Danone Manifesto Venture

Danone Manifesto Ventures, established in 2016 and located in New York City, is the corporate venture arm of Danone. The firm focuses on investing in early and growth-stage companies within the food and food technology sectors. By partnering with innovative entrepreneurs, Danone Manifesto Ventures aims to promote health through food and enhance the consumer experience. With a dedicated team that possesses extensive expertise in the food and beverage industry, the firm seeks to support the food revolution and drive positive change in the market.

Molly Breiner

Ventures Director

Jean-Francois Hurel

Chief Investment Officer

Holly Jackson

Ventures Director

Laurent Marcel

Chief Executive Officer

32 past transactions

Nous anti-gaspi

Venture Round in 2022
We anti-Gapsi is the network of anti-waste food stores. This grocery store project offers producers and manufacturers the opportunity to their downgraded and unsold products at a fair price. They are a qualitative environment, they market products excluded from the usual mass distribution circuits for small defects, physical defects, contract-date not respected, and end of series. They offer consumers a new mode of consumption that gives priority to common sense and that is at the same time smart, qualitative, and eco-responsible. In their stores, they offer you to find, in a warm atmosphere, a complete choice of food products to save waste: fruits and vegetables, fresh and frozen products, groceries, and even a small bulk section.

Symbrosia

Series A in 2022
Symbrosia is a California-based company founded in 2018 that produces a cattle feed supplement designed to reduce methane emissions. The company has developed a symbiotic system to cultivate macroalgae, specifically seaweed, which is incorporated into cattle feed. This innovative approach not only aims to mitigate the environmental impact of livestock farming but also promotes sustainable practices in the agricultural sector. By focusing on the integration of sustainable seafood into their products, Symbrosia seeks to address the significant challenge of methane emissions generated by cattle.

Minor Figures

Venture Round in 2022
Minor Figures Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2014 that specializes in the production of milk and coffee products, including a range of cold brew coffees. The company is known for its ethically sourced, single-origin coffees, which are brewed using a cold brewing method that enhances flavor while reducing acidity and bitterness. In addition to cold brew coffee, Minor Figures offers a variety of products such as Oat Milk, Liquid Chai Concentrate, CBD Post-Coffee Drops, and branded merchandise. The company emphasizes sustainability and quality in its sourcing and manufacturing processes, aiming to create products that are beneficial for both growers and the environment.

Splendid Spoon

Series B in 2022
Sea Bean Goods is an Alternative & Holistic Health Service.

Harmless Harvest

Acquisition in 2021
Harmless Harvest, Inc. produces organic coconut water. Its products include pro-plant pro-people, pro-biotic, and coffee coconut water. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Ready, Set, Food!

Venture Round in 2021
Ready, Set, Food! is a California-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on reducing the risk of food allergies in infants. The company manufactures and sells pre-measured daily packets designed to be mixed with breast milk, formula, or solid food, which contain allergist-developed blends of common allergens such as peanut, egg, and milk. By incorporating these packets into a child's diet, parents can significantly lower the risk of their baby developing allergies by up to 80%. Ready, Set, Food! distributes its products primarily through online channels, providing an accessible solution for parents seeking to promote food tolerance in their children from an early age.

MOJU

Venture Round in 2021
MOJU Drinks performance powered by nature, ginger shots, turmeric shots, vitamin C shots, vitamin D shots, prebiotic shots, also available for online delivery also.

ZELP

Series A in 2021
ZELP Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2017 that specializes in manufacturing a wearable device designed to reduce ethane emissions in livestock. The company's innovative technology aims to mitigate the environmental impact associated with the livestock industry, addressing concerns related to greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability. By focusing on this niche sector, ZELP is contributing to efforts aimed at promoting more environmentally friendly practices within agriculture.

HowGood

Venture Round in 2021
HowGood, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that provides food product rating services aimed at enhancing consumer awareness and promoting sustainability. Founded in 2007, HowGood conducts thorough research to assess various aspects of grocery products, including sustainability, social responsibility, carbon emissions, and labor relations. The company offers ratings for a wide range of food items, such as bread, dairy, meat, and snacks, enabling shoppers to make informed purchasing decisions. These ratings are accessible in stores and through a mobile app, helping consumers identify products that meet specific ethical and environmental standards. By recognizing producers who adhere to these standards, HowGood supports grocers in promoting high-quality, responsible products, ultimately contributing to increased revenue for retailers.

