Collaborative V

Collaborative V is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Collaborative Fund, which was founded in 2010 and is based in New York. The firm focuses on investing in sectors such as climate, consumer, health, and technology with an emphasis on creativity and collaborative consumption. It aims to support creative entrepreneurs who strive to make a positive impact on the world. Collaborative Fund is driven by two key themes: the rising significance of values in consumer choices and the transition from hyper-consumption to collaborative consumption. These themes highlight opportunities for innovative technologies, products, and services that can reshape business practices and enhance daily life. By providing capital and strategic support, Collaborative V seeks to be a leading resource for entrepreneurs looking to drive meaningful change.

Sophie Bakalar

Partner

Tatiana Brunvall

Associate

Christopher Dowd

Investor

Jungju Kim

Partner

Vid Micevic

Investor

Luisa Sucre

Principal

Guy Vidra

Partner

Bryan Chang

Principal

Past deals in Nutrition

Eat The Change

Venture Round in 2022
Eat the Change is a company focused on creating nutritious and environmentally friendly snacks. Founded by activist entrepreneur Seth Goldman and celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn, the company aims to empower consumers to make dietary choices that align with their health and environmental concerns. Eat the Change produces a range of chef-crafted products, including organic mushroom jerky, which provide essential vitamins while promoting sustainability. Through its offerings, the company seeks to deliver delicious snacks that positively impact both personal well-being and the planet.

Brown Foods

Seed Round in 2022
Brown Foods is to produce “real cow’s milk” in a laboratory.

Immi

Seed Round in 2021
Immi is a food product manufacturer focused on creating instant ramen that is low in net carbohydrates and high in protein. The company offers a range of Asian-American food products designed to be guilt-free and nutritious, featuring options that are low in sodium, plant-based, and keto-friendly. By prioritizing better ingredients and crafted flavors, Immi aims to provide consumers with a healthy and delicious quick meal alternative that meets modern dietary preferences.

GEM

Seed Round in 2021
GEM Health, Inc. specializes in manufacturing plant-based multivitamin supplements aimed at enhancing wellbeing and reducing stress for women. Founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a chewable daily nutrition product made from 13 whole plant ingredients that provide over 15 essential vitamins, minerals, and herbs without fillers or preservatives. GEM's approach emphasizes the use of real, sustainable ingredients, blending minerals and probiotics to promote health at the cellular level. In addition to its nutritional products, the company sells apparel such as sweatshirts and tote bags through its online platform.

Prime Roots

Series A in 2020
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in plant-based food products, focusing on meat and seafood alternatives. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes natural koji proteins to create vegetarian offerings that replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional value of traditional meat and seafood. Among its products is a salmon burger designed to provide a protein-rich option for both meat-eaters and vegans, thereby promoting a healthier and more sustainable diet. In addition to its product line, Prime Roots also organizes food events for its members, further engaging the community around its mission of reducing reliance on animal-based foods.

Olipop

Series A in 2020
Olipop, Inc. is a manufacturer of digestive health beverages, founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California. The company produces sparkling tonics designed to promote digestive health, utilizing natural fibers, prebiotics, and botanical extracts. Olipop's product range includes a variety of flavors such as strawberry, vanilla, cinnamon, cola, and lemon, catering to consumer taste preferences while providing health benefits. The beverages are clinically backed and aim to support the microbiome, digestive function, and metabolic health, offering an appealing alternative to traditional soda.

Beyond Meat

Series H in 2018
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.

Prime Roots

Seed Round in 2018
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in plant-based food products, focusing on meat and seafood alternatives. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes natural koji proteins to create vegetarian offerings that replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional value of traditional meat and seafood. Among its products is a salmon burger designed to provide a protein-rich option for both meat-eaters and vegans, thereby promoting a healthier and more sustainable diet. In addition to its product line, Prime Roots also organizes food events for its members, further engaging the community around its mission of reducing reliance on animal-based foods.

By Chloe

Venture Round in 2018
by CHLOE. aims to share delicious, wholesome, plant-based food that fuels and energizes without compromising flavor, taste or satisfaction. Their chef-driven vegan menu features locally-sourced ingredients in their most natural form to create inspired dishes, made 100% by us daily. We are passionate about feeding their customers hearty, nourishing meals made from whole ingredients that can have a positive impact on their overall mind, body and health.

By Chloe

Series A in 2018
by CHLOE. aims to share delicious, wholesome, plant-based food that fuels and energizes without compromising flavor, taste or satisfaction. Their chef-driven vegan menu features locally-sourced ingredients in their most natural form to create inspired dishes, made 100% by us daily. We are passionate about feeding their customers hearty, nourishing meals made from whole ingredients that can have a positive impact on their overall mind, body and health.

Daily Harvest

Series A in 2017
Daily Harvest, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in offering frozen whole ingredient meals, including smoothies, harvest bowls, flatbreads, soups, bites, oat bowls, chia bowls, and lattes. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on providing convenient and nutritious food options that cater to the needs of modern consumers. Daily Harvest sells its products exclusively online, allowing customers to stock their freezers with a variety of clean, ready-to-eat meals that can be quickly prepared and easily replenished as needed. The company aims to promote healthy eating by ensuring that consumers have access to wholesome food choices.

The Farmer's Dog

Series A in 2017
The Farmer's Dog, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in producing and delivering homemade pet food. The company offers balanced, freshly made meals using human-grade ingredients sourced from USDA production facilities. Each meal plan is tailored to the specific needs of individual dogs, with pre-made and pre-portioned food that is delivered shortly after cooking to ensure freshness. The meals are developed with veterinary expertise and are designed to meet the nutritional requirements of dogs. The Farmer's Dog emphasizes timely deliveries to ensure that customers never run out of food for their pets, enhancing convenience and quality in the pet food market.

