Stray Dog Capital

Stray Dog Capital LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Leawood, Kansas, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on companies that provide alternatives to the use of animals in the supply chain. Stray Dog Capital aims to promote innovation in sectors such as food, beverage, and biotechnology through its investments and support. With a mission-driven approach, the firm is committed to fostering businesses that align with its ethical values while delivering financial returns.

Stephanie Chen

Associate

Lisa Feria

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner

Jennifer Laue

Co-Founder

Charles A. Laue

Co-Founder and Chairman

Chuck Laue

Co-Founder

Johnny Ream

Partner

37 past transactions

The ISH Food Company

Seed Round in 2023
The ISH Food Company produces sustainable and healthy plant-based food. The company's products are chef-crafted recipe collections that please every customer, enabling them to have a sustainable and delicious alternative to meat.

The ISH Food Company

Seed Round in 2023
The ISH Food Company produces sustainable and healthy plant-based food. The company's products are chef-crafted recipe collections that please every customer, enabling them to have a sustainable and delicious alternative to meat.

Better Dairy

Series A in 2022
The Better Dairy Co. produces dairy products. It offers chees, yoghurt, and ice cream. The company is based in London, United Kingdom.

Perfeggt

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Perfeggt is a food tech company that is on a mission to bring sustainable, plant-based products to everyone’s kitchen table.

Grounded Foods Co.

Seed Round in 2021
Grounded Foods Co. specializes in producing plant-based cheeses crafted from cauliflower and hemp seeds. The company's product lineup includes gruyere-style cheese, camembert-style cheese, marinated hemp seed feta, and hemp seed cream cheese. Utilizing a proprietary fermentation process, Grounded Foods Co. transforms imperfect vegetables and hemp seeds into cheese alternatives that closely mimic the flavor and texture of traditional dairy cheese while offering high nutritional value and environmental benefits. Founded in 2019 by Australian entrepreneurs Veronica Fil and Shaun Quade, the company operates out of West Hollywood, California, and distributes its products through retail stores and online channels.

CHKN Not Chicken

Series A in 2021
CHKN Not Chicken is on a mission to help people improve their health and live more sustainably by eating less meat. CHKN Not Chicken is vegan, soy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, packed with 20 grams of protein per 8 oz serving, and has only 140 calories. Its first product line of shredded CHKN comes in three delicious varieties: Naked CHKN (traditional), Fiesta CHKN (Mexican spice and citrus), and Zen (Asian spices and ginger). Use CHKN Not Chicken as an alternative to chicken in all of your favorite recipes including stir fry, rice bowls, tacos, sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta, and more.

Miyoko’s Kitchen

Series C in 2021
Miyoko’s Kitchen is a food production company that produces artisan cultured Vegan cheese and butter. Selling in thousands of stores across the country, the Miyoko's brand has garnered loyalty, excitement, and passion since 2014..

Upgrade Boutique

Seed Round in 2021
Upgrade Boutique is a managed marketplace that provides beauty products and services. The company connects with consumers that seek custom wigs, extensions, and curated beauty products with a network of stylists and colorists. Upgrade Boutique was founded in 2019 by Britney Winters and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Deliciou

Seed Round in 2021
Deliciou Pty Ltd, established in 2015 and based in Moorabbin, Australia, specializes in producing innovative seasoning products and healthy snacks. The company is known for its flagship vegetarian bacon seasoning, which is designed to provide a bacon flavor while being low in calories, fat, and sodium. In addition to bacon seasoning, Deliciou offers a variety of products, including plant-based chicken seasoning, nacho cheese seasoning, and chipotle seasoning. The company emphasizes convenience in plant-based cooking, making it accessible for consumers without the need for complicated recipes. Deliciou sells its products directly to consumers through its online platform.

BlueNalu

Convertible Note in 2021
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.

Better Dairy

Seed Round in 2020
The Better Dairy Co. produces dairy products. It offers chees, yoghurt, and ice cream. The company is based in London, United Kingdom.

Daring Foods

Series A in 2020
Daring Foods Inc. is a startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in producing plant-based chicken products. Founded in 2018 by Ross Mackay and Eliott Kessas, the company aims to offer a healthy alternative to traditional meat, catering to consumers who frequently include chicken in their diets. Daring Foods' offerings are vegan, free from dairy, eggs, palm oil, genetically modified organisms, hormones, and antibiotics, positioning them as a sustainable and nutritious choice. The company began retail operations by the end of 2019 and is headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Barvecue

Seed Round in 2020
Barvecue, Inc. produces plant-based vegetarian barbeque food products. It sells products online, as well as through retail markets and other online stores. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Cornelius, North Carolina.

Barvecue

Seed Round in 2020
Barvecue, Inc. produces plant-based vegetarian barbeque food products. It sells products online, as well as through retail markets and other online stores. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Cornelius, North Carolina.

Hooray Foods

Seed Round in 2020
Hooray makes delicious plant-based meats that are designed to look, cook, and taste just like the real thing. Plants that remind us of our favorite meats while being made of ingredients we can feel good about? Now that's something to celebrate and say Hooray!

