Food-X

Recognized by Fast Company as one of the world’s ten most innovative companies in food, FOOD-X is the #1 Food Innovation Accelerator in the world. They help food entrepreneurs bring their products and services to market at super speed. Food-X partners with early stage companies from across the food supply chain, from food tech to food as medicine. A member of SOSV, the Accelerator VC, a global fund with over $625M assets under management and a staff of over 100 operating world-renowned accelerators in the areas of hardware, software, biology, food, robotics, medical devices, transportation, green energy, blockchain, and beyond.

Paul Monaghan

Analyst

140 past transactions

Halla

Series A in 2021
Halla is an artificial intelligence company that created a predictive platform for online ordering. They enable retailers to predict the personal preferences of their shoppers, all in real-time. Its enterprise APIs put grocers in position to power highly-personalized shopping experiences, driving growth in basket size, customer retention, and coupon redemption. Halla is different. They're obsessed with understanding food. They use natural language processing and statistical machine learning to build a better brain for human taste that helps to understand personal preferences and respond to them in real-time across all omnichannel environments.

Bramble

Convertible Note in 2021
Producer of pet food products intended to create plant-based pet food that reduces carbon-intensive dependency on animals. The company provides completely plant-based food for pets that look, feel, and taste just like meat, enabling pet parents to provide their animals with a healthy diet that is free of pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, and other harmful contaminants.

Abbys Better

Convertible Note in 2021
Abby’s Better Nut Butter offers healthy sweet, whether on toast, fruit, or by the spoonful.

Re-Nuble

Convertible Note in 2021
Re-Nuble, Inc. produces bio-derived liquid fertilizers for hydroponic growers. It offers liquid concentrate fertilizers for rapidly growing plants during the structural and foliar growth phase. The company also provides organic-based solutions that stimulate microbial activity in the plant’s root zone. It offers its products through stores and online in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Re-Nuble, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Simply Good Jars

Seed Round in 2021
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company that delivers healthy meals in reusable + returnable packaging through use of smart refrigerated kiosks placed in offices, transit centers, universities and health-systems. Driven by purpose to change that way people think about consumption, SGJ introduces sustainable business practices into their everyday operations with a zero-waste goal. For every jar returned back to the company for reuse, they will help feed someone in need and ensure that no packaging materials end up in landfills.

Lula Convenience

Seed Round in 2020
Mission: Lula helps make existing inventories mobile to meet customer’s instant needs. At the center of our heart is sustainability: to deliver happiness while saving our planet. Vision: At Lula, we’re inspired by a single goal: empowering every store to deliver locally. We will modernize stores to enable their goods to be delivered to people that need items at a moment’s notice. We will make sure every need is met reliably and as fast as possible with the best customer experience in the world.

Halla

Convertible Note in 2020
Halla is an artificial intelligence company that created a predictive platform for online ordering. They enable retailers to predict the personal preferences of their shoppers, all in real-time. Its enterprise APIs put grocers in position to power highly-personalized shopping experiences, driving growth in basket size, customer retention, and coupon redemption. Halla is different. They're obsessed with understanding food. They use natural language processing and statistical machine learning to build a better brain for human taste that helps to understand personal preferences and respond to them in real-time across all omnichannel environments.

Living Food

Seed Round in 2020
Living Food is a packaged food and beverage brand focused on providing fresh, clean, and credible food options. The company offers a diverse range of products, including bread, dressings, dips, pasta, and juices, all designed to be healthy and preservative-free. By sourcing ingredients directly from local farmers, bakers, brewers, chefs, and artisans, Living Food ensures that its offerings are not only nutritious but also sustainable and chemical-free. This approach supports local economies and promotes environmental responsibility, allowing customers to enjoy delicious food while contributing positively to the planet.

Plasma Nutrition

Convertible Note in 2020
Transforming the performance of protein powders through our patent-pending Ingredient Optimization process to increase sustainability and improve health outcomes.

Tinychef

Seed Round in 2020
Tinychef, operated by IOK Labs Inc, is an online interactive platform that focuses on cooking and recipe sharing. It offers a unique voice-based recipe experience, allowing users to plan meals, generate grocery lists, and receive personalized cooking assistance. The platform serves various stakeholders, including home cooks, food bloggers, chefs, grocery retailers, and meal kit companies. Tinychef's culinary-focused AI solution enhances user engagement by enabling voice-guided cooking and facilitating interactions between brands and consumers in the kitchen. The company collaborates with major partners like Amazon Alexa and meal kit providers across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, with additional offices in New York and Bengaluru, Tinychef utilizes an affiliate model for customer acquisition, alongside a cost-per-click model for voice marketing and a commission-based approach for voice shopping.

Halla

Seed Round in 2020
Halla is an artificial intelligence company that created a predictive platform for online ordering. They enable retailers to predict the personal preferences of their shoppers, all in real-time. Its enterprise APIs put grocers in position to power highly-personalized shopping experiences, driving growth in basket size, customer retention, and coupon redemption. Halla is different. They're obsessed with understanding food. They use natural language processing and statistical machine learning to build a better brain for human taste that helps to understand personal preferences and respond to them in real-time across all omnichannel environments.

