Bloom8 (fka RAGE Capital)

Rage Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in innovative business models that utilize market-defining technologies. The firm emphasizes sectors such as food technology and climate technology, aiming to address the challenges posed by increasing demands and declining resources. Rage Capital is dedicated to supporting exceptional founders who are committed to leveraging advanced technologies to transform various aspects of life, including food systems and environmental interactions. By sourcing and conducting thorough due diligence on investment opportunities, Rage Capital seeks to accelerate the development and adoption of groundbreaking solutions that can impact both local and global markets.

Alexandre Ruimy

Managing Partner

11 past transactions

Tropic Biosciences

Series C in 2022
Tropic Biosciences UK LTD is a biotechnology company focused on developing high-performing commercial varieties of tropical crops, specifically targeting the coffee and banana industries. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Norwich, United Kingdom, the company employs advanced non-GMO gene editing technologies to enhance crop performance while promoting grower wellbeing and consumer health. Through its innovative approach, Tropic Biosciences aims to improve sustainable agricultural practices and address the challenges faced by tropical crop producers.

MycoTechnology

Series E in 2022
MycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products. The platform can be used to solve a variety of challenges faced by the food, beverage, and flavor industries. MycoTechnology has released ClearTaste, an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is Kosher and Halal certified. ClearTaste improves the flavor of various agricultural products. MycoTechnology also engages in fermenting agricultural products with strains of gourmet fungi. The company offers myceliated chocolate as well as robusta and arabica coffee beans. It develops and licenses technology to the industry to naturally improve the flavor of robusta and arabica coffee. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Aurora, Colorado.

Remilk

Series B in 2022
Remilk Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, is a food-tech company that specializes in producing dairy products through innovative microbial technology. The company is focused on developing a milk substitute that closely resembles cow's milk in flavor, nutritional composition, and functionality. By utilizing microbes to create key ingredients found in traditional milk, Remilk aims to offer an alternative that meets the demands of consumers seeking sustainable and dairy-free options.

Clara Foods Co.

Series C in 2021
Clara Foods Co. specializes in producing animal-free proteins and ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced fermentation techniques to create functional and nutritional proteins derived from microorganisms. This innovative approach allows Clara Foods to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional animal agriculture, focusing on products such as baking ingredients, nutritional supplements, and egg white substitutes that are free from pathogens and salmonella. Their egg white products are particularly suited for baking applications, including cakes, meringues, and macarons. Clara Foods aims to transform the food industry by providing healthier and more humane protein sources.

Fazenda Futuro

Series C in 2021
Fazenda Futuro is a Brazilian food tech company founded in 2019 that specializes in producing and selling plant-based meat products. Its offerings include the Futuro Burger, made from a blend of pea, soy, and chickpea, as well as ground meat and vegetable meatballs. The company has established a significant market presence, with its products available in approximately 2,000 retail locations across Brazil, particularly in the southern and southeastern regions, as well as in major cities like Brasília and Salvador.

Future Farm

Series C in 2021
Producer of plant-based food intended to satisfy meat-eaters while bypassing the animal intermediary. The company's food is created from pea, soy, chickpea protein isolate and beetroot juice using artificial intelligence to mimic the flavor, texture and color of red meat, enabling consumers to consume healthy and environmentally friendly meat with the same taste and protein content.

Ripple Foods

Series E in 2021
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.

Ripple Foods

Series E in 2021
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.

Motif

Series B in 2021
Motif FoodWorks, Inc. is a bio-organism engineering company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing innovative food ingredients. The company focuses on producing animal-free proteins, including meat alternatives and dairy-free proteins, catering to the growing demand for plant-based food solutions. By utilizing fermentation technology, Motif creates essential proteins and nutrients that enhance both nutrition and flavor in food products. The company collaborates with chefs, health experts, and food innovators to develop new ingredient solutions aimed at transforming the food industry and promoting sustainability. Established in 2018 and originally known as Motif Ingredients, Motif FoodWorks rebranded in 2019 to reflect its commitment to advancing the next generation of healthy and plant-based foods.

Motif

Series B in 2021
Motif FoodWorks, Inc. is a bio-organism engineering company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing innovative food ingredients. The company focuses on producing animal-free proteins, including meat alternatives and dairy-free proteins, catering to the growing demand for plant-based food solutions. By utilizing fermentation technology, Motif creates essential proteins and nutrients that enhance both nutrition and flavor in food products. The company collaborates with chefs, health experts, and food innovators to develop new ingredient solutions aimed at transforming the food industry and promoting sustainability. Established in 2018 and originally known as Motif Ingredients, Motif FoodWorks rebranded in 2019 to reflect its commitment to advancing the next generation of healthy and plant-based foods.

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.
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