Private Equity Round in 2022
OWYN™ (Only What You Need) plant-based protein drinks are made for people who wish to live a clean, inspired and transparent lifestyle. The products contain only real, simple, all-natural ingredients. OWYN currently offers its protein drinks in six flavors and recently expanded its line to include meal replacement shakes. For more information on OWYN.
Partake Brewing is the craft non-alcoholic beer brand that focuses on flavor, health, socializing, and inclusivity for people who choose not to drink alcohol whether as a need or increasingly as a lifestyle choice.
Flying Embers is a producer of organic, hand-crafted beverages that blend ancient brewing traditions with modern innovation. The company specializes in creating low-calorie, low-carb, and low-alcohol beers that incorporate botanical adaptogens, such as reishi mushrooms, to enhance their health benefits. Their products are characterized by a unique brewing process that retains live cultures, resulting in probiotic drinks with a refreshing, unfiltered, and unpasteurized flavor. By combining traditional remedies with contemporary taste, Flying Embers aims to offer consumers a sessionable alcohol experience that emphasizes health and wellness.
Liquid Death manufactures 100% mountain water from the Australian Alps and served in sustainable cans. The company was founded by an advertising industry outcast and former liquor entrepreneur (Mike Cessario), a heavy metal bartender (Pat Cook), a manufacturing expert and spreadsheet slayer (JR Riggins), and the creator of a famous adult cartoon about a lovable demonic dog (Will Carsola). Recently, they added Science to their team, the startup flamethrower that helped launch Dollar Shave Club. Liquid Death was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Santa Monica, California.
Miyoko’s Kitchen is a food production company that produces artisan cultured Vegan cheese and butter. Selling in thousands of stores across the country, the Miyoko's brand has garnered loyalty, excitement, and passion since 2014..
Rae Wellness is a company that develops and produces a variety of vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO supplements aimed at enhancing women's health and well-being. Founded in 2019 and based in Minnesota, the company offers a range of products, including capsules, powders, and tinctures, all designed without added sugars, colors, or artificial preservatives. Rae Wellness emphasizes nourishing formulations that support beauty, health, and hormonal balance, making its products accessible for online retail.
Rae Wellness is a company that develops and produces a variety of vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO supplements aimed at enhancing women's health and well-being. Founded in 2019 and based in Minnesota, the company offers a range of products, including capsules, powders, and tinctures, all designed without added sugars, colors, or artificial preservatives. Rae Wellness emphasizes nourishing formulations that support beauty, health, and hormonal balance, making its products accessible for online retail.
Zico is a producer of coconut water beverages that focuses on delivering healthy and natural products to consumers. The company offers a range of fruit-flavored sweet coconut water beverages, all sourced from natural coconuts. Zico aims to provide a nutritious hydration alternative, emphasizing sustainability and impact in its operations.
Thistle Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in preparing and delivering ready-to-eat, plant-forward meals, snacks, and cold-pressed juices. Founded in 2013, Thistle focuses on providing nutritious, organic, and locally-sourced food options to enhance convenience and accessibility for consumers. The company aims to address common barriers to healthy eating, such as lack of time, high costs, and inadequate local options, thereby empowering customers to make better dietary choices for themselves, their families, and the environment.
Private Equity Round in 2021
Zico is a producer of coconut water beverages that focuses on delivering healthy and natural products to consumers. The company offers a range of fruit-flavored sweet coconut water beverages, all sourced from natural coconuts. Zico aims to provide a nutritious hydration alternative, emphasizing sustainability and impact in its operations.
Zero Egg Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Ashdod, Israel, is a food-tech company specializing in the development of a plant-based egg alternative. This innovative product mimics the taste, appearance, and functionality of real eggs, making it suitable for a variety of culinary applications, including omelets, baked goods, pasta, and sauces. By providing a nutritious and versatile substitute, Zero Egg aims to cater to the growing demand for plant-based food options.
Vive Organic is an organic, function-focused line dedicated to providing the highest quality wellness shots. It has assessed hundreds of farms around the world, and exclusively source their ingredients from the top tier of organic farms. It never uses artificial colors or any type of sweeteners – not even stevia, honey, or sugar. They believe that nature alone should determine the color and flavor of its Wellness Shots. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Venice, California.
The Collaborative is the fastest growing premium plant-based yogurt and dessert brand.
Your Superfoods, Inc. is a company that specializes in producing and selling organic nutritional food and mixes. Founded in 2015 and based in Venice, California, the company aims to inspire individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles through its range of organic superfood products. Your Super distributes its offerings primarily online, as well as through wholesale shops, making its health-focused products accessible to a broad audience.
