Halogen Ventures

Halogen Ventures is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm established in 2017, specializing in early-stage investments in consumer technology startups with female founders. The firm targets pre-seed, seed, and series A companies, focusing on innovative technologies and products that cater to consumer needs. Halogen Ventures takes a hands-on approach, actively supporting entrepreneurs throughout their journey by helping them build essential networks, enhance brand visibility, recruit talent, secure follow-on funding, and navigate pathways to acquisition or initial public offerings. The firm is dedicated to promoting diversity in the tech industry by prioritizing investments in women-led businesses.

Ashley R. Balla

Partner

Adriana Ochi

Senior Associate

Brian MacInnes

CFO

Jennifer Kwan Mandelbaum

Partner

Past deals in Organic Food

AKUA

Seed Round in 2021
Akua Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in manufacturing plant-based snacks using ocean-farmed kelp. Founded in 2017, Akua aims to shift the perception of sustainable seafood by utilizing seaweeds that grow along coastlines worldwide. The company offers a range of vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free products that are low in calories, catering to health-conscious consumers. Akua sells its snacks online, providing customers with an affordable option for healthy and flavorful snacks derived from sustainable sources.

Tea Drops

Series A in 2021
Tea Drops is a woman-owned organic tea company based in Los Angeles, specializing in innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The company produces USDA organic, GMO-free, and gluten-free tea blends made from organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices. Their unique products come in whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers, reflecting a commitment to eco-friendly practices. Tea Drops offers a variety of options, including caffeinated, caffeine-free, collaboration, natural wellness, and bath and body teas. The company sells its products online and through retail stores across the United States, providing consumers with convenient and flavorful beverage choices that are free from artificial flavors.

Goodmylk

Venture Round in 2021
Goodmylk Co. specializes in producing raw, organic, and homemade plant-based milk concentrates. Based in Marina Del Rey, California, the company offers a range of products, including frozen concentrates and powders made from real food ingredients. Their offerings include original almond, pure almond, and original hemp flavors, designed to create rich and creamy plant-based milks and creamers. Consumers can easily prepare these products by simply adding water, avoiding the use of chemicals, binders, fillers, gums, or preservatives. Goodmylk aims to provide a convenient and wholesome alternative for those seeking plant-based beverage options.

Tea Drops

Venture Round in 2020
Tea Drops is a woman-owned organic tea company based in Los Angeles, specializing in innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The company produces USDA organic, GMO-free, and gluten-free tea blends made from organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices. Their unique products come in whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers, reflecting a commitment to eco-friendly practices. Tea Drops offers a variety of options, including caffeinated, caffeine-free, collaboration, natural wellness, and bath and body teas. The company sells its products online and through retail stores across the United States, providing consumers with convenient and flavorful beverage choices that are free from artificial flavors.

Monica+Andy

Venture Round in 2020
Monica+Andy operates an online platform specializing in baby clothing, offering a range of GOTS-certified organic apparel and accessories. Founded in 2014 by Monica Royer, a first-time mother, the brand focuses on providing soft, sustainable essentials that prioritize both the well-being of children and environmental responsibility. The company emphasizes a seamless shopping experience for parents, featuring both an online store and physical Guideshops. Monica+Andy is dedicated to creating a community that values safe, non-toxic materials, ensuring that their products are free from pesticides and harmful chemicals. Through its commitment to quality and sustainability, the brand aims to support real-life families while fostering a better future for both babies and the planet.

Goodmylk

Convertible Note in 2019
Goodmylk Co. specializes in producing raw, organic, and homemade plant-based milk concentrates. Based in Marina Del Rey, California, the company offers a range of products, including frozen concentrates and powders made from real food ingredients. Their offerings include original almond, pure almond, and original hemp flavors, designed to create rich and creamy plant-based milks and creamers. Consumers can easily prepare these products by simply adding water, avoiding the use of chemicals, binders, fillers, gums, or preservatives. Goodmylk aims to provide a convenient and wholesome alternative for those seeking plant-based beverage options.

One Potato

Convertible Note in 2018
One Potato is an organic, family-friendly food company that simplifies meal planning for families by providing fresh, organic ingredients in precise portions. Customers specify their family size and meal preferences, and the company sends personalized meal plans complete with recipes and images for the upcoming week. One Potato sources its ingredients from local farms, promoting both health and sustainability. The service operates without membership fees or minimum commitments, allowing customers to skip deliveries or cancel at any time. By focusing on convenience and quality, One Potato aims to help families save time and money while enjoying healthy and delicious meals.

Tea Drops

Seed Round in 2018
Tea Drops is a woman-owned organic tea company based in Los Angeles, specializing in innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The company produces USDA organic, GMO-free, and gluten-free tea blends made from organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices. Their unique products come in whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers, reflecting a commitment to eco-friendly practices. Tea Drops offers a variety of options, including caffeinated, caffeine-free, collaboration, natural wellness, and bath and body teas. The company sells its products online and through retail stores across the United States, providing consumers with convenient and flavorful beverage choices that are free from artificial flavors.

Tea Drops

Convertible Note in 2017
Tea Drops is a woman-owned organic tea company based in Los Angeles, specializing in innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas. The company produces USDA organic, GMO-free, and gluten-free tea blends made from organic tea, sugar, and aromatic spices. Their unique products come in whimsical shapes such as hearts, stars, and flowers, reflecting a commitment to eco-friendly practices. Tea Drops offers a variety of options, including caffeinated, caffeine-free, collaboration, natural wellness, and bath and body teas. The company sells its products online and through retail stores across the United States, providing consumers with convenient and flavorful beverage choices that are free from artificial flavors.
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