Rambuhealth

Seed Round in 2020
Rambuhealth specializes in producing a natural antioxidant ingredient derived from the exotic rambutan fruit. This ingredient is designed to be incorporated into beverages, aiming to prevent diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and hypertension while promoting overall health and well-being. By utilizing this environmentally friendly extraction process, Rambuhealth offers consumers a functional product that not only helps regulate blood sugar levels but also provides energy and assists in muscle recovery after exercise. The company's focus on affordability ensures that these health benefits are accessible to a wider audience, contributing positively to quality of life.

Ester

Seed Round in 2020
Ester is an AI-platform that allows retailers to deliver hyper-personalized experiences. The platform is used by retailers and producers to create and market unique and differentiating gourmet foods. The company fuels customer-specific recommendations that allow retailers to provide personalized shopping experiences. With its platform, retailers can help customers explore the beer and wine aisle with confidence by pointing out products that match their taste preferences. Ester was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.

Get Bizzy

Convertible Note in 2020
Alex and Andrew started Bizzy with one goal in mind, to create the highest quality and most convenient products on the market.Their passion for cold brew coffee started years ago after graduating from college. At the time, both had corporate jobs, were training for a 24-hour obstacle race, and were running a group fitness company. Because of their busy schedules and drive to succeed, sleep became less important to them. In order to be their best, they needed something that could give them a quick jolt of energy. At first, they would drink anything that would keep them awake. As former college students, they started with what they knew - energy drinks. They quickly found that this was an extremely unhealthy option and one that would leave them with a hard crash once the sugar wore off. As they looked further into what was actually in these products they were disgusted at the amount of sugar and synthetic ingredients they were consuming. So, like any corporate employee would do, they turned to their trusty friend, coffee. Every morning they would wake up 15 minutes early just to brew a pot of drip coffee, but just like everything else they tried, it had several drawbacks. The coffee took way too long to brew, produced a terrible tasting product, and wasn't convenient to take with them. Three things that in their mind were unacceptable. In the summer of 2012 they stumbled upon cold brew coffee. It fulfilled all of their requirements for the perfect source of energy, it was natural, sugar-free, and simple, but there was one very significant drawback, it wasn't at all convenient. To make it on their own took them 24 hours and if they wanted to buy it they had to wait in-line at a coffee shop. Over the next several years their love for cold brew grew, and so did their frustration with its lack of convenience and availability. They spent the next 2-years researching a way to create the highest quality product, in the most convenient way, and in 2015 they launched Bizzy - the healthiest and most convenient coffee on the market.

Bramble

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Producer of pet food products intended to create plant-based pet food that reduces carbon-intensive dependency on animals. The company provides completely plant-based food for pets that look, feel, and taste just like meat, enabling pet parents to provide their animals with a healthy diet that is free of pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, and other harmful contaminants.

Nature Preserve

Seed Round in 2020
Nature Preserve operates as a tech company that re-engineers avoidable food waste into a range of healthy products. It is driven by a mission to minimize waste and maximize access to healthy products. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Copenhagen K.

byLocals

Seed Round in 2020
ByLocals operates as a virtual restaurant powered by locals chefs. It designs all its dishes with delivery in mind.

Ingest

Convertible Note in 2020
Ingest AI Corp designs and develops software using artificial intelligence for restaurants. The software features collects all the data and combines the data for forecasting and automation, and to provide real time reports. The software collects all the data such as point of sale, inventory, reservations, staffing, vendors, menu, bill payment, and HR. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Albany, New York.

Abbot's Butcher

Convertible Note in 2020
Abbot's Butcher, Inc. produces and markets plant-based meat products. The company produces gourmet, small-batch, allergen-friendly meat replacement products, such as chopped chick’n, beef sausage, and chorizo. Abbot's Butcher, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in San Clemente, California.

Fieldcraft

Convertible Note in 2020
Fieldcraft is a B2B ingredient marketplace that streamlines marketing and sourcing from farm to foodtech, locally and globally. Buyers include thousands of emerging brands to 6 of the 10 largest food companies in the world like Nestle and PepsiCo, as well as retail chains like Whole Foods Market. Suppliers range from a 50 acre orchard to a 40,000 acre operation, and from global manufacturers to consumer brands. Fieldcraft is where innovation starts. Our platform is making it easier to do business along the supply chain and across borders and cultures. As we continue to expand, our team is building even more tools to help buyers simplify sourcing from discovery to delivery and empower the next generation of food.

Bramble

Convertible Note in 2020
Bramble, LLC is a San Francisco-based company that designs and manufactures outdoor gear products, including camp towels, daypacks, and bucket bags. Founded in 2015, Bramble aims to connect outdoor enthusiasts with iconic landscapes while promoting environmental conservation. The company sells its products through various channels, including dealers, resellers, distributors, and its online store. A notable aspect of Bramble's business model is its commitment to sustainability; it donates 5% of every purchase to conservation groups and activists dedicated to protecting the natural environments that inspire its products.

Living Food

Convertible Note in 2020
Living Food is a packaged food and beverage brand focused on providing fresh, clean, and credible food options. The company offers a diverse range of products, including bread, dressings, dips, pasta, and juices, all designed to be healthy and preservative-free. By sourcing ingredients directly from local farmers, bakers, brewers, chefs, and artisans, Living Food ensures that its offerings are not only nutritious but also sustainable and chemical-free. This approach supports local economies and promotes environmental responsibility, allowing customers to enjoy delicious food while contributing positively to the planet.

Srnalytics

Convertible Note in 2020
sRNAlytics developed a computational platform to diagnose and subtype disease using small RNAs. We offer our technology and services to drug developers to identify companion diagnostics and uncover new therapeutic targets.

