New Crop Capital

New Crop Capital is a specialized private venture capital fund. We invest in talented, focused entrepreneurs whose products or services replace foods derived from conventional animal agriculture, which we view as an antiquated and inefficient food production system with serious vulnerabilities. The meat, egg, and dairy sectors represent a $700 billion global market that is ripe for innovation and large-scale disruption.

Christopher Kerr

Founding Partner and Chief Investment Manager

Mark Langley

Managing Director

Mark Langley

Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager

Kim Anders Odhner

Managing Partner, Europe and Asia

Past deals in Nutrition

Black Sheep Foods

Seed Round in 2022
Black Sheep Foods Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in producing plant-based lamb alternatives. The company leverages innovative technology and analytical chemistry to develop its products, which include a plant-based alternative to ground lamb made from soy protein, coconut oil, and natural flavors. By offering a sustainable substitute for traditional lamb, Black Sheep Foods aims to provide consumers with a healthier option that also helps reduce their carbon footprint while delivering a similar taste experience.

Nobell Foods

Series B in 2021
Nobell Foods is a biotech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing and producing animal-based food substitutes using plant materials. Founded in 2016, the company aims to transform plants into bioreactors to generate protein, unlocking their potential to create innovative food alternatives. By focusing on plant-based solutions, Nobell Foods seeks to provide sustainable options that can replace traditional animal products, contributing to a more environmentally friendly food system.

Zero Egg

Series A in 2020
Zero Egg Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Ashdod, Israel, is a food-tech company specializing in the development of a plant-based egg alternative. This innovative product mimics the taste, appearance, and functionality of real eggs, making it suitable for a variety of culinary applications, including omelets, baked goods, pasta, and sauces. By providing a nutritious and versatile substitute, Zero Egg aims to cater to the growing demand for plant-based food options.

Noops

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Noops, Inc. manufactures and sells plant-based oat milk pudding products. The company offers mocha, cocoa, French toast, sticky bun, and related flavors of oat milk pudding products. It sells its products through its online platform. Noops, Inc. was formerly known as SuperBox Brands, Inc. and changed its name to Noops, Inc. in October 2019. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Roslyn, New York.

Alpha Foods

Series A in 2020
Alpha Foods is a producer of plant-based food products that emphasizes taste, texture, and sustainability. Founded in 2015, the company aims to provide delicious meat alternatives derived from plants, catering to consumers seeking healthier dietary options. Its offerings include a variety of convenience foods made from non-dairy and non-genetically modified organisms ingredients, ensuring that customers receive cholesterol-free products with enhanced protein content. Alpha Foods is committed to promoting a healthier diet and a sustainable food industry through its innovative plant-based alternatives.

Good Catch

Series B in 2020
Good Catch Foods focuses on creating vegan and plant-based substitutes for seafood. Founded in 2016, the company offers a variety of products including plant-based shredded tuna, crab cakes, and fish patties, all made from ingredients such as pea proteins, lentils, chickpeas, and fava beans. Originally based in New York, Good Catch has since moved its headquarters to Newtown, Pennsylvania, where it continues to innovate in the field of plant-based seafood alternatives.

BlueNalu

Series A in 2019
BlueNalu is a cellular aquaculture company that satisfies the global appetite for seafood in a fresh, sustainable, and humane way. It offers consumers with great tasting, healthy, safe, and trusted seafood products, that support the sustainability and diversity of the oceans. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Novameat

Venture Round in 2019
NOVAMEAT develops cutting-edge technological solutions to feed the planet’s growing population with plant-based foods in order to overcome the challenges of today’s unsustainable and inefficient animal agriculture industry and create a healthy, efficient, humane and sustainable food supply system. NOVAMEAT's proprietary technologies allow producing plant-based meat substitutes with the same texture, appearance, taste and nutritional properties as a variety of animal meat products, including beef steaks. NOVAMEAT was recently featured on Bloomberg, Forbes, Business Insider, CBS, Techcrunch, Seeker, Mashable, Euronews, Newsweek, Mirror, El Pais, and was included on Peter Diamandis'​ list “5 Big Breakthroughs to Anticipate in 3D Printing” in 2019.

