Semillero Partners

Semillero Partners is a growth equity firm established in 2016 and located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The firm specializes in early and emerging growth stage investments, primarily focusing on the food and beverage, food technology, wellness, and sustainability sectors. Semillero Partners aims to foster genuine and trusted partnerships with entrepreneurs, particularly in overlooked and underserved markets worldwide. The firm is dedicated to enhancing sustainable value for all stakeholders involved in its investments.

Alexander Borschow

Managing Partner

Jonathan Lassers

Founder and Partner

Pranav Maganti

Senior Investment Associate

Gualberto J. Rodríguez

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

12 past transactions

MUY

Venture Round in 2022
MUY is a mobile application associated with a chain of cloud restaurants that focuses on providing quality and affordable homemade food in Latin America. Founded in 2018, the company operates an integrated network of physical and cloud kitchens, utilizing a proprietary technology platform to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction while minimizing costs. By offering a diverse range of dishes, MUY aims to make quality dining accessible to a wider audience across Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico.

Clover Food Lab

Convertible Note in 2022
Clover Food Lab is a fast food chain that operates through food trucks and restaurants. The company serves a food menu that changes day to day and with the seasons based on what is available from local farmers and includes a large mix of organic ingredients. Clover Food Lab was founded in 2008 by [Ayr Muir](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ayr-muir#/entity) and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Sanzo

Series A in 2022
Our mission is to bridge cultures by highlighting unique Asian flavors through clean, natural beverages. Our flagship line is a flavored sparkling water, crafted with real fruit and offering a refreshing experience that honors the authenticity of these bold, beloved flavors.

Scout

Seed Round in 2021
Scout is a company that manufactures and distributes canned seafood. They obtains all of their seafood directly from regional fishing communities. They managed fisheries that prioritize worker and environmental well-being. They offers specialty shops like bakeries, seafood markets and cheese shops.

PRoduce

Seed Round in 2021
PRoduce! is an online marketplace based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that connects local producers with a diverse range of buyers, including chefs, restaurants, hotels, and individual customers. Founded in 2018, the platform focuses on decreasing the reliance on imported goods by offering locally sourced produce. Customers can select and purchase items that are entirely harvested or made in Puerto Rico, with options for direct delivery to homes or offices. Additionally, PRoduce! provides a subscription service for regular deliveries of various local products, along with post-sale support, fostering access to fresh produce while contributing to the local economy.

Better Juice

Seed Round in 2021
Better Juice was founded in 2017 by a team of prestigious food industry professionals: a biochemist and microbiology academician with extensive experience in product development. The company is supported by The Kitchen FoodTech Hub – Strauss Group’s incubator, whose goal is to nourish promising food-tech ventures that can disrupt the global food system – making it more productive, more affordable, more sustainable and healthier. ​ Better Juice gives consumers what they are looking for: simple ways to reduce sugar in their diets. Popular juices such as orange and apple juice have 6 teaspoons (25 grams) of sugar per 1-cup serving (250 ml). Grape juice has up to 14 teaspoons. The Better Juice solution lets industrial juice producers lower or eliminate sugar in one simple step.

MUY

Venture Round in 2021
MUY is a mobile application associated with a chain of cloud restaurants that focuses on providing quality and affordable homemade food in Latin America. Founded in 2018, the company operates an integrated network of physical and cloud kitchens, utilizing a proprietary technology platform to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction while minimizing costs. By offering a diverse range of dishes, MUY aims to make quality dining accessible to a wider audience across Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico.

Imperfect Foods

Series C in 2020
Imperfect Foods provides grocery delivery service rescuing and redistributing food across multiple grocery categories – including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat and seafood. Imperfect Foods has remained hyper focused on eliminating food waste and supporting farmers and producers when it comes to excess and imperfect products. The company now rescues and redistributes food across multiple grocery categories - including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat and seafood. Its performance and agility during the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates that this mission-driven model is poised for success in the long term. -

jack & annie's

Series A in 2020
Jack and Annie's is a vegan frozen food company that produces plant-based meat. It creates crave-able and satisfying foods with jackfruit as the primary ingredient. They offer a variety of food including nuggets, tenders, and more.

Apres

Series A in 2019
Après, a digital-first company based in San Francisco, offers a plant-based protein beverage developed specifically for premium whole-body replenishment

Tasty Smart

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tasty Smart is a manufacturer specializing in gluten-free and vegan pastry products aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of consumers. The company offers a variety of cookies in flavors including guava, almond, and chocolate chip, as well as pancake and cake mixes. Tasty Smart's products are designed to be enjoyable for anyone adhering to a gluten-free and vegan diet, ensuring that tasty options are accessible to a broad range of consumers.

Farmer's Fridge

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