NOVAMEAT develops plant-based meat substitutes using proprietary micro-extrusion technology. Their products aim to replicate the texture, appearance, taste, and nutritional properties of animal meat, promoting a sustainable and efficient food supply system.
Heura Foods is a plant-based startup founded in 2017 by food activists Marc Coloma and Bernat Añaños. The company specializes in producing sustainable and nutritious plant-based meat alternatives, primarily focusing on soy-based products. Heura aims to transform perceptions of plant-based meat by offering vegan chicken and other alternatives that feature clean labels and a short ingredient list, enriched with essential vitamins and nutrients. The company's mission is to revolutionize the food system, promoting a future where animal consumption is eliminated. Heura's products reflect a Mediterranean culinary heritage, emphasizing both taste and high nutritional values, thereby appealing to consumers seeking the experience of meat alongside the benefits of vegetables.
Paragon Pure
Seed Round in 2023
Paragon Pure is a food ingredient company specializing in developing natural products that cater to modern dietary needs. They focus on areas such as flavor encapsulation and process engineering, leveraging physical chemistry principles and navigating regulatory spaces to create healthier, sustainable structured fats and flavors.
Dao Foods
Venture Round in 2023
Dao Foods is an investment firm dedicated to supporting plant-based and alternative protein ventures. Founded in 2018 and based in Toronto, Canada, it focuses on opportunities in China by backing plant-based meat and other protein products that serve the Chinese market. The firm invests in startups headquartered in mainland China and in non-Chinese companies that offer strategic value to China, and it operates an incubator program to help entrepreneurs develop and scale their products.
Black Sheep Foods
Series A in 2022
Black Sheep Foods Inc. is a San Francisco-based company, established in 2017, specializing in plant-based lamb alternatives. The company focuses on producing environmentally sustainable meat substitutes, specifically a plant-based version of ground lamb. Utilizing technology and analytical chemistry, Black Sheep Foods crafts its products from ingredients such as soy protein, coconut oil, and natural flavors. This innovative approach allows consumers to enjoy a flavorful lamb alternative that not only mimics the taste of traditional lamb but also helps reduce their carbon footprint, offering a cost-effective and health-conscious option in the meat alternative market.
Heura Foods is a plant-based startup founded in 2017 by food activists Marc Coloma and Bernat Añaños. The company specializes in producing sustainable and nutritious plant-based meat alternatives, primarily focusing on soy-based products. Heura aims to transform perceptions of plant-based meat by offering vegan chicken and other alternatives that feature clean labels and a short ingredient list, enriched with essential vitamins and nutrients. The company's mission is to revolutionize the food system, promoting a future where animal consumption is eliminated. Heura's products reflect a Mediterranean culinary heritage, emphasizing both taste and high nutritional values, thereby appealing to consumers seeking the experience of meat alongside the benefits of vegetables.
Paragon Pure
Seed Round in 2022
Paragon Pure is a food ingredient company specializing in developing natural products that cater to modern dietary needs. They focus on areas such as flavor encapsulation and process engineering, leveraging physical chemistry principles and navigating regulatory spaces to create healthier, sustainable structured fats and flavors.
Green Rebel Foods
Seed Round in 2022
Green Rebel Foods operates a company producing plant-based meat alternatives. Their products offer high protein content, zero cholesterol, reduced saturated fat, and lower environmental impact compared to animal-derived products.
NOVAMEAT
Seed Round in 2022
NOVAMEAT develops plant-based meat substitutes using proprietary micro-extrusion technology. Their products aim to replicate the texture, appearance, taste, and nutritional properties of animal meat, promoting a sustainable and efficient food supply system.
Tender Food
Seed Round in 2022
Tender Food is a startup developing plant-based and cultured meat alternatives. Founded by Harvard researchers, they use novel technology to spin plant proteins into fibrous structures resembling real meat's texture.
Starfield Food Science Technology
Series B in 2022
Founded in Shenzhen, China in 2019, Starfield Food Science Technology produces and sells plant-based meat products through various outlets and online platforms. The company focuses on developing safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly food options under scientific guidance.