Nous anti-gaspi

Venture Round in 2020
We anti-Gapsi is the network of anti-waste food stores. This grocery store project offers producers and manufacturers the opportunity to their downgraded and unsold products at a fair price. They are a qualitative environment, they market products excluded from the usual mass distribution circuits for small defects, physical defects, contract-date not respected, and end of series. They offer consumers a new mode of consumption that gives priority to common sense and that is at the same time smart, qualitative, and eco-responsible. In their stores, they offer you to find, in a warm atmosphere, a complete choice of food products to save waste: fruits and vegetables, fresh and frozen products, groceries, and even a small bulk section.

Yooji

Venture Round in 2020
Yooji offers delicious meals in frozen portions for babies. Their recipes are prepared with organic ingredients or sustainable peaches, no additives, no added salt, no gluten. Thanks to a gentle cooking and fast freezing, the nutritional qualities and tastes are preserved. Regulate baby and help him grow well? A child's play with their small pebbles easy to dose.

Hungry Harvest

Series A in 2020
Hungry Harvest LLC is a food and beverage company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2014. The company focuses on reducing food waste and combating hunger in the United States by sourcing and delivering surplus produce. Hungry Harvest offers a variety of customizable boxes filled with organic and recovered fruits and vegetables, which are delivered to customers on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. The company serves the Baltimore area, as well as the District of Columbia and Philadelphia, providing fresh produce directly to consumers while ensuring that farmers receive compensation for their excess harvest.

Ready, Set, Food!

Seed Round in 2020
Ready, Set, Food! is a California-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on reducing the risk of food allergies in infants. The company manufactures and sells pre-measured daily packets designed to be mixed with breast milk, formula, or solid food, which contain allergist-developed blends of common allergens such as peanut, egg, and milk. By incorporating these packets into a child's diet, parents can significantly lower the risk of their baby developing allergies by up to 80%. Ready, Set, Food! distributes its products primarily through online channels, providing an accessible solution for parents seeking to promote food tolerance in their children from an early age.

Sun Genomics, Inc.

Series A in 2020
Sun Genomics is a microbiome health company focused on curing dysbiosis through personalized probiotics. its flagship product Floré, a microbiome test and gut probiotics solution that utilizes whole-genome sequencing to evaluate different digestive system data points and ensure that customers receive a completely personalized product that is based on their unique gut profiles. The company also offers Floré Tots, which is available for kids up to age 12 and comes in an easy digestive powder to mix with their favorite drink.

Epigamia

Series C in 2020
Epigamia is a producer of premium dairy-based food products, specializing in all-natural Greek yogurt. Launched in June 2015, the company aims to promote a healthy lifestyle through its diverse product offerings, which include Greek yogurt, almond milk, plant-based alternatives, lactose-free snacks, ice creams, ghee-based spreads, and chilled shakes made from real fruit. With a focus on low-fat and high-protein content, Epigamia ensures that consumers can enjoy nutritious desserts and beverages at an affordable price.

Laird Superfood

Venture Round in 2020
Laird Superfood, Inc. is a company that specializes in manufacturing and marketing plant-based natural and functional foods in the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sisters, Oregon, the company offers a diverse range of products including powdered and liquid coffee creamers, hydration supplements, performance mushroom supplements, and a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Laird Superfood aims to provide alternatives to traditional sports drinks and enhance wellness through its offerings. The products are available through retail channels, the company's own website, and various third-party online platforms.

Nature’s Fynd

Series B in 2020
Nature’s Fynd is a food company producing a protein from a microbe discovered in the geothermal springs. The company's mission is to create foods that both nourish people and the planet. Its revolutionary fermentation technology grows protein using a fraction of the land and water resources required by traditional agriculture. Nature’s Fynd was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

PHENIX

Venture Round in 2020
PHENIX SAS is a social enterprise based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company focuses on reducing waste and promoting a circular economy by enabling the second life of products, including food and non-food items. With a team of around 100 dedicated employees, PHENIX provides a range of services to over 1,000 professional clients across various sectors, including retail, industrial, and events. Its offerings include the valuation of unsold products and waste, access to a digital platform, and comprehensive studies and advisory services. PHENIX's clients encompass industries, wholesalers, shopping centers, caterers, and event agencies, all of which benefit from its collaborative and logistical solutions aimed at effective waste management.

Mitte

Convertible Note in 2019
Mitte is a provider of smart water system that unites water purification with enhancement, giving you personalized and healthy water right in your home. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Halsa

Venture Round in 2019
Hälsa is a line of plant-based yogurt drinks made with a base of fermented organic whole grain oats

Forager Project

Venture Round in 2019
Forager Project, LLC is a manufacturer of organic food products based in Indio, California, established in 2014. The company specializes in producing a variety of healthy and natural consumables, including organic green juices, non-dairy beverages, root vegetable blends, creamy avocado drinks, probiotic cashew smoothies, nut milks, and organic vegetable chips. By focusing on high-quality, chemical-free ingredients, Forager Project aims to provide customers with nutritious options that support a healthy lifestyle. Its products are available through various partners as well as its own online store.