Thistle Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in preparing and delivering ready-to-eat, plant-forward meals, snacks, and cold-pressed juices. Founded in 2013, Thistle focuses on providing nutritious, organic, and locally-sourced food options to enhance convenience and accessibility for consumers. The company aims to address common barriers to healthy eating, such as lack of time, high costs, and inadequate local options, thereby empowering customers to make better dietary choices for themselves, their families, and the environment.
OWYN™ (Only What You Need) plant-based protein drinks are made for people who wish to live a clean, inspired and transparent lifestyle. The products contain only real, simple, all-natural ingredients. OWYN currently offers its protein drinks in six flavors and recently expanded its line to include meal replacement shakes. For more information on OWYN.
Flying Embers is a producer of organic, hand-crafted beverages that blend ancient brewing traditions with modern innovation. The company specializes in creating low-calorie, low-carb, and low-alcohol beers that incorporate botanical adaptogens, such as reishi mushrooms, to enhance their health benefits. Their products are characterized by a unique brewing process that retains live cultures, resulting in probiotic drinks with a refreshing, unfiltered, and unpasteurized flavor. By combining traditional remedies with contemporary taste, Flying Embers aims to offer consumers a sessionable alcohol experience that emphasizes health and wellness.
Fermented Sciences makes handcrafted organic hard kombucha products called Flying Embers. It comes with probiotics and botanical adaptogens. The company's line of live beers with active bacteria cultures, bring to life ancient brews and remedies to the modern-day. There are 6 refreshing flavors that Flying Embers offers, these are berry, lemon, ginger, pineapple, cherry, and grapefruit, all USDA certified organic with zero grams of sugar and carbs. It is a low-calorie, gluten-free, vegan beverage ranging from 4.5% to 7.5% alcohol by volume. Fermented Sciences was founded in 2016 by passionate entrepreneurs focused on disrupting the alcohol beverage industry through the creation of a revolutionary platform of great-tasting botanical brews with functional benefits. It is headquartered in Ojai, California.
Beanfields is a food company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in manufacturing and selling bean and rice tortilla chips. Founded in 2010, Beanfields offers a range of all-natural snacks in seven flavors, positioning itself as a healthier alternative to traditional snacks made from corn, potato, and wheat. The company is committed to sustainability and nutrition, producing gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly products that contain four grams of protein and four grams of fiber per serving. Beanfields aims to promote healthier eating habits while benefiting families, farmers, and the environment. Its products are available online and through various retailers in the United States, Canada, and internationally.
Vive Organic is an organic, function-focused line dedicated to providing the highest quality wellness shots. It has assessed hundreds of farms around the world, and exclusively source their ingredients from the top tier of organic farms. It never uses artificial colors or any type of sweeteners – not even stevia, honey, or sugar. They believe that nature alone should determine the color and flavor of its Wellness Shots. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Venice, California.
Vive Organic is an organic, function-focused line dedicated to providing the highest quality wellness shots. It has assessed hundreds of farms around the world, and exclusively source their ingredients from the top tier of organic farms. It never uses artificial colors or any type of sweeteners – not even stevia, honey, or sugar. They believe that nature alone should determine the color and flavor of its Wellness Shots. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Venice, California.
Garten, Inc. distributes vegan, gluten free, organic, and non GMO food products for individuals and offices in Silicon Valley, California. The company offers healthy snacks, coffee and tea, fresh produce, beverages, dairy products, and equipment. It also provides a slack wellness application that enables employees behavior across nutrition, rest, yoga, meditate, exercise, detox, and emotional wellbeing dimensions. Garten, Inc. was formerly known as Oh My Green, Inc. and changed its name to Garten, Inc. in June, 2020. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Mateo, California.
Ohmygreen is a health food company that delivers food directly to a company’s doors. Offering healthy office snacks including vegan, gluten-free, organic and non-GMO options, the company aims to empower the workplace and lead people to make healthier, smarter choices across nutrition, exercise, rest, detox and overall wellbeing. Ohmygreen offers a one stop shopping experience that incorporates budget management, office stocking and food delivery. There are three services to choose from when signing up: Zen, Bliss or Nirvana. Each of these services is data driven and food focused while every service is customized to meet the needs of the client. The company's mission is to empower people to live healthy and blissful lives. Founder Michael Heinrich was inspired in his youth in Berlin, Germany where his Grandmother cultivated an organic garden and served hearty home-cooked meals. As a medical doctor she would emphasize that if you want to stay healthy eat directly from the garden. Michael took this to heart and started Oh My Green.
