MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global startup accelerator supporting early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries. Founded in 2009, it provides mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities through its programs worldwide.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Nick Dougherty

Managing Director, MassChallenge HealthTech

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matthew Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Food

Angry Camel

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Angry Camel is a food technology company focused on transforming the snack and beverage industry by innovating on-the-go products derived from chickpeas. They specialize in producing organic chickpea protein isolate and a range of nutritional products, including protein-enhanced food, milk, yogurt, whipped cream, meat alternatives, and egg replacements. By utilizing chickpea by-products, Angry Camel offers cost-effective, plant-based protein alternatives to traditional snacks and beverages.

Umami

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Umami is a pioneering agri-tech company that specializes in cultivating microgreens using advanced, indoor vertical farming techniques. It offers a diverse range of microgreen products, including radish, mustard, red clover, and specialty mixes, along with value-added items like umami pesto and mayonnaise. By operating year-round and eliminating the need for traditional farming land and weather dependence, Umami ensures consistent, high-quality, and affordable microgreens for its customers.

UpDairy

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
UpDairy is a food technology company specializing in the development of alternative dairy proteins. It employs precision fermentation using microorganisms to produce dairy proteins without relying on animals, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and offering customers environmentally friendly alternatives.

ImpacFat

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
ImpacFat is a food production company that develops fish meat alternatives through cell cultivation. It specializes in producing cultivated cell-based fish fat to enhance the flavor, texture, aroma, and nutrition of alternative protein products, enabling consumers to obtain healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids that support heart health.

Econutri

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Econutri produces sustainable proteins through innovative fermentation processes that utilize carbon dioxide and green hydrogen. Their eco-friendly proteins cater to diverse applications in food products and non-food industries, aiming to reduce environmental impact and meet growing protein demands.

Terra Bioindustries

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Terra Bioindustries produces plant-based protein derived from underutilized waste materials like spent grains from beer manufacturing. This process transforms these unused parts into functional vegan protein, offering clients sustainable alternatives to soy and pea protein for use in meat and dairy replacements.

Born Maverick

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Born Maverick is a plant-based food startup founded in the UK.

microTERRA

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
microTERRA harnesses Lemna, an aquatic plant with water-cleaning capabilities, to produce sustainable functional ingredients for the food industry. Its flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar and masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners.

Fotortec

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Fotortec is a biotechnology company focused on sustainable protein production. It uses fungal bioconversion to convert agricultural byproducts and vegetable waste into nutrient-rich biomass via mushroom cultivation and downstream refinement, creating plant-based ingredients aligned with a circular economy. These ingredients support flavor enhancement, protein enrichment, and natural food formulations across diverse product categories for food manufacturers.

AllCup

Grant in 2023
AllCup specializes in developing innovative, eco-friendly products. Their flagship product is an edible coffee cup made from a heat- and water-resistant coating, designed to be consumed after use.

Impasta Foods

Grant in 2023
Impasta Foods produces tasty and nutritious value-added vegetable products.

Seprify

Grant in 2023
Seprify develops and sells cellulose-based white pigments and opacifiers, aiming to replace titanium dioxide in various industries. Their plant-derived solutions are renewable, biocompatible, and scalable, promoting sustainability and safety in product manufacturing.

Helthy

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Helthy is a technology company that offers a browser extension, integrating with major online grocery retailers, to provide real-time food assessments and personalized recommendations for individuals with diabetes or prediabetes. The platform helps users make healthier choices during online grocery shopping by highlighting suitable alternatives and tracking dietary preferences, thereby supporting better blood sugar level management.

Seprify

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Seprify develops and sells cellulose-based white pigments and opacifiers, aiming to replace titanium dioxide in various industries. Their plant-derived solutions are renewable, biocompatible, and scalable, promoting sustainability and safety in product manufacturing.

Cultimate Foods

Grant in 2022
Cultimate Foods is a cellular agriculture company focused on cultivated fat for hybrid alternative-meat products. It develops cell-cultured fat that mimics the structure of animal fat tissue, using a three-dimensional cultivation approach to create structured fat ingredients and lower production costs. The company also pursues cell-engineered adipose tissue to enable meat alternatives that combine cultivated fat biomass with other ingredients, delivering the flavor and texture of meat while supporting sustainability.

