Green Circle Foodtech Ventures

Green Circle Foodtech Ventures, established in 2019, is a corporate venture capital firm based in New York that focuses on the foodtech sector. It is part of Green Circle Capital and comprises a team of seasoned investment professionals alongside former food and beverage operators. The firm aims to support innovative entrepreneurs who are driving technological advancements in the global food industry. Green Circle Foodtech Ventures invests in various areas, including biomass and precision fermentation, food safety, sustainable packaging, sugar reduction and replacement, food waste management, supply-chain efficiency, and technology suppliers for cultured meat. The firm is dedicated to fostering sustainable practices and enhancing efficiency within the food and beverage landscape.

Graham Anderson

Partner

Francesco Lorenzetti

Associate

Bakley Smith

Managing Director

Stu Strumwasser

Managing Director

7 past transactions

Uncaged Innovations

Seed Round in 2024
Uncaged Innovations develops sustainable alternatives to animal skin products. They create bio-based leather using plant materials and proprietary processing techniques, serving industries such as luxury fashion and automotives.

Mondra

Seed Round in 2024
Mondra is a technology company dedicated to unlocking the environmental impact of global supply chains. It combines satellite data, deep tech, big data, AI, and machine learning with scientific research to provide accurate, real-time insights into food systems' carbon footprint. Mondra's platform enables producers to benchmark products against industry averages, identify reduction opportunities, and earn rewards for eco-friendly practices.

Future Fields

Series A in 2023
Future Fields is a Canadian company based in Edmonton, founded in 2018, that specializes in producing sustainable components for scientific applications through insect biotechnology. Utilizing its innovative EntoEngine™ platform, the company harnesses the genetic capabilities of fruit flies to generate environmentally friendly and economically viable biomolecules. Future Fields focuses on developing insect-based recombinant proteins, which serve as essential growth components for cell culture. By doing so, the company aims to reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional protein production while enhancing social benefits. Its work supports the agriculture industry in producing cost-effective cell-based foods, contributing to a more sustainable future.

ProFuse Technology

Seed Round in 2022
ProFuse Technology develops cultured meat production technology that accelerates muscle fiber growth, shortens production time, and increases yield and production capacity, with the aim of improving meat quality and consistency while reducing costs for producers by streamlining the manufacturing process and enabling higher-throughput production of cultured meat.

Imagindairy

Seed Round in 2022
Imagindairy is a producer of animal-free dairy proteins, committed to delivering sustainable and healthy alternatives to traditional dairy products. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including synthetic biology, to maximize the production of milk proteins. By focusing on innovation, Imagindairy develops a range of protein-based dairy goods that are not only nutritious and flavorful but also designed to be affordable for consumers. Through its efforts, the company aims to provide viable alternatives to animal-derived products, contributing to a more sustainable food system.

Imagindairy

Seed Round in 2021
Imagindairy is a producer of animal-free dairy proteins, committed to delivering sustainable and healthy alternatives to traditional dairy products. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including synthetic biology, to maximize the production of milk proteins. By focusing on innovation, Imagindairy develops a range of protein-based dairy goods that are not only nutritious and flavorful but also designed to be affordable for consumers. Through its efforts, the company aims to provide viable alternatives to animal-derived products, contributing to a more sustainable food system.

The Better Meat

Seed Round in 2020
The Better Meat Co. is a business-to-business company based in West Sacramento, California, that specializes in producing plant-based protein formulas for foodservice providers and meat processors. Founded in 2018, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance traditional meat items while promoting health and sustainability. Its offerings include Damona, a beef-specific enhancer for burgers and meatballs; Albina, a plant protein formula for ground pork products such as sausages and chorizo; and Thunderbird, which is tailored for ground chicken applications. Utilizing fermentation and mycoprotein technology, The Better Meat Co. aims to provide versatile, allergen-free ingredients that can seamlessly blend into various meat products, enabling food companies to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining flavor and quality.
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