Voyage Foods
Series A in 2024
Voyage Foods develops sustainable alternatives to popular foods. Using natural ingredients and proprietary technology, they create products like nut-free spreads, cocoa-free chocolate, and bean-free coffee that maintain original taste and nutrition without environmental compromise.
Cauldron Ferm
Series A in 2024
Cauldron Ferm is a bio-acceleration process that exponentially scales up any precision fermented prototype to commercial quantities faster and with a lower cost of goods than any traditional production method.
Perfect Day
Series E in 2024
Perfect Day develops animal-free dairy proteins and dairy substitutes using fermentation to produce proteins that are nutritionally identical to cow’s milk. The company makes products including milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and milk proteins without using animals. Its fermentation process uses yeast to convert plant-based sugars into dairy proteins, enabling products with the same taste, texture, and nutrition as traditional dairy while avoiding animal welfare concerns and reducing environmental impact. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Perfect Day focuses on sustainable, vegan dairy alternatives that aim to appeal to both consumers and manufacturers seeking dairy-like ingredients without conventional dairy farming.
Cauldron Ferm
Seed Round in 2023
Cauldron Ferm is a bio-acceleration process that exponentially scales up any precision fermented prototype to commercial quantities faster and with a lower cost of goods than any traditional production method.
Nourish Ingredients
Series A in 2022
Nourish Ingredients is a food technology company based in Canberra, Australia, that specializes in creating fat molecules identical to those found in animals, using innovative precision fermentation techniques. Founded in 2019, the company developed proprietary strains that can mass-produce these fat molecules, allowing for the production of plant-based foods that closely mimic the flavor, aroma, and cooking experience associated with animal fats. By providing alternatives to traditional animal-based ingredients, Nourish Ingredients aims to enhance the quality of plant-based products, making them more appealing to consumers seeking authentic taste without the environmental and ethical concerns related to animal agriculture.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2022
Voyage Foods develops sustainable alternatives to popular foods. Using natural ingredients and proprietary technology, they create products like nut-free spreads, cocoa-free chocolate, and bean-free coffee that maintain original taste and nutrition without environmental compromise.
Perfect Day
Series D in 2021
Perfect Day develops animal-free dairy proteins and dairy substitutes using fermentation to produce proteins that are nutritionally identical to cow’s milk. The company makes products including milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and milk proteins without using animals. Its fermentation process uses yeast to convert plant-based sugars into dairy proteins, enabling products with the same taste, texture, and nutrition as traditional dairy while avoiding animal welfare concerns and reducing environmental impact. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Perfect Day focuses on sustainable, vegan dairy alternatives that aim to appeal to both consumers and manufacturers seeking dairy-like ingredients without conventional dairy farming.
Nourish Ingredients
Seed Round in 2021
Nourish Ingredients is a food technology company based in Canberra, Australia, that specializes in creating fat molecules identical to those found in animals, using innovative precision fermentation techniques. Founded in 2019, the company developed proprietary strains that can mass-produce these fat molecules, allowing for the production of plant-based foods that closely mimic the flavor, aroma, and cooking experience associated with animal fats. By providing alternatives to traditional animal-based ingredients, Nourish Ingredients aims to enhance the quality of plant-based products, making them more appealing to consumers seeking authentic taste without the environmental and ethical concerns related to animal agriculture.
Voyage Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Voyage Foods develops sustainable alternatives to popular foods. Using natural ingredients and proprietary technology, they create products like nut-free spreads, cocoa-free chocolate, and bean-free coffee that maintain original taste and nutrition without environmental compromise.
Perfect Day
Series C in 2020
Perfect Day develops animal-free dairy proteins and dairy substitutes using fermentation to produce proteins that are nutritionally identical to cow’s milk. The company makes products including milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and milk proteins without using animals. Its fermentation process uses yeast to convert plant-based sugars into dairy proteins, enabling products with the same taste, texture, and nutrition as traditional dairy while avoiding animal welfare concerns and reducing environmental impact. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Perfect Day focuses on sustainable, vegan dairy alternatives that aim to appeal to both consumers and manufacturers seeking dairy-like ingredients without conventional dairy farming.
Endless West
Series B in 2020
Endless West is a beverage company that produces wine and spirits using molecular science. It creates original blends by extracting taste, smell, and color molecules from various natural sources, eliminating the need for grapes or fermentation. The company's first product, Glyph, is an aged-style spirit made without aging or barreling, resulting in significant water and land savings.
Perfect Day
Series C in 2019
Perfect Day develops animal-free dairy proteins and dairy substitutes using fermentation to produce proteins that are nutritionally identical to cow’s milk. The company makes products including milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and milk proteins without using animals. Its fermentation process uses yeast to convert plant-based sugars into dairy proteins, enabling products with the same taste, texture, and nutrition as traditional dairy while avoiding animal welfare concerns and reducing environmental impact. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Perfect Day focuses on sustainable, vegan dairy alternatives that aim to appeal to both consumers and manufacturers seeking dairy-like ingredients without conventional dairy farming.
Algama is a pioneering food-tech company that harnesses the power of algae to create sustainable, nutritious food solutions. Founded in 2013, Algama aims to feed the world's growing population while preserving the planet by developing microalgae-based ingredients for various applications, with a focus on egg substitutes for bakery products.