Meati

Venture Round in 2019
Meati, also known as Emergy Foods, is a consumer goods company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2016. The company specializes in producing whole muscle, nutritious plant-based meats designed to promote healthier lifestyles and environmental sustainability. By utilizing proprietary, clean technologies, Meati offers nutrient-dense meat alternatives that aim to appeal to a wide audience, ensuring that consumers can enjoy meals that are both good for their health and the planet.

Good Catch

Convertible Note in 2019
Good Catch Foods focuses on creating vegan and plant-based substitutes for seafood. Founded in 2016, the company offers a variety of products including plant-based shredded tuna, crab cakes, and fish patties, all made from ingredients such as pea proteins, lentils, chickpeas, and fava beans. Originally based in New York, Good Catch has since moved its headquarters to Newtown, Pennsylvania, where it continues to innovate in the field of plant-based seafood alternatives.

Alpha Foods

Seed Round in 2019
Alpha Foods is a producer of plant-based food products that emphasizes taste, texture, and sustainability. Founded in 2015, the company aims to provide delicious meat alternatives derived from plants, catering to consumers seeking healthier dietary options. Its offerings include a variety of convenience foods made from non-dairy and non-genetically modified organisms ingredients, ensuring that customers receive cholesterol-free products with enhanced protein content. Alpha Foods is committed to promoting a healthier diet and a sustainable food industry through its innovative plant-based alternatives.

Zero Egg

Seed Round in 2018
Zero Egg Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Ashdod, Israel, is a food-tech company specializing in the development of a plant-based egg alternative. This innovative product mimics the taste, appearance, and functionality of real eggs, making it suitable for a variety of culinary applications, including omelets, baked goods, pasta, and sauces. By providing a nutritious and versatile substitute, Zero Egg aims to cater to the growing demand for plant-based food options.

BlueNalu

Seed Round in 2018
BlueNalu is a cellular aquaculture company that satisfies the global appetite for seafood in a fresh, sustainable, and humane way. It offers consumers with great tasting, healthy, safe, and trusted seafood products, that support the sustainability and diversity of the oceans. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Good Catch

Series A in 2018
Good Catch Foods focuses on creating vegan and plant-based substitutes for seafood. Founded in 2016, the company offers a variety of products including plant-based shredded tuna, crab cakes, and fish patties, all made from ingredients such as pea proteins, lentils, chickpeas, and fava beans. Originally based in New York, Good Catch has since moved its headquarters to Newtown, Pennsylvania, where it continues to innovate in the field of plant-based seafood alternatives.

GoodDot

Seed Round in 2018
GoodDot Enterprises Private Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Udaipur, India, specializes in the production and sale of plant-based proteins and ready meals. The company offers a variety of products, including vegetarian meat alternatives, which are crafted from ingredients such as pea protein, wheat gluten, soy protein, and soy flour. These offerings provide consumers with a healthier and cruelty-free alternative to meat, featuring low fat and cholesterol content. GoodDot aims to make plant-based proteins accessible to a broad audience in India, combining affordability with the taste and texture of traditional meat. Through its innovative food technology, the company contributes to the growing demand for sustainable meat alternatives in the region.

GoodDot

Venture Round in 2016
GoodDot Enterprises Private Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Udaipur, India, specializes in the production and sale of plant-based proteins and ready meals. The company offers a variety of products, including vegetarian meat alternatives, which are crafted from ingredients such as pea protein, wheat gluten, soy protein, and soy flour. These offerings provide consumers with a healthier and cruelty-free alternative to meat, featuring low fat and cholesterol content. GoodDot aims to make plant-based proteins accessible to a broad audience in India, combining affordability with the taste and texture of traditional meat. Through its innovative food technology, the company contributes to the growing demand for sustainable meat alternatives in the region.

Purple Carrot

Venture Round in 2016
Purple Carrot is a meal delivery service that specializes in providing healthy, plant-based ingredients and recipes to individuals seeking convenient and nutritious meal options. The company focuses on whole food, plant-based ingredients, offering fresh, pre-portioned items delivered directly to customers' homes across the nation. With an emphasis on empowering people to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets, Purple Carrot includes gluten-free and high-protein options in its offerings. Each delivery comes with step-by-step instructions, allowing customers to easily prepare meals that align with their health-conscious lifestyles.