Milk Moovement

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Milk Moovement is a Developer of a dairy supply chain management platform designed to track milk pick-ups and monitoring milk production. The company's platform is a comprehensive tool that tracks dairy production and quality by using a cloud-based web and mobile solution, giving users access to key information in real-time, enabling all supply chain stakeholders (producers, processors, transporters, testing labs, and cooperatives) to have access to milk performance metrics and in-depth information on current production, quality, and historical data right at their fingertips.

YourLocal

Convertible Note in 2020
YourLocal operates a marketplace that connects food vendors with local customers, allowing them to sell excess inventory in real-time. By utilizing the app, customers can purchase meals that would otherwise go to waste and conveniently pick them up at the respective shops. This model not only supports local businesses by providing an additional revenue stream but also helps reduce food waste and promotes cost savings for consumers. Through its innovative approach, YourLocal fosters a community-oriented platform that benefits both food vendors and customers alike.

Global Belly

Convertible Note in 2020
Global Belly is an innovative company that specializes in online subscription meal kits, providing customers with ingredients tailored to specific cuisines, such as Thai and Indian. Each kit includes fresh vegetables, spices, proteins, and detailed recipe cards to facilitate cooking at home. Founded in 2014 and based in Newburgh, New York, Global Belly, previously known as Saffron Fix Inc., rebranded in May 2018. In addition to its meal kit offerings, Global Belly serves as a platform for food influencers, enabling them to launch and sell self-branded products directly to their followers. By equipping influencers with the necessary technology and resources, Global Belly leverages their trust and loyalty to enhance product monetization.

Millennia TEA

Seed Round in 2019
Millennia TEA, founded in 2016 and based in Saint John, Canada, specializes in the production and sale of a unique category of tea known as Fresh-leaf. The company aims to promote clarity, focus, energy, and overall well-being through its offerings. By providing the freshest and most nutrient-rich teas, Millennia TEA is dedicated to helping customers achieve a healthier and happier lifestyle. The products are available for purchase through physical stores and online platforms, ensuring accessibility for a wide audience.

Planetarians

Convertible Note in 2019
Why: When the alternative meat consumption grows from the current 2% to a projected 23%, where will the industry get proteins? Isolation, fermentation, cultured… all of them require it’s own ingredients for proteins. They might be not so readily available in the food system on the Earth… What: PLANETARIANS developed a new platform to make alternative meats from animal feed (Sunflower, Corn DDGS, Pulses). Skipping protein isolation it uses just 0.5:1 water (no chemicals). Product prototypes have umami taste, improved protein quality and lower costs than meats made from isolates and concentrates. How: Solid-state fermentation converts carbs in the ingredients into extra protein in addition to inherent one and improves PDCAAS. Wet extrusion works as a kill step and creates a meat-like texture.

Farma Genetix

Seed Round in 2019
Farma Genetix is a Boston-based company that specializes in the manufacture of genetically tailored natural supplements and personalized diet plans aimed at addressing chronic health conditions. The company collaborates with researchers from Harvard Medical School's Genomics department to develop nutritional supplements designed to support cardiovascular health, including the maintenance of healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Through its customized diet plans, Farma Genetix promotes a holistic approach to health that reinforces overall well-being and a healthy lifestyle.

YoFiit

Convertible Note in 2019
YoFiit is a food and beverage company dedicated to providing customers with plant-based nutrition. It creates a range of products in different key categories that offer consumers with possible solutions in said categories.

Hidden Gems

Convertible Note in 2019
Hidden Gems is a beverage company that offers Reveal, a first and only avocado seed beverage. The company's mission is to create beautiful, environmentally safe, and socially responsible upcycled products by discovering the hidden value in the food people would normally call trash. Hidden gems aims to reduce food waste, continue to create and support sustainable systems for sustainable living. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

YoFiit

Seed Round in 2019
YoFiit is a food and beverage company dedicated to providing customers with plant-based nutrition. It creates a range of products in different key categories that offer consumers with possible solutions in said categories.

Hidden Gems

Seed Round in 2019
Hidden Gems is a beverage company that offers Reveal, a first and only avocado seed beverage. The company's mission is to create beautiful, environmentally safe, and socially responsible upcycled products by discovering the hidden value in the food people would normally call trash. Hidden gems aims to reduce food waste, continue to create and support sustainable systems for sustainable living. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

True Made Foods

Series A in 2019
True Made Foods, Inc. specializes in producing vegetable-based sauces and ketchups, aiming to enhance the nutritional value of traditional American condiments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with manufacturing facilities in Henderson, North Carolina, the company focuses on infusing fresh vegetables into its products while significantly reducing sugar content. Their offerings include popular sauces such as ketchup, BBQ sauce, and sriracha, transforming these typically high-calorie items into nutrient-dense alternatives suitable for health-conscious consumers. True Made Foods markets its products through a network of supermarkets and online retailers, making them accessible to a wide audience.

Simply Good Jars

Seed Round in 2019
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company that delivers healthy meals in reusable + returnable packaging through use of smart refrigerated kiosks placed in offices, transit centers, universities and health-systems. Driven by purpose to change that way people think about consumption, SGJ introduces sustainable business practices into their everyday operations with a zero-waste goal. For every jar returned back to the company for reuse, they will help feed someone in need and ensure that no packaging materials end up in landfills.

