Sip Herbals
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Sip Herbals is a food production company that develops and markets herbal coffee substitutes. Based in Gresham, Oregon, it operates as a producer and retailer of herbal coffee alternatives made from natural ingredients. The product line emphasizes autoimmune protocol compatibility and avoids caffeine, gluten, and sugar, appealing to consumers seeking caffeine-free and diet-conscious options.
Tiiga
Funding Round in 2022
Tiiga is a producer of plant-based, baobab-derived beverage mixes designed for hydration and digestive comfort. The company offers a powdered electrolyte drink that consumers add to water to create a performance-focused hydration beverage. Its formulations emphasize easy digestion and gut health, leveraging baobab fruit as a primary ingredient. Tiiga positions its products as natural hydration enhancers intended to support a healthy microbiome and overall well-being while aligning with environmentally conscious practices.
Sustain-A-Grain
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sustain-A-Grain is a business focused on producing and distributing a perennial grain crop, aiming to promote sustainable agriculture and climate-smart food production. They offer grain and flour products derived from this crop, which supports soil and water quality improvement, providing a regenerative farming alternative to traditional wheat. Their primary customers are brewers, bakers, and distillers, who can use these products to create climate-smart food.
eBottli
Pre Seed Round in 2022
eBottli, established in 2019 and based in Port Adelaide, Australia, specializes in a digital platform that ensures product authenticity and traceability, primarily serving the food and beverage industry. The company's core offerings include real-time tracking, monitoring, and anti-counterfeiting services, facilitated by IoT and blockchain technologies. Additionally, eBottli provides consulting and design services to enhance user experience and product quality.
Farmstand
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Farmstand is a London-based food company that delivers nutritious, ready-to-heat meals to offices and workplaces. It prepares meals off-site and provides them to businesses, which offer them to employees who simply reheat them onsite. The model aims to provide affordable, healthier alternatives to traditional fast food and convenient in-office dining. Founded in 2015, Farmstand emphasizes sustainability and has earned a Certified B Corp status, a London Living Wage commitment, and ongoing work toward net-zero carbon. It aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health, responsible production and climate action. The company stresses employee ownership, with 100% of the team holding equity, and seeks to maintain equal pay by aiming for a zero gender pay gap. Farmstand presents itself as a scalable solution for improving health outcomes through convenient, affordable meals delivered to businesses.
Without a Trace Foods
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Without a Trace Foods is a family-focused manufacturer and distributor of allergen-friendly, gluten-free snacks, dedicated to making all children and families feel included, regardless of dietary restrictions. The company produces snacks that are free from nine common allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, wheat/gluten, fish, shellfish, and sesame. These products are crafted in a dedicated allergen-friendly facility using non-GMO and organic ingredients, ensuring that food lovers can enjoy safe and delicious options. Without a Trace Foods ships their products directly to homes, emphasizing accessibility for families seeking allergen-free alternatives.
Wildwonder
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Wildwonder is a producer of wellness beverages that specialize in sparkling herb infusions designed to promote gut health. Their products are crafted using a blend of tea, real fruit juice, and fresh ingredients, incorporating antioxidants, vegan probiotics, and plant fiber to enhance their nutritional profile. Offering a diverse range of flavors, Wildwonder's drinks aim to deliver both immune-boosting and gut-healing benefits, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking flavorful and nutritious beverage options.
Macco Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Macco is a Spanish foodtech company dedicated to developing and manufacturing innovative products and processes that leverage robotics and artificial intelligence in the food and beverage sector. Their focus on technology enhances efficiency and quality in food production and service, transforming the culinary landscape.
Macco Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Macco is a Spanish foodtech company dedicated to developing and manufacturing innovative products and processes that leverage robotics and artificial intelligence in the food and beverage sector. Their focus on technology enhances efficiency and quality in food production and service, transforming the culinary landscape.
Hargol™ FoodTech
Seed Round in 2021
Hargol™ FoodTech is the world's first commercial grasshopper farm!
Grasshoppers are nature's most efficient protein source.
Hargol™ FoodTech revolutionize the protein ingredient industry by providing a healthier and more sustainable and affordable alternative, becoming the leading intensive rearing company of grasshoppers in the world. The company is at the forefront of high quality nutrients and healthy grasshoppers supply to markets around the world, improving current market wild-harvested supply by providing year-round availability, nutrients content & quality and costs reduction.