Ocean Hugger Foods

Venture Round in 2016
Ocean Hugger Foods, Inc. specializes in developing plant-based alternatives to seafood, aiming to provide sustainable and healthy options for consumers. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers products such as Ahimi, a tomato-based substitute for raw tuna; Sakimi, a carrot-based alternative to salmon; and Unami, an eggplant-based substitute for eel. These innovative offerings allow consumers to enjoy seafood flavors while avoiding issues related to mercury and environmental impact, thereby appealing to those seeking both taste and sustainability in their diet.

New Wave Foods

Seed Round in 2016
New Wave Foods, Inc. specializes in producing and selling plant-based seafood products, focusing primarily on sustainable shrimp alternatives. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a variety of items, including sautéed, grilled, breaded, and fried shrimp, as well as shrimp tacos and salads. Its products are made from sustainably sourced seaweed and soy protein, enriched with natural flavors and essential amino acids, providing a healthy, low-calorie, and zero-cholesterol option for consumers. Targeting the culinary market in the United States, New Wave Foods aims to preserve and enrich seafood traditions through its innovative plant-based offerings.

Good Catch

Venture Round in 2016
Good Catch Foods focuses on creating vegan and plant-based substitutes for seafood. Founded in 2016, the company offers a variety of products including plant-based shredded tuna, crab cakes, and fish patties, all made from ingredients such as pea proteins, lentils, chickpeas, and fava beans. Originally based in New York, Good Catch has since moved its headquarters to Newtown, Pennsylvania, where it continues to innovate in the field of plant-based seafood alternatives.

Sunfed Meats

Venture Round in 2016
Sunfed Meats is a New Zealand-based company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Auckland. The company specializes in the development of plant-based meat alternatives using premium yellow pea protein. Sunfed's products are designed to mimic the taste, texture, and cooking qualities of traditional animal meat, offering a healthier option for consumers. By focusing on vegetable proteins, Sunfed aims to provide sustainable alternatives that benefit both individual health and the environment.

Lighter

Venture Round in 2015
Lighter Culture, LLC, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializes in a market network platform that focuses on personalized meal preparation and grocery delivery services. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes software to understand individual food preferences, allowing it to create tailored meal plans for households based on their specific goals, tastes, cooking abilities, and schedules. Lighter offers curated grocery delivery in multiple cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Boulder, Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. The platform also includes a searchable recipe database designed for various users, such as athletes, health enthusiasts, and busy professionals. Additionally, Lighter collaborates with healthcare providers to promote nutritional advice and facilitate dietary changes for patients through its meal planning technology. This holistic approach aims to bridge the gap between dietary recommendations and actionable meal preparation.

Purple Carrot

Venture Round in 2015
Purple Carrot is a meal delivery service that specializes in providing healthy, plant-based ingredients and recipes to individuals seeking convenient and nutritious meal options. The company focuses on whole food, plant-based ingredients, offering fresh, pre-portioned items delivered directly to customers' homes across the nation. With an emphasis on empowering people to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets, Purple Carrot includes gluten-free and high-protein options in its offerings. Each delivery comes with step-by-step instructions, allowing customers to easily prepare meals that align with their health-conscious lifestyles.

Beyond Meat

Series E in 2015
Beyond Meat, Inc. is a food company that specializes in the production and sale of plant-based meat alternatives, providing consumers with options that mimic the taste and texture of traditional animal-based products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including burgers, sausages, ground beef, jerky, meatballs, and chicken. Beyond Meat's offerings are designed to address key global challenges such as human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare. The products are made using simple, non-GMO ingredients and provide comparable or superior protein levels to animal meat, while being free from cholesterol, antibiotics, and hormones. The company distributes its products through various channels, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, restaurants, and foodservice outlets, both domestically and internationally. Beyond Meat was previously known as Savage River, Inc. before rebranding in September 2018.

Purple Carrot

Seed Round in 2015
Purple Carrot is a meal delivery service that specializes in providing healthy, plant-based ingredients and recipes to individuals seeking convenient and nutritious meal options. The company focuses on whole food, plant-based ingredients, offering fresh, pre-portioned items delivered directly to customers' homes across the nation. With an emphasis on empowering people to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets, Purple Carrot includes gluten-free and high-protein options in its offerings. Each delivery comes with step-by-step instructions, allowing customers to easily prepare meals that align with their health-conscious lifestyles.
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