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Mercado Único is a B2B platform that connects suppliers and retailers in the consumer goods industry. It specializes in the distribution and management of near-expiration and slow-moving products, facilitating sales at discounted prices. The platform uses AI to match suppliers with buyers who can utilize the items immediately, helping to reduce waste and avoid disposal costs.

Katapulte is a financial services provider focused on small businesses, particularly in the consumer packaged goods sector. The company offers loans, funding advice, and access to various funding options to meet the working capital needs of its clients. By specializing in the comparison of multiple funding sources, Katapulte ensures that small businesses can secure equitable financing without relinquishing equity at early stages of development. This approach enables businesses to scale effectively while maintaining ownership and control.

ConnectedFresh specializes in IoT-based temperature monitoring solutions for the food industry. Its platform tracks temperatures across various stages, from kitchen to storage and transit, helping businesses minimize waste, ensure safety, and optimize resources.

Direct-to-consumer bedding brand

Saral is a B2B platform empowering female home-based entrepreneurs ('homepreneurs') to market their products conveniently from their homes. It offers services such as logistics management, immediate payment processing at pickup, branding support, and packaging assistance, enhancing sales opportunities by streamlining order fulfillment and increasing product visibility.

Five Letter Foods is a dog food company focused on providing healthy, cruelty-free nutrition for dogs. The company emphasizes the importance of dietary variation, moving away from traditional ultra-processed kibble to offer whole foods, probiotics, and fresh ingredients. Their products are designed to replicate the health benefits of raw food while significantly reducing the carbon footprint associated with food production. By utilizing fermentation to pre-digest nutrients and cultivating meat in a lab setting, Five Letter Foods creates proteins and fats without the need for slaughter or antibiotics. Their approach not only prioritizes the well-being of dogs but also aligns with sustainable practices in the food industry.

Founded in 2019, WINIM is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It assists businesses in selling excess daily food through its upcycling platform, combating food waste and reducing carbon footprint.

Ourside is a Techstars portfolio company. Ourside is creating the fragrance house for the future and disrupting a $47B category. Scent for self-care and connection based on self-love and community.

Packworks is a Philippines-based company that specializes in providing an end-to-end platform aimed at enhancing the operations of retail stores. Through its ERP, fintech, and data solutions, Packworks seeks to empower millions of micro-entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia by equipping them with essential business tools and access to financial products. The platform facilitates streamlined supply chain management, addressing challenges such as sales monitoring, dispatching, and logistics. By offering business analytics and insights, Packworks enables retailers to identify and address specific operational areas for improvement, ultimately fostering business growth and resilience in a competitive market.

High Time Foods specializes in producing shelf-stable, moldable plant-based meat alternatives for foodservice operators. Their flagship product is a plant-based chicken substitute that eliminates the need for refrigeration and can be used across various cuisines.

Big Fan provides brand positioning and brand guidelines services. They also provide website development, app design, social media, research, website design, packaging, and retail services.

Femly is a Maryland-based producer of plant-based, environmentally friendly feminine hygiene products, including organic cotton tampons, pads, and cups. The company sells online and through a monthly subscription model, delivering to individual customers as well as restrooms in hotels, coworking facilities, and colleges. Founded in 2016, Femly emphasizes sustainable materials and easy access to menstrual care, offering convenient, health-conscious options that align with environmental values.

Femly is a Maryland-based producer of plant-based, environmentally friendly feminine hygiene products, including organic cotton tampons, pads, and cups. The company sells online and through a monthly subscription model, delivering to individual customers as well as restrooms in hotels, coworking facilities, and colleges. Founded in 2016, Femly emphasizes sustainable materials and easy access to menstrual care, offering convenient, health-conscious options that align with environmental values.

Jalebi is an early-stage B2B food-tech startup focused on enhancing the food industry by unifying content and data within the value chain. By developing a data-centric inventory optimization platform, Jalebi aims to reduce costs associated with order servicing and improve operational efficiency for food businesses. The platform addresses issues such as wastage, theft, erratic resupplies, and operational oversight by providing essential visibility across the entire value chain. This approach not only creates value for all stakeholders involved but also enables commercial kitchen operators to better manage their resources and streamline their operations in a rapidly growing global food industry.

