products, including original crab dip, jalapeno crab dip, shrimp dip, salmon dip, whitefish dip, and a seafood dip trio. Committed to preserving treasured family recipes, Big T Coastal Provisions combines fresh crabmeat and sweet shrimp to create flavorful dips. Additionally, the company provides various recipes on its website, enhancing the culinary experience for food lovers and home chefs.
American Vinegar Works
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
American Vinegar Works is a producer of small-batch vinegars crafted from naturally fermented American wines, ciders, and brews. The company focuses on creating vinegar products with distinctive flavors, utilizing a combination of traditional fermentation techniques and modern methods. This approach allows American Vinegar Works to offer a diverse range of vinegar options that cater to the preferences of their customers, emphasizing quality and uniqueness in their offerings.
Sherpa foods
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Sherpa Foods is a manufacturer of authentic traditional Nepalese foods and sauces, aiming to bring the unique flavors of Nepal to a broader audience. The company specializes in products such as Nepalese dumplings and handmade momo sauces, which are crafted using fresh and natural ingredients. These sauces are versatile, designed to enhance a variety of dishes including momos, omelets, sandwiches, pizzas, hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta, and curries. Sherpa Foods provides an online shopping platform for customers to conveniently purchase their products, and offers customer support through phone, email, and online applications to address inquiries.
Bread SRSLY
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Bread SRSLY is an online store that sells bread. They enable consumers to purchase goods or services directly from a seller via the internet. Their list includes white rice flour, millet flour, and sorghum flour. Their bread products serve consumers.
Pescavore
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Pescavore is a California-based company specializing in the processing of unique, sustainably sourced seafood products. The business focuses on responsibly caught fish, which are then handcrafted into premium, high-quality seafood snacks. Pescavore's offerings include tuna strips that are marinated with gluten-free ingredients and naturally wood-smoked, providing consumers with a nutritious, protein-rich snack option. By emphasizing sustainability and ethical sourcing, the company aims to address environmental and social issues within the seafood industry while disrupting the meat snacks category.
A Dozen Cousins
Pre Seed Round in 2020
A Dozen Cousins is a natural food brand established in 2018 that specializes in offering culturally inspired recipes from Creole, Caribbean, and Latin American cuisines. The company provides a range of vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free bean products packaged in BPA-free pouches. These products are designed for convenience, allowing consumers to easily reheat and enjoy nutritious meals, making them suitable for quick lunches or simple dinners. A Dozen Cousins aims to inspire families of diverse backgrounds to embrace healthier eating habits and lead vibrant lives through its culinary offerings.
Afia
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Afia provides a variety bundle, a vegan bundle, traditional kibbeh, traditional falafel, za'atar falafel, garlic, and herb afia falafel. mediterranean, gluten free, vegan, plant-based, non-GMO, turmeric falafel, sun-dried tomato falafel, and three cheese falafel products.
Seal the Seasons
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Seal the Seasons, Inc. is a frozen food company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, that specializes in processing, freezing, marketing, and distributing locally grown fruits and vegetables. Established in 2014, the company partners with local farmers across the United States to create a sustainable supply chain that enables year-round access to seasonal produce. Its product offerings include frozen items such as blueberries, broccoli, spinach, and a Fruit Medley featuring blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries. By focusing on local sourcing, Seal the Seasons not only supports rural communities but also empowers family farmers to expand their seasonal planting. The company distributes its products to grocery stores nationwide, ensuring consumers can enjoy high-quality, locally sourced food throughout the year. Over 90% of the costs associated with their products return to the local communities, fostering economic growth and promoting access to nutritious food.
Cannonborough Craft Soda
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cannonborough Craft Sodas is a manufacturer and seller of cocktail and craft sodas, aiming to transform perceptions of traditional soda. The company produces natural beverages crafted from fresh fruits, herbs, and spices, ensuring that their products are free from artificial ingredients, added colors, preservatives, and extracts. By focusing on quality and authenticity, Cannonborough Craft Sodas offers an effortless cocktail mixer that excites the senses and challenges conventional norms in the beverage industry.