Noops, Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer specializing in plant-based oat milk pudding products. Founded in 2019 and based in Roslyn, New York, the company offers a diverse range of flavors including mocha, cocoa, French toast, and sticky bun. Noops focuses on providing healthier snack alternatives made from clean ingredients such as organic oats, dates, and sunflower seed proteins. Its products are vegan, non-GMO, OU Kosher, and allergen-friendly, with no added sugar, making them appealing to health-conscious consumers. The company sells its offerings through an online platform, promoting immunity-boosting prebiotics and heart-healthy whole grains. Originally known as SuperBox Brands, Inc., the company rebranded to Noops, Inc. in October 2019.
Imagindairy
Seed Round in 2021
Imagindairy is a producer of animal-free dairy proteins, committed to delivering sustainable and healthy alternatives to traditional dairy products. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including synthetic biology, to maximize the production of milk proteins. By focusing on innovation, Imagindairy develops a range of protein-based dairy goods that are not only nutritious and flavorful but also designed to be affordable for consumers. Through its efforts, the company aims to provide viable alternatives to animal-derived products, contributing to a more sustainable food system.
Oshi specializes in developing and producing plant-based fish fillets using advanced technology. Their mission is to create delicious, nutritious, and sustainable alternatives to traditional fish products.
Abbot's Butcher
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2016, Abbot's Butcher produces high-quality, small-batch plant-based meat products. Their allergen-friendly range includes items like chopped chick'n, beef sausage, and chorizo, crafted from whole food ingredients.
ANINA Culinary Art
Seed Round in 2021
ANINA Culinary Art is a food technology company that designs and applies innovative methods to prepare foods using natural ingredients, with a focus on reducing food waste by utilizing imperfect produce and avoiding artificial additives. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Rishon Lezion, Israel, the company develops products and technology that promote sustainable eating experiences.
NUMU Vegan
Series A in 2021
NUMU Vegan Group LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, specializes in producing cholesterol-free vegan mozzarella cheese tailored for use in pizzas, lasagnas, and various other dishes. The company's vegan cheese is made from a blend of ingredients including water, coconut oil, potato starch, tapioca starch, soymilk powder, kappa carrageenan, calcium phosphate, vegetable color, salt, pea starch, natural flavor, and lactic acid. NUMU caters to individuals who are lactose intolerant, have dairy allergies, or seek healthier dietary alternatives, positioning itself as a transformative option in the vegan cheese market.
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..
Nobell Foods
Series B in 2021
Nobell Foods is a biotech company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing and producing animal-based food substitutes using plant materials. Founded in 2016, the company aims to transform plants into bioreactors to generate protein, unlocking their potential to create innovative food alternatives. By focusing on plant-based solutions, Nobell Foods seeks to provide sustainable options that can replace traditional animal products, contributing to a more environmentally friendly food system.
Wicked Kitchen
Series A in 2021
Wicked Kitchen is a pioneering brand specializing in chef-driven plant-based foods designed to enhance daily food consumption through the use of vegetables. The company produces a diverse range of products, including mains, bites, and sweets, aimed at making plant-based eating more accessible and enjoyable. In addition to its food offerings, Wicked Kitchen provides classes and cookbooks that feature its recipes, encouraging consumers to adopt healthier eating habits that benefit their well-being, animal welfare, and the environment. Through its innovative approach, Wicked Kitchen aims to transform the way people perceive and consume plant-based foods.
Meati Foods
Series B in 2021
Meati Foods produces and sells fungi-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2016, the company uses proprietary clean technologies to create nutrient-dense, plant-based products that are free from common allergens.
Gathered Foods
Series B in 2021
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 2021
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.
Green Butcher
Seed Round in 2021
Green Butcher operates as a plant-based eatery chain.
Outstanding Foods
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2016, Outstanding Foods produces plant-based snacks under brands like PigOut Rinds and TakeOut Puffs. Headquartered in Venice, California, the company specializes in creating delicious, guilt-free snack options using pure, wholesome ingredients.
Greepro International
Venture Round in 2021
Greepro International serves as a key partner for companies and retailers in the plant product sector across major European markets. The company focuses on enhancing the availability of plant-based food products, providing consumers with healthy alternatives to meat and dairy. Greepro's offerings include a diverse selection of dairy-free and easy-to-prepare items that cater to the growing demand for nutritious, sustainable food options. By promoting a healthier and more sustainable plant-based diet, Greepro International contributes to the overall shift towards better dietary choices among consumers.