Michel et Augustin

Funding Round in 2019
Michel et Augustin S.A., founded in 2005 and based in Paris, France, specializes in the production and sale of a variety of baked goods, including biscuits, cookies, snack biscuits, and milk products. The company focuses on delivering high-quality French pastry experiences to the American market, emphasizing simple ingredients and a crispy, flaky texture in its offerings. Popular products include Cookie Squares and Croissant Chips, designed as indulgent snacks suitable for everyday enjoyment. Michel et Augustin products can be purchased online or found in specialty food shops, appealing to all-butter lovers seeking delightful treats.

Nature’s Fynd

Series A in 2019
Nature’s Fynd is a food company producing a protein from a microbe discovered in the geothermal springs. The company's mission is to create foods that both nourish people and the planet. Its revolutionary fermentation technology grows protein using a fraction of the land and water resources required by traditional agriculture. Nature’s Fynd was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Epigamia

Series C in 2019
Epigamia is a producer of premium dairy-based food products, specializing in all-natural Greek yogurt. Launched in June 2015, the company aims to promote a healthy lifestyle through its diverse product offerings, which include Greek yogurt, almond milk, plant-based alternatives, lactose-free snacks, ice creams, ghee-based spreads, and chilled shakes made from real fruit. With a focus on low-fat and high-protein content, Epigamia ensures that consumers can enjoy nutritious desserts and beverages at an affordable price.

Agricool

Series B in 2018
Agricool has been created in 2015 by Guillaume Fourdinier and Gonzague Gru with the purpose of making local, tasty and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables available to all. To do so, Agricool is recycling shipping containers into urban farms, transforming into a small paradise for fruits and vegetables (lighting, air quality, irrigation, etc.). The technology developed enables the farms to be 120 times more productive than in conventional farming, to save more than 90% of water and to be run entirely on renewable energies. Today, the company grows strawberries in Paris and Dubai, but tomorrow, the ambition is to help feed the world with all types of fruits and vegetables and be part of the urban farming movement.

Yumble

Series A in 2018
Yumble is a meal delivery service founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company offers a weekly subscription that provides healthy, fully cooked meals specifically designed for children. Yumble aims to alleviate mealtime stress for parents while making meals enjoyable for kids. Their offerings include a variety of options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, all made from organic vegetables and ingredients that are antibiotic-free and hormone-free. The meals are prepared according to children's specific tastes, nutritional needs, and portion sizes, allowing parents to serve meals that align with dietary preferences and restrictions.

Farmer's Fridge

Series C in 2018
Farmer’s Fridge provides an automated smart fridge that serves salads, bowls, snacks, and more. Its unpurchased items are regularly donated to local food pantries, providing responsibly sourced nutrition to community members in need. The company is driven by a mission to make it simple for everyone to eat well. Founder Luke Saunders was frustrated with the lack of healthy, affordable options available on the road so he worked with the best in the business to create a user-friendly smart Fridge that puts chef-curated meals in your hands, in seconds. It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Mitte

Seed Round in 2018
Mitte is a provider of smart water system that unites water purification with enhancement, giving you personalized and healthy water right in your home. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Harmless Harvest

Funding Round in 2018
Harmless Harvest, Inc. produces organic coconut water. Its products include pro-plant pro-people, pro-biotic, and coffee coconut water. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Harmless Harvest

Venture Round in 2017
Harmless Harvest, Inc. produces organic coconut water. Its products include pro-plant pro-people, pro-biotic, and coffee coconut water. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Kona Deep

Series A in 2017
Kona Deep Corporation, founded in 2006 and located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, specializes in the manufacture of bottled water sourced from deep ocean waters. The water is extracted from depths of 3,000 feet beneath the ocean's surface, where it is enriched with a unique combination of naturally occurring electrolytes and minerals. After being brought to the surface, the water undergoes a desalination process and is bottled directly at the source, ensuring purity with no additives. Kona Deep aims to redefine perceptions of drinking water by highlighting the benefits of deep ocean water, which not only offers superior hydration but also a distinctive taste.

Michel et Augustin

Acquisition in 2016
Michel et Augustin S.A., founded in 2005 and based in Paris, France, specializes in the production and sale of a variety of baked goods, including biscuits, cookies, snack biscuits, and milk products. The company focuses on delivering high-quality French pastry experiences to the American market, emphasizing simple ingredients and a crispy, flaky texture in its offerings. Popular products include Cookie Squares and Croissant Chips, designed as indulgent snacks suitable for everyday enjoyment. Michel et Augustin products can be purchased online or found in specialty food shops, appealing to all-butter lovers seeking delightful treats.