Cleveland Avenue

Cleveland Avenue is a venture capital investment firm established in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm specializes in investing in a range of sectors, including food and beverage companies, lifestyle consumer brands, agricultural technology, and technology firms. As a registered investment adviser, Cleveland Avenue focuses on seed-stage, early-stage, later-stage, and growth-stage opportunities, aiming to support innovative companies that align with its strategic interests.

Matthew Wellington Burns

Senior Associate, Investments

Fernando Carranza

Venture Investor

Harry Coaxum

Managing Partner, Operations

Walker Cullinan

Analyst

Ellen Federbush

Project Manager, Office of the CEO

Keith Kravcik

Chief Investment Officer

Mingu Lee

Managing Partner

Randall Lewis

Managing Partner

Jason Mercer

Principal

Fabian Gosselin

Investor

Veronica Pierce

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Don Thompson

Co-Founder and CEO

Ryan Tlusty

CFO

Robert Wietecki

Senior Associate, Investments

Taylor Williams

Venture Investor

Past deals in Food

Hero Bread

Series B in 2024
Hero Bread is a food product company based in San Francisco that focuses on creating nutritious baked alternatives. The company offers a range of products, including bread, muffins, tortillas, and other bakery items, all designed to be low in calories, sugar-free, and with zero net carbohydrates. By prioritizing taste and health, Hero Bread aims to provide consumers with the freedom to enjoy their favorite foods without the associated guilt, making it easier for individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Better Foods

Seed Round in 2023
Better Foods is a food company focused on promoting alternative food products. It specializes in offering plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy, including items such as plant-based milk, cheese, and sauces. The company aims to provide consumers with authentic flavors and textures reminiscent of traditional meat and dairy, while addressing concerns about food additives. Through its innovative products, Better Foods caters to the growing demand for healthier and more sustainable food options.

Iya Foods

Seed Round in 2023
Iya Foods is an African-inspired food business that emphasizes nourishment and exceptional flavor. The company offers a diverse range of products, including authentic African sauces, spices, savory simmer sauces, gluten-free flours, and dried hibiscus flowers and petals. Committed to health and quality, Iya Foods ensures that all its offerings are free from MSG, gluten, preservatives, and other harmful artificial ingredients. By providing nutritious foods and sustainable ingredients, Iya Foods aims to enrich the culinary experiences of its customers while staying true to its cultural roots.

PartnerSlate

Seed Round in 2023
PartnerSlate is an online platform designed to facilitate strategic partnerships between food and beverage brands and manufacturing and packaging partners across North America. The platform enables brands to discover and connect with contract manufacturers by streamlining the manufacturing process through various criteria, such as location, capabilities, and product categories. This approach helps brands identify suitable production companies that align with their needs, ultimately supporting them in bringing their products to market efficiently. PartnerSlate serves as a valuable resource for the food industry, fostering relationships that enhance collaboration and drive business growth.

Dom's Kitchen & Market

Convertible Note in 2023
Dom's Kitchen & Market is a grocery store chain based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2021. The company aims to create a unique food destination that integrates shopping, restaurant dining, and home delivery services. It focuses on providing well-crafted, locally sourced, and globally inspired food, fostering a welcoming environment for customers to explore and enjoy diverse culinary experiences. Dom's Kitchen & Market emphasizes community engagement and hospitality, encouraging consumers to share and learn about food while relaxing in a vibrant atmosphere.

Hero Bread

Series B in 2023
Hero Bread is a food product company based in San Francisco that focuses on creating nutritious baked alternatives. The company offers a range of products, including bread, muffins, tortillas, and other bakery items, all designed to be low in calories, sugar-free, and with zero net carbohydrates. By prioritizing taste and health, Hero Bread aims to provide consumers with the freedom to enjoy their favorite foods without the associated guilt, making it easier for individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Somrus

Series C in 2023
SomruS is a producer of cream liqueurs that combines distilled rum, dairy cream, and natural flavors to create a variety of unique beverages. The company's product lineup includes flavors such as bourbon chai, raspberry mango cooler, urban bourbon lift, iced dirty chai latte, mango fizz, chairish toast, mango bean, and mango colada. SomruS aims to deliver rich and flavorful liqueurs crafted from natural recipes, allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite drinks at affordable prices while promoting a sense of indulgence and enjoyment.