Bevv.com

Seed Round in 2019
Bevv allows brewers and cideries to sell directly to the consumer and lets the producer have an online beer/cider presence. Bevv helps you reach new beer and cider enthusiasts outside of your distribution channels. Think of Bevv as a NEW sales channel alongside your current ones. If you are selling beer/cider to-go why wouldn't you use Bevv.com? It's the same process.

ENTR

Seed Round in 2019
ENTR operates a curated marketplace focused on health and wellness, connecting consumers with premium products from leading global brands. Founded by Chelsea Hawk in 2019, the company is based in New York and Charlotte. ENTR aims to help individuals discover nutrient-dense ingredients and holistic health products that can enhance their diets. In addition to offering a variety of health-focused items, the platform provides information about product contents, supporting customers in making informed dietary choices. By promoting a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle, ENTR seeks to empower users to maintain balance in their lives through the integration of wellness into their daily routines.

Get Bizzy

Convertible Note in 2019
Alex and Andrew started Bizzy with one goal in mind, to create the highest quality and most convenient products on the market.Their passion for cold brew coffee started years ago after graduating from college. At the time, both had corporate jobs, were training for a 24-hour obstacle race, and were running a group fitness company. Because of their busy schedules and drive to succeed, sleep became less important to them. In order to be their best, they needed something that could give them a quick jolt of energy. At first, they would drink anything that would keep them awake. As former college students, they started with what they knew - energy drinks. They quickly found that this was an extremely unhealthy option and one that would leave them with a hard crash once the sugar wore off. As they looked further into what was actually in these products they were disgusted at the amount of sugar and synthetic ingredients they were consuming. So, like any corporate employee would do, they turned to their trusty friend, coffee. Every morning they would wake up 15 minutes early just to brew a pot of drip coffee, but just like everything else they tried, it had several drawbacks. The coffee took way too long to brew, produced a terrible tasting product, and wasn't convenient to take with them. Three things that in their mind were unacceptable. In the summer of 2012 they stumbled upon cold brew coffee. It fulfilled all of their requirements for the perfect source of energy, it was natural, sugar-free, and simple, but there was one very significant drawback, it wasn't at all convenient. To make it on their own took them 24 hours and if they wanted to buy it they had to wait in-line at a coffee shop. Over the next several years their love for cold brew grew, and so did their frustration with its lack of convenience and availability. They spent the next 2-years researching a way to create the highest quality product, in the most convenient way, and in 2015 they launched Bizzy - the healthiest and most convenient coffee on the market.

ai nutrition

Seed Round in 2019
ai nutrition develops an AI that automates online grocery shopping and precision nutrition for better health outcomes.

Protes

Convertible Note in 2019
Protes, founded in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, specializes in producing protein snacks, specifically low-calorie vegan chips. These chips are available in four flavors: spicy chili lime, tangy southern BBQ, toasted coconut, and zesty nacho. Protes markets its products through an online platform and retail stores, positioning itself as a healthier alternative to traditional protein bars and shakes. The snacks are not only rich in protein but also gluten-free, catering to consumers looking for tasty and nutritious food options that support a balanced diet.

Vaartani

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vaartani, founded in 2018 and based in Madrid, Spain, specializes in developing AI-driven chatbot solutions that provide insights into food products. These chatbots assist food producers by addressing customer inquiries and analyzing feedback related to their products. Additionally, Vaartani offers a risk management solution that helps businesses mitigate risks and enhance quality. This solution enables insurers to effectively monitor the risks associated with third-party service providers and improve risk selection for eCommerce businesses.

Halla

Seed Round in 2019
Halla is an artificial intelligence company that created a predictive platform for online ordering. They enable retailers to predict the personal preferences of their shoppers, all in real-time. Its enterprise APIs put grocers in position to power highly-personalized shopping experiences, driving growth in basket size, customer retention, and coupon redemption. Halla is different. They're obsessed with understanding food. They use natural language processing and statistical machine learning to build a better brain for human taste that helps to understand personal preferences and respond to them in real-time across all omnichannel environments.

Kojo

Seed Round in 2019
Mindwell Snacks LLC produces plant based vegan jerky. The company also provides vegan recipes. Mindwell Snacks LLC was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Simply Good Jars

Seed Round in 2019
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company that delivers healthy meals in reusable + returnable packaging through use of smart refrigerated kiosks placed in offices, transit centers, universities and health-systems. Driven by purpose to change that way people think about consumption, SGJ introduces sustainable business practices into their everyday operations with a zero-waste goal. For every jar returned back to the company for reuse, they will help feed someone in need and ensure that no packaging materials end up in landfills.

Sweetie Pie Organics

Seed Round in 2019
Sweetie Pie Organics specializes in producing wholesome snacks for toddlers and organic food products for new mothers. The company sources its fruits and vegetables from organic farms in the United States, ensuring high-quality ingredients. These produce items are then freeze-dried to retain their natural flavors and packed in recyclable materials. Sweetie Pie Organics prides itself on offering snacks made entirely from fruits and vegetables, with no additives, resulting in a product that is both nutritious and appealing to young children. Additionally, the company provides a range of USDA organic products that are non-GMO, gluten-free, and free from artificial flavors and preservatives, catering to the dietary needs of new mothers as well.

