Blueberry Ventures 1

Blueberry Ventures is a venture firm based in Tiburon, California, that focuses on investing in innovative brands and business models within the food and beverage sectors. The firm collaborates with entrepreneurs to develop the next generation of nutrition by offering both early and growth-stage capital. In addition to financial support, Blueberry Ventures provides operational assistance to help facilitate the growth and success of its portfolio companies.

Arif Fazal

Founder, Managing Director

Past deals in Beverages

Fermented Sciences

Series B in 2019
Fermented Sciences makes handcrafted organic hard kombucha products called Flying Embers. It comes with probiotics and botanical adaptogens. The company's line of live beers with active bacteria cultures, bring to life ancient brews and remedies to the modern-day. There are 6 refreshing flavors that Flying Embers offers, these are berry, lemon, ginger, pineapple, cherry, and grapefruit, all USDA certified organic with zero grams of sugar and carbs. It is a low-calorie, gluten-free, vegan beverage ranging from 4.5% to 7.5% alcohol by volume. Fermented Sciences was founded in 2016 by passionate entrepreneurs focused on disrupting the alcohol beverage industry through the creation of a revolutionary platform of great-tasting botanical brews with functional benefits. It is headquartered in Ojai, California.

High Brew Coffee

Series C in 2018
High Brew Coffee, Inc. specializes in producing cold-brewed coffee beverages, focusing on ready-to-drink options made from high-quality Arabica beans. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers its products through retail locations and online channels. High Brew Coffee's cold brewing process enhances the natural sweetness and antioxidant content of its beverages while reducing acidity and sugar levels, providing consumers with a refreshing coffee experience. Additionally, the company is committed to supporting farmers in achieving greater profitability with a lower environmental impact.

Austin Eastciders

Venture Round in 2017
Austin Eastciders, Inc. is a cider producer based in Austin, Texas, established in 2013 with the mission of revitalizing interest in cider in the United States. The company specializes in crafting traditionally made ciders using real fruit, particularly sourcing cider apples from Europe along with bitter sharp varieties to achieve drier, smoother, and more complex flavors. Their product lineup began with the Original Dry cider and has since expanded to include a variety of styles, such as Texas Honey, Hopped, Pineapple, and Blood Orange, aimed at attracting a diverse range of cider enthusiasts. By focusing on quality ingredients and innovative flavors, Austin Eastciders offers consumers traditional American ciders at accessible prices.

Rebbl

Series D in 2016
REBBL, the name, is an acronym for roots, extracts, berries, bark and leaves – the various plant constituents we use to craft the world’s finest super herb Elixirs, utilizing the most revered traditional wellness plants on earth. REBBL exists to bring you the highest quality super herb powered beverages, to help you maintain your optimum state of balance and wellness.

Ripple Foods

Series B in 2016
Ripple Foods specializes in making non-dairy milk with just as much protein as milk and half the sugar. Ripple has 8x the protein of almond milk and half the sugar of dairy milk. It’s high in bioavailable calcium (50% more than milk), potassium and provides a good source of omega-3s. It’s lower in calories than milk and best of all, it has the creamy, delicious texture our dairy-free friends are missing. No more thin, chalky almond/ soy/ cashew milk. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Revive Kombucha

Series A in 2016
revive drinks are a sustainably driven kombucha company that brews, ferments and bottles our deliciously refreshing kombucha in Sonoma County!

Rebbl

Seed Round in 2016
REBBL, the name, is an acronym for roots, extracts, berries, bark and leaves – the various plant constituents we use to craft the world’s finest super herb Elixirs, utilizing the most revered traditional wellness plants on earth. REBBL exists to bring you the highest quality super herb powered beverages, to help you maintain your optimum state of balance and wellness.

Ripple Foods

Series A in 2015
Ripple Foods specializes in making non-dairy milk with just as much protein as milk and half the sugar. Ripple has 8x the protein of almond milk and half the sugar of dairy milk. It’s high in bioavailable calcium (50% more than milk), potassium and provides a good source of omega-3s. It’s lower in calories than milk and best of all, it has the creamy, delicious texture our dairy-free friends are missing. No more thin, chalky almond/ soy/ cashew milk. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.

TruBrain

Seed Round in 2015
TruBrain is a company focused on creating innovative performance-enhancing food and beverage products, particularly targeting the energy drink sector. By utilizing neurotechnology, TruBrain aims to improve mental performance through drinks designed to promote focus without relying on caffeine. Their products work by stimulating blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the brain, and fostering optimal conditions for attention span, memory, and complex reasoning. This approach allows consumers to enhance verbal fluency, reduce distractions, and improve mental endurance. TruBrain is supported by venture capital firms including SherpaVentures and Brightstone Venture Capital, as well as the Start Engine accelerator fund.
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