Stray Dog Capital

Founded in 2013, Stray Dog Capital is a venture capital firm based in Leawood, Kansas. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on businesses that drive alternatives to the use of animals in the supply chain across food, beverage, and biotechnology sectors in the United States and Europe.

Johnny Ream

Partner

45 past transactions

Companion Protect

Series A in 2024
Companion Protect is a national pet insurance and wellness program administrator that operates in a B2B and B2B2C model. It provides comprehensive dog and cat health coverage for accidents, illnesses, and wellness services through partnerships with property and casualty insurers, employee benefits providers, retailers, affinity groups, and animal welfare organizations. The company serves insurers and policyholders with pet health products delivered via a technology platform that aims to streamline the customer experience. Founded in 2015 and based in Topeka, Kansas, Companion Protect focuses on extending preventive care and treatments, including wellness exams, cancer therapies, surgeries, and other pet health services, along with coverage for accidents and emergencies, to help keep pets healthy.

Clever Carnivore

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in Chicago in 2021 by Dr. Paul Burridge and Dr. Virginia Rangos, Clever Carnivore is a cultivated meat company dedicated to producing cost-competitive pork products using optimized cell lines and bioprocesses. The company aims to expand global meat supply sustainably while maintaining product quality.

Triplebar

Venture Round in 2023
Triplebar specializes in biotechnology and synthetic biology research, focusing on sustainable solutions. Its Hyper-Throughput™ Screening system enables rapid testing of millions of potential solutions.

Treetoscope

Seed Round in 2023
The first and only commercial device that senses the internal water flow of a plant and directly measures its water consumption and real-time irrigation needs. without extrapolations based on indirect sensing technologies. Treetoscope offers a SaaS irrigation management platform, based on direct plant sensing technology. We tackle one of the most crucial challenges farmers face today: water scarcity and irrigation optimization. Our groundbreaking ag-tech enables the unprecedented measurement of real-time actual water use of trees (based on our patented single probe Sap Flow sensor). Through the Treetoscope solution, growers gain great value as a result of the affordability, scalability, and ease of deployment of our technology.

Companion Protect

Series A in 2023
Companion Protect is a national pet insurance and wellness program administrator that operates in a B2B and B2B2C model. It provides comprehensive dog and cat health coverage for accidents, illnesses, and wellness services through partnerships with property and casualty insurers, employee benefits providers, retailers, affinity groups, and animal welfare organizations. The company serves insurers and policyholders with pet health products delivered via a technology platform that aims to streamline the customer experience. Founded in 2015 and based in Topeka, Kansas, Companion Protect focuses on extending preventive care and treatments, including wellness exams, cancer therapies, surgeries, and other pet health services, along with coverage for accidents and emergencies, to help keep pets healthy.

Uncaged Innovations

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Uncaged Innovations develops sustainable alternatives to animal skin products. They create bio-based leather using plant materials and proprietary processing techniques, serving industries such as luxury fashion and automotives.

Aqua Cultured Foods

Seed Round in 2023
Aqua Cultured Foods is a producer of fungi-based food products that specializes in fermentation-enabled seafood alternatives. The company focuses on creating plant-based options that closely mimic the taste, texture, and freshness of traditional seafood, including tuna, scallops, squid, and shellfish. By employing advanced scientific methods, Aqua Cultured Foods aims to provide delicious and healthy seafood choices while ensuring sustainability and protecting marine ecosystems. The company is committed to making seafood accessible to consumers without the environmental impact associated with conventional fishing practices.

Barvecue

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2017 and based in Cornelius, North Carolina, Barvecue specializes in producing plant-based comfort food products, notably vegetarian barbeque options. Utilizing whole soybeans, sweet potatoes, and organic apple cider vinegar, the company aims to replicate wood-smoked flavors, providing meat-free alternatives for consumers seeking familiar barbecue tastes.

The ISH Food Company

Seed Round in 2023
ISH Food Company specializes in producing sustainable and healthy plant-based food. The company creates chef-crafted recipe collections designed to appeal to a wide range of customers, providing delicious alternatives to traditional meat products. ISH focuses on offering plant-based options that cater to flexitarians and seafood enthusiasts, ensuring that consumers have access to nutritious and environmentally friendly food choices. Through its innovative products, ISH aims to promote a healthier food system that nourishes all individuals.

Dextrous Robotics

Venture Round in 2023
Dextrous Robotics is a robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence-enabled robots designed for warehouse operations. Its robots are capable of managing various logistics tasks, including loading and unloading pallets, trucks, and containers, as well as material picking, sorting, and storage. By providing automation solutions, Dextrous Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency in warehouses, enabling clients to optimize their logistics processes.