Uplift Food

Seed Round in 2019
Uplift Food is a snacking company that specializes in the fields of prebiotics, gut health, and healthy snack foods. Uplift Food focuses exclusively on the mood supportive benefits of gut-healthy prebiotic fibers and resistant starches. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Voix Ai

Seed Round in 2019
Voix Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the restaurant industry. Founded in 2018 and based in Foster City, California, Voix has developed a voice assistant software that allows restaurants to take orders through various voice interfaces, including Google Home and Alexa, as well as over the phone. This cloud-based AI platform enables seamless interaction between restaurants and customers, facilitating order placement and table bookings. With a founding team possessing over 50 years of experience in restaurant management and technology development, Voix has successfully deployed its services in hundreds of restaurants and is expanding its reach to multiple national restaurant chains.

Tru

Seed Round in 2019
TRU, Inc. manufactures energy shots infused with vitamins, electrolytes, and antioxidants for athletes. It offers energy shots in various flavors including, electric mango, nootropic thunder, sour strawberry, recovery berry, and pineapple express under try energy, tru focus, tru power, and tru rescue brands. The company also manufactures caps under tru and Drinktru brands. It sells its products through its online portal. TRU, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Natick, Massachusetts.

Purchs

Convertible Note in 2019
FreshSpoke, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in food distribution through its innovative application. Founded in 2016 and based in Barrie, Canada, FreshSpoke operates a platform that facilitates direct transactions between food producers, wholesale buyers, and delivery drivers, eliminating the need for intermediaries. The platform is accessible via mobile and web applications, allowing restaurants, retailers, and institutions to place orders efficiently. FreshSpoke also utilizes a shared delivery system, optimizing existing delivery capabilities and enabling drivers, including local producers, to generate additional income. The entire process is paperless, with features for dispatch, routing, and notifications integrated into the driver’s smartphone. FreshSpoke is actively operational in both Canada and the USA, offering a comprehensive suite of applications, including tools for buyers, drivers, and consumers that promote local food sourcing.

Paragon Pure

Seed Round in 2019
Paragon Flavors is a food company based in USA.

Mushroom Cups

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Mushroom Cups d.o.o. is a company based in Solin, Croatia, specializing in the production of organic coffee infused with mushrooms. Founded in 2016, it offers two primary instant coffee blends, Go Sharp and Go Fresh, designed to enhance the coffee experience while reducing typical side effects associated with caffeine. The company employs a process that includes harvesting, drying, grinding, mixing, and extracting to create its unique products. Mushroom Cups aims to provide consumers with a beverage that not only boosts energy and productivity but also supports mental performance and overall wellness through the incorporation of super-food mushroom extracts. Additionally, the company's products are available for purchase online, expanding their reach to health-conscious coffee drinkers.

Abbot's Butcher

Convertible Note in 2019
Abbot's Butcher, Inc. produces and markets plant-based meat products. The company produces gourmet, small-batch, allergen-friendly meat replacement products, such as chopped chick’n, beef sausage, and chorizo. Abbot's Butcher, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in San Clemente, California.

Naughty Noah's

Seed Round in 2018
a chef

LiveKuna

Convertible Note in 2018
A vertically-integrated superfood company working directly with Ecuadorian farmers to create food that's healthy, tastes good and does good.

Re-Nuble

Convertible Note in 2018
Re-Nuble, Inc. produces bio-derived liquid fertilizers for hydroponic growers. It offers liquid concentrate fertilizers for rapidly growing plants during the structural and foliar growth phase. The company also provides organic-based solutions that stimulate microbial activity in the plant’s root zone. It offers its products through stores and online in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Re-Nuble, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

ChefCharger

Seed Round in 2018
ChefCharger Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells charging devices made as an integrated system for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Its integrated chargers include a candleholder, drink coaster, salt and pepper holder, and customizable vase, ad stand, table display, menu display, and other tabletop decor. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

TestSharing

Seed Round in 2018
TestSharing is a food tech platform that provides consumers with accessible and affordable professional lab testing for food safety. By utilizing a mobile application, users can scan the barcode of food items to receive detailed reports on the presence of pesticides and heavy metals. This innovative approach enables individuals to conduct a safety check on their food before consumption, enhancing informed decision-making about their dietary choices. The platform aims to empower consumers with critical information about the quality of the food they consume.

Misk

Seed Round in 2018
Misk is a restaurant-loving community that helps you decide where to dine or drink a glass based on the recommendations of your friends.

Saana

Seed Round in 2018
Saana is a Healthcare Technology company built for chronic illness patients to empower them to fight back. Based on their patients' conditions, smart technology, the latest science & expert recommendations, they deliver personalized meals & wellness solutions to improve their quality of life and strengthen their immunity.

Appa Life

Seed Round in 2018
Appa Life Co. engages in the production of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements to manage long-term pain for athletes. It sells products online. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in the United States.

Tinychef

Convertible Note in 2018
Tinychef, operated by IOK Labs Inc, is an online interactive platform that focuses on cooking and recipe sharing. It offers a unique voice-based recipe experience, allowing users to plan meals, generate grocery lists, and receive personalized cooking assistance. The platform serves various stakeholders, including home cooks, food bloggers, chefs, grocery retailers, and meal kit companies. Tinychef's culinary-focused AI solution enhances user engagement by enabling voice-guided cooking and facilitating interactions between brands and consumers in the kitchen. The company collaborates with major partners like Amazon Alexa and meal kit providers across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, with additional offices in New York and Bengaluru, Tinychef utilizes an affiliate model for customer acquisition, alongside a cost-per-click model for voice marketing and a commission-based approach for voice shopping.