Ajinomatrix

Seed Round in 2021
Ajinomatrix is a developer of artificial intelligence-powered sensory software that focuses on digitizing the senses of taste and smell for food items. The company's innovative technology generates a standard file format that can be shared over networks, facilitating the exchange of sensory data. By integrating with sensors such as electronic noses and mouths, as well as consumer tasting panels, Ajinomatrix provides food scientists with accessible and interpretable data. This enables them to make rapid and informed decisions regarding flavor profiles and product development, enhancing the overall quality and consistency of food products.

Nature Knows

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Nature Knows is a provider of fresh, ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables, specializing in innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions. The company focuses on delivering plant-based snacking and meal options, ensuring convenience and quality for consumers seeking healthy food choices. By utilizing breathable packaging, Nature Knows enhances the freshness and longevity of its products, aligning with sustainable practices while catering to the growing demand for nutritious, on-the-go meals.

BioBQ

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
BioBQ cultivates meat directly from animal cells, specializing in slaughter-free beef brisket and other BBQ meats. Its proprietary technology produces these products in weeks, reducing environmental impacts compared to conventional cattle farming.

Pezzy Pets

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Pezzy Pets produces high-protein, low-calorie pet treats made from wild-caught invasive Mexican devil fish. This unique approach transforms an environmental concern into a sustainable, protein-rich snack for pets.

Costa Rica Insect Company

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
We create healthy and sustainable solutions for the world based on insects. A very nutritive and eco friendly food source. Currently we are using about 50% of the habitable land for agriculture and the livestock industry is the major contributor to CO2 emisions, but In just 30 years the amount of food available will not be enough for the world`s population. By making healthy, and tasty products from insect powder such as flour for bread, cake mix, and even protein shakes, we are able to reduce the amount of livestock usage and also provide a sustainable and scalable solution. Our business model is based on 3 keypoints: >Mass and Standarized Production which is possible using our insect incubator (which is patent pending) >Sustainable and efficient Production since Costa Rica has the perfect weather conditions, >And our Partner Program to provide jobs and income to the poorest sectors of Costa Rican society. Our partner program is supported by BID Lab and Fundecooperación who are helping us deliver the program on a national scale. Costa Rica Insect Company and we Save the World Eating Bugs!

OptiProt

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
OptiProt is the startup working on a sustainable project producing and processing the food for the future based on edible insects.

Jericoo Good Ethics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Jericoo Good Ethics is a sustainable online supermarket in Mexico, delivering fresh organic products to your door, in zero-waste packaging.

Milkify

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Milkify is a company that specializes in breast milk freeze-drying services designed to help mothers address challenges related to the storage and transportation of breast milk both at home and in the workplace. By converting breast milk into a powder form, Milkify allows nursing mothers to preserve their milk for years without the need for refrigeration. The resulting breast milk powder can easily be reconstituted by mixing it with warm purified water, offering a safe and convenient alternative to traditional powdered formulas. This innovative service empowers mothers to save their own breast milk, enhancing flexibility and accessibility for breastfeeding families.

Profish

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Profish is a provider of a digital fish market. They sell and deliver fish. They are driven by a desire to make the fisheries sector a thriving, contemporary, and technologically enabled sector that offers IT solutions to the sector's problems.

Freshspire

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Freshspire, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, operates a digital platform designed to promote sustainable and transparent local food systems. The company's technology streamlines order processes, facilitates communication, and provides data services to enhance relationships between food buyers and suppliers, empowering communities to manage their local food systems more efficiently.

Loop Closing

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Loop Closing offers a comprehensive food waste solution by replacing dumpsters and trash cans with an on-site composting system and returning the finished compost to the soil, closing the ecological loop and solving waste problems. It helps organizations regenerate soils, the environment, and communities by composting their food waste on-site. It operates in dense urban environments reducing existing pest and smell pressures from current food waste practices for around the same cost.

Grain4Grain

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Grain4Grain is a San Antonio-based food-tech startup that has developed an innovative process to dry and mill brewers spent grain into low-carb, high-protein flour. This sustainable ingredient is produced affordably by reducing the drying time from six hours to under twenty minutes. Since its launch ten months ago, Grain4Grain has upcycled 120,000 lbs of wet spent grain and launched two consumer products in nearly 200 stores.