Packworks is a Philippines-based company that specializes in providing an end-to-end platform aimed at enhancing the operations of retail stores. Through its ERP, fintech, and data solutions, Packworks seeks to empower millions of micro-entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia by equipping them with essential business tools and access to financial products. The platform facilitates streamlined supply chain management, addressing challenges such as sales monitoring, dispatching, and logistics. By offering business analytics and insights, Packworks enables retailers to identify and address specific operational areas for improvement, ultimately fostering business growth and resilience in a competitive market.

Milky Way AI develops computer vision-powered AI software that provides marketing insights for FMCG/CPG companies. Its platform offers real-time store analytics, enabling sales, marketing, and operations teams to act swiftly on insights related to marketing and distribution.

Pesky Fish is rebuilding the global seafood supply chain through technology and transparency. The company's platform sells fresh seafood that is purchased straight from fishermen's boats. It allows customers to buy nutritious, fresh meat and create a tasty meal at a low cost.

Curie London Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in the manufacture and provision of skincare systems. The company empowers individuals to create personalized skincare products at home by offering a diverse range of natural, plant-based ingredients. Curie's focus on sustainability is reflected in its use of eco-friendly packaging and the promotion of plastic-free ingredients. This approach appeals to eco-conscious consumers seeking effective skincare solutions tailored to their individual needs.

Noir Food is a global community focused on connecting local food and wine producers with enthusiasts around the world. The company is dedicated to supporting these producers while promoting sustainable practices. Noir Food offers its members exclusive content that includes insider tips, behind-the-scenes videos, and extensive expert tasting notes. Members also receive curated wine flights delivered to their homes, along with gastronomic treats and access to exclusive pop-up events. Through these offerings, Noir Food creates exceptional culinary experiences, allowing individuals to savor fine food and wine from the comfort of their own homes.

Founded in 2018, Fly by Jing specializes in manufacturing and retailing authentic Chinese food flavors. Its product range includes chili crisp, dumpling sauce, spice mixes, pepper, and chili, offering consumers a modern take on traditional Chinese street snacks.

Food For All Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that operates an application designed to connect users with unsold food from local restaurants and cafes. Founded in 2016, the company aims to reduce food waste while making quality meals more affordable for consumers. Through its platform, restaurants can sell their leftover meals at discounted prices at the end of the business day, allowing them to minimize waste and provide a sustainable food option. Food For All originated from a collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and received backing from a significant number of supporters through a successful Kickstarter campaign. The company has expanded its reach beyond the United States, with additional locations worldwide.

ARpalus is an Israeli startup based in Caesarea that specializes in enhancing the shopping experience for retailers and consumer packaged goods manufacturers through augmented reality and artificial intelligence. The company has developed a platform that utilizes computer vision to analyze store shelves, allowing staff to scan and assess shelf space for compliance with planograms and detect out-of-stock products. Its smartphone application categorizes products using AR technology, providing detailed insights on individual products and their SKU levels. This capability enables retailers to optimize shelf space utilization, improve product placement, and manage inventory more effectively, ultimately enhancing customer experience and driving sales.

Slice of Sauce is a producer of handmade, gluten-free, and non-GMO food products, specializing in individually wrapped sliced condiments. These unique products resemble American cheese in both appearance and packaging, offering a thickened condiment option designed to enhance the flavor of burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. By utilizing natural ingredients, Slice of Sauce aims to deliver bold flavors while providing a mess-free alternative to traditional bottled condiments. This innovative approach allows consumers to enjoy their favorite condiments in a convenient and clean manner, ensuring that their food remains tasty and fresh.

Gastrograph is an AI-driven platform developed by Analytical Flavor Systems. It helps packaged food companies improve their product development process by predicting how new foods will perform in different markets and among various demographic groups, thereby enhancing success rates in the competitive food industry.

Pesky Fish is rebuilding the global seafood supply chain through technology and transparency. The company's platform sells fresh seafood that is purchased straight from fishermen's boats. It allows customers to buy nutritious, fresh meat and create a tasty meal at a low cost.

