Collaborative V

Collaborative V is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Collaborative Fund, which was founded in New York in 2010. The fund focuses on investing in technology and media within creative fields, emphasizing two key themes: the growing significance of values in consumer and employment choices, and the transition from a hyper-consumption economy to one based on collaborative consumption. These themes highlight opportunities for new technologies, products, and services that can reshape business practices and enhance everyday life. Collaborative V seeks to be a primary source of capital and strategic support for creative entrepreneurs aiming to make a positive impact in the world. Its investors include notable figures from various industries, underscoring the fund's commitment to fostering innovation and creativity.

Sophie Bakalar

Venture Partner

Tejinder Gill

Principal

Morgan Housel

Partner

Josh Lubov

CFO

Guy Vidra

Partner

Past deals in Organic Food

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.

Mori

Series B in 2022
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.

Kula Bio

Series A in 2022
Kula Bio specializes in sustainable, biological solutions for modern agriculture. It energizes nitrogen-fixing microbes to produce organic fertilizer. By rewiring the energy flow from the sun to soil, they are disrupting synthetic fertilizer to eliminate the division between affordable practices and stewardship of our land, sea, and air. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Minus

Seed Round in 2021
Compound Foods creates coffee without coffee beans

Minus

Seed Round in 2021
Compound Foods creates coffee without coffee beans

Kula Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Kula Bio specializes in sustainable, biological solutions for modern agriculture. It energizes nitrogen-fixing microbes to produce organic fertilizer. By rewiring the energy flow from the sun to soil, they are disrupting synthetic fertilizer to eliminate the division between affordable practices and stewardship of our land, sea, and air. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.

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 manufactures and sells plant-based meat products both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, Beyond Meat operates under various trademarks, including Beyond Burger and Beyond Sausage. The company distributes its products through multiple channels, including grocery stores, restaurants, and schools. Beyond Meat aims to address global concerns related to human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare. Its plant-based products are crafted using non-GMO ingredients and offer comparable or superior protein levels to traditional meat while being free from cholesterol, antibiotics, and hormones.

Prime Roots

Seed Round in 2018
Feeding people and the planet with 100% plant-based powerhouse protein! Joshua Nixon and Kimberlie Le founded Terramino in 2017 that later became Prime Roots. It has its headquarters in Berkeley, California.

Good Eggs

Series C in 2018
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery market based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the delivery of fresh groceries and meal kits to customers' homes throughout the Bay Area. Founded in 2011, the company provides a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, meats, seafood, snacks, beverages, bakery items, pantry staples, and health and home essentials. Good Eggs emphasizes local sourcing, with over 70% of its offerings coming from regional suppliers, and adheres to strict quality standards for its products. With same-day delivery available seven days a week, Good Eggs aims to simplify meal preparation for families while promoting a sustainable food system. The company has also expanded its marketplace significantly in recent years, adding more than 1,000 new items and broadening its delivery reach. In addition to its commitment to quality food, Good Eggs prioritizes fair labor practices by providing its employees with competitive wages and benefits.

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.

Square Roots Urban Growers

Seed Round in 2017
Square Roots Urban Growers, Inc. is a farming accelerator based in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on empowering entrepreneurs to create local food businesses. The company offers a yearlong program in which selected participants receive training in urban farming techniques, utilizing hydroponic, controlled-climate container farms located in urban environments. Square Roots operates three core programs: the urban farming campus, where entrepreneurs cultivate local produce; the resident entrepreneur program, which includes a 13-month curriculum designed for skill development and experiential learning; and a community network that connects local business leaders to foster entrepreneurial growth. The produce grown includes herbs such as basil, chives, and mint, which are sold through partnerships with restaurants and retail outlets. Founded in 2016, Square Roots aims to promote sustainable urban agriculture and community engagement.

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.

Fishpeople Seafood

Series B in 2017
Fishpeople Seafood is a food production company that specializes in providing grocery retail, and sustainable seafood. The company is a dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and is disrupting the seafood industry status quo by introducing innovative and sustainable seafood products. Fishpeople Seafood was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

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.

Modern Meadow

Series B in 2016
Modern Meadow, LLC is a biofabrication company established in 2011 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company specializes in producing animal-free leather and other cultured products, such as meat alternatives, through innovative methods that eliminate the need for animal slaughter. By utilizing living cells and fermentation-based processes, Modern Meadow develops lightweight materials that provide superior color, performance, and durability, while also promoting lab-to-brand traceability. Their approach significantly reduces the inputs of land, water, energy, and chemicals, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions. This focus on sustainability enables customers to maintain the quality and appearance of materials without relying on petrochemical inputs or animal-derived substances.

