S2G Ventures

S2G Ventures, established in 2014 and based in Chicago, is a multi-stage venture fund focused on food and agriculture. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs whose products and services address the growing consumer demand for healthy, sustainable, and local food options. S2G Ventures identifies various sectors within the food system that are poised for transformation and builds a diverse portfolio through seed, venture, and growth-stage investments. Its investment areas encompass agriculture, food ingredients, infrastructure and logistics, food safety and technology, as well as retail, restaurants, and consumer brands. The firm’s mission is to drive innovation in these sectors to enhance sustainability and health in the food supply chain.

Sanjeev Krishnan

Senior Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer

Rachel O'Connell

Associate

Cristina Rohr

Managing Director, Food and Agriculture

Aaron Rudberg

Chief Operating Officer & Senior Managing Director

Chuck Templeton

Managing Partner

Matthew Walker

Managing Director, Food and Agriculture

Past deals in Nutrition

UCAN

Series A in 2022
The UCAN Company specializes in the development and manufacturing of nutrition products aimed at stabilizing blood sugar levels, catering to children, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts. Its flagship product, UCAN SuperStarch, is a natural, slow-releasing carbohydrate designed to provide steady energy for both physical and cognitive performance. The product line includes various flavors of UCAN sports nutrition, protein powder, snack bars, and hydration options. Additionally, the company offers recipes and sells related accessories like blenders and water bottles. UCAN markets its products through retail stores and an online platform, striving to redefine consumer and sports nutrition with safe, natural, and effective solutions. Founded in 2005 and based in Woodbridge, Connecticut, the UCAN Company emphasizes scientific backing in its product offerings to inspire health-conscious consumers to reach their full potential.

Faeth

Seed Round in 2022
Faeth Therapeutics is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment through a deep understanding of the relationship between dietary nutrients and tumor growth. By aligning specific diets with tumor genotypes and treatment regimens, Faeth aims to limit the energy and resources that tumors need to proliferate, thereby improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy. Founded by leading researchers and clinicians, the company seeks to translate significant discoveries from cancer research laboratories into effective clinical practices, focusing on evidence-based approaches to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients.

GEM

Seed Round in 2021
GEM Health, Inc. specializes in manufacturing plant-based multivitamin supplements aimed at enhancing wellbeing and alleviating stress for women. Founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a product that combines 13 whole plant ingredients, providing over 15 essential vitamins, minerals, and herbs without fillers or preservatives. GEM's supplements are designed for optimal absorption and environmental sustainability. In addition to nutritional products, GEM Health also sells apparel, including sweatshirts and tote bags. The company markets its offerings primarily through its online platform.

Territory Foods

Series B in 2021
Territory Foods is a chef-prepared meal delivery service that creates nutritionist-approved menus tailored to support various dietary preferences and regional market tastes. Its fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals are designed by in-house culinary professionals and nutrition experts, prepared by a dedicated team of chefs, and powered by a proprietary algorithm that informs personalized menu variety at scale. Its boredom-proof rotating menus feature a wide variety of freshly-made artisan meals per week that are responsibly sourced, always free of refined sugars, and made without ingredients that contain gluten and dairy. Menus can be customized to meet dietary templates such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, taking the guesswork out of navigating and committing to healthy eating. Territory Foods launched in 2011 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Project Well

Convertible Note in 2020
Project Well, Inc. delivers prepared meals, meal kits, produce boxes, and food gift cards online. It provides personalized food and nutrition solutions to Medicare advantage members with nutritionally chronic disease and at risk of food insecurity. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

UCAN

Series D in 2018
The UCAN Company specializes in the development and manufacturing of nutrition products aimed at stabilizing blood sugar levels, catering to children, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts. Its flagship product, UCAN SuperStarch, is a natural, slow-releasing carbohydrate designed to provide steady energy for both physical and cognitive performance. The product line includes various flavors of UCAN sports nutrition, protein powder, snack bars, and hydration options. Additionally, the company offers recipes and sells related accessories like blenders and water bottles. UCAN markets its products through retail stores and an online platform, striving to redefine consumer and sports nutrition with safe, natural, and effective solutions. Founded in 2005 and based in Woodbridge, Connecticut, the UCAN Company emphasizes scientific backing in its product offerings to inspire health-conscious consumers to reach their full potential.

ShopWell

Series C in 2015
ShopWell Labs, Inc. develops a website and mobile application that provides personalized nutrition recommendations, allergy alerts, and ingredient analysis for various foods to consumers. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in San Carlos, California. ShopWell Labs, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Innit, Inc.