Thaifusions
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Thaifusions specializes in producing authentic Thai flavor through handcrafted sauces and curries. The company offers a diverse range of products, including peanut sauce, mango ginger BBQ sauce, sweet onion chili jam, and sriracha sauce. By focusing on quality and authenticity, Thaifusions aims to enhance a variety of foods and recipes, providing customers with options that cater to their culinary needs and preferences.
The Meat Hook
Pre Seed Round in 2019
The Meat Hook, LLC is a Brooklyn-based butcher shop established in 2009. It specializes in sourcing and selling locally raised, grass-fed, pasture-raised meats, with a focus on whole animal utilization from small, family-run farms within New York State. The company offers a variety of products including sausages, showcasing its commitment to supporting local agriculture and providing eco-conscious consumers with high-quality, sustainably sourced meat options.
Mason Dixie
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Mason Dixie Foods is a Baltimore-based company that specializes in frozen baked goods, including biscuits, scones, and rolls. Founded in 2014, the company has experienced significant growth, boasting 48 consecutive months of year-over-year sales increases and achieving a remarkable 300 percent revenue growth in 2020. Mason Dixie emphasizes the use of fresh, preservative-free, and hormone-free ingredients, incorporating ice-cold butter and fresh buttermilk in its products. The company sells its offerings online and has successfully penetrated over 5,500 grocery stores across the United States. In 2020, Mason Dixie expanded its product lineup to include scones and sweet rolls, further establishing its presence in the frozen food market.
Supernatural
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Supernatural Inc is a producer of plant-based decorative baking ingredients aimed at enhancing culinary creativity for chefs. The company specializes in providing natural baking sprinkles and other innovative ingredients made from hyper-concentrated vegetables and spices. Supernatural's products are designed to be odorless and tasteless, allowing chefs to incorporate vibrant food colors and no-soy sprinkles into their creations without altering the flavor of their dishes. By focusing on plant-based offerings, Supernatural caters to the growing demand for natural and allergen-friendly ingredients in the culinary market.
MatchaBar
Pre Seed Round in 2018
MatchaBar LLC, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, is a family-owned business specializing in matcha, an antioxidant-rich green tea. The company operates cafes that serve matcha-based drinks and offers ready-to-drink beverages both online and in local markets and grocery stores. MatchaBar's mission is to provide high-quality matcha products, enhancing focus, energy, and alertness through their stone-ground powder derived from the first harvest of green tea crops. The company supplies its beverages to various cafes and offers a range of tins, kits, and gear for tea enthusiasts.
TeaSquares
Pre Seed Round in 2018
TeaSquares is a company that specializes in food and beverage services, focusing on the creation of tea-infused energy snacks. It operates an online retail platform where it offers bite-sized snacks infused with naturally occurring caffeine sourced from organic tea. The tea used is grown without artificial ingredients or preservatives. Additionally, the snacks are made with wholesome ingredients such as puffed millet, almonds, and fruits, providing consumers with a healthy option for a caffeine boost. TeaSquares aims to redefine healthy snacking by combining nutrition with the stimulating effects of tea.
Haven's Kitchen
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Haven's Kitchen, established in 2016, is a New York-based company that operates a café and offers a range of culinary services. The café menu includes tartines, tarts, sandwiches, baked goods, soups, salads, and sweets, with vegan and gluten-free options available. Additionally, Haven's Kitchen provides event space for various occasions, such as meetings, social celebrations, and weddings, as well as private cooking classes. In 2018, the company expanded into the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, launching a line of fresh cooking sauces, marinades, and dressings, which are now sold in over 1500 grocery stores across the United States.