Proeon

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Proeon Foods is a company focused on developing a variety of plant-based proteins for food manufacturers. It offers a range of ingredients, including amaranth protein, hemp seed protein, mung bean protein, fava bean protein, and chickpea protein. By providing these plant-based protein options, Proeon aims to promote clean and healthy eating practices, catering to consumers seeking natural food solutions for long-term health benefits.

Umami Bioworks

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Umami Bioworks is a company focused on the discovery and development of a scalable platform for producing cultivated seafood, aiming to protect endangered marine species while providing consumers with sustainable seafood options. The company utilizes systems engineering to enhance the discovery and industrialization processes, facilitating local production that is both price competitive and environmentally responsible. Its innovative approach involves creating cell-based food products derived from fish cells and tissue, which are designed to be free from harmful substances such as mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants. By offering affordable, cell-cultured seafood and meat alternatives, Umami Bioworks addresses the growing demand for healthy and sustainable food choices.

Eaternity

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Eaternity develops a software management platform for the restaurant industry that provides real-time calculations for allergen and nutrition declarations and estimates the carbon footprint of meals and restaurant operations. The platform also tracks supply-chain data and delivers insights to support smart decision-making toward a more sustainable food system. Through the Eaternity Score, the environmental impact of food products is made transparent to consumers and decision-makers. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Little Bandits

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Little Bandits is a dairy-free brand specifically designed for children, founded in response to the increasing prevalence of food allergies among kids. The company produces a range of yogurt products made from coconut milk, which are both dairy-free and soya-free. These yogurts are enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins D2, B12, and iodine, making them allergy-friendly and low in sugar. Little Bandits aims to provide healthy, fun-tasting, and vegan-friendly food options for children, filling a gap in the market for a leading brand in the children's free-from and plant-based food categories.

Pricepally

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Pricepally is an online grocery service that connects consumers directly with farmers and wholesalers for bulk purchasing of fresh food items and household essentials. By aggregating demand, it offers affordable prices while supporting local agriculture.

FermBiotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FermBiotics is a microbiome company focused on improving gut health through natural, fermented seaweed and plant ingredients for food, dietary supplements, and medical foods for humans and animals. It develops sustainable fermented inputs that combine prebiotics, probiotics, and bioactives to support gut barrier function by stabilizing microflora, reducing inflammation, and strengthening the intestinal lining. The company's products are designed as ingredients for food, dietary supplements, and medical nutrition, enabling clients to incorporate gut-friendly components across various applications.

Sophie's Bionutrients

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Sophie's Bionutrients is a company focused on creating sustainable plant-based proteins derived from microalgae through advanced fermentation technologies. By employing strain optimization, precision fermentation, and protein extraction methods, the company develops high-purity protein powders with various functionalities. These innovative products cater to the food industry, particularly in the production of imitation seafood, offering an alternative that aligns with growing demands for sustainable and environmentally friendly food sources.

Umiami

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Founded in Paris in 2020, Umiami is a French food-tech company dedicated to developing plant-based food technology. It specializes in creating whole-cut alternatives that replicate the taste, texture, and smell of meat, aiming to reduce global meat consumption.

FairFlavor Foods

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FairFlavor develops nutritious vegan alternative dairy food made of a super nut from Indonesia using a patented fermentation technology

Frankles

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Frankles is a climate tech startup developing NoDex, a platform for designing molecular extraction processes from plant raw materials and agro-industrial waste. This enables the production of high-value sustainable ingredients such as flavorings, functional compounds, antioxidants, and biocompounds, aiming to replace petroleum-based extraction methods.

Paragon Pure

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Paragon Pure is a food ingredient company specializing in developing natural products that cater to modern dietary needs. They focus on areas such as flavor encapsulation and process engineering, leveraging physical chemistry principles and navigating regulatory spaces to create healthier, sustainable structured fats and flavors.

Greencovery

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Greencovery develops food upcycling technology to recover valuable ingredients from side streams, enabling faster and more sustainable time-to-market for upcycled ingredients. The company's proprietary processes extract natural ingredients that would otherwise be discarded, delivering products with low carbon footprints produced near target markets and maintaining high functionality. Its focus spans savoury flavours, proteins and amino acids, dietary fibres and fruity flavours. Greencovery conducts trials to design the industrial process and required capacity for production and connects companies with food manufacturers to accelerate commercialization. By reclaiming value from discarded raw materials, Greencovery helps reduce waste and environmental impact while expanding the practical use of side-streams in the food industry.