Rebbl Inc. is a company based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2011, that specializes in producing and selling plant-based beverages, particularly elixirs and tonics. The brand name, Rebbl, stands for roots, extracts, berries, bark, and leaves, reflecting the diverse plant constituents used in their products. The company focuses on crafting high-quality super herb beverages that incorporate traditional wellness plants and adaptogens, aiming to promote balance and wellness. Rebbl offers a variety of flavors, including dark chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut chocolate spiced pumpkin pie, salted caramel, oatmeal cookie, and chocolate peanut butter banana, catering to consumers seeking organic and vegan options that nourish the body. The products are available through various retail outlets.
Beyond Meat, Inc. is a food company that specializes in the production and sale of plant-based meat alternatives, providing consumers with options that mimic the taste and texture of traditional animal-based products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including burgers, sausages, ground beef, jerky, meatballs, and chicken. Beyond Meat's offerings are designed to address key global challenges such as human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare. The products are made using simple, non-GMO ingredients and provide comparable or superior protein levels to animal meat, while being free from cholesterol, antibiotics, and hormones. The company distributes its products through various channels, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, restaurants, and foodservice outlets, both domestically and internationally. Beyond Meat was previously known as Savage River, Inc. before rebranding in September 2018.
Square Roots Urban Growers, Inc. is a farming accelerator based in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on empowering entrepreneurs to create local food businesses. The company offers a yearlong program in which selected participants receive training in urban farming techniques, utilizing hydroponic, controlled-climate container farms located in urban environments. Square Roots operates three core programs: the urban farming campus, where entrepreneurs cultivate local produce; the resident entrepreneur program, which includes a 13-month curriculum designed for skill development and experiential learning; and a community network that connects local business leaders to foster entrepreneurial growth. The produce grown includes herbs such as basil, chives, and mint, which are sold through partnerships with restaurants and retail outlets. Founded in 2016, Square Roots aims to promote sustainable urban agriculture and community engagement.
Farmer’s Fridge provides an automated smart fridge that serves salads, bowls, snacks, and more. Its unpurchased items are regularly donated to local food pantries, providing responsibly sourced nutrition to community members in need. The company is driven by a mission to make it simple for everyone to eat well. Founder Luke Saunders was frustrated with the lack of healthy, affordable options available on the road so he worked with the best in the business to create a user-friendly smart Fridge that puts chef-curated meals in your hands, in seconds. It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Beanfields is a food company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in manufacturing and selling bean and rice tortilla chips. Founded in 2010, Beanfields offers a range of all-natural snacks in seven flavors, positioning itself as a healthier alternative to traditional snacks made from corn, potato, and wheat. The company is committed to sustainability and nutrition, producing gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly products that contain four grams of protein and four grams of fiber per serving. Beanfields aims to promote healthier eating habits while benefiting families, farmers, and the environment. Its products are available online and through various retailers in the United States, Canada, and internationally.
Nutriati, Inc. is a food technology company based in Richmond, Virginia, established in 2013. The company specializes in researching, developing, producing, and commercializing innovative plant-based food ingredients, notably gluten-free chickpea protein and chickpea flour. Nutriati aims to create nutritious food products that appeal to a wide range of consumer tastes while promoting healthier ingredients in the food supply. The company is committed to making a positive social impact and improving global health and well-being through its offerings.
Beanfields is a food company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in manufacturing and selling bean and rice tortilla chips. Founded in 2010, Beanfields offers a range of all-natural snacks in seven flavors, positioning itself as a healthier alternative to traditional snacks made from corn, potato, and wheat. The company is committed to sustainability and nutrition, producing gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly products that contain four grams of protein and four grams of fiber per serving. Beanfields aims to promote healthier eating habits while benefiting families, farmers, and the environment. Its products are available online and through various retailers in the United States, Canada, and internationally.
Apeel Sciences, based in California, addresses the global food waste crisis by developing plant-derived solutions that extend the shelf life of fresh produce. Founded in 2012, the company creates pre-and post-harvest products using natural plant extracts, such as Edipeel and Invisipeel, which protect fruits and vegetables from environmental factors and pre-harvest issues. These innovations effectively double the lifespan of harvested crops without refrigeration, helping to reduce spoilage and conserve resources like water and energy. By leveraging materials found in the skins, peels, and seeds of fruits and vegetables, Apeel aims to minimize food waste and promote sustainability throughout the supply chain. The company's efforts are supported by a range of private investors and philanthropic organizations.
Apeel Sciences, based in California, addresses the global food waste crisis by developing plant-derived solutions that extend the shelf life of fresh produce. Founded in 2012, the company creates pre-and post-harvest products using natural plant extracts, such as Edipeel and Invisipeel, which protect fruits and vegetables from environmental factors and pre-harvest issues. These innovations effectively double the lifespan of harvested crops without refrigeration, helping to reduce spoilage and conserve resources like water and energy. By leveraging materials found in the skins, peels, and seeds of fruits and vegetables, Apeel aims to minimize food waste and promote sustainability throughout the supply chain. The company's efforts are supported by a range of private investors and philanthropic organizations.
