Melitas Ventures

Melitas Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm, founded in 2017, that invests in early-stage food and beverage companies across the value chain, with a focus on better-for-you products.

Jacques Antebi

Partner

Alex Malamatinas

Founder and Managing Partner

Alex Malamatinas

Founder and Managing Partner

Carolyn Simmons

Partner

Michael Steib

Partner

Past deals in Food Processing

Amara Organic Foods

Series B in 2024
Amara Organic Foods is a San Francisco-based company specializing in the production of organic baby food. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on delivering easy-to-prepare baby meals that provide the nutritional benefits of fresh, homemade goods. Amara offers a variety of flavors, including oats n' berries, tropical mango, kale potato and veggie mash, applesauce with maqui berry, and peas, corn, and carrots. Its products are designed to offer superior taste, texture, and nutrition compared to traditional jars and pouches, allowing families to ensure their babies receive a delicious and healthy diet. Amara Organic Foods sells its offerings through both retail store chains and its website, making it accessible to a wide range of consumers.

Dream Pops

Venture Round in 2021
Dream Pops produces plant-based frozen desserts inspired by Colombian paletas. Made from coconut milk, coconut sugar, fruits, and herbs, their products are dairy-free, gluten-free, and organic. They offer a variety of flavors such as mixed berry, chocolate with lion’s mane mushroom, vanilla matcha, coconut latte, and mango rosemary.

Abbot's Butcher

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2016, Abbot's Butcher produces high-quality, small-batch plant-based meat products. Their allergen-friendly range includes items like chopped chick'n, beef sausage, and chorizo, crafted from whole food ingredients.

Verb Energy

Venture Round in 2021
Verb Energy is a company that develops caffeinated energy bars and related products. Founded in 2015 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers simple, healthy energy snacks with a flagship caffeinated energy bar. The bars deliver sustained energy by combining caffeine from organic green tea with carbohydrates and protein for prolonged absorption, at an affordable price. Verb Energy focuses on everyday energy needs and emphasizes accessibility and taste in its product lineup.

Rind

Series A in 2021
Rind Snacks, LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in producing and selling a variety of dried fruit snacks. Founded in 2017, Rind focuses on creating tangy, chewy snacks that utilize the entire fruit, including the peel, which is the most nutritious part. The product line includes dried kiwi, oranges, pineapple, persimmons, apples, peaches, strawberries, and bosc pears, all sourced from California and made from non-GMO and organic fruits. Rind Snacks aims to provide health-conscious consumers with snacks that are rich in fiber and vitamins while minimizing food waste. The company sells its products through online platforms and retail stores, emphasizing the absence of added sugars and preservatives to ensure a pure and natural snacking experience.

Bellway

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bellway, Inc. is a company based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, that specializes in manufacturing natural fiber supplements designed to promote healthy digestion. Established in 1973, the company focuses on using organic ingredients and ensures that its products are free from sugar. Bellway sells its fiber supplements online, catering to consumers seeking dietary solutions for improved digestive health.

Love Corn

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, Love Corn specializes in manufacturing packaged roasted corn products. Their offerings include flavored corn kernels that are high in fiber, low in sugar, and available in varieties such as sea salt, roasted barbeque, cheese and chili. These products cater to health-conscious consumers seeking vegan snack options.

Rind

Venture Round in 2020
Rind Snacks, LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in producing and selling a variety of dried fruit snacks. Founded in 2017, Rind focuses on creating tangy, chewy snacks that utilize the entire fruit, including the peel, which is the most nutritious part. The product line includes dried kiwi, oranges, pineapple, persimmons, apples, peaches, strawberries, and bosc pears, all sourced from California and made from non-GMO and organic fruits. Rind Snacks aims to provide health-conscious consumers with snacks that are rich in fiber and vitamins while minimizing food waste. The company sells its products through online platforms and retail stores, emphasizing the absence of added sugars and preservatives to ensure a pure and natural snacking experience.

Magic Spoon

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019, Magic Spoon produces and sells low-carbohydrate, gluten-free cereals designed for adults. Its products are keto-friendly, non-GMO, and free from artificial sweeteners, with flavors like fruity, cinnamon, cocoa, and frosted. Sold online, the company aims to provide healthier breakfast options.

Nurture Life

Series A in 2019
Nurture Life provides subscription-based, ready-to-eat meals for babies, toddlers, and kids, delivered weekly to families. Meals are chef-crafted and nutritionally balanced by pediatric dietitians, using organic ingredients to meet evolving dietary needs while expanding young palates and introducing new flavors and textures. The approach emphasizes quality sourcing, convenient delivery, and a strong focus on helping parents provide healthy meals. Based in Chicago and founded in 2015, Nurture Life aims to offer reliable, nutritious options that support age-appropriate nutrition and peace of mind for families.

Minna Sparkling Tea

Seed Round in 2019
Minna LLC, founded in 2018 and based in New York, specializes in manufacturing and retailing organic, unsweetened, and lightly brewed sparkling tea. The company offers a range of zero-calorie beverages that serve as an alternative to flavored sparkling water, featuring flavors such as Tropical Green Tea, Lime Hibiscus Tea, Citrus Black Tea, vibrant pineapple, aromatic passion fruit, juicy mango, and ruby-red hibiscus. Minna's products are crafted using organic ingredients, without any sugars or added sweeteners, ensuring a healthy beverage option for consumers. The sparkling teas are available for purchase through the company's website and on Amazon, reflecting their commitment to providing trustworthy and enjoyable beverages.

BOU Brands

Series B in 2018
BOU Brands, LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in producing bouillon cubes and ready-to-eat soups. Incorporated in 2016, BOU Brands offers a diverse range of products, including soups, risotto, dips, pies, pizza, and salad. The company is dedicated to creating flavorful, healthier, and high-quality food options that prioritize convenience. BOU Brands emphasizes the use of real and all-natural ingredients in their offerings, ensuring that consumers do not have to compromise on taste or quality.

Final Boss Sour

Final Boss Sour is a snack company specializing in fruit-based, sour confectionery. Their products, inspired by retro gaming aesthetics, offer consumers a healthier alternative to traditional sour treats. They use real fruit coated in a tangy blend to create intensely sour snacks, catering to gamers and snack enthusiasts seeking bold flavors and a fun experience.
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