MycoNourish

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
MycoNourish develops and commercializes beneficial microbes, including fungi, tailored to specific crops to address production challenges. By leveraging symbiotic relationships between microbes and plants, the company aims to enhance yields and quality while adding value for growers. Its approach involves creating advanced microbial strains that pair with particular crops, supporting healthier crops and contributing to reduced food waste through more reliable production outcomes.

Fybraworks Foods

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Fybraworks Foods, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, focused on developing alternative meat substitutes through innovative fermentation techniques. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in creating animal-free meat structural proteins and synthetic meat, aiming to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat products. By leveraging its advanced technological solutions, Fybraworks Foods enables both industry leaders and individual consumers to access sustainable meat alternatives, thus promoting humane practices and reducing environmental impact associated with animal agriculture.

HeroGo

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
HeroGo is a company that offers a subscription service for reclaimed food produce, focusing on reducing food waste and lowering grocery expenses. By providing sustainably sourced fresh produce delivered directly to consumers' homes, HeroGo caters to environmentally conscious individuals who seek to make a positive impact on the environment. The service not only helps customers save money but also contributes to the reduction of food waste and carbon dioxide emissions, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable and responsible consumption practices.

Kinoko-Tech

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Kinoko Tech Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializes in the production of alternative protein products derived from fungi. The company focuses on utilizing deep-tech fermentation processes to create nutritious and flavorful superfoods. By fermenting fungal mycelium, Kinoko Tech develops products that are rich in protein, essential amino acids, and offer a scrumptious taste and aroma. Their offerings are designed to cater to health-conscious consumers seeking allergen-free, gluten-free, and cholesterol-free dietary options. Through its innovative approach, Kinoko Tech aims to promote sustainable food solutions while elevating the nutritional value of everyday meals.

GASTROCAMPO

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
At Gastrocampo we are revolutionizing the food system making it fairer, more transparent and more sustainable. By combining technology and logistics, we offer a real, scalable and multi-local solution. Gastrocampo is a SaaS-enabled marketplace that gives food producers the tools to digitalize their farm and business so they can connect and sell their produce directly to their hospitality clients (food shops and restaurants), eliminating the need for intermediaries. In turn, we are helping HORECA customers to become more sustainable while saving time and headaches when buying directly from producers! Thanks to AI, Machine Learning and blockchain we will be able to provide a platform mutually beneficent for food producers, restaurants and the environment.

More Foods

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
More Foods is a producer of plant-based meat alternatives that aims to replace animal meat in meals. The company utilizes pumpkin and sunflower seeds as primary protein sources, creating clean label products with a short ingredient list and free from major allergens. More Foods focuses on upcycling side streams from the seed oil industry, transforming them into hearty, protein-packed ingredients suitable for a variety of culinary applications. Its offerings include diverse cuts that can be easily incorporated into various menus, providing consumers with nutritious options that deliver both protein and fiber without the drawbacks associated with traditional meat products.

Plant Jammer

Seed Round in 2021
Plant Jammer is a company focused on creating a virtual cooking assistant platform aimed at promoting sustainable food practices and reducing food waste. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, the platform provides users with innovative food pairing suggestions that encourage plant-based cooking. The company emphasizes the importance of better food habits in home kitchens as a means to foster a more sustainable food system. With a dedicated team of software developers and food scientists, Plant Jammer aspires to be a leader in integrating data science with food science, ultimately contributing to climate change mitigation and the promotion of sustainable dietary choices.

Caulys

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Caulys is a pioneering urban agriculture company that empowers individuals to cultivate their own fresh, organic fruits and vegetables at home using innovative indoor greenhouse tool-kits. Their systems enable year-round growing with minimal effort, reducing waste and carbon footprint associated with traditional farming methods.

M de Maní

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
M de Maní develops products with more flavor and more nutrients from less refined ingredients and without harmful chemicals or hydrogenated fats. The company believes that taking care of health is crucial and should be a simple task, which is why they offer practical, delicious, and highly nutritious products.

Fuddis

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Social food marketplace and e-commerce that enables all food creators in LATAM to own their food business. Vende, envía, gestiona, programa, publica y compra todo en un solo lugar. "Etsy for food". We improve how food is moved, consumed and enjoyed around the world.