Rebbl Inc. is a company based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2011, that specializes in producing and selling plant-based beverages, particularly elixirs and tonics. The brand name, Rebbl, stands for roots, extracts, berries, bark, and leaves, reflecting the diverse plant constituents used in their products. The company focuses on crafting high-quality super herb beverages that incorporate traditional wellness plants and adaptogens, aiming to promote balance and wellness. Rebbl offers a variety of flavors, including dark chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut chocolate spiced pumpkin pie, salted caramel, oatmeal cookie, and chocolate peanut butter banana, catering to consumers seeking organic and vegan options that nourish the body. The products are available through various retail outlets.
Veggie Grill, Inc. operates a chain of vegetarian restaurants across California, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois, offering a diverse menu that includes salads, sandwiches, soups, and desserts made from plant-based ingredients. Founded in 2005 and based in Los Angeles, the company focuses on providing craveable, comforting meals prepared with veggie-centric proteins in a fast-casual setting. In addition to its dining options, Veggie Grill also offers catering services for various events such as office lunches and parties, catering to the growing demand for convenient, healthier dining choices.
Beyond Meat, Inc. is a food company that specializes in the production and sale of plant-based meat alternatives, providing consumers with options that mimic the taste and texture of traditional animal-based products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including burgers, sausages, ground beef, jerky, meatballs, and chicken. Beyond Meat's offerings are designed to address key global challenges such as human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare. The products are made using simple, non-GMO ingredients and provide comparable or superior protein levels to animal meat, while being free from cholesterol, antibiotics, and hormones. The company distributes its products through various channels, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, restaurants, and foodservice outlets, both domestically and internationally. Beyond Meat was previously known as Savage River, Inc. before rebranding in September 2018.
Ripple Foods specializes in producing high-quality, dairy-free milk alternatives that prioritize nutrition and taste. Their products are designed to be high in protein, offering eight times the protein found in almond milk while containing half the sugar of traditional dairy milk. Additionally, Ripple's beverages are rich in bioavailable calcium, providing 50% more than regular milk, and are a good source of potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. With a focus on delivering a creamy texture that enhances the drinking experience, Ripple aims to provide a satisfying alternative for those seeking non-dairy options without sacrificing flavor or nutritional value.
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.
Perennial produces dairy products using plants. It offers milk whipped latte to make specialty teas and coffees. Sara Bonham founded Perennial in February 2016. It has its headquarters in San Francisco in California.
Rebbl Inc. is a company based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2011, that specializes in producing and selling plant-based beverages, particularly elixirs and tonics. The brand name, Rebbl, stands for roots, extracts, berries, bark, and leaves, reflecting the diverse plant constituents used in their products. The company focuses on crafting high-quality super herb beverages that incorporate traditional wellness plants and adaptogens, aiming to promote balance and wellness. Rebbl offers a variety of flavors, including dark chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut chocolate spiced pumpkin pie, salted caramel, oatmeal cookie, and chocolate peanut butter banana, catering to consumers seeking organic and vegan options that nourish the body. The products are available through various retail outlets.
Thrive Market, Inc. is a membership-based online shopping platform that aims to make healthy living accessible and affordable. Founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California, the company offers a wide range of over 5,000 organic and non-GMO products, spanning categories such as food, health, beauty, and home essentials. Thrive Market provides customers with the ability to shop using various filters that cater to specific diets and lifestyles. In addition to serving residential customers, it also caters to commercial clients across the United States. The company has a philanthropic initiative, Thrive Gives, which matches every paid membership with a free one for individuals in need, and has raised significant funds for food access and environmental sustainability causes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Thrive Market established a relief fund to support families affected by the crisis.
Hail Merry LLC is a manufacturer and retailer of raw, vegan, and gluten-free snack products, offering a diverse range that includes tarts, macaroons, grawnola, nuts, and seeds. Founded in 2006 and based in Dallas, Texas, the company promotes healthy snacking through consciously sourced, pure ingredients that are non-GMO, kosher certified, and free from grains and dairy. Hail Merry's snacks are crafted using low-temperature dehydration methods, which preserve the integrity of their ingredients and enhance flavor while providing a fresh taste experience. The products are available in retail stores across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as through online sales. The company is aligned with the raw foods movement, emphasizing the benefits of plant-based dietary fats, particularly from raw nuts and organic virgin coconut oil.
Treasure8 produces food ingredients to impact the nutritional values of food products. The company is based in San Francisco, California.