Mozza

Venture Round in 2022
Mozza is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in the development of plant-based cheese products. The company aims to create cheese derived from plants that closely replicates the taste and texture of traditional dairy cheese. By utilizing bovine milk proteins, Mozza produces cheese that exhibits the same characteristics as its animal-derived counterparts, including melt, stretch, and flavor. This innovation provides consumers with a viable alternative to dairy cheese, catering to the growing demand for plant-based food options.

Yo Egg

Seed Round in 2022
Yo Egg is a food processing company that specializes in producing plant-based egg substitute products, offering a range of alternatives that mimic traditional eggs without harming animals or the environment. Their product line includes fried eggs, ramen, and sunny-side-up styles, all crafted to deliver the visual appeal, texture, and taste of poultry eggs. Yo Egg's vegan egg substitutes are cholesterol and pathogen-free, made from a blend of ingredients that replicate the nutritional benefits of chicken eggs. These products not only cater to consumers seeking ethical and sustainable food options but also provide an easy training solution for staff in culinary settings, making them suitable for creating innovative and appealing plant-based dishes.

Nowadays

Seed Round in 2022
Nowadays is a producer of plant-based meat that aims to create affordable and scalable manufacturing solutions for whole cuts of plant-based products. The company specializes in developing healthier alternatives to traditional junk food, utilizing animal-free ingredients to cater to consumers seeking nutritious and sustainable options. By prioritizing health and sustainability, Nowadays strives to provide innovative meat alternatives that meet the growing demand for plant-based diets.

Better Dairy

Series A in 2022
Better Dairy produces dairy alternatives using precision fermentation. It creates animal-free versions of cheese, yogurt, and ice cream that are molecularly identical to traditional dairy products, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Lovely Day Foods

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lovely Day Foods is a European food biotech company focused on developing innovative food solutions that promote sustainability and ethical consumption. The company operates under the brand Perfeggt, which offers a range of egg replacers made from pea protein, successfully replacing over one million chicken eggs in various dishes such as scrambled eggs, omelets, quiches, pancakes, and waffles across Germany and Austria. Collaborating with over 50 partners, Lovely Day Foods aims to decouple food production from traditional agriculture through precision fermentation, creating bio-identical proteins that are GMO-free. This approach not only meets the increasing demand for nutritious food but also contributes to a kinder future for the planet. In 2023, Perfeggt was recognized as one of the top startup brands in Germany, reflecting its growing popularity and impact in the food industry.

Grounded Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Grounded Foods Co. is a West Hollywood-based company that specializes in producing plant-based cheeses crafted from cauliflower and hemp seeds. Founded in 2019 by behavioral economist Veronica Fil and international award-winning chef Shaun Quade, the company employs a proprietary fermentation process that utilizes imperfect vegetables to create products that closely resemble the flavor and texture of dairy cheese. Their product lineup includes gruyere style cheese, camembert style cheese, marinated hemp seed feta, and hemp seed cream cheese, all designed to offer high nutritional value while promoting environmental sustainability. Grounded Foods sells its offerings through both retail stores and online channels, aiming to provide consumers with viable dairy-free alternatives.

CHKN Not Chicken

Series A in 2021
CHKN Not Chicken is a food tech startup dedicated to providing sustainable plant-based protein alternatives to traditional meat. The company's mission is to promote healthier lifestyles and environmental sustainability by encouraging reduced meat consumption. Its flagship product line features three varieties of shredded CHKN: Naked CHKN, Fiesta CHKN, and Zen, all of which are vegan, soy-free, gluten-free, and non-GMO, delivering 20 grams of protein per 8 oz serving with only 140 calories. CHKN Not Chicken aims to offer a delicious and versatile substitute for chicken, suitable for a wide range of recipes including stir fry, tacos, salads, and more, while ensuring that the ingredients are clean and free from common allergens.

Miyoko’s Kitchen

Series C in 2021
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..

Upgrade Boutique

Seed Round in 2021
Upgrade Boutique is a managed marketplace that provides beauty products and services. The company connects with consumers that seek custom wigs, extensions, and curated beauty products with a network of stylists and colorists. Upgrade Boutique was founded in 2019 by Britney Winters and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Atlast Food

Series A in 2021
Atlast Food Co. is a food technology company based in Green Island, New York, specializing in the development of structural ingredients for plant-based and whole cut meat products. Established in 2020, Atlast aims to create delicious, environmentally sustainable foods that are rooted in nature. The company's product line includes innovative offerings such as plant-based bacon and steaks, reflecting its commitment to transforming the meat alternative market with high-quality, whole cut options.

Chunk Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Chunk Foods makes clean-label, plant-based whole-cut products. Chunk Foods uses cutting-edge technology to create delicious and nutritious food while also protecting the environment. Chunk Foods' products are minimally processed and contain only a few healthy, identifiable ingredients.