Fooditive

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Fooditive specializes in producing plant-based sweeteners derived from apples and pears, offering a healthier alternative to traditional sugars. Their products cater to health-conscious consumers seeking organic and non-organic options.

Phytolon

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Phytolon Ltd is a company based in Misgav, Israel, specializing in the development of natural food colorants. Founded in 2000, Phytolon utilizes a novel fermentation technology that employs baker's yeast cells as biofactories to produce high-quality, plant-based food colors. This innovative approach offers a healthy alternative to synthetic food dyes, providing food manufacturers with safe, cost-effective, and stable all-natural color solutions. The company's mission is to leverage scientific advancements to promote human health and environmental sustainability in the food industry.

Anu

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Anu provides framing services. It develops an aeroponic appliance capable of yielding a head of leafy greens on a daily basis. They offer hydroponic appliances designed to grow vegetables in consumers' homes and eliminate grocery store dependency.

Mesa

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Mesa is a technology company that offers a dining app designed to help restaurants increase customer traffic during off-peak hours. By implementing dynamic, time-based discounts, Mesa enables restaurants to fill vacant tables while providing users with opportunities to enjoy meals at reduced prices. The app not only focuses on enhancing the revenue potential for restaurants but also aims to create a more affordable dining experience for consumers. Through its innovative approach, Mesa seeks to optimize restaurant operations and improve customer engagement.

Ful Foods

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
FUL Foods is a Netherlands-based startup dedicated to creating food and beverage products that contribute positively to the environment. The company focuses on reducing carbon emissions, optimizing land use, and minimizing resource consumption while enhancing consumer health benefits. Its flagship offering is a functional beverage made from a proprietary, carbon-negative ingredient derived from microalgae, known as FUL. This innovative ingredient addresses challenges related to taste and solubility, enabling the production of light and refreshing drinks that are rich in plant-based protein and essential nutrients. FUL Foods aims to provide consumers with nourishing beverages that not only taste good but also support environmental sustainability and overall wellness.

La Comandanta

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
La Comandanta identifies and promotes Creole and ancestral Mexican foods, offering bulk and packaged products. The company emphasizes ethically sourced, biodiversity-focused Mexican ingredients for authentic, sustainable, and fairly traded food. It partners directly with smallholder and indigenous farmers to rescue and promote native and creole crops, ensuring fair pricing and transparent trade, supporting sustainable livelihoods and the preservation of ancestral farming practices.

SmartFish

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
SmartFish is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable and socially responsible artisanal fishing practices. It provides quality marine products with a focus on sustainability, reducing intermediaries in the supply chain and ensuring that more value-added steps remain within cooperatives. SmartFish collaborates with these cooperatives under an open book policy to maintain transparency in profit distribution at every stage of the value chain. Additionally, the organization offers training programs aimed at enhancing product value through improved quality, traceability, and marketability of catches. By adopting eco-friendly fishing methods, SmartFish connects fishers with conscious consumers, fostering sustainability, economic development, and social responsibility in the seafood industry.

Wenda

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Wenda is an innovative Italian startup founded in 2015, focused on enhancing food safety and sustainability through advanced technology. The company offers a comprehensive collaborative platform that automates the collection, analysis, and sharing of food traceability data across both cold and hot supply chains. This platform seamlessly integrates with existing measurement tools and management software, providing vital decision support and statistics related to temperature and traceability for all participants in the supply chain. Wenda's user-friendly interface allows for efficient data management, document digitization, and real-time collaboration among stakeholders. By leveraging IoT technology, machine learning, and blockchain, the platform ensures transparency, security, and improved operational efficiency. The company's mission is to reduce food waste and enhance traceability in the food system, supported by a multi-disciplinary team with extensive experience in technology and corporate client management. Wenda has established key partnerships with universities and leading European companies, enabling it to scale its solutions globally and meet the evolving needs of the food distribution industry.

ImagoAI

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
ImagoAI, Inc. is a food-tech company founded in 2017 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It specializes in food quality assessment solutions for manufacturers, processors, retailers, and distributors. ImagoAI offers a range of innovative products, including GrainQ for grain quality analysis, Feed.AI for animal feed inspections, BakerGo for bakery quality checks, and PotatoMash for potato quality assessment. All these systems employ real-time, non-destructive, and contactless inspection methods. The company is also developing an advanced automated image processing pipeline and artificial intelligence platform designed to rapidly test, analyze, and monitor the quality of food products. Additionally, ImagoAI's technology leverages hyperspectral imaging to gather detailed spectral information, enhancing its capabilities in food safety and quality assurance. The company aims to make safe and high-quality food accessible globally.