Zerocater

Series C in 2023
Zerocater, Inc. operates a subscription-based and on-demand food ordering platform designed for companies and their employees. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in delivering personalized and diet-specific meals from independent restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and private chefs. Zerocater caters to various occasions, including meetings, events, and celebrations, offering a diverse range of menus that include breakfast, lunch, desserts, and beverages from craft breweries. The company serves clients in key cities such as New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas, aiming to foster a collaborative office culture by providing convenient and varied food options to small and medium-sized enterprises.

GOOD PLANeT Foods

Series B in 2023
Good PLANeT Foods LLC, established in 2017 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in premium plant-based cheese products. The company offers a range of non-dairy cheese options, including shreds and slices in flavors such as mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar, smoked provolone, garlic and herb, and hot pepper. By providing these alternatives, Good PLANeT Foods aims to deliver the taste and experience of traditional dairy cheese while promoting health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.

Cooks Venture

Venture Round in 2023
Cooks Venture, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in producing and selling regenerative pasture-raised chicken and meats, including beef, pork, and lamb. Founded in 2018, the company is dedicated to environmentally sustainable farming practices and adheres to the Better Chicken Commitment. Cooks Venture exclusively utilizes its own approved breed of chicken, which is certified by the Global Animal Partnership at Step Level 4, ensuring that the birds have access to diverse pastures. The company offers a selection of individually sealed cuts of heirloom chicken and other pasture-raised meats, which are delivered directly to consumers' doorsteps. In addition to chicken, its product line includes grass-fed beef and wild-caught traceable seafood, reflecting a commitment to sensible farming systems and providing a variety of high-quality food choices.

Evigence Sensors

Series B in 2023
Evigence Sensors specializes in manufacturing advanced sensors that monitor the shelf life of perishable products, primarily focusing on food and beverage sectors, as well as healthcare and cosmetics. The company offers a Freshness Management System that integrates sensors and data analytics to provide real-time tracking of food freshness from production to consumer. These sensors are applied during packaging and respond to cumulative time and temperature exposure throughout the supply chain. They can be scanned easily for immediate readings of remaining freshness, with data uploaded to the Evigence Insights Engine for visualization and analytics. This technology helps clients ensure food quality and safety, extend shelf life, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency. Founded in 2004 and originally focused on healthcare, the company shifted its focus to food monitoring in 2016. Evigence Sensors is headquartered in Yokne’am, Israel, with a commercial office in Hoboken, New Jersey, and holds 25 patents, including compliance with World Health Organization standards for vaccine monitoring.

Sunda New Asian

Private Equity Round in 2023
Sunda New Asian is a restaurant chain that specializes in Southeast Asian cuisine, operating locations in Chicago and Nashville. The establishment presents a diverse menu featuring traditional dishes such as sushi, sashimi, and nigiri, while also incorporating modern enhancements through upgraded ingredients. By blending cultural authenticity with contemporary culinary techniques, Sunda New Asian aims to provide a unique dining experience that celebrates the rich flavors and traditions of the Southeast Asian culinary landscape.

Ayo Foods

Seed Round in 2022
AYO Foods is a premium meal solutions brand that offers a line of authentic West-African inspired cuisine. The company specializes in traditional frozen foods, including a variety of ready-to-serve packed meals and shelf-stable sauces. AYO Foods incorporates unique flavors and ingredients, such as egusi melon seeds, cassava, and sorghum leaves, to deliver an authentic and traditional menu. Their products aim to create mealtime opportunities for consumers, making it possible to enjoy West-African cuisine conveniently and at any time.

NotCo

Series D in 2022
NotCo is a food technology company based in Macul, Chile, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products, including mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. By leveraging artificial intelligence, NotCo recreates the taste, texture, color, and aroma of animal-based products using ingredients such as pineapple, coconut, cabbage, peas, bamboo, beets, chickpeas, and seeds. This innovative approach not only provides consumers with plant-based options but also offers manufacturers a new source of fiber, calcium, and protein derived from vegetables. NotCo distributes its products through retailers in Chile, aiming to transform food systems and promote sustainable consumption.