Deliciou

Seed Round in 2021
Deliciou is a company that specializes in producing healthy snacks and premium seasonings designed to simplify plant-based cooking. Its flagship product, a vegetarian bacon seasoning, is notable for being low in calories, fat, and sodium while delivering a rich bacon-like flavor. Deliciou's offerings are crafted from fresh spices, vegetable powders, and various flavor extracts, making them accessible and enjoyable for consumers seeking healthier culinary options. By prioritizing ease of use and flavor, Deliciou aims to enhance the cooking experience for those interested in plant-based diets.

BlueNalu

Convertible Note in 2021
BlueNalu cultivates seafood products from fish cells using vertical farming methods. Established in 2017, it aims to provide sustainable, high-quality alternatives to conventionally sourced seafood.

Chunk Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Chunk Foods makes clean-label, plant-based whole-cut products. Chunk Foods uses cutting-edge technology to create delicious and nutritious food while also protecting the environment. Chunk Foods' products are minimally processed and contain only a few healthy, identifiable ingredients.

Better Dairy

Seed Round in 2020
Better Dairy produces dairy alternatives using precision fermentation. It creates animal-free versions of cheese, yogurt, and ice cream that are molecularly identical to traditional dairy products, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Daring Foods

Series A in 2020
Daring Foods Inc. is a startup based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, founded in 2018 by Ross Mackay. The company specializes in producing plant-based chicken alternatives that cater to health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious food options. Daring Foods offers vegan meat products that are free from dairy, eggs, palm oil, genetically modified organisms, hormones, and antibiotics. By focusing on sustainability and flavor, the company aims to provide a delicious alternative for individuals who consume chicken regularly. Daring Foods is also expanding its reach into retail markets, enhancing accessibility for customers seeking plant-based dietary options.

Barvecue

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017 and based in Cornelius, North Carolina, Barvecue specializes in producing plant-based comfort food products, notably vegetarian barbeque options. Utilizing whole soybeans, sweet potatoes, and organic apple cider vinegar, the company aims to replicate wood-smoked flavors, providing meat-free alternatives for consumers seeking familiar barbecue tastes.

Hooray Foods

Seed Round in 2020
Hooray Foods, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in producing plant-based meat products, specifically designed to mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Utilizing a proprietary fat encapsulation technique, Hooray Foods creates products that sizzle, smell, and taste like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. The company aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful alternative to bacon, catering to those looking to reduce meat consumption without sacrificing taste. Hooray Foods sells its products through various partners, markets, and cafes, making plant-based options accessible to a wider audience.

Atlast Food

Seed Round in 2020
Atlast Food Co. is a food technology company based in Green Island, New York, specializing in the development of structural ingredients for plant-based and whole cut meat products. Established in 2020, Atlast aims to create delicious, environmentally sustainable foods that are rooted in nature. The company's product line includes innovative offerings such as plant-based bacon and steaks, reflecting its commitment to transforming the meat alternative market with high-quality, whole cut options.

GOOD PLANeT Foods

Series A in 2020
Good PLANeT Foods LLC, incorporated in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in producing premium plant-based cheese products. The company offers a variety of cheese alternatives, including shreds and slices in flavors such as mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar, smoked provolone, garlic and herb, and hot pepper. Good PLANeT Foods aims to provide consumers with delicious and nutritious dairy-free options that replicate the flavors of traditional cheese, all while promoting animal rights and environmental sustainability. The company is dedicated to offering a healthy alternative to dairy cheese without compromising on taste.

Grounded Foods

Seed Round in 2020
Grounded Foods Co. is a West Hollywood-based company that specializes in producing plant-based cheeses crafted from cauliflower and hemp seeds. Founded in 2019 by behavioral economist Veronica Fil and international award-winning chef Shaun Quade, the company employs a proprietary fermentation process that utilizes imperfect vegetables to create products that closely resemble the flavor and texture of dairy cheese. Their product lineup includes gruyere style cheese, camembert style cheese, marinated hemp seed feta, and hemp seed cream cheese, all designed to offer high nutritional value while promoting environmental sustainability. Grounded Foods sells its offerings through both retail stores and online channels, aiming to provide consumers with viable dairy-free alternatives.

NuMilk

Venture Round in 2020
NuMilk is a manufacturer of innovative milk vending machines that produce a variety of plant-based milks, with a focus on fresh almond milk. These machines allow consumers to create non-dairy beverages on demand, ensuring that the milk is free from preservatives and fillers. NuMilk's almond milk is designed to provide nutritional benefits, offering five grams of protein, three grams of fiber, vitamin E, and calcium in every serving. By providing fresh, vegan milk at the push of a button, NuMilk caters to the growing demand for healthy, plant-based alternatives in the beverage market.