Vitox

Seed Round in 2018
Vitox is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in the production and distribution of naturally fermented apple cider vinegar. The company offers a variety of flavored options, including pineapple, lemon ginger, and grapefruit, to cater to diverse consumer preferences. Vitox's products are designed to improve digestive health, enhance metabolic function, and aid in weight loss. They are low-calorie, shelf-stable beverages made from 100% fruit, which combine the benefits of apple cider vinegar and kombucha. These beverages aim to support a healthy immune system, relieve muscle pain after workouts, and help detoxify the body, making them a beneficial addition to consumers' daily routines.

Global Belly

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Global Belly is an innovative company that specializes in online subscription meal kits, providing customers with ingredients tailored to specific cuisines, such as Thai and Indian. Each kit includes fresh vegetables, spices, proteins, and detailed recipe cards to facilitate cooking at home. Founded in 2014 and based in Newburgh, New York, Global Belly, previously known as Saffron Fix Inc., rebranded in May 2018. In addition to its meal kit offerings, Global Belly serves as a platform for food influencers, enabling them to launch and sell self-branded products directly to their followers. By equipping influencers with the necessary technology and resources, Global Belly leverages their trust and loyalty to enhance product monetization.

Abbot's Butcher

Seed Round in 2018
Abbot's Butcher, Inc. produces and markets plant-based meat products. The company produces gourmet, small-batch, allergen-friendly meat replacement products, such as chopped chick’n, beef sausage, and chorizo. Abbot's Butcher, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in San Clemente, California.

Ingest

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Ingest AI Corp designs and develops software using artificial intelligence for restaurants. The software features collects all the data and combines the data for forecasting and automation, and to provide real time reports. The software collects all the data such as point of sale, inventory, reservations, staffing, vendors, menu, bill payment, and HR. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Albany, New York.

ViSR

Seed Round in 2018
ViSR is an AI Computer-Vision company for industrial automation that provides intelligent vision to robotics. They offer technology solutions that help manufacturing companies automate processes that previously were too complex for traditional computer-vision techniques. Their easy-to-use web-app allows manufacturers to upload image data sets and have them labelled, resulting in extremely fast turn-around time for integrating customized AI-based solutions.

Purchs

Seed Round in 2018
FreshSpoke, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in food distribution through its innovative application. Founded in 2016 and based in Barrie, Canada, FreshSpoke operates a platform that facilitates direct transactions between food producers, wholesale buyers, and delivery drivers, eliminating the need for intermediaries. The platform is accessible via mobile and web applications, allowing restaurants, retailers, and institutions to place orders efficiently. FreshSpoke also utilizes a shared delivery system, optimizing existing delivery capabilities and enabling drivers, including local producers, to generate additional income. The entire process is paperless, with features for dispatch, routing, and notifications integrated into the driver’s smartphone. FreshSpoke is actively operational in both Canada and the USA, offering a comprehensive suite of applications, including tools for buyers, drivers, and consumers that promote local food sourcing.

Cultovo

Seed Round in 2018
Cultovo is an agtech analytics startup that maps with a 91-99% accuracy at scale.

EIO Diagnostics

Convertible Note in 2018
EIO Diagnostics Inc. is a Canadian company focused on developing innovative tools to diagnose and prevent udder infections in dairy animals. Founded in 2017 and based in Duncan, the company offers the FirstLook Mastitis detection system, which employs a multispectral sensor to analyze images of the udder as animals enter the milk parlor. This technology allows dairy farmers to identify early indicators of mastitis, enabling them to address potential infections before they escalate. EIO Diagnostics combines expertise in dairy farming, machine learning, and agriculture to enhance animal health and improve operational efficiency for dairy producers.

Uplift Food

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Uplift Food is a snacking company that specializes in the fields of prebiotics, gut health, and healthy snack foods. Uplift Food focuses exclusively on the mood supportive benefits of gut-healthy prebiotic fibers and resistant starches. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Green Blender

Seed Round in 2018
Green Blender is a smoothie delivery service. Each week, our members receive a smoothie box with original smoothie recipes, and all the pre-portioned ingredients and superfoods to make premium smoothies at home. Green Blender believes that to live a sustainably healthy lifestyle you have to indulge in your health, and do things that you love. Green Blender makes it fun and easy to start your day with a healthy decision.

Hello, Peanut!

Seed Round in 2017
Hello, Peanut™ enables parents to easily and gradually introduce small amounts of peanut to their infant, as early as five months of age, over the course of seven days. It is designed to be mixed into first stage foods, and thus can be presented much earlier than other peanut products. After the introductory week, the Hello, Peanut!™ maintenance packets are recommended for infants until they can eat peanut in spread or whole form. Hello, Peanut!™ is geared toward the general infant population. High risk infants (history of eczema and/or existing food allergy) need to be evaluated by their pediatrician or allergist prior to peanut introduction. Hello, Peanut!™ is not designed to treat or cure any form of food allergy.