Good PLANeT Foods

Series A in 2020
Good PLANeT Foods LLC is a Bellevue, Washington-based company that specializes in the production of plant-based cheese products. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of cheese options, including shreds such as Mozzarella, Smoked Mozzarella, Parmesan, and Cheddar, as well as slices like Smoked Provolone, Cheddar, American, Garlic and Herb, and Hot Pepper. Good PLANeT Foods is committed to creating value for its customers and fostering positive relationships through its innovative offerings, reflecting a mission to promote wellness for both individuals and the planet.

Grounded Foods Co.

Seed Round in 2020
Grounded Foods Co. specializes in producing plant-based cheeses crafted from cauliflower and hemp seeds. The company's product lineup includes gruyere-style cheese, camembert-style cheese, marinated hemp seed feta, and hemp seed cream cheese. Utilizing a proprietary fermentation process, Grounded Foods Co. transforms imperfect vegetables and hemp seeds into cheese alternatives that closely mimic the flavor and texture of traditional dairy cheese while offering high nutritional value and environmental benefits. Founded in 2019 by Australian entrepreneurs Veronica Fil and Shaun Quade, the company operates out of West Hollywood, California, and distributes its products through retail stores and online channels.

NuMilk

Venture Round in 2020
NuMilk provides non-dairy, fresh milled almondmilk with the push of a button.

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.

Gathered Foods

Series B in 2020
Gathered Foods Corporation, operating under the brand Good Catch, specializes in creating plant-based seafood alternatives in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Heath, Ohio, the company offers a range of products, including plant-based tuna, frozen entrées, and appetizers. Its innovative seafood alternatives are crafted from a six-legume blend, which comprises peas, chickpeas, lentils, soy, fava beans, and navy beans, combined with seaweed and algae extract to impart an umami flavor. These products are designed to be dairy-free, gluten-free, and non-GMO, catering to consumers seeking cruelty-free alternatives to traditional seafood. Gathered Foods distributes its offerings through retail stores and online platforms, making its products accessible to a wider audience.

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

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.

Gathered Foods

Convertible Note in 2019
Gathered Foods Corporation, operating under the brand Good Catch, specializes in creating plant-based seafood alternatives in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Heath, Ohio, the company offers a range of products, including plant-based tuna, frozen entrées, and appetizers. Its innovative seafood alternatives are crafted from a six-legume blend, which comprises peas, chickpeas, lentils, soy, fava beans, and navy beans, combined with seaweed and algae extract to impart an umami flavor. These products are designed to be dairy-free, gluten-free, and non-GMO, catering to consumers seeking cruelty-free alternatives to traditional seafood. Gathered Foods distributes its offerings through retail stores and online platforms, making its products accessible to a wider audience.

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.

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.

Wild Earth

Seed Round in 2018
Wild Earth is a technology startup based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2017. The company focuses on developing high-protein pet foods that prioritize health, environmental sustainability, and humane sourcing compared to traditional pet food products. By leveraging scientific advancements, Wild Earth aims to reinvent pet nutrition and create cleaner, more nutritious options for pet owners and their animals.

SuperMeat

Seed Round in 2018
SuperMeat is an Israeli bio-tech and food-tech company, developing a technology to create clean meat from chicken cells in a safe and controlled environment, external to the animal’s body. SuperMeat is set to revolutionize the meat industry from its core, aspiring to secure a better future for humans and animals alike. Clean meat is grown in a controlled, sterile environment without the use of antibiotics and without any possibility of fecal contamination, such as salmonella. Clean meat will require significantly less resources for its production (99% less land, 90% less water), making it both a healthy and sustainable food source for the coming century.

Eat Your Coffee

Venture Round in 2017
Eat Your Coffee as coffee-deprived college students at Boston’s Northeastern University. Now we’re on a mission to energize lives with nutritious, caffeinated snacks. Every Eat Your Coffee Bar is caffeinated with a full cup of organic, Fair Trade coffee and is packed with real ingredients, so you can feel good with every energizing bite.

Miyoko’s Kitchen

Series B in 2017
Miyoko’s Kitchen is a food production company that produces artisan cultured Vegan cheese and butter. Selling in thousands of stores across the country, the Miyoko's brand has garnered loyalty, excitement, and passion since 2014..

Geltor

Seed Round in 2016
Geltor, Inc. produces bioactive animal free collagens and other proteins for beauty, nutrition, and other applications. It offers Collume, a bio-designed collagen technology for skincare cellular regeneration, protection, and derma-collagen synthesis; and HumaColl21, a collagen product that delivers collagen, elastin, laminin, and fibronectin boosting effect for skin care. The company also provides vegan collagen peptides and other novel proteins for functional food and nutraceutical formulas. Geltor, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Leandro, California.

The Purple Carrot

Seed Round in 2015
The Purple Carrot ships healthy ingredients and delicious recipes to busy, health-conscious people, using only whole food plant-based ingredients.