Lever VC
Lever VC is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in the food and agriculture ecosystem, with emphasis on sustainability, health, and the development of alternative proteins. The firm backs startups across food technology, agricultural technology, novel ingredients, plant-based and cell-based proteins, farm inputs, crop technology, and related consumer products and services. It operates globally, with offices in New York and Hong Kong and staff across the United States, Hong Kong, Europe, and Israel, plus a regional presence in Kuala Lumpur. Led by Managing Partner Nick Cooney, a co-founder of New Crop Capital and the Good Food Institute, Lever VC combines experience in the alternative protein space with a broad investment approach across regions and sectors.
Top Stages
Past deals in Food Processing
New School Foods
Seed Round in 2023
New School Foods develops plant-based seafood products that mimic the texture, flavor, nutrition, and cooking experience of traditional seafood. Their initial product is a plant-based salmon filet, aiming to provide sustainable and healthier alternatives.
Melt&Marble
Seed Round in 2022
Melt&Marble is a company focused on enabling the plant-based food industry by providing innovative fat solutions that are both environmentally friendly and palatable. Utilizing precision fermentation, Melt&Marble produces animal fats without the use of animals by engineering microbial metabolism. This approach allows the company to control the structure and properties of the fats generated, enabling the creation of fats that can closely mimic traditional animal fats or even develop entirely new formulations. By generating yeast cell factories through advanced bioengineering techniques, Melt&Marble empowers food manufacturers to enhance the taste and health profile of plant-based foods, aiming to make them as appealing and nutritious as their animal-based counterparts.
Mooji Meats
Seed Round in 2022
Mooji Meats is a sustainable food manufacturing company that produces and sells plant-based steaks.
The New
Seed Round in 2021
The New is a Brazilian food technology company specializing in the production of plant-based meats that serve as alternatives to animal-based products. The company offers a range of meat substitutes, including options that resemble beef burgers, chicken tenders, and salmon fillets, utilizing ingredients such as pea protein, coconut oil, and beetroot. The products are designed to be gluten-free and free from added sugars, catering to consumers seeking healthier and sustainable food choices.
The Better Meat
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, The Better Meat Co. is a B2B company specializing in plant protein formulas for foodservice providers and meat processors. It offers Damona (beef), Albina (pork), and Thunderbird (chicken) enhancers to blend into ground meats, improving taste, health, and sustainability.
The Good Spoon
Seed Round in 2019
The Good Spoon Co is a Paris-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of gourmet, plant-based condiments. Focusing on sustainability and health, the company offers a range of eggless sauces and vegan mayonnaises made primarily from microalgae, a nutrient-rich alternative to traditional ingredients. Its product lineup includes various flavors such as Supernaise, Garlinaise, Currynaise, and Spicynaise, catering to consumers seeking flavorful and environmentally conscious condiment options. By utilizing microalgae, The Good Spoon Co aims to provide innovative alternatives to classic mayonnaise, appealing to those who prioritize plant-based diets without compromising on taste.
Mush Foods
Mush Foods is a New York-based food technology company that cultivates edible mushroom mycelium. Its flagship product, 50CUT, integrates seamlessly with real animal meat, reducing the carbon footprint by half while enhancing nutrition and taste.
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