Diferente
Seed Round in 2024
Diferente ≠ is a Brazilian foodtech focused on promoting access to healthy foods while addressing food waste in Latin America. The company collaborates with local organic producers to rescue organic items deemed "imperfect" or non-standard, which would otherwise be discarded. By delivering these products directly to consumers, Diferente ≠ offers them at significantly reduced prices, making healthy eating more affordable and convenient. Founded by a team with backgrounds in various successful startups, the company is supported by prominent investors and aims to create a sustainable food shopping platform that benefits both consumers and the environment.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2024
Voyage Foods is a company dedicated to securing the future of beloved foods by addressing health, environmental, and social challenges. Through the use of natural, sustainable, and upcycled ingredients combined with proprietary technology and food science, Voyage creates delicious alternatives that mimic the taste and appearance of traditional foods without compromising on nutrition or sustainability. Their initial product lines include nut-free spreads, cocoa-free chocolate, and bean-free coffee, offering consumers a way to enjoy their favorite treats responsibly.
PhageLab, established in 2009 by three biotechnology-focused engineers from Universidad Andrés Bello, specializes in developing antibiotic alternatives for the livestock industry. Their products are bacterial viruses (phages) engineered as food-grade additives, capable of selectively targeting and eliminating harmful pathogens without disrupting beneficial gut flora. This innovative approach aims to enhance productivity and safety in food industries while mitigating antibiotic resistance.
Diferente
Seed Round in 2023
Diferente ≠ is a Brazilian foodtech focused on promoting access to healthy foods while addressing food waste in Latin America. The company collaborates with local organic producers to rescue organic items deemed "imperfect" or non-standard, which would otherwise be discarded. By delivering these products directly to consumers, Diferente ≠ offers them at significantly reduced prices, making healthy eating more affordable and convenient. Founded by a team with backgrounds in various successful startups, the company is supported by prominent investors and aims to create a sustainable food shopping platform that benefits both consumers and the environment.
Mooji Meats
Seed Round in 2022
Mooji Meats is a sustainable food manufacturing company specializing in the production of plant-based steaks designed to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat. Utilizing a proprietary platform, Mooji Meats effectively mimics muscle structure using plant fibers, offering consumers an alternative to rib-eye steaks that delivers both indulgence and satisfaction. The company emphasizes health and environmental consciousness in its products, ensuring they are non-genetically modified organisms (GMO). Through its innovative approach, Mooji Meats aims to provide a luxurious dining experience while catering to the growing demand for sustainable food options.
Zero Acre Farms
Series A in 2022
Zero Acre Farms is a food company dedicated to eliminating the food industry's reliance on harmful vegetable oils. It offers a sustainable alternative created through microorganisms and fermentation technology. This innovative approach results in oils and fats that contain significantly lower levels of unhealthy fats associated with inflammation and various diseases. By providing healthier options, Zero Acre Farms aims to support consumers in maintaining a nutritious diet while promoting sustainable food practices.
Hier Foods
Venture Round in 2021
Hier Foods is a foodtech startup that offers decentralized food systems for retailers and local suppliers. The startup's platform supports all industry-standard EDI integration methods for working with inventory management, as well as a cutting-edge API to make it as simple as possible for IT. Its adaptive software enables even very small suppliers to process digital orders, return shipping notifications and invoices digitally, and easily update prices and products. Instead of faxing, calling, or emailing, they order everything through a single app. Prices, products, and order reminders are always up to date.
Diferente
Seed Round in 2021
Diferente ≠ is a Brazilian foodtech focused on promoting access to healthy foods while addressing food waste in Latin America. The company collaborates with local organic producers to rescue organic items deemed "imperfect" or non-standard, which would otherwise be discarded. By delivering these products directly to consumers, Diferente ≠ offers them at significantly reduced prices, making healthy eating more affordable and convenient. Founded by a team with backgrounds in various successful startups, the company is supported by prominent investors and aims to create a sustainable food shopping platform that benefits both consumers and the environment.
Immi is a food product manufacturer intended to provide instant ramen with low net carb and high protein. The company's products include high fiber, low sodium, plant-based, and keto-friendly instant ramen, providing healthy quick meal to consumers.
Prime Roots
Series A in 2020
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in producing plant-based food products as alternatives to meat and seafood. The company utilizes natural koji proteins derived from fungi to create vegetarian-based super protein foods, such as salmon burgers, which mimic the taste, texture, and nutritional value of animal-derived products. By offering these alternatives, Prime Roots aims to reduce carbon-intensive reliance on animals and provide both meat-eaters and vegans with access to protein-rich food options. The company also organizes food events for its members and serves the broader food sector.
Prime Roots
Seed Round in 2018
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in producing plant-based food products as alternatives to meat and seafood. The company utilizes natural koji proteins derived from fungi to create vegetarian-based super protein foods, such as salmon burgers, which mimic the taste, texture, and nutritional value of animal-derived products. By offering these alternatives, Prime Roots aims to reduce carbon-intensive reliance on animals and provide both meat-eaters and vegans with access to protein-rich food options. The company also organizes food events for its members and serves the broader food sector.
Eat Just, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on creating plant-based food products aimed at improving the food system. The company offers a variety of items, including plant-based scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. Their flagship product, JUST Egg, has garnered significant recognition, being featured in lists such as Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just emphasizes innovation through a unique discovery platform for food ingredients, combining scientific research with culinary expertise from Michelin-starred chefs. The company has been acknowledged in various prestigious lists, including Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Companies" and Entrepreneur’s "100 Brilliant Companies."
Eat Just, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on creating plant-based food products aimed at improving the food system. The company offers a variety of items, including plant-based scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. Their flagship product, JUST Egg, has garnered significant recognition, being featured in lists such as Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just emphasizes innovation through a unique discovery platform for food ingredients, combining scientific research with culinary expertise from Michelin-starred chefs. The company has been acknowledged in various prestigious lists, including Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Companies" and Entrepreneur’s "100 Brilliant Companies."