Matrix Food Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Matrix Meats, LLC, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, specializes in the development and manufacture of nanofiber scaffolds designed to facilitate the production of cultured meat. The company's proprietary process utilizes a variety of synthetic and organic materials to create structural replacements for non-muscle and non-fat proteins found in traditional meat. Founded in 2019 by Eric Jenkusky, Ross Kayuha, and Flavio Lobato, Matrix Meats focuses on providing solutions that promote clean, healthy, and environmentally friendly cellular meat. Their scaffolds, made from materials such as mycelium, algae, or aerogels, play a crucial role in advancing the cultured meat industry.
The Protein Brewery
Series A in 2020
The Protein Brewery B.V. is a high-tech company based in Breda, Netherlands, focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of animal-free protein products. Founded in 2019 as a spin-out from BioscienZ, the company specializes in producing Fermotein, a fungi-based protein created through advanced fermentation technologies. This innovative approach not only replaces traditional animal-based proteins but also utilizes significantly less land and water, ensuring a more sustainable production process. The Protein Brewery's products offer consumers protein-rich foods that contain all essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals necessary for a healthy and balanced diet, all while maintaining taste and performance.
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.
Alpha Foods
Series A in 2020
Alpha Foods is a company specializing in the production of plant-based food products, emphasizing taste, texture, and sustainability. Founded in 2015, it is committed to providing delicious meat alternatives that are derived from non-dairy and non-genetically modified organisms ingredients. The company focuses on helping consumers maintain their health by offering cholesterol-free food options with enhanced protein content. Alpha Foods aims to create convenient, flavorful meals that reflect a return to a healthier diet while promoting sustainable practices within the food industry.
UPSIDE Foods
Series B in 2020
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.
Evolution Meats
Seed Round in 2019
Evolution Meats is a company dedicated to producing high-quality, plant-based meat substitutes that mimic the taste and texture of traditional meat products. Their offerings include a variety of items such as kebabs, shawarma, gyros, satay, and sausages, all crafted from vegetables using age-old grill traditions. This approach allows consumers to enjoy familiar flavors without consuming animal meat, catering to those seeking vegetarian or vegan alternatives.
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.
Aleph Farms
Series A in 2019
Aleph Farms Limited is an innovative food technology company based in Ashdod, Israel, specializing in cellular agriculture to produce clean meat. Founded in 2017, Aleph Farms focuses on sustainable food production by developing methods to grow animal products directly from non-genetically modified animal cells, utilizing proprietary three-dimensional bioprinting technologies. The company made significant strides in the industry by unveiling the world's first cultivated thin-cut steak in 2018, followed by the first cultivated ribeye steak in 2021 and cultivated collagen in 2022. Under its product brand Aleph Cuts, its inaugural offering, the Petit Steak, is crafted from non-modified cells sourced from a premium Angus cow, allowing production without animal slaughter. Aleph Farms has garnered recognition for its commitment to climate leadership, including a net zero pledge made in 2020, earning accolades from prominent organizations like the World Economic Forum and the United Nations.
Mosa Meat
Series A in 2018
Founded in Maastricht, Netherlands, Mosa Meat specializes in developing cultured meat technology. It produces hamburgers by harvesting muscle cells from living cows, aiming to create a more sustainable global food system with reduced emissions and land use.
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.
Lighter
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Lighter specializes in personalized meal planning and tracking technology. It bridges the gap between dietary advice and action by generating tailored nutrition programs, including therapeutic diets, through its proprietary software solution. The company offers a searchable recipe database for diverse users and operates LighterPRO, used by healthcare providers to prescribe food as medicine.
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.
White Cub
Seed Round in 2014
White Cub is a vegan food manufacturing company that focuses on producing a diverse range of dairy-free products. The company specializes in dairy-free ice creams, yogurts, milk, and bakery items made primarily from coconut and soya milk. These products cater to consumers seeking healthier alternatives, as they are gluten-free and free from trans fats. White Cub aims to provide indulgent yet guilt-free dessert options for those with lactose intolerance and individuals looking for fresh, plant-based food items.