Melitas Ventures

Melitas Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and located in New York, New York. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage companies within the food and beverage industry, with a particular emphasis on better-for-you products. Melitas Ventures aims to support businesses throughout the entire value chain, fostering innovation and growth in the sector.

Jacques Antebi

Partner

Alex Malamatinas

Founder and Managing Partner

Carolyn Simmons

Partner

Michael Steib

Partner

6 past transactions

Lemon Perfect

Series A in 2022
Lemon Perfect is a beverage company that specializes in cold-pressed fruit beverages, primarily focusing on lemon water infused with electrolytes and antioxidant vitamin C. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of flavors, including options such as Blueberry Açaí, Just Lemon, Peach Raspberry, and Dragon Fruit Mango, all of which contain zero sugar and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. With a commitment to promoting health and hydration, Lemon Perfect's products are available for purchase online and are designed to provide consumers with a refreshing drink that supports their wellness goals. The company is based in California.

PreciTaste

Series A in 2022
AIaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Product Recognition, IoT, Professional Baking Applications, Food Applications

Dream Pops

Venture Round in 2021
Dream Pops, LLC is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in producing and selling plant-based frozen desserts, specifically dairy-free popsicles. Established in 2016, the brand focuses on offering organic and gluten-free treats made from superfood ingredients such as coconut palm sugar, tapioca, agave, and baobab. These unique desserts are created using liquid nitrogen in 3-D printed metal molds, allowing for a diverse range of flavors and textures. Dream Pops distributes its products through retail stores and online platforms, catering to consumers seeking healthier dessert options.

Abbot's Butcher

Series A in 2021
Abbot's Butcher, Inc. is a plant-based meat producer located in San Clemente

Rind

Series A in 2021
Rind Snacks, LLC, founded in 2017 and based in New York, produces and sells a variety of dried fruit snacks that emphasize the nutritional benefits of fruit peels. The company's product line includes tangy kiwi, bittersweet oranges, pineapple, sweet persimmon, tart apple, tangy peach, California strawberries, and bosc pear. By utilizing the whole fruit, Rind Snacks aims to deliver snacks that are not only chewy and flavorful but also rich in fiber and vitamins, often containing up to three times more nutrients than traditional dried fruit. The company prioritizes the use of California-grown, non-GMO, and organic ingredients, while also contributing to efforts to reduce food waste. Rind Snacks distributes its products through online platforms and various retail stores.

Rind

Venture Round in 2020
Rind Snacks, LLC, founded in 2017 and based in New York, produces and sells a variety of dried fruit snacks that emphasize the nutritional benefits of fruit peels. The company's product line includes tangy kiwi, bittersweet oranges, pineapple, sweet persimmon, tart apple, tangy peach, California strawberries, and bosc pear. By utilizing the whole fruit, Rind Snacks aims to deliver snacks that are not only chewy and flavorful but also rich in fiber and vitamins, often containing up to three times more nutrients than traditional dried fruit. The company prioritizes the use of California-grown, non-GMO, and organic ingredients, while also contributing to efforts to reduce food waste. Rind Snacks distributes its products through online platforms and various retail stores.
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