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.

Revolution Foods

Venture Round in 2015
Revolution Foods, Inc. specializes in providing nutritious meals for schools and families across the United States. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company offers a variety of meal options, including unitized and family-style meals for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and supper. Its product range features ready-to-eat meal kits that cater to children and includes items such as spaghetti and meatballs, vegetarian macaroni and cheese, turkey and cheese sandwiches, and various breakfast options like cereal and freshly baked muffins. Revolution Foods serves early childhood education programs, school districts, charter networks, and community youth programs, distributing its products through grocery stores to ensure accessibility for 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.

Good Eggs

Series A in 2014
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery market based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the delivery of fresh groceries and meal kits to customers' homes throughout the Bay Area. Founded in 2011, the company provides a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, meats, seafood, snacks, beverages, bakery items, pantry staples, and health and home essentials. Good Eggs emphasizes local sourcing, with over 70% of its offerings coming from regional suppliers, and adheres to strict quality standards for its products. With same-day delivery available seven days a week, Good Eggs aims to simplify meal preparation for families while promoting a sustainable food system. The company has also expanded its marketplace significantly in recent years, adding more than 1,000 new items and broadening its delivery reach. In addition to its commitment to quality food, Good Eggs prioritizes fair labor practices by providing its employees with competitive wages and benefits.

Modern Meadow

Series A in 2014
Modern Meadow, LLC is a biofabrication company established in 2011 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company specializes in producing animal-free leather and other cultured products, such as meat alternatives, through innovative methods that eliminate the need for animal slaughter. By utilizing living cells and fermentation-based processes, Modern Meadow develops lightweight materials that provide superior color, performance, and durability, while also promoting lab-to-brand traceability. Their approach significantly reduces the inputs of land, water, energy, and chemicals, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions. This focus on sustainability enables customers to maintain the quality and appearance of materials without relying on petrochemical inputs or animal-derived substances.

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.

Good Eggs

Series A in 2013
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery market based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the delivery of fresh groceries and meal kits to customers' homes throughout the Bay Area. Founded in 2011, the company provides a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, meats, seafood, snacks, beverages, bakery items, pantry staples, and health and home essentials. Good Eggs emphasizes local sourcing, with over 70% of its offerings coming from regional suppliers, and adheres to strict quality standards for its products. With same-day delivery available seven days a week, Good Eggs aims to simplify meal preparation for families while promoting a sustainable food system. The company has also expanded its marketplace significantly in recent years, adding more than 1,000 new items and broadening its delivery reach. In addition to its commitment to quality food, Good Eggs prioritizes fair labor practices by providing its employees with competitive wages and benefits.

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.

Good Eggs

Seed Round in 2013
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery market based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the delivery of fresh groceries and meal kits to customers' homes throughout the Bay Area. Founded in 2011, the company provides a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, meats, seafood, snacks, beverages, bakery items, pantry staples, and health and home essentials. Good Eggs emphasizes local sourcing, with over 70% of its offerings coming from regional suppliers, and adheres to strict quality standards for its products. With same-day delivery available seven days a week, Good Eggs aims to simplify meal preparation for families while promoting a sustainable food system. The company has also expanded its marketplace significantly in recent years, adding more than 1,000 new items and broadening its delivery reach. In addition to its commitment to quality food, Good Eggs prioritizes fair labor practices by providing its employees with competitive wages and benefits.

Good Eggs

Seed Round in 2011
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery market based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the delivery of fresh groceries and meal kits to customers' homes throughout the Bay Area. Founded in 2011, the company provides a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, dairy, meats, seafood, snacks, beverages, bakery items, pantry staples, and health and home essentials. Good Eggs emphasizes local sourcing, with over 70% of its offerings coming from regional suppliers, and adheres to strict quality standards for its products. With same-day delivery available seven days a week, Good Eggs aims to simplify meal preparation for families while promoting a sustainable food system. The company has also expanded its marketplace significantly in recent years, adding more than 1,000 new items and broadening its delivery reach. In addition to its commitment to quality food, Good Eggs prioritizes fair labor practices by providing its employees with competitive wages and benefits.

Sweetgreen

Series A in 2010
Sweetgreen, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and District Of Columbia. It also sells gift cards, canvas totes, tees, tanks, beanies, snapbacks, hoodies, and posters online. Sweetgreen, Inc. has a strategic partnership with FoodCorps. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Culver City, California.