For its first line of products, Hargol FoodTech relies on methods and technologies of intensive breeding and growing of three grasshopper species that are processed into protein powders. The company is offering grasshopper based protein ingredient in North America markets to food/ingredient manufacturers and whole grasshoppers.
Hargol™ FoodTech have thus far been attracting the interest of food producers, distributors and retailers in the North America, Europe and other regions of the world with whole grasshoppers, grasshopper’s nutrient-rich powder and innovative food products.
With the expected 70% rise in demand for animal source protein over the next decades and with existing animal source protein taking a big toll on the environment there is a need for an alternative – Both sustainable and affordable for populations around the globe.
Enhanced by their vegetarian diet grasshoppers’ nutrient content is superior compare to other insects or animal source protein: Over 70% whole protein, Omega-3 & Omega-6, Zinc, Iron, & Folic acid. Grasshoppers are also the only Kosher and Halal insect in the world!
Cultured Decadence
Convertible Note in 2020
Cultured Decadence is a cellular aquaculture startup based in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 2020. The company specializes in innovative methods to produce crustacean products, specifically focusing on lobster and crab meat. Utilizing cell culture and tissue engineering techniques, Cultured Decadence creates seafood directly from the cells of these animals, eliminating the need for shells, organs, and waste. This approach aims to address the increasing global demand for nutritious and sustainable seafood, providing a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fishing practices.
Ilixer
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Ilixer is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in producing nutritionally-complete powdered meals. These meals are crafted from real food ingredients, ensuring they contain all essential vitamins and minerals, along with an optimal balance of macronutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber. Ilixer's offerings are designed to provide consumers with healthy and convenient meal options. The company operates through direct-to-consumer sales as well as wholesale distribution to select retailers.
Wherefour
Venture Round in 2019
Wherefour, Inc. is a software development company based in Petaluma, California, established in 2015. It specializes in developing enterprise resource planning (ERP) and traceability software tailored for various industries, including food, beverage, machinery, bakery, cannabis, textile, cosmetic/personal care, and nutraceuticals. The platform supports both process and discrete manufacturing techniques, offering a cloud-based, multi-user, and role-based system. Key features include inventory control, forecasting, lot tracking, and product batch management, enabling businesses to enhance production efficiency while maintaining quality and safety standards. Through its solutions, Wherefour aims to help companies optimize inventory usage, minimize waste, and streamline operations.
BizEatz
Convertible Note in 2019
BizEatz is a Tucson, Arizona-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in delivering healthy, prepared meals to business travelers. The platform allows users to conveniently order meals online, which are then delivered directly to their hotel rooms or offices across the contiguous United States. BizEatz focuses on providing a variety of dietary options, including organic, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan meals, ensuring that health-conscious travelers have access to nutritious food while on the road. The service aims to enhance the travel experience by making healthy eating simple and convenient for busy professionals.
Cowboy Cricket Farms
Seed Round in 2018
Cowboy Cricket Farms Inc., based in Belgrade, Montana, specializes in processing crickets to create a variety of nutritious food products. Founded in 2018, the company produces items such as chocolate chirp cookies, smokey jumpers, and cricket powder, all derived from organically raised crickets. Additionally, Cowboy Cricket Farms sells merchandise related to its brand, including water bottles, stickers, and apparel. The company has established a network of partner farmers across the United States, who are trained to raise crickets using proprietary methods and feed. This ensures a consistent supply of high-quality crickets, which are processed at the company's facility. Cowboy Cricket Farms aims to provide sustainable snack options, offering a viable alternative to traditional animal products. Their products are available for purchase online, promoting the benefits of insect consumption.
Rosso & Flynn
Convertible Note in 2018
Rosso & Flynn is a modern butcher company that specializes in providing high-quality meat products with a focus on transparency. With an online platform, the company offers a variety of fresh, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and soy-free meats delivered directly to customers' doorsteps. By prioritizing quality and accessibility, Rosso & Flynn aims to ensure consumers have access to the best tasting meat products while maintaining a commitment to ethical sourcing and health-conscious options.