Gathered Foods

Series B in 2020
Gathered Foods Corporation, operating under the brand name Good Catch, specializes in the development, production, and sale of plant-based seafood alternatives in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Heath, Ohio, the company offers a variety of products, including plant-based tuna, frozen entrées, and appetizers, all crafted from a unique blend of six legumes—peas, chickpeas, lentils, soy, fava beans, and navy beans—alongside seaweed and algae extract to enhance flavor. These products are designed to replicate the taste and experience of traditional seafood while being free from dairy, gluten, and GMOs, providing a cruelty-free option for consumers seeking alternatives to seafood. Gathered Foods sells its products through both retail stores and online channels, catering to a growing market of health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers.

Good Catch

Series B in 2020
Good Catch Foods is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of vegan, plant-based seafood alternatives. Founded in 2016, it produces a variety of products designed to replicate traditional seafood, including fish-free shredded tuna, crab cakes, salmon filets, and patties. These offerings are crafted using a blend of pea proteins and legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, and fava beans. Initially headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Good Catch has since expanded its presence to New York, New York. The company aims to provide sustainable and health-conscious food options for consumers seeking plant-based diets.

Apres

Series A in 2019
Après, a digital-first company based in San Francisco, offers a plant-based protein beverage developed specifically for premium whole-body replenishment

BlueNalu

Series A in 2019
BlueNalu cultivates seafood products from fish cells using vertical farming methods. Established in 2017, it aims to provide sustainable, high-quality alternatives to conventionally sourced seafood.

Good Catch

Convertible Note in 2019
Good Catch Foods is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of vegan, plant-based seafood alternatives. Founded in 2016, it produces a variety of products designed to replicate traditional seafood, including fish-free shredded tuna, crab cakes, salmon filets, and patties. These offerings are crafted using a blend of pea proteins and legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, and fava beans. Initially headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Good Catch has since expanded its presence to New York, New York. The company aims to provide sustainable and health-conscious food options for consumers seeking plant-based diets.

Gathered Foods

Convertible Note in 2019
Gathered Foods Corporation, operating under the brand name Good Catch, specializes in the development, production, and sale of plant-based seafood alternatives in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Heath, Ohio, the company offers a variety of products, including plant-based tuna, frozen entrées, and appetizers, all crafted from a unique blend of six legumes—peas, chickpeas, lentils, soy, fava beans, and navy beans—alongside seaweed and algae extract to enhance flavor. These products are designed to replicate the taste and experience of traditional seafood while being free from dairy, gluten, and GMOs, providing a cruelty-free option for consumers seeking alternatives to seafood. Gathered Foods sells its products through both retail stores and online channels, catering to a growing market of health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers.

Good Catch

Series A in 2018
Good Catch Foods is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of vegan, plant-based seafood alternatives. Founded in 2016, it produces a variety of products designed to replicate traditional seafood, including fish-free shredded tuna, crab cakes, salmon filets, and patties. These offerings are crafted using a blend of pea proteins and legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, and fava beans. Initially headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Good Catch has since expanded its presence to New York, New York. The company aims to provide sustainable and health-conscious food options for consumers seeking plant-based diets.

Wild Earth

Seed Round in 2018
Wild Earth is a technology-driven pet food company that develops plant-based, clean-protein diets for pets. It aims to provide healthier nutrition that is more humane and environmentally sustainable than conventional pet foods. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Wild Earth emphasizes science-based formulations to meet pets' nutritional needs while reducing environmental impact.

SuperMeat

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2015, SuperMeat is an Israeli biotech and food-tech company that produces cultured meat from chicken cells in a controlled environment. This process reduces land use by 99% and water consumption by 90%, minimizing environmental impact while ensuring food safety without antibiotics.

Eat Your Coffee

Venture Round in 2017
Eat Your Coffee is a company that produces innovative coffee-based energy bars aimed at providing a nutritious and caffeinated snack option. Founded by coffee-deprived college students at Northeastern University, the company combines organic, Fair Trade coffee with real ingredients to create energizing snacks. Their product line includes flavors such as mocha latte, coconut mocha, and caramel macchiato, appealing to consumers seeking a natural alternative to traditional caffeinated options. By crafting energy bars that taste like real coffee, Eat Your Coffee seeks to energize lives while promoting a healthier snacking experience.

Miyoko’s Kitchen

Series B in 2017
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..

Geltor

Seed Round in 2016
Geltor designs and produces animal-free collagen and other bioactive proteins for beauty, wellness, and nutrition applications. Founded in 2015, the company uses proprietary AI to create customized proteins tailored to specific industry needs.

Purple Carrot

Seed Round in 2015
Purple Carrot is a business that delivers healthy, plant-based meal kits directly to consumers' doorsteps nationwide. They specialize in providing fresh, pre-portioned ingredients along with step-by-step recipes, ensuring customers can easily prepare delicious, whole-food, plant-based meals at home. Their offerings are gluten-free and high in protein, catering to health-conscious individuals seeking convenient, nutritious options.
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