Poiike Foodtec

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Poiike is the platform that organizes cooking, the kitchen, and thinking behind how to cook. We have developed a unique algorithm that takes data from multiple recipes and creates an easy-to-follow workflow.

Bon AppéSweet

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Bon AppéSweet is a company based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 2019, that specializes in creating all-natural, plant-based desserts. The company produces oat milk gelato sweetened with fruit-based sweeteners, ensuring that its offerings contain no cane sugar. In addition to gelato, Bon AppéSweet also manufactures organic chocolates that are sugar-free, vegan, and non-alcoholic, using ingredients like organic cocoa and dates. This focus on health-conscious, dairy-free sweets aims to provide consumers with indulgent dessert options that align with their dietary preferences.

LAPSNAP

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
LapSnap is used for grocery shopping, doing laundry, and gardening. It is an e-commerce platform that provides shopping baskets designed with and for wheelchair users. For inquiries, email, telephone numbers, and addresses are available on their websites.

Azucena

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Azucena is a producer of food products that specializes in traditional Mexican cuisine, focusing on the combination of corn with authentic Mexican ingredients. The company offers a range of items, including corn tortillas, tacos, nachos, and organic nopal, aimed at providing healthy and everyday food options for consumers. By emphasizing functional properties and nutritional values, Azucena caters to the tastes of discerning palates while promoting the rich flavors of Mexican culinary traditions.

Brevel

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Brevel develops innovative cultivation technology for sustainable, low-cost production of microalgae. Its high-tech, indoor, automated systems use internal illumination to achieve over 90% cost reduction and up to 200 times higher yields compared to traditional methods. Brevel targets various markets where microalgae-derived products are in demand.

The Dinner Daily

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
The Dinner Daily, Inc. is a meal-planning company based in Westford, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. It specializes in creating customized weekly dinner menus and shopping lists tailored to the dietary needs and culinary preferences of families. The platform simplifies meal preparation by offering easy-to-follow dinner plans linked to local grocery store specials, allowing customers to prepare affordable and delicious meals at home. By focusing on individual preferences and budget considerations, The Dinner Daily aims to enhance the dining experience for families while making meal planning more efficient and enjoyable.

Otrafy

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Otrafy is a Quality Management Software company that specializes in optimizing vendor relationships for quality assurance departments, particularly within the food production sector. The company offers a blockchain-powered platform that enhances compliance and reduces operational risks in the supply chain. By addressing critical challenges such as certification, compliance management, production efficiency, food safety, disease prevention, and authenticity, Otrafy enables farmers to effectively communicate the history of their products from the farm to the store. This innovative approach helps food production facilities meet regulatory requirements more swiftly by automating mundane tasks and minimizing low-value activities.

Tender Food

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Tender Food is a startup developing plant-based and cultured meat alternatives. Founded by Harvard researchers, they use novel technology to spin plant proteins into fibrous structures resembling real meat's texture.

Goba Tea

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Goba Tea created the first low-calorie and shelf-stable boba tea.

Untill

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Untill is a vertical farming company that produces fresh, pesticide-free greens using indoor automated technology. They aim to provide consumers with locally sourced produce the same day it's harvested, reducing waste and enhancing sustainability. Their patented platform enables year-round cultivation, minimizing operational expenses while maintaining competitive pricing for wholesale distribution.

Amore Congelato

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Amore Congelato provides food and beverage services. They offer products that include dessert, food, dairy-free, chocolate, vegan, plant-based, and dark chocolate.

Caulys

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Caulys is a pioneering urban agriculture company that empowers individuals to cultivate their own fresh, organic fruits and vegetables at home using innovative indoor greenhouse tool-kits. Their systems enable year-round growing with minimal effort, reducing waste and carbon footprint associated with traditional farming methods.

EatWell Meal Kits

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
EatWell equips health insurers with Food is Medicine meal kits that are prescribed to treat food insecurity and reduce healthcare costs in diabetic populations. By complementing food access with hands-on learning, EatWell drives patients' healthy habit formation for sustainable behavior change and lasting impact.