Get Bizzy

Seed Round in 2017
Alex and Andrew started Bizzy with one goal in mind, to create the highest quality and most convenient products on the market.Their passion for cold brew coffee started years ago after graduating from college. At the time, both had corporate jobs, were training for a 24-hour obstacle race, and were running a group fitness company. Because of their busy schedules and drive to succeed, sleep became less important to them. In order to be their best, they needed something that could give them a quick jolt of energy. At first, they would drink anything that would keep them awake. As former college students, they started with what they knew - energy drinks. They quickly found that this was an extremely unhealthy option and one that would leave them with a hard crash once the sugar wore off. As they looked further into what was actually in these products they were disgusted at the amount of sugar and synthetic ingredients they were consuming. So, like any corporate employee would do, they turned to their trusty friend, coffee. Every morning they would wake up 15 minutes early just to brew a pot of drip coffee, but just like everything else they tried, it had several drawbacks. The coffee took way too long to brew, produced a terrible tasting product, and wasn't convenient to take with them. Three things that in their mind were unacceptable. In the summer of 2012 they stumbled upon cold brew coffee. It fulfilled all of their requirements for the perfect source of energy, it was natural, sugar-free, and simple, but there was one very significant drawback, it wasn't at all convenient. To make it on their own took them 24 hours and if they wanted to buy it they had to wait in-line at a coffee shop. Over the next several years their love for cold brew grew, and so did their frustration with its lack of convenience and availability. They spent the next 2-years researching a way to create the highest quality product, in the most convenient way, and in 2015 they launched Bizzy - the healthiest and most convenient coffee on the market.

Abbys Better

Seed Round in 2017
Abby’s Better Nut Butter offers healthy sweet, whether on toast, fruit, or by the spoonful.

Foodcloud

Seed Round in 2017
foodcloud.in is an online marketplace connecting consumers with pre-selected, home chefs, bakers and caterers. The web and mobile app enabled efficient discovery of chefs, the order placement and delivery of food is all done by FoodCloud. It is an end-to end solution for consumers looking for wholesome, homemade delicious food. The platform today is operating in the Delhi NCR region (India) and is delivering across 30 cuisines & 5000 menu items with rapid adoption from consumers.

Agron Solutions

Seed Round in 2017
Agron Solutions, founded in 2015 and based in Zapopan, Mexico, specializes in manufacturing electronic systems that assess soil health through advanced sensors. The company's technology enables farmers to conduct soil health analyses and optimize fertilizer usage by providing real-time feedback for soil treatment. Agron Solutions aims to combat the rapid decline in soil fertility by facilitating continuous monitoring and analysis of soil conditions. This enables farmers to identify essential nutrients that need replenishment, thereby ensuring sustainable agricultural production and preserving the nutrient balance necessary for healthy crops.

Lecker Labs Limited

Angel Round in 2017
Lecker Labs created fully automatic yogurt maker Yomee. Yomee from Lecker Labs is like Kuerig - it makes personalized yogurt at home.

PowCow

Seed Round in 2017
PowCow is a European brand that produces fat-free, protein, frozen yogurt. It offers 3 flavors, including vanilla, chocolate orange, and passion fruit and mango. Each portion is fat free and contains as little as 150Kcal and 20g protein. PowCow was founded by a dietitian and a sports and exercise nutrition expert Niall Moloney.

EIO Diagnostics

Seed Round in 2017
EIO Diagnostics Inc. is a Canadian company focused on developing innovative tools to diagnose and prevent udder infections in dairy animals. Founded in 2017 and based in Duncan, the company offers the FirstLook Mastitis detection system, which employs a multispectral sensor to analyze images of the udder as animals enter the milk parlor. This technology allows dairy farmers to identify early indicators of mastitis, enabling them to address potential infections before they escalate. EIO Diagnostics combines expertise in dairy farming, machine learning, and agriculture to enhance animal health and improve operational efficiency for dairy producers.

Mori

Seed Round in 2017
Mori, officially known as Cambridge Crops, Inc., specializes in the development of an innovative biopolymer coating designed to extend the shelf life of perishable foods. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a unique process that extracts protein from natural silk using salt and water. This edible and natural coating forms a protective layer over various food items, including fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood, effectively slowing down spoilage. Through its technology, Mori aims to enhance the freshness of food while promoting sustainability in the food supply chain.

Nonfood

Seed Round in 2017
Nonfood, operating under the name Aqua Forma, is a California-based corporation founded in 2016. The company specializes in the production of algae-based nutritional food products, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. By utilizing algae, Nonfood aims to create foods that significantly lower the environmental impact associated with traditional agriculture, thereby reducing both resource consumption and carbon emissions. The company focuses on offering convenient and nutritious food options that appeal to consumers seeking healthier alternatives.

Indemand

Seed Round in 2017
Indemand is a SaaS solution enabling grocers and supermarkets to sell online and offer home delivery to their customers. Customised exclusively for their brand, stores get their own Instacart-like experience, without losing control, access to customer data or selling through a third-party channel. Our solution helps them every step of the way right from the online ordering experience, through packing of the groceries to fast hourly delivery to their customers.

Hello, Peanut!

Seed Round in 2017
Hello, Peanut™ enables parents to easily and gradually introduce small amounts of peanut to their infant, as early as five months of age, over the course of seven days. It is designed to be mixed into first stage foods, and thus can be presented much earlier than other peanut products. After the introductory week, the Hello, Peanut!™ maintenance packets are recommended for infants until they can eat peanut in spread or whole form. Hello, Peanut!™ is geared toward the general infant population. High risk infants (history of eczema and/or existing food allergy) need to be evaluated by their pediatrician or allergist prior to peanut introduction. Hello, Peanut!™ is not designed to treat or cure any form of food allergy.