Partake Foods

Series B in 2022
Partake Foods, Inc. is a food company that specializes in producing and selling allergy-friendly snacks, particularly cookies. The company offers a range of products that are nut-free, gluten-free, vegan, and made without genetically modified organisms. Its cookie varieties include sprouted grain chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, sweet potato millet, carrot oat, and birthday cake mini cookies, catering to health-conscious consumers and those with dietary restrictions. Partake Foods markets its products online, making them accessible to a broader audience. Founded in 2016 and originally known as Vivis Life, LLC, the company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Farmer's Fridge

Series E in 2022
Farmer’s Fridge operates automated smart fridges that provide a variety of fresh meals, including salads, bowls, and snacks. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to make healthy eating accessible and convenient. Its fridges are equipped with technology that allows for real-time demand monitoring, ensuring that customers receive fresh, chef-curated meals quickly. Additionally, unsold items from the fridges are donated to local food pantries, supporting community members in need with responsibly sourced nutrition. This approach reflects the founder's commitment to addressing the lack of healthy, affordable food options for individuals on the go.

Cooks Venture

Convertible Note in 2022
Cooks Venture, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in producing and selling regenerative pasture-raised chicken and meats, including beef, pork, and lamb. Founded in 2018, the company is dedicated to environmentally sustainable farming practices and adheres to the Better Chicken Commitment. Cooks Venture exclusively utilizes its own approved breed of chicken, which is certified by the Global Animal Partnership at Step Level 4, ensuring that the birds have access to diverse pastures. The company offers a selection of individually sealed cuts of heirloom chicken and other pasture-raised meats, which are delivered directly to consumers' doorsteps. In addition to chicken, its product line includes grass-fed beef and wild-caught traceable seafood, reflecting a commitment to sensible farming systems and providing a variety of high-quality food choices.

Somrus

Convertible Note in 2022
SomruS is a producer of cream liqueurs that combines distilled rum, dairy cream, and natural flavors to create a variety of unique beverages. The company's product lineup includes flavors such as bourbon chai, raspberry mango cooler, urban bourbon lift, iced dirty chai latte, mango fizz, chairish toast, mango bean, and mango colada. SomruS aims to deliver rich and flavorful liqueurs crafted from natural recipes, allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite drinks at affordable prices while promoting a sense of indulgence and enjoyment.

Somrus

Series C in 2022
SomruS is a producer of cream liqueurs that combines distilled rum, dairy cream, and natural flavors to create a variety of unique beverages. The company's product lineup includes flavors such as bourbon chai, raspberry mango cooler, urban bourbon lift, iced dirty chai latte, mango fizz, chairish toast, mango bean, and mango colada. SomruS aims to deliver rich and flavorful liqueurs crafted from natural recipes, allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite drinks at affordable prices while promoting a sense of indulgence and enjoyment.

Red Bay Coffee

Venture Round in 2022
Red Bay Coffee Company LLC, founded in 2014 by Keba Konte in Oakland, California, operates as a specialty coffee roasting business committed to quality, sustainability, and social impact. The company offers a diverse range of whole-bean and specialty coffee products, which are sourced, developed, and roasted with a focus on environmental sustainability and inclusivity. Red Bay Coffee also provides coffee catering services for events and sells merchandise, including T-shirts and gifts, through its online platform. The company is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within the coffee industry, particularly by supporting communities that have been historically marginalized, such as people of color, women, and the formerly incarcerated. Through its mission, Red Bay Coffee aims to create unity and promote economic restoration while delivering high-quality coffee to consumers.

Ayo Foods

Convertible Note in 2022
AYO Foods is a premium meal solutions brand that offers a line of authentic West-African inspired cuisine. The company specializes in traditional frozen foods, including a variety of ready-to-serve packed meals and shelf-stable sauces. AYO Foods incorporates unique flavors and ingredients, such as egusi melon seeds, cassava, and sorghum leaves, to deliver an authentic and traditional menu. Their products aim to create mealtime opportunities for consumers, making it possible to enjoy West-African cuisine conveniently and at any time.

FoodBoss

Convertible Note in 2022
FoodBoss is an online food delivery search engine that aggregates various food delivery options and fees from numerous restaurants, including those using third-party services and those with their own ordering systems. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the platform allows users to explore over 30,000 restaurants available for delivery in over 44 major metropolitan markets. It provides comprehensive information on delivery options, enabling consumers to compare menu items, prices, delivery times, and fees, ultimately helping them find the best deals for their food orders. Formerly known as Bootler, LLC, FoodBoss aims to streamline the food ordering process for users by presenting all available options in one convenient location.