Cocina 54
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Cocina 54 is a food company specializing in the production of empanadas made from scratch using fresh vegetables and antibiotic-free meats. The company emphasizes the use of gluten-free and natural ingredients to create flavorful options, including traditional beef, spicy beef, spinach, and cheese. Cocina 54 aims to provide customers with a delicious and convenient food choice for breakfast or lunch through its carefully crafted empanadas.
Nona Lim
Seed Round in 2018
Nona Lim, LLC is a producer of Asian food products based in Oakland, California. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in creating non-GMO, dairy-free, and gluten-free soups, broths, and convenient meals. Nona Lim emphasizes the use of fresh, local, and organic ingredients, offering a range of products including heat and sip bone broth, broth pouches, soup cups, and customizable noodle bowls. The company aims to deliver authentic Asian flavors while ensuring that their offerings meet dietary preferences and restrictions. Nona Lim's products are available for purchase through retail shops and online, catering to consumers looking for healthy and flavorful meal options.
Remedy Organics
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Remedy Organics is a producer of plant-based functional beverages based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. The company focuses on creating nutritious drinks that combine superfoods, ayurvedic herbs, and botanical ingredients to deliver health benefits, particularly in immune and digestive health. Its product line includes organic, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free options, which are designed to provide meaningful functional benefits beyond basic hydration. Through its offerings, Remedy Organics aims to make convenient and affordable nutrition accessible to consumers, all while focusing on taste and wellness. The beverages feature a blend of protein and probiotics, promoting natural healing properties and enhancing overall well-being.
TeaRIOT
Pre Seed Round in 2018
TeaRIOT, LLC is a California-based company that specializes in producing and marketing organic fresh brewed tea blended with fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2014 and located in Marina Del Rey, the company aims to provide a source of energy that supports active lifestyles. Its product line includes a variety of flavors, featuring cold pressed juices in berry, cherry watermelon, mango, and citrus. TeaRIOT prioritizes quality by using fresh ingredients, ensuring that their beverages contain no cane sugar, preservatives, or GMOs. The company distributes its products through retail stores and online via its website, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking a nutritious and flavorful drink option.
Wildway
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Wildway is a company founded in 2012 that specializes in producing grain-free granola and healthy breakfast options. Its product line includes a cereal made entirely from fruits, nuts, and seeds, catering to various dietary preferences as it is gluten-free, paleo, vegan, oil-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and non-GMO. Wildway aims to promote a food system that connects climate health with human health through resilient, equitable, and regenerative practices. The company's products are available in both natural and conventional grocery stores across the nation. Additionally, Wildway operates its own SQF II certified manufacturing facility located in San Antonio, Texas.
Masienda
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Masienda is a U.S.-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing supply chain solutions for non-GMO heirloom corn and companion crops. It operates as a marketplace offering a range of products, including single-origin ingredients, cookware, and home goods sourced from Mexico. Masienda collaborates with traditional farmers to cultivate and procure high-quality ingredients and employs artisans to create durable home products and kitchen tools such as molcajetes, molinitos, comales, and tortilla presses. The company aims to enhance awareness and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of Mexican cuisine.
NOKA Organics
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Noka, LLC. is a company based in Pacific Palisades, California, that specializes in the production and distribution of superfood smoothies and nut butter smoothies. Founded in 2013, the company offers a variety of flavors, including strawberry, banana, cocoa, pineapple, blueberry, beet, vanilla, blackberry, mango, cherry, coconut, acai, sweet potato, and goji. Noka focuses on providing portable, nutritious beverages made from organic fruits, vegetables, and superfoods, which are enhanced with plant proteins and healthy fats while containing no added sugar. The aim is to offer delicious, refreshing, and wholesome options that nourish the body and support an active lifestyle.
Puffworks
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Puffworks is a healthy snacks company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing batch-made peanut butter puffs that are crafted from simple, organic ingredients. Its products are USDA-Certified Organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious snack options. Puffworks' peanut butter puffs provide plant-based protein and are available in a variety of flavors, allowing customers to enjoy tasty yet wholesome snacks.