Perfect Day
Series B in 2019
Perfect Day develops animal-free dairy proteins and dairy substitutes using fermentation to produce proteins that are nutritionally identical to cow’s milk. The company makes products including milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and milk proteins without using animals. Its fermentation process uses yeast to convert plant-based sugars into dairy proteins, enabling products with the same taste, texture, and nutrition as traditional dairy while avoiding animal welfare concerns and reducing environmental impact. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Perfect Day focuses on sustainable, vegan dairy alternatives that aim to appeal to both consumers and manufacturers seeking dairy-like ingredients without conventional dairy farming.
Perfect Day
Series A in 2018
Perfect Day develops animal-free dairy proteins and dairy substitutes using fermentation to produce proteins that are nutritionally identical to cow’s milk. The company makes products including milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and milk proteins without using animals. Its fermentation process uses yeast to convert plant-based sugars into dairy proteins, enabling products with the same taste, texture, and nutrition as traditional dairy while avoiding animal welfare concerns and reducing environmental impact. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Perfect Day focuses on sustainable, vegan dairy alternatives that aim to appeal to both consumers and manufacturers seeking dairy-like ingredients without conventional dairy farming.
Endless West
Series A in 2017
Endless West is a beverage company that produces wine and spirits using molecular science. It creates original blends by extracting taste, smell, and color molecules from various natural sources, eliminating the need for grapes or fermentation. The company's first product, Glyph, is an aged-style spirit made without aging or barreling, resulting in significant water and land savings.
Impossible Foods
Convertible Note in 2017
Impossible Foods Inc. is a Redwood City, California-based company that specializes in developing plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products. Founded in 2011 by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino, the company utilizes a combination of natural ingredients, including proteins, fats, amino acids, and vitamins sourced from greens, seeds, and grains, to recreate the taste and texture of traditional meats and dairy. Its product lineup includes items such as burgers and pork alternatives, which are marketed as healthier options for consumers. Impossible Foods distributes its products through various channels, including restaurants and online platforms in the United States.
Celsius Holdings
Post in 2017
Celsius Holdings is a food and beverage company that develops, markets, distributes, and sells functional calorie-burning fitness beverages and related products. Its brands include Celsius Originals, Celsius Essentials with amino acids, and On-the-Go packets, and it has expanded by acquiring the Alani Nu energy drinks and snacks portfolio. The company emphasizes natural ingredients and a metabolism-enhancing formulation aimed at fitness and active-lifestyle consumers. It largely relies on third-party manufacturing, packaging, and distribution and markets its products through direct-store delivery networks and retailers as well as health clubs, gyms, the military, and e-commerce. Founded in 2004 and based in Boca Raton, Florida, Celsius serves primarily the North American market.
Endless West
Seed Round in 2016
Endless West is a beverage company that produces wine and spirits using molecular science. It creates original blends by extracting taste, smell, and color molecules from various natural sources, eliminating the need for grapes or fermentation. The company's first product, Glyph, is an aged-style spirit made without aging or barreling, resulting in significant water and land savings.
Algama is a pioneering food-tech company that harnesses the power of algae to create sustainable, nutritious food solutions. Founded in 2013, Algama aims to feed the world's growing population while preserving the planet by developing microalgae-based ingredients for various applications, with a focus on egg substitutes for bakery products.
Impossible Foods
Series D in 2015
Impossible Foods Inc. is a Redwood City, California-based company that specializes in developing plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products. Founded in 2011 by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino, the company utilizes a combination of natural ingredients, including proteins, fats, amino acids, and vitamins sourced from greens, seeds, and grains, to recreate the taste and texture of traditional meats and dairy. Its product lineup includes items such as burgers and pork alternatives, which are marketed as healthier options for consumers. Impossible Foods distributes its products through various channels, including restaurants and online platforms in the United States.
Eat Just, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on creating plant-based food products aimed at improving the food system. The company offers a variety of items, including plant-based scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. Their flagship product, JUST Egg, has garnered significant recognition, being featured in lists such as Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just emphasizes innovation through a unique discovery platform for food ingredients, combining scientific research with culinary expertise from Michelin-starred chefs. The company has been acknowledged in various prestigious lists, including Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Companies" and Entrepreneur’s "100 Brilliant Companies."
Perfect Day
Seed Round in 2014
Perfect Day develops animal-free dairy proteins and dairy substitutes using fermentation to produce proteins that are nutritionally identical to cow’s milk. The company makes products including milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and milk proteins without using animals. Its fermentation process uses yeast to convert plant-based sugars into dairy proteins, enabling products with the same taste, texture, and nutrition as traditional dairy while avoiding animal welfare concerns and reducing environmental impact. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Perfect Day focuses on sustainable, vegan dairy alternatives that aim to appeal to both consumers and manufacturers seeking dairy-like ingredients without conventional dairy farming.
Impossible Foods
Series C in 2014
Impossible Foods Inc. is a Redwood City, California-based company that specializes in developing plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products. Founded in 2011 by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino, the company utilizes a combination of natural ingredients, including proteins, fats, amino acids, and vitamins sourced from greens, seeds, and grains, to recreate the taste and texture of traditional meats and dairy. Its product lineup includes items such as burgers and pork alternatives, which are marketed as healthier options for consumers. Impossible Foods distributes its products through various channels, including restaurants and online platforms in the United States.
Eat Just, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on creating plant-based food products aimed at improving the food system. The company offers a variety of items, including plant-based scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. Their flagship product, JUST Egg, has garnered significant recognition, being featured in lists such as Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just emphasizes innovation through a unique discovery platform for food ingredients, combining scientific research with culinary expertise from Michelin-starred chefs. The company has been acknowledged in various prestigious lists, including Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Companies" and Entrepreneur’s "100 Brilliant Companies."