PathSpot
Convertible Note in 2018
PathSpot Technologies, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, specializes in food safety solutions. The company develops and manufactures a unique system that uses a proprietary algorithm to analyze fluorescent light, enabling it to scan employees' hands and detect pathogens that cause food-borne illnesses. This technology helps restaurants and their customers mitigate the risk of food-borne illnesses by providing instant, invisible signs of harmful bacteria and viruses.
Planetarians
Convertible Note in 2017
Planetarians is a US-based Climate/FoodTech company developing affordable, healthy plant-based proteins through ingredient innovation. It focuses on an ingredient technology system that upcycles food by-products and solid waste into high-protein fiber ingredients, enabling the creation of alternative meat products and carbon-negative meat substitutes. Its processes repurpose spent soybeans from oil extraction and spent yeast from beer fermentation to produce natural protein and fiber that can fortify a range of foods. The company positions its technology to advance sustainable protein production and reduce waste while expanding plant-based options.
NaCa Fermentation
Convertible Note in 2016
NaCa Fermentation, Inc. is a company located in Beaverton, Oregon, that specializes in manufacturing fermentation tanks and yeast encapsulation technology for the beverage industry, specifically targeting distilleries, breweries, and wineries. By transforming the biological process of fermentation into a mechanical one, NaCa Fermentation aims to address issues such as stuck, slow, and unpredictable fermentations. Their innovative fermenters and patent-pending technology enable consistent fermentations that can be completed in 24 hours without compromising product quality. Additionally, the company offers its technology for licensing, allowing producers to enhance their production capacity while optimizing the use of their existing facilities.
Saige is a modern personal chef service that delivers custom-made meals directly to customers' doors. By collecting dietary profiles from families, Saige uses a combination of chef expertise and machine learning to recommend and prepare meals in their commercial kitchen. The company specializes in providing ready-to-eat meals tailored to individual tastes and needs, with the option for continuous improvement based on customer feedback.
Wise Apple
Convertible Note in 2016
Wise Apple is a company dedicated to simplifying lunchtime for families by providing fresh, custom, pre-packaged, ready-to-serve lunches and snacks delivered directly to homes. Founded in 2016 by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, Wise Apple aims to alleviate the daily stress parents face in planning and packing their children's lunches. The meals are chef-crafted and designed to appeal to kids, utilizing high-quality, nutritious ingredients. The service caters to various dietary needs and preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options. By focusing on personalized nutrition and convenience, Wise Apple strives to make healthy food enjoyable for children.
Grubbly Farms
Seed Round in 2016
Grubbly Farms Inc. is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in producing and selling fresh feed and snacks for chickens, primarily through its product known as Grubblies, which are made from dried black soldier fly larvae. Founded in 2015, the company aims to address the rising costs of livestock feed by offering a sustainable protein source derived from farm-grown black soldier fly grubs. These larvae are cultivated on a diet of pre-consumer food waste and are rich in essential nutrients such as calcium and lysine, vital for egg and feather production in poultry. By providing eco-friendly alternatives, Grubbly Farms supports poultry owners in accessing high-protein feed that not only benefits their livestock but also promotes environmental sustainability.
Urban Eatz is a delivery service company offering homemade food products such as salad dressings, soups, pasta sauces, spreads, and turkey burgers prepared fresh daily. It provides online food ordering through its platform, enabling customers to access various types of food at home or for special events.
Coconut Whisk is a company that specializes in producing vegan and gluten-free baking mixes, primarily focusing on breakfast items such as pancake and waffle mixes. Their products are made from wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, brown rice, and organic coconut sugar, aiming to provide consumers with a healthier and convenient baking option. The company is driven by a mission to make life sweeter through simplicity and a commitment to giving back to the community.
BERKM develops a clay-based additive to reduce plastic usage in packaging. The additive enhances polyethylene terephthalate plastics by improving gas barrier properties, strength, and ultraviolet resistance, enabling manufacturers to lower plastic consumption while extending product shelf life. By addressing plastic pollution, CO2 emissions, and beverage and food waste, BERKM aims to reduce the environmental impact of packaging and support more sustainable product lifecycles.
All Clean Food produces organic, plant-based pasta meals. Their products are gluten-free, allergen-free, vegan-friendly, and free from preservatives.
CrEATe Good Foods is a vegan company that provides organic plant-based beef, poultry, and seafood products to consumers.