PreciTaste

Series A in 2022
PreciTaste is a pioneer in AI kitchen management software, focusing on optimizing operations for foodservice brands. With over 2,500 deployed Food AI systems, the company uses proprietary technology, including deep learning and vision sensing, to help kitchens prepare and cook precise amounts of food based on predicted demand. Its solutions streamline key operations, such as food preparation and order fulfillment, and include self-management tools that automate cooking processes to enhance order accuracy. PreciTaste serves a diverse range of sectors, including quick service restaurants, retailers, and commercial bakers, aiming to improve productivity and reduce food waste. With more than a decade of experience in food AI applications and a team of over 80 engineers, PreciTaste addresses significant labor and food challenges in the industry through its comprehensive suite of software products. The company's recent growth funding has been led by notable investors, positioning it for continued advancement in AI automation within the foodservice sector.

Hero Bread

Series A in 2021
Hero Bread is a food product company based in San Francisco that focuses on creating nutritious baked alternatives. The company offers a range of products, including bread, muffins, tortillas, and other bakery items, all designed to be low in calories, sugar-free, and with zero net carbohydrates. By prioritizing taste and health, Hero Bread aims to provide consumers with the freedom to enjoy their favorite foods without the associated guilt, making it easier for individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Every Body Eat

Grant in 2021
Every Body Eat specializes in creating plant-based snacks that cater to a wide range of dietary preferences and restrictions. Their product lineup includes gluten-free options such as cheese-less snacks, chia seed crackers, and various flavored crispbreads, including sea salt, chive and garlic, and fiery chile lime. The company focuses on producing allergen-free snacks that are not only flavorful but also enjoyable for sharing among family and friends. By offering a diverse selection of snacks, Every Body Eat aims to provide delicious food experiences that unite consumers, regardless of their dietary needs. In addition to their products, the company also engages in e-commerce, making their snacks accessible to a broader audience.

Farmer's Fridge

Series D in 2021
Farmer’s Fridge operates automated smart fridges that provide a variety of fresh meals, including salads, bowls, and snacks. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to make healthy eating accessible and convenient. Its fridges are equipped with technology that allows for real-time demand monitoring, ensuring that customers receive fresh, chef-curated meals quickly. Additionally, unsold items from the fridges are donated to local food pantries, supporting community members in need with responsibly sourced nutrition. This approach reflects the founder's commitment to addressing the lack of healthy, affordable food options for individuals on the go.

Ayo Foods

Convertible Note in 2021
AYO Foods is a premium meal solutions brand that offers a line of authentic West-African inspired cuisine. The company specializes in traditional frozen foods, including a variety of ready-to-serve packed meals and shelf-stable sauces. AYO Foods incorporates unique flavors and ingredients, such as egusi melon seeds, cassava, and sorghum leaves, to deliver an authentic and traditional menu. Their products aim to create mealtime opportunities for consumers, making it possible to enjoy West-African cuisine conveniently and at any time.

Dom's Kitchen & Market

Venture Round in 2021
Dom's Kitchen & Market is a grocery store chain based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2021. The company aims to create a unique food destination that integrates shopping, restaurant dining, and home delivery services. It focuses on providing well-crafted, locally sourced, and globally inspired food, fostering a welcoming environment for customers to explore and enjoy diverse culinary experiences. Dom's Kitchen & Market emphasizes community engagement and hospitality, encouraging consumers to share and learn about food while relaxing in a vibrant atmosphere.

Ayo Foods

Convertible Note in 2020
AYO Foods is a premium meal solutions brand that offers a line of authentic West-African inspired cuisine. The company specializes in traditional frozen foods, including a variety of ready-to-serve packed meals and shelf-stable sauces. AYO Foods incorporates unique flavors and ingredients, such as egusi melon seeds, cassava, and sorghum leaves, to deliver an authentic and traditional menu. Their products aim to create mealtime opportunities for consumers, making it possible to enjoy West-African cuisine conveniently and at any time.

NotCo

Series C in 2020
NotCo is a food technology company based in Macul, Chile, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products, including mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. By leveraging artificial intelligence, NotCo recreates the taste, texture, color, and aroma of animal-based products using ingredients such as pineapple, coconut, cabbage, peas, bamboo, beets, chickpeas, and seeds. This innovative approach not only provides consumers with plant-based options but also offers manufacturers a new source of fiber, calcium, and protein derived from vegetables. NotCo distributes its products through retailers in Chile, aiming to transform food systems and promote sustainable consumption.

