Joyance Partners

Spicewell develops and produces food seasoning products enriched with micronutrients. It uses modern scientific methods to create healthy, organic additions for meals.

Founded in 2018, mybacs is a research-driven company specializing in human microbiome-based supplements. It offers region-specific travel health supplements for digestion, formulated by pharmaceutical scientists and physicians to improve intestinal health.

Mosh is a brain wellness brand offering protein bars for improving brain health. The company's mission is to change the conversation about brain health through food, education, research, and providing the tools for a mind-style lifestyle.

Cure is a VC-backed hydration brand based in New York City. We’re the only premium hydration brand with a science-backed formula, plant-based ingredients, no added sugar, and 4x the electrolytes of leading sports drinks. The product is based on the World Health Organization's formula for Oral Rehydration Solution that is proven to hydrate as effectively as an IV drip but, unlike other ORS products, the ingredients are non-GMO, sustainably sourced, and have no added sugar. Made with coconut water and pink Himalayan salt, Cure provides everything your body needs for daily hydration and nothing it doesn't. Cure is backed by a medical advisory board that includes Dr. Roshini Raj, Dr. Dana Cohen, and Brooke Alpert and is FSA/HSA Eligible. In just 4 years, Cure has expanded to over 13,000 retail stores nationwide including CVS, Walgreens, and Sprouts, and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America at #225 (#10 in Food and Beverage). Cure is a female-founded company, certified Plastic Neutral, and donates a serving for every purchase made to someone in need. Our investors include Lerer Hippeau, Valedor Partners, Rocana Ventures, Beliade, Silas Capital, Litani Ventures, Joyance Partners, Parallel Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Simple Food Ventures, Carly Strife (Founder of BARK), Kathleen King (Founder of Tate's Cookies), Philip Krim (CEO at Casper), Nick Green (CEO at Thrive Market), Nas, Andy Roddick and more.

New School Foods develops plant-based seafood products that mimic the texture, flavor, nutrition, and cooking experience of traditional seafood. Their initial product is a plant-based salmon filet, aiming to provide sustainable and healthier alternatives.

MeliBio, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2020 by Aaron M. Schaller, PhD, and Darko Mandich. The company specializes in producing vegan nectar products that serve as a molecularly identical alternative to traditional honey. By employing advancements in plant biology, precision fermentation, and synthetic biology, MeliBio creates honey without the involvement of bees, aiming to mitigate the negative impact of commercial bee farming on biodiversity. In 2023, MeliBio launched its consumer-facing brand, Mellody, further expanding its market presence. Recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2021, MeliBio is committed to providing sustainable and innovative solutions in the food industry.

Founded in 2018, mybacs is a research-driven company specializing in human microbiome-based supplements. It offers region-specific travel health supplements for digestion, formulated by pharmaceutical scientists and physicians to improve intestinal health.

Digbi Health specializes in digital therapeutics, offering personalized health programs for conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, and mental health. It uses precision biology, including genetics and gut microbiome analysis, to tailor care. The company provides an online platform tracking key metrics and offers virtual clinics prescribing GLP drugs.

Founded in Paris, France in 2019, GOURMEY specializes in developing and producing ethical foie gras using duck cell cultivation. This innovative process aims to create sustainable, high-quality meat products without force-feeding or animal slaughter.

Pnoe develops a metabolic analysis device that analyzes physiological data through breath analysis to deliver clinically accurate measurements of metabolic rate, cardiopulmonary function, and cellular fitness. The device enables health and fitness professionals to identify limiting factors and design science-based nutrition and training programs tailored to individual clients.

Solarea Bio is a biotechnology company that develops microbial therapeutics derived from healthy food sources. It uses computational approaches to create synergistic combinations of bacteria, fungi, and prebiotic fibers with anti-inflammatory properties, targeting chronic health conditions such as osteopenia and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.