EatWell Meal Kits

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
EatWell equips health insurers with Food is Medicine meal kits that are prescribed to treat food insecurity and reduce healthcare costs in diabetic populations. By complementing food access with hands-on learning, EatWell drives patients' healthy habit formation for sustainable behavior change and lasting impact.

Emotion Food Company

Grant in 2019
Emotion Food Company develops texture-modification solutions for dysphagia, including the Easy-Base food texturizer. Since 2008 it has pursued product development from concept to production, creating prototypes and conducting tests to help people with swallowing difficulties enjoy meals. The company aims to preserve the original taste, texture, and shape of foods while transforming them into a melting texture that eases swallowing, enabling consumers to eat with pleasure.

Planted Foods

Grant in 2019
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives. The company produces products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken, utilizing a formulation that includes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. Planted Foods employs advanced technology to transform these natural ingredients into nutritious, high-protein meat substitutes that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, Planted Foods is committed to providing delicious and sustainable meat alternatives.

AbuErdan

Grant in 2019
AbuErdan specializes in poultry management solutions, offering a comprehensive cloud-based system tailored for poultry companies. Their services include artificial intelligence-driven tools for broiler management, breeder and hatchery operations, slaughterhouse efficiency, and layer management. By leveraging business analytics and machine learning, AbuErdan's platform helps poultry farmers enhance profitability, minimize waste, and make informed, data-driven decisions. The company ensures customer support through various channels, including phone, email, and physical correspondence, addressing inquiries effectively.

goTeff

Grant in 2019
GoTeff Superfoods is an agricultural development company focused on enhancing the productivity of teff farmers. By producing and promoting superfoods derived from teff, a nutritious grain native to Ethiopia, the company aims to empower local farmers and improve their yields. Through its initiatives, GoTeff not only supports the agricultural community but also provides customers with products that offer significant nutritional benefits and endurance.

Uproot

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Uproot is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing healthy and sustainable plant-based milk solutions for food services, including college dining and coffee shops. The company addresses the increasing demand for diverse plant milk options by offering a range of alternatives such as oat milk, soymilk, and chocolate pea milk. Uproot's innovative dispensers help streamline operations for food service providers, reduce packaging waste, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions and water usage compared to traditional dairy and existing plant milk products. By promoting a more sustainable approach to beverage offerings, Uproot caters to health-conscious consumers looking for eco-friendly alternatives.

Check-Eat

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Check-Eat is a free mobile app that streamlines the food ordering process at restaurants, bringing convenience and a great experience to the customers. Check-Eat features a native online ordering (take-away & dine-in), mobile payments, reservations, loyalty programs, tax invoicing, coupons and much more, all in a single app. Check-Eat is building a standardized customer service platform for the food sector, empowering local restaurants to engage customers through a seamless mobile experience.

FUTZ

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Futz connects people with delicious dishes that otherwise would not have been sold, creating an extra income for the establishment and an eco friendly environment

Neema Food

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Neema Food produces delicious Central African condiments and sauces. The company's sauces are made from their family recipe from DRCongo going back to 3 generations. Neema Food was established in 2015 in London, England.

GreenChoice

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
GreenChoice operates a data-driven grocery shopping platform that assists consumers in making informed food choices that align with their health and environmental values. The platform offers a membership-based service that rates the health and sustainability of various products, connecting users with brands and retailers that share similar principles. By simplifying the grocery shopping experience, GreenChoice caters to individuals with dietary restrictions, health goals, and specific ethical concerns, promoting the idea that food can serve both personal well-being and the planet's health.

Deliverart

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Deliverart streamlines delivery and takeaway management for restaurants, dark kitchens, and chains. Its platform centralizes orders from major food delivery platforms, automating workflows and optimizing routes to enhance operational efficiency.

Hexagro

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Hexagro is a pioneering urban farming platform that offers modular hardware, IoT automation software, and a community of growers. Its mission is to decentralize food production and provide access to healthy food by enabling anyone to grow their own crops indoors.