Every Body Eat

Convertible Note in 2020
Every Body Eat specializes in creating plant-based snacks that cater to a wide range of dietary preferences and restrictions. Their product lineup includes gluten-free options such as cheese-less snacks, chia seed crackers, and various flavored crispbreads, including sea salt, chive and garlic, and fiery chile lime. The company focuses on producing allergen-free snacks that are not only flavorful but also enjoyable for sharing among family and friends. By offering a diverse selection of snacks, Every Body Eat aims to provide delicious food experiences that unite consumers, regardless of their dietary needs. In addition to their products, the company also engages in e-commerce, making their snacks accessible to a broader audience.

Red Bay Coffee

Convertible Note in 2020
Red Bay Coffee Company LLC, founded in 2014 by Keba Konte in Oakland, California, operates as a specialty coffee roasting business committed to quality, sustainability, and social impact. The company offers a diverse range of whole-bean and specialty coffee products, which are sourced, developed, and roasted with a focus on environmental sustainability and inclusivity. Red Bay Coffee also provides coffee catering services for events and sells merchandise, including T-shirts and gifts, through its online platform. The company is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within the coffee industry, particularly by supporting communities that have been historically marginalized, such as people of color, women, and the formerly incarcerated. Through its mission, Red Bay Coffee aims to create unity and promote economic restoration while delivering high-quality coffee to consumers.

Farmer's Fridge

Series D in 2020
Farmer’s Fridge operates automated smart fridges that provide a variety of fresh meals, including salads, bowls, and snacks. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to make healthy eating accessible and convenient. Its fridges are equipped with technology that allows for real-time demand monitoring, ensuring that customers receive fresh, chef-curated meals quickly. Additionally, unsold items from the fridges are donated to local food pantries, supporting community members in need with responsibly sourced nutrition. This approach reflects the founder's commitment to addressing the lack of healthy, affordable food options for individuals on the go.

GOOD PLANeT Foods

Series A in 2020
Good PLANeT Foods LLC, established in 2017 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in premium plant-based cheese products. The company offers a range of non-dairy cheese options, including shreds and slices in flavors such as mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar, smoked provolone, garlic and herb, and hot pepper. By providing these alternatives, Good PLANeT Foods aims to deliver the taste and experience of traditional dairy cheese while promoting health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.

FoodBoss

Convertible Note in 2020
FoodBoss is an online food delivery search engine that aggregates various food delivery options and fees from numerous restaurants, including those using third-party services and those with their own ordering systems. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the platform allows users to explore over 30,000 restaurants available for delivery in over 44 major metropolitan markets. It provides comprehensive information on delivery options, enabling consumers to compare menu items, prices, delivery times, and fees, ultimately helping them find the best deals for their food orders. Formerly known as Bootler, LLC, FoodBoss aims to streamline the food ordering process for users by presenting all available options in one convenient location.

Dom's Kitchen & Market

Seed Round in 2020
Dom's Kitchen & Market is a grocery store chain based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2021. The company aims to create a unique food destination that integrates shopping, restaurant dining, and home delivery services. It focuses on providing well-crafted, locally sourced, and globally inspired food, fostering a welcoming environment for customers to explore and enjoy diverse culinary experiences. Dom's Kitchen & Market emphasizes community engagement and hospitality, encouraging consumers to share and learn about food while relaxing in a vibrant atmosphere.

Plant Grow Harvest

Convertible Note in 2020
Plant Grow Harvest is a supply chain services company focused on the specialty potato industry. It provides essential services by supplying potato seeds to farmers, utilizing a network of early and late-generation seed farms. The company offers both private and public varieties of potato seeds, aiming to support farmers in developing a stable, diversified, and cost-effective seed sourcing strategy. Through its comprehensive supply chain solutions, Plant Grow Harvest addresses the specific needs of the potato farming sector, ensuring a reliable supply of quality seeds.

Somrus

Convertible Note in 2020
SomruS is a producer of cream liqueurs that combines distilled rum, dairy cream, and natural flavors to create a variety of unique beverages. The company's product lineup includes flavors such as bourbon chai, raspberry mango cooler, urban bourbon lift, iced dirty chai latte, mango fizz, chairish toast, mango bean, and mango colada. SomruS aims to deliver rich and flavorful liqueurs crafted from natural recipes, allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite drinks at affordable prices while promoting a sense of indulgence and enjoyment.