LiveKuna

Convertible Note in 2017
A vertically-integrated superfood company working directly with Ecuadorian farmers to create food that's healthy, tastes good and does good.

Foodcloud

Seed Round in 2017
foodcloud.in is an online marketplace connecting consumers with pre-selected, home chefs, bakers and caterers. The web and mobile app enabled efficient discovery of chefs, the order placement and delivery of food is all done by FoodCloud. It is an end-to end solution for consumers looking for wholesome, homemade delicious food. The platform today is operating in the Delhi NCR region (India) and is delivering across 30 cuisines & 5000 menu items with rapid adoption from consumers.

LiveKuna

Convertible Note in 2017
A vertically-integrated superfood company working directly with Ecuadorian farmers to create food that's healthy, tastes good and does good.

LiveKuna

Seed Round in 2017
A vertically-integrated superfood company working directly with Ecuadorian farmers to create food that's healthy, tastes good and does good.

Wasteless

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Wasteless Ltd. develops supply chain technology using radio frequency identification (RFID) and a pricing algorithm to reduce food waste. It enables retailers to identify and react to out-of-stock situations before they occur and automates pricing processes to ensure fast shelf turnover. It automates pricing processes to ensure shelf turnover. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel with operations in New York and Europe.

BoosterAgro

Angel Round in 2017
BoosterAgro is the largest farmer digital-community in South America We help farmers make better decisions and improve efficiency with digital tools and content around topics like weather, precipitation, crop health satellite imagery, smart spraying, seasonal forecasts, among others. Currently we're serving over 80.000 users across the main agricultural countries in South America: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia. Farmers freely access on-demand to all this content through their mobile phones and tablets. To help users further their agronomic goals, we also connect farmers directly with suppliers. Users seeking for products and services for their farm are immediately matched to a vendor in their area who meets their needs.

All Beauty

Convertible Note in 2017
All Beauty® Water is a skincare drink® formulated to help hydrate and nourish you skin. Their mission is to change the beauty conversation and make it about beauty from within– what you put into your body will affect your skin, not just what you put on topically. Proper hydration and nutrition impact how our skin health, yet most of us are likely not getting the proper amounts of water and nutrients in any given day.

All Beauty

Pre Seed Round in 2017
All Beauty® Water is a skincare drink® formulated to help hydrate and nourish you skin. Their mission is to change the beauty conversation and make it about beauty from within– what you put into your body will affect your skin, not just what you put on topically. Proper hydration and nutrition impact how our skin health, yet most of us are likely not getting the proper amounts of water and nutrients in any given day.

Rise

Seed Round in 2017
Rise Products, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in upcycling spent barley from microbreweries into a nutritious alternative flour. Founded in 2016, Rise creates flour with significantly higher protein and fiber content compared to traditional flour, while being lower in calories and carbohydrates. Utilizing a patent-pending dehydration and milling technology, the company transforms barley mash into a completely natural product without additives. This innovative approach not only addresses the growing demand for sustainable food ingredients but also offers bakers, chefs, and food manufacturers a versatile ingredient that can be used in various applications, from cookies to pasta. By collaborating with culinary professionals, Rise aims to develop new recipes that promote health and sustainability in the food industry.

LiveKuna

Seed Round in 2017
A vertically-integrated superfood company working directly with Ecuadorian farmers to create food that's healthy, tastes good and does good.

FruitCubed

Pre Seed Round in 2017
FruitCubed is a food company tacking food waste and turning it into something delicious and nutritious for people who need it most. It produces fruit-based flavored stock cubes created to help individuals to gain nutritious benefit of fruits and vegetables. The company's fruit-based flavored stock cubes are made from wasted and over-ripe fruits and vegetables that can be refrigerated and consumed for nutritional and refreshment purposes, enabling people to gain nutritious benefit of fruits and vegetables. FruitCubed was founded in year 2015 and is based in Cork, Ireland.

FoodieTrip

Seed Round in 2017
FoodieTrip, Inc. operates an online platform that connects travelers with passionate local food guides, enabling authentic culinary experiences worldwide. Founded in 2015 and based in Sacramento, California, the platform allows users to discover and book local food experts across over 115 international cities. FoodieTrip offers a diverse array of unique gastronomic experiences, from speakeasy excursions in New York City to dumpling tastings in Xian, helping thousands of food enthusiasts dine like locals.

Dollop Gourmet

Seed Round in 2017
Dollop Gourmet, Inc produces and sells frosting spreads. The company offers hot chocolate, Madagascar vanilla, peanut butter, and sea salted caramel frosting spreads; and tees. It offers its products through local stores, as well as online. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Rochester, New York.

Dollop Gourmet

Convertible Note in 2017
Dollop Gourmet, Inc produces and sells frosting spreads. The company offers hot chocolate, Madagascar vanilla, peanut butter, and sea salted caramel frosting spreads; and tees. It offers its products through local stores, as well as online. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Rochester, New York.

FoodieTrip

Convertible Note in 2017
FoodieTrip, Inc. operates an online platform that connects travelers with passionate local food guides, enabling authentic culinary experiences worldwide. Founded in 2015 and based in Sacramento, California, the platform allows users to discover and book local food experts across over 115 international cities. FoodieTrip offers a diverse array of unique gastronomic experiences, from speakeasy excursions in New York City to dumpling tastings in Xian, helping thousands of food enthusiasts dine like locals.