88 Acres
Pre Seed Round in 2018
88 Acres is an artisan food startup that specializes in crafting healthy snacks free from the top eight food allergens. The company focuses on producing a variety of food products, including pumpkin seed butter, protein bars, and seed bars. Designed with simple ingredients, these snacks cater to fitness enthusiasts and are intended for a broad audience, promoting accessibility to diet-friendly options.
Fresh Bellies
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Fresh Bellies is a New York-based company specializing in organic baby and toddler snacks designed to cultivate a love for vegetables in young children. Founded in 2015, the company produces snacks that avoid added sugars and instead use bold herbs and spices like basil, cardamom, garlic, and thyme to enhance flavor. By training infant palates to enjoy vegetables early on, Fresh Bellies aims to shape nutritional preferences that encourage healthier eating habits later in life. The company's products are sold online and include gluten-free options rich in protein and fiber, making healthy eating both fun and accessible for parents.
Love The Wild
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Love The Wild creates exciting dinner solutions that are not only delicious, nutritious, and ecologically responsible. It sells an easy frozen kit of sustainable fish and bold sauce in the grocery store. Its customers are fish lovers who don’t always have time to cook from scratch or anyone who has been afraid to try cooking fish at home. They believe they can make a difference just by making dinner. It aims to make life better for oceans and people by taking the intimidation and risk out of exceptional fish dinners. As leaders in the aquaculture movement, they partner with and support farmers we trust to source only the highest quality sustainable fish, freeze it fresh, then pair it with vibrant ingredients from cuisines around the globe.
Farmer Willie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer
Seed Round in 2017
Farmer Willie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer based on the secret, homemade recipe of Farmer Willie Fenichel.
Snow Monkey
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Snow Monkey, Inc. is a producer of plant-based ice cream products, founded in 2015 and located in Santa Monica, California. The company specializes in creating ice creams made from all-natural, sustainably sourced ingredients, ensuring that their offerings are free from dairy, gluten, nuts, and other major allergens. Their product line includes flavors such as berry, chocolate, cinnamon, green tea, chocolate mint, strawberry, and passion fruit. Snow Monkey, Inc. distributes its ice cream through various retail stores, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking delicious and nutritious alternatives to traditional ice cream.
Pique is a wellness and supplement company that focuses on providing scientific and plant-based solutions to enhance health, wellness, and beauty. The company specializes in producing loose-leaf-grade instant tea products, including tea crystals that are both nutritional and organic. These products are designed for instant consumption, allowing users to easily prepare organic tea by dissolving the crystals in hot or cold water. Pique's offerings are rooted in the principles of preventative health systems from Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions, combined with advanced ingredient extraction and delivery technologies. Committed to using the highest quality ingredients, Pique aims to empower individuals by providing them with the knowledge and nutrients necessary to optimize their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Rumi Spice
Seed Round in 2017
Rumi Spice is a Boston-based spice company founded in 2014 that specializes in producing and selling saffron and other spices sourced directly from Afghanistan. The company aims to provide flavorful, ethically sourced spices while fostering sustainable rural economic development in Afghanistan. By directly connecting with Afghan farmers, Rumi Spice empowers women through employment opportunities in the harvesting and processing of spices. The company reinvests its profits to build agricultural and manufacturing infrastructure that supports long-term peace and prosperity in the region. Rumi Spice offers a variety of products, including saffron threads, black cumin, spice blends, and both ground and whole spices, available for purchase through its online retail portal.
Grainful
Venture Round in 2017
Grainful, operating under BeetNPath, LLC, is a food company that specializes in creating chef-inspired frozen entrées centered around steel-cut oats. The company aims to provide healthy and nutritious meal options that are accessible to a wide audience. Grainful's products are gluten-free, high in fiber, and rich in complete proteins and essential nutrients. By focusing on clean, natural ingredients, the company ensures that its meals are both wholesome and flavorful, making healthy eating convenient and affordable for consumers.
Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit is a New York-based company founded in 2010 that specializes in providing natural frozen snacks, focusing on flavored ice creams and pops. The brand is known for its gluten-free offerings, which serve as a vegan alternative to traditional ice creams and frozen yogurt. By prioritizing quality ingredients, Chloe's aims to deliver delicious and health-conscious dessert options to its customers.
Banza
Venture Round in 2017
Banza LLC is a food manufacturer based in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in chickpea-based pasta products. Founded in 2014, the company offers a variety of pasta shapes, including penne, rotini, shells, and elbows, all designed to provide nutritious alternatives to traditional pasta. Banza's mission is to make healthy food more accessible, and its products are enriched with protein and fiber, catering to consumers seeking delicious comfort food without compromising on health. The brand has gained significant recognition, being available in approximately 8,000 retail locations across the United States, including major stores like Target, Kroger, and Whole Foods. Banza has received endorsements from prominent media outlets, highlighting its innovation and contribution to the food industry.
Misfit Foods
Pre Seed Round in 2016
MistFit Foods is a company that manufactures plant-based diet foods.
Ithaca Hummus
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Ithaca Hummus is a manufacturer and distributor of flavored hummus, established in 2013 and headquartered in Groton, New York. The company offers a diverse range of hummus flavors, including kalamata olive, smoked chipotle, roasted red pepper, classic, lemon garlic, lemon beet, and lemon dill. Ithaca Hummus employs a cold-press process to preserve the freshness and nutritional integrity of its ingredients, ensuring that the final products maintain vibrant flavors. Additionally, the company provides a website where customers can access recipes and locate stores that carry its products.
Chops Snacks
Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Chops Snacks offers customers a superior option to the market's current dry and tough beef jerky. They brings their product primarily through convenience store channels. They use USDA choice and select grade beef brisket, as opposed to the ungraded top round cuts. They also source from steer, and not the old dairy cattle from which the industry leaders source their beef.
Jar Goods
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Jar Goods LLC is a food and beverage company based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, specializing in the production and sale of tomato sauces. Founded in 2013, the company offers a variety of flavored pasta sauces, including classic red, classic spicy, and classic vodka. Jar Goods emphasizes the use of natural ingredients, ensuring that its products are minimally processed and gluten-free. The sauces are packaged in decorative jars and are available for purchase both online and in retail stores, providing consumers with convenient and clean ready-to-cook pantry staples.
Cocomama
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Cocomama is a women-owned business specializing in the production of fair trade and fully traceable hot cocoa and baking mixes. The company crafts organic cocoa products, cocoa powders, and brownie thins, which are used to produce cakes, pastries, and cookies. Cocomama sources its ingredients from countries such as the Dominican Republic, Madagascar, and Indonesia, ensuring that customers receive high-quality, delicious chocolate products.
Kettle & Fire
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Kettle & Fire, established in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in the production and distribution of bone broth. The company creates its products using bones from grass-fed, grass-finished organic cows and pasture-raised chickens, combined with organic vegetables and filtered water. The mixture is slow-simmered for 20-24 hours to extract nutrients, collagen, and amino acids. Kettle & Fire's bone broth is free from artificial flavors and colors, and it's packaged sustainably. The company offers beef and chicken bone broth, as well as bone broth soups, which are sold through stores, wholesalers, and online platforms.
Partake Foods
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Partake Foods, Inc. is a food company that specializes in the production and sale of allergy-friendly cookies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company offers a diverse range of products, including nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan cookies. Its offerings feature various flavors such as sprouted grain chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, sweet potato millet, carrot oat, and birthday cake mini cookies. Partake Foods is committed to providing non-genetically modified and kosher options, catering to health-conscious consumers and families seeking safe snack alternatives. The company's products are available for purchase online, emphasizing accessibility for customers looking for healthy, allergen-free snacks.