Zerocater

Series B in 2019
Zerocater, Inc. operates a subscription-based and on-demand food ordering platform designed for companies and their employees. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in delivering personalized and diet-specific meals from independent restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and private chefs. Zerocater caters to various occasions, including meetings, events, and celebrations, offering a diverse range of menus that include breakfast, lunch, desserts, and beverages from craft breweries. The company serves clients in key cities such as New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas, aiming to foster a collaborative office culture by providing convenient and varied food options to small and medium-sized enterprises.

Farmer's Fridge

Convertible Note in 2019
Farmer’s Fridge operates automated smart fridges that provide a variety of fresh meals, including salads, bowls, and snacks. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to make healthy eating accessible and convenient. Its fridges are equipped with technology that allows for real-time demand monitoring, ensuring that customers receive fresh, chef-curated meals quickly. Additionally, unsold items from the fridges are donated to local food pantries, supporting community members in need with responsibly sourced nutrition. This approach reflects the founder's commitment to addressing the lack of healthy, affordable food options for individuals on the go.

Farmer's Fridge

Secondary Market in 2019
Farmer’s Fridge operates automated smart fridges that provide a variety of fresh meals, including salads, bowls, and snacks. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to make healthy eating accessible and convenient. Its fridges are equipped with technology that allows for real-time demand monitoring, ensuring that customers receive fresh, chef-curated meals quickly. Additionally, unsold items from the fridges are donated to local food pantries, supporting community members in need with responsibly sourced nutrition. This approach reflects the founder's commitment to addressing the lack of healthy, affordable food options for individuals on the go.

FoodBoss

Venture Round in 2019
FoodBoss is an online food delivery search engine that aggregates various food delivery options and fees from numerous restaurants, including those using third-party services and those with their own ordering systems. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the platform allows users to explore over 30,000 restaurants available for delivery in over 44 major metropolitan markets. It provides comprehensive information on delivery options, enabling consumers to compare menu items, prices, delivery times, and fees, ultimately helping them find the best deals for their food orders. Formerly known as Bootler, LLC, FoodBoss aims to streamline the food ordering process for users by presenting all available options in one convenient location.

Red Bay Coffee

Series A in 2019
Red Bay Coffee Company LLC, founded in 2014 by Keba Konte in Oakland, California, operates as a specialty coffee roasting business committed to quality, sustainability, and social impact. The company offers a diverse range of whole-bean and specialty coffee products, which are sourced, developed, and roasted with a focus on environmental sustainability and inclusivity. Red Bay Coffee also provides coffee catering services for events and sells merchandise, including T-shirts and gifts, through its online platform. The company is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within the coffee industry, particularly by supporting communities that have been historically marginalized, such as people of color, women, and the formerly incarcerated. Through its mission, Red Bay Coffee aims to create unity and promote economic restoration while delivering high-quality coffee to consumers.

Farmer's Fridge

Convertible Note in 2018
Farmer’s Fridge operates automated smart fridges that provide a variety of fresh meals, including salads, bowls, and snacks. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to make healthy eating accessible and convenient. Its fridges are equipped with technology that allows for real-time demand monitoring, ensuring that customers receive fresh, chef-curated meals quickly. Additionally, unsold items from the fridges are donated to local food pantries, supporting community members in need with responsibly sourced nutrition. This approach reflects the founder's commitment to addressing the lack of healthy, affordable food options for individuals on the go.

Beyond Meat

Series H in 2018
Beyond Meat, Inc. is a food company that specializes in manufacturing, marketing, and selling plant-based meat products both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including burgers, sausages, ground beef, and chicken, designed to replicate the taste and texture of traditional animal-based meats while providing nutritional and environmental benefits. Beyond Meat aims to address pressing global challenges such as human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare by utilizing innovative, non-GMO ingredients. Its products are distributed through various channels, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, convenience stores, and foodservice outlets, allowing consumers to enjoy plant-based options without compromising on flavor or quality.

Farmer's Fridge

Series C in 2018
Farmer’s Fridge operates automated smart fridges that provide a variety of fresh meals, including salads, bowls, and snacks. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to make healthy eating accessible and convenient. Its fridges are equipped with technology that allows for real-time demand monitoring, ensuring that customers receive fresh, chef-curated meals quickly. Additionally, unsold items from the fridges are donated to local food pantries, supporting community members in need with responsibly sourced nutrition. This approach reflects the founder's commitment to addressing the lack of healthy, affordable food options for individuals on the go.