Renewal Mill is an ingredients company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on reducing food waste by upcycling byproducts from food manufacturing. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in transforming okara, a byproduct of soymilk production, into high-quality, gluten-free flour that is rich in protein and fiber. Renewal Mill uses this flour to create a variety of baked goods, including a vegan okara chocolate chip cookie, which are sold online and at select convenience stores in the Bay Area. The company's innovative approach not only addresses food waste but also aims to improve nutrition and promote a circular economy in the food industry. Additionally, Renewal Mill is exploring other byproduct sources from various nuts and legumes to expand its product offerings and reach nationwide distribution.

Aunt Flow Corp. is a manufacturer and supplier of menstrual products, including organic cotton tampons and biodegradable pads, aimed at ensuring access to menstrual hygiene for all. Established in 2018 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company sells its products to businesses and schools through wholesalers and online retailers, as well as directly to consumers via its e-commerce platform. In addition to menstrual products, Aunt Flow offers a range of branded merchandise, including apparel and accessories. The company is committed to social responsibility, donating a tampon for every tampon purchased online to individuals in need across the United States. Through its initiatives, Aunt Flow seeks to provide free access to menstrual products in public spaces, thereby supporting the health and dignity of menstruators.

Milkful, LLC is a company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that specializes in the production and marketing of nutritional snack bars designed specifically for nursing mothers. Founded in 2014, Milkful offers lactation oat bars made from a blend of natural ingredients known as galactagogues, including rolled oats, brewers yeast, flax seeds, black sesame seeds, and various nuts. These ingredients are selected for their potential to enhance breast milk production. The bars also contain sweeteners like brown rice syrup and honey to enhance flavor. Milkful's products are available for purchase online, providing convenient access for mothers seeking nutritious snacks to support their lactation needs.

ZEGO is an online marketplace that provides foods made from organic seeds and fruits that makes allergy and gluten safety. It provides ZEGO Bars, JustFruit Bars, and FruitChia Bars. ZEGO is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2010 by Jonathan Shambroom and Colleen Kavanagh.

ZEGO is an online marketplace that provides foods made from organic seeds and fruits that makes allergy and gluten safety. It provides ZEGO Bars, JustFruit Bars, and FruitChia Bars. ZEGO is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2010 by Jonathan Shambroom and Colleen Kavanagh.

Freshline is an eCommerce and fulfillment software platform that enables perishable food suppliers to sell directly to consumers and manage end-to-end logistics. The platform aims to democratize complex food supply chains by providing a digital marketplace and integrated tools for order management, inventory, and fulfillment, helping sellers of all sizes reach new buyers, increase sales, and operate more efficiently. Freshline originated as Coastline, a seafood marketplace launched in 2016 to connect fish farms and fisheries with high-end restaurants, and later pivoted to Freshline during the COVID-19 pandemic to broaden access to quality ingredients and streamline perishable supply chains globally.

Gastrograph is an AI-driven platform developed by Analytical Flavor Systems. It helps packaged food companies improve their product development process by predicting how new foods will perform in different markets and among various demographic groups, thereby enhancing success rates in the competitive food industry.

Gastrozentrale.de is a B2B online retailer specializing in kitchen technology and restaurant/catering equipment. The company serves a wide range of customers, from small food stands to large canteen kitchens, offering products such as napkins, industrial refrigerators, and patio heaters through its user-friendly online platform. Gastrozentrale.de provides caterers with comprehensive supplies needed for their operations, ensuring that businesses have access to essential equipment and tools.

Morsel Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, specializes in preparing and delivering healthy meals for corporate employees. The company offers a unique solution for office lunches, providing individual choices while minimizing food waste.

Foodzie is an online marketplace that allows consumers to discover and purchase food directly from small artisan producers. It simplifies the selling process for these producers, enabling them to reach a wider audience while offering consumers a curated selection of gourmet and organic health foods. The platform connects "foodies" with exceptional products, highlighting the quality and uniqueness of items crafted by local growers and artisans.