Ripple Foods

Series B in 2016
Ripple Foods specializes in producing high-quality, dairy-free milk alternatives that prioritize nutrition and taste. Their products are designed to be high in protein, offering eight times the protein found in almond milk while containing half the sugar of traditional dairy milk. Additionally, Ripple's beverages are rich in bioavailable calcium, providing 50% more than regular milk, and are a good source of potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. With a focus on delivering a creamy texture that enhances the drinking experience, Ripple aims to provide a satisfying alternative for those seeking non-dairy options without sacrificing flavor or nutritional value.

The Farmer's Dog

Seed Round in 2016
The Farmer's Dog, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in producing and delivering homemade pet food. The company offers balanced, freshly made meals using human-grade ingredients sourced from USDA production facilities. Each meal plan is tailored to the specific needs of individual dogs, with pre-made and pre-portioned food that is delivered shortly after cooking to ensure freshness. The meals are developed with veterinary expertise and are designed to meet the nutritional requirements of dogs. The Farmer's Dog emphasizes timely deliveries to ensure that customers never run out of food for their pets, enhancing convenience and quality in the pet food market.

Exo

Series A in 2016
Exo is a producer and provider of protein bars made from cricket flour. Its protein bars are a combination of cricket flour with organic ingredients such as raw cacao, dates, almond butter, and coconut to create a bar that is high in protein, low in sugar, nutritionally dense, and packed with omega 3 fatty acids, iron, and calcium that enable users to get sports bar that is free of sugar, gluten, grains, dairy, soy, and artificial preservatives. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Revolution Foods

Venture Round in 2015
Revolution Foods, Inc. is a provider of nutritious meals for schools and families across the United States, focused on promoting healthy eating habits. Founded in 2006 and based in Oakland, California, the company offers a variety of meal options, including ready-to-eat kits for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and supper. Its meal offerings include items such as spaghetti and meatballs, vegetarian macaroni and cheese, and turkey and cheese sandwiches, all designed to meet or exceed federal dietary guidelines. Revolution Foods serves early childhood education centers, school districts, charter networks, and community programs, and distributes its products through grocery stores. The company's mission is to ensure access to nutritious meals made with quality ingredients, supporting the health and well-being of children and families.

Replenish

Seed Round in 2014
Replenish specializes in the manufacturing of self-cleaning blenders designed for the preparation of healthy smoothies and snacks. The company's innovative blenders offer a convenient solution for users by instantly preparing nutritious options. Additionally, Replenish provides pre-packaged cups filled with a diverse selection of hyper-fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts. These ingredients are flash-frozen at their peak ripeness to maintain their vitamins and nutrients, ensuring that customers have access to all-natural produce at its optimal freshness. This combination of technology and quality ingredients aims to promote healthy eating habits in homes and offices.

Exo

Seed Round in 2014
Exo is a producer and provider of protein bars made from cricket flour. Its protein bars are a combination of cricket flour with organic ingredients such as raw cacao, dates, almond butter, and coconut to create a bar that is high in protein, low in sugar, nutritionally dense, and packed with omega 3 fatty acids, iron, and calcium that enable users to get sports bar that is free of sugar, gluten, grains, dairy, soy, and artificial preservatives. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Eat Just

Series B in 2014
Eat Just, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company focused on developing innovative food products aimed at creating a healthier and more sustainable food system. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of plant-based items, including scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, various dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. With a strong emphasis on research and culinary expertise, Eat Just combines scientific discovery with culinary innovation, resulting in products that are both delicious and accessible. The company's flagship product, JUST Egg, has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just has been acknowledged for its innovative contributions to the food industry by various organizations, including Fast Company and the World Economic Forum.

Eat Just

Series A in 2013
Eat Just, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company focused on developing innovative food products aimed at creating a healthier and more sustainable food system. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of plant-based items, including scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, various dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. With a strong emphasis on research and culinary expertise, Eat Just combines scientific discovery with culinary innovation, resulting in products that are both delicious and accessible. The company's flagship product, JUST Egg, has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just has been acknowledged for its innovative contributions to the food industry by various organizations, including Fast Company and the World Economic Forum.

Massive Health

Seed Round in 2011
Massive Health is focused on making healthy living accessible and engaging for everyone through innovative technology and design. Founded in 2010 and led by former Firefox creative lead Aza Raskin, the company has developed an application called The Eatery, which encourages users to improve their diet and lifestyle habits. Instead of traditional methods like calorie counting, The Eatery allows users to take photos of their meals, providing immediate feedback on the healthiness of their food choices. This approach aims to transform healthy eating into a fun and simple daily habit, particularly benefiting individuals with chronic diseases like diabetes who need to manage their health through diet and exercise. Massive Health is supported by notable investors committed to advancing public health and wellness.

Sweetgreen

Series A in 2010
Sweetgreen, Inc. is an American fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2007 and based in Culver City, California. It operates restaurants in several states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. The company focuses on serving simple, seasonal, and healthy salads and grain bowls made from scratch with fresh, whole produce delivered daily. Sweetgreen emphasizes plant-forward, earth-friendly meals, prioritizing organic, regenerative, and local sourcing of ingredients. In addition to its restaurant operations, Sweetgreen sells merchandise such as gift cards, clothing, and accessories online. The company has formed a strategic partnership with FoodCorps to further its mission of promoting healthy eating.
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