Somrus

Series B in 2018
SomruS is a producer of cream liqueurs that combines distilled rum, dairy cream, and natural flavors to create a variety of unique beverages. The company's product lineup includes flavors such as bourbon chai, raspberry mango cooler, urban bourbon lift, iced dirty chai latte, mango fizz, chairish toast, mango bean, and mango colada. SomruS aims to deliver rich and flavorful liqueurs crafted from natural recipes, allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite drinks at affordable prices while promoting a sense of indulgence and enjoyment.

Zerocater

Series B in 2018
Zerocater, Inc. operates a subscription-based and on-demand food ordering platform designed for companies and their employees. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in delivering personalized and diet-specific meals from independent restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and private chefs. Zerocater caters to various occasions, including meetings, events, and celebrations, offering a diverse range of menus that include breakfast, lunch, desserts, and beverages from craft breweries. The company serves clients in key cities such as New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas, aiming to foster a collaborative office culture by providing convenient and varied food options to small and medium-sized enterprises.

Farmwise Foods

Venture Round in 2018
Farmwise LLC, based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, specializes in producing frozen food products, primarily focusing on healthier alternatives to popular snacks. Established in 2013, the company offers a range of gluten-free, allergen-free, and vegan options, including veggie fries, veggie tots, and veggie rings made from farm-grown vegetables. Its product line features unique flavors such as carrot, broccoli, chickpeas, red peppers, and Tuscan beans with herbs. Farmwise markets these offerings under the brand names Veggie Fries, Veggie Tots, and Veggie Rings, distributing them through supermarkets and natural food stores across the United States. As of 2020, Farmwise operates as a subsidiary of B&G Foods, Inc.

Beyond Meat

Series G in 2017
Beyond Meat, Inc. is a food company that specializes in manufacturing, marketing, and selling plant-based meat products both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including burgers, sausages, ground beef, and chicken, designed to replicate the taste and texture of traditional animal-based meats while providing nutritional and environmental benefits. Beyond Meat aims to address pressing global challenges such as human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare by utilizing innovative, non-GMO ingredients. Its products are distributed through various channels, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, convenience stores, and foodservice outlets, allowing consumers to enjoy plant-based options without compromising on flavor or quality.

Somrus

Venture Round in 2017
SomruS is a producer of cream liqueurs that combines distilled rum, dairy cream, and natural flavors to create a variety of unique beverages. The company's product lineup includes flavors such as bourbon chai, raspberry mango cooler, urban bourbon lift, iced dirty chai latte, mango fizz, chairish toast, mango bean, and mango colada. SomruS aims to deliver rich and flavorful liqueurs crafted from natural recipes, allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite drinks at affordable prices while promoting a sense of indulgence and enjoyment.

PizzaRev

Acquisition in 2017
PizzaRev is a fast casual franchise chain specializing in customized pizzas. The restaurant concept allows customers to create their own pizzas using homemade dough, flavorful sauces, and natural cheeses. This focus on personalization and quality ingredients positions PizzaRev to cater to a diverse range of consumer preferences in the pizza market.

PizzaRev

Funding Round in 2017
PizzaRev is a fast casual franchise chain specializing in customized pizzas. The restaurant concept allows customers to create their own pizzas using homemade dough, flavorful sauces, and natural cheeses. This focus on personalization and quality ingredients positions PizzaRev to cater to a diverse range of consumer preferences in the pizza market.

Farmer's Fridge

Series B in 2017
Farmer’s Fridge operates automated smart fridges that provide a variety of fresh meals, including salads, bowls, and snacks. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to make healthy eating accessible and convenient. Its fridges are equipped with technology that allows for real-time demand monitoring, ensuring that customers receive fresh, chef-curated meals quickly. Additionally, unsold items from the fridges are donated to local food pantries, supporting community members in need with responsibly sourced nutrition. This approach reflects the founder's commitment to addressing the lack of healthy, affordable food options for individuals on the go.

Beyond Meat

Series F in 2016
Beyond Meat, Inc. is a food company that specializes in manufacturing, marketing, and selling plant-based meat products both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including burgers, sausages, ground beef, and chicken, designed to replicate the taste and texture of traditional animal-based meats while providing nutritional and environmental benefits. Beyond Meat aims to address pressing global challenges such as human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare by utilizing innovative, non-GMO ingredients. Its products are distributed through various channels, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, convenience stores, and foodservice outlets, allowing consumers to enjoy plant-based options without compromising on flavor or quality.
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