Nutrifix

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Nutrifix Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in a nutrition application designed to help users find healthy meals in their vicinity. Founded in 2016, the app offers personalized scores for various dishes and snacks while allowing users to sort meals by nutritional benefits and filter options based on dietary needs. Additionally, Nutrifix partners with local restaurants and catering services to provide users with personalized weekly meal plans, which can be delivered to workplaces or ordered for pickup. The platform serves both businesses and consumers, allowing companies to enhance employee benefits with healthier food options, ultimately promoting a more informed and productive workforce. Through anonymized data, Nutrifix also aids organizations in developing effective wellness strategies.

FOODUNITE

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
FoodUnite is a food and beverage company that provides customers with tasty food.

Buppy Pets

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Buppy Pets is a manufacturer of dog food. They also deliver their products. They produce their products using dried rosemary, dried oregano, and ground cinnamon.

Nema Food

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Nema Food provides halal meat products to consumers locally and internationally by utilizing advanced meat manufacturing technology as well as a highly knowledgeable team of professionals.

SINGLE BAKED SWEETS

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SINGLE BAKED SWEETS provides pre-measured dry ingredients, bakeware, and simple instructions along with bake-at-home dessert kits. They also provide sugar cookie with sprinkles and dark chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips.

Hempfy

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Hempfy is a Swiss company specializing in the production of innovative, THC-free hemp-infused food and beverages. Utilizing proprietary cold infusion technology, Hempfy cultivates, harvests, and processes hemp plants in compliance with Swiss legislation. All products are 100% Swiss-made, with a focus on bespoke quality, from seed selection to final production. Hempfy aims to replace smoking and alcohol as the world's preferred social drug, offering cannabis-based products with a balanced taste and light carbonation.

Smoodi

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Smoodi is a company that specializes in the development of an automated smoothie machine designed for convenience and ease of use. This innovative machine features a touchscreen interface, allowing customers to select from a range of pre-programmed smoothie recipes or create their own customized blends. One of its key attributes is its self-cleaning capability, which eliminates the hassle of cleanup after use. In addition to the machine, Smoodi offers pre-packed, all-natural frozen smoothie cups that can be stored in a separate freezer unit. This product line is particularly appealing to convenience store owners, as it enables them to provide fresh, premium, and on-demand healthy nutrition to meet the growing consumer demand for convenient and nutritious options.

SWIPEMEIN

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SwipeMeIn reduces waste and food insecurity in college campuses by making on-campus currency.

Clean Crop Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Clean Crop Technologies develops an innovative cold plasma treatment that uses air and electricity to remove contaminants such as pathogens, toxins, molds, and yeasts from seeds and foods. This energy-efficient process improves crop yields, reduces food waste, enhances food safety, and leaves no harmful residues.

Fresh.Land

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Fresh.Land is a digital platform that connects farmers directly with retailers, reducing intermediaries. This enables consumers to enjoy fresher produce, lowers carbon emissions by 88%, reduces food waste by 10%, and decreases chemical usage by 55%. The platform offers scale, digital infrastructure, and expertise to support farmers.

Snack Jack

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Snack Jack is a organic food supplier that specializes in plant-based jerky made jackfruit,

BAO LOVERS

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Bao Lovers offers franchise fast food model it provides online food delivery.

WA2COOK

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
WA2COOK offers the user to search recipes by ingredients, allergies, filter by nutrition, cuisines, courses, time, and chef blogs. Their customers inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

A1C Foods

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
A1C Foods is a diabetes nutrition solutions company, creating delicious foods for diabetes and low carbs communities.

Plataforma Nuup AC

Grant in 2018
Nuup provides regenerates landscape and ecosystem services. Furthermore, they promote and scale regenerative farming practices, create opportunities for smallholder farmers, and build a vibrant local food economy.

Xilinat

Grant in 2018
Xilinat manufactures natural sweeteners from xylitol using a natural and environmentally friendly process. Customers will not notice the difference when using Xilinat to sweeten favorite desserts, drinks, and foods. Xilinat aims to reduce health problems associated with excessive sugar consumption while also providing consumers with a healthy and delicious alternative.

Fresh Strips

Grant in 2018
Fresh Strips is a smart packaging company that provides low-cost solutions to safeguard heat-sensitive foods. Its main offering is a plastic color-changing sticker attached to packaging that responds to heat exposure, indicating whether the contents are safe to consume. This visible indicator helps consumers quickly assess whether food has been mishandled or spoiled, supporting product quality, safety, and reducing waste.
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