Angry Camel
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Angry Camel is a food technology company focused on transforming the snack and beverage industry by innovating on-the-go products derived from chickpeas. They specialize in producing organic chickpea protein isolate and a range of nutritional products, including protein-enhanced food, milk, yogurt, whipped cream, meat alternatives, and egg replacements. By utilizing chickpea by-products, Angry Camel offers cost-effective, plant-based protein alternatives to traditional snacks and beverages.
Umami
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Umami is a pioneering agri-tech company that specializes in cultivating microgreens using advanced, indoor vertical farming techniques. It offers a diverse range of microgreen products, including radish, mustard, red clover, and specialty mixes, along with value-added items like umami pesto and mayonnaise. By operating year-round and eliminating the need for traditional farming land and weather dependence, Umami ensures consistent, high-quality, and affordable microgreens for its customers.
Updairy
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Updairy is a company that produces food ingredients, specifically animal-free dairy proteins. It uses microorganisms to create these proteins, replicating the taste and nutritional value of traditional dairy products while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This allows customers to develop new dairy products with a lower environmental impact than traditional dairy farming.
Impacfat
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Producer of food products intended to provide fish meat alternatives through cell cultivation. The company specializes in producing cultivated cell-based fish fat to greatly enhance the flavor, texture aroma and nutrition of alternative protein products, enabling consumers to get healthy fats such as omega-3 that protect from heart diseases.
Econutri
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Econutri is a producer of sustainable protein solutions aimed at addressing environmental challenges and meeting diverse market needs. The company has developed a high-tech bio-process that recycles carbon dioxide into high-quality proteins. This innovative approach provides eco-friendly and nutritious protein alternatives for various applications, including livestock feed, pet food, non-food products, and human food options. By focusing on sustainability, Econutri aims to reduce the global carbon footprint while contributing to the growing demand for sustainable food sources.
Terra Bioindustries
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Producer of plant-based protein intended to decarbonize supply chains by creating valuable products from underutilized waste from other industries. The company offers a sustainable plant-based protein that is produced from spent grains by transforming the unused part of the grain from beer manufacturing into functional vegan protein, enabling clients to get products that replace the need for soy and pea protein in meat and dairy replacements
Born Maverick
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Born Maverick is a plant-based food startup founded in the UK.
microTERRA
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
microTERRA is a company dedicated to developing sustainable food ingredients by utilizing Lemna, an aquatic plant known for its water-cleaning properties and ability to produce valuable functional ingredients. Their flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar content in formulations, effectively masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners without compromising texture or taste. This innovation addresses a significant market opportunity within the food industry. microTERRA operates as an ingredient platform, focusing on creating specialty ingredients through sustainable methods.
Fotortec
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Fotortec is a biotechnology company focused on sustainable protein production through innovative technology. It specializes in creating mushroom-based ingredients that are derived from vegetable waste, effectively transforming what would otherwise be discarded into valuable, fully traceable plant-based products. This process not only contributes to waste reduction but also ensures that consumers have access to nutritious food options. Fotortec's commitment to sustainability and nutrition positions it as a leader in the development of environmentally friendly food solutions.
AllCup is a company focused on creating innovative, environmentally friendly products, particularly through the development of edible coffee cups. These cups are manufactured from heat- and water-resistant materials, specifically designed to resemble sweet ice cream cones. By offering a disposable product that can be consumed after use, AllCup aims to redefine convenience and sustainability in everyday consumables. Their approach seeks to reshape the future of disposable items, providing businesses and consumers with an environmentally conscious alternative.
Impasta Foods
Grant in 2023
Impasta Foods produces tasty and nutritious value-added vegetable products.
Seprify is a manufacturer specializing in cellulose-based white pigments designed to replace titanium dioxide in various applications. The company's innovative pigments are derived from renewable materials that are cost-effective, biocompatible, and easily processed. By offering sustainable solutions, Seprify enables businesses across multiple industries, including paints, inks, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food, to create safer and more environmentally friendly products. With a vision for a circular economy, Seprify aims to cater to the growing demand for sustainable materials in the marketplace.
Helthy
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Helthy is a technology company that offers a browser extension, integrating with major online grocery retailers, to provide real-time food assessments and personalized recommendations for individuals with diabetes or prediabetes. The platform helps users make healthier choices during online grocery shopping by highlighting suitable alternatives and tracking dietary preferences, thereby supporting better blood sugar level management.
Seprify
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Seprify is a manufacturer specializing in cellulose-based white pigments designed to replace titanium dioxide in various applications. The company's innovative pigments are derived from renewable materials that are cost-effective, biocompatible, and easily processed. By offering sustainable solutions, Seprify enables businesses across multiple industries, including paints, inks, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food, to create safer and more environmentally friendly products. With a vision for a circular economy, Seprify aims to cater to the growing demand for sustainable materials in the marketplace.
Cultimate Foods is a pioneering cellular agriculture company specializing in the development of cultivated fat for hybrid alt-meat products. The company's unique technological approach involves 3D cultivation, replicating the structure of animal fat tissue and reducing production costs. Cultimate Foods aims to provide consumers with a more efficient, sustainable, and ethical way to enjoy meat-like experiences while minimizing environmental impact.
Ajinomatrix
Seed Round in 2021
Ajinomatrix is a developer of artificial intelligence-powered sensory software that focuses on digitizing the senses of taste and smell for food items. The company's innovative technology generates a standard file format that can be shared over networks, facilitating the exchange of sensory data. By integrating with sensors such as electronic noses and mouths, as well as consumer tasting panels, Ajinomatrix provides food scientists with accessible and interpretable data. This enables them to make rapid and informed decisions regarding flavor profiles and product development, enhancing the overall quality and consistency of food products.
Nature Knows
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Nature Knows is a provider of fresh, ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables, specializing in innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions. The company focuses on delivering plant-based snacking and meal options, ensuring convenience and quality for consumers seeking healthy food choices. By utilizing breathable packaging, Nature Knows enhances the freshness and longevity of its products, aligning with sustainable practices while catering to the growing demand for nutritious, on-the-go meals.
BioBQ
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
BioBQ is a cultivated meat company focused on producing slaughter-free beef brisket and other barbecue meats from cultured animal cells. Utilizing proprietary technologies, BioBQ can efficiently create whole cuts of meat in a matter of weeks, significantly reducing the time required compared to traditional cattle farming. This innovative process not only allows for precise control over meat content and flavor but also minimizes the environmental impact typically associated with conventional meat production. By offering a sustainable alternative, BioBQ aims to meet consumer demand for tasty and ethically produced barbecue options, ensuring that meat can be enjoyed without adverse effects on the climate, environment, or animal welfare.
Pezzy Pets
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Pezzy Pets specializes in creating healthy pet treats that are high in protein and low in calories, primarily using wild Mexican devil fish as their main ingredient. The company aims to provide pet owners with nutritious snack options that are both delicious and beneficial for their pets. By utilizing invasive fish species, Pezzy Pets not only promotes the health of pets but also contributes to environmental sustainability. The treats are designed to cater to the needs of health-conscious pet owners who seek to offer their pets flavorful and wholesome snacks.
Costa Rica Insect Company
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
We create healthy and sustainable solutions for the world based on insects. A very nutritive and eco friendly food source. Currently we are using about 50% of the habitable land for agriculture and the livestock industry is the major contributor to CO2 emisions, but In just 30 years the amount of food available will not be enough for the world`s population. By making healthy, and tasty products from insect powder such as flour for bread, cake mix, and even protein shakes, we are able to reduce the amount of livestock usage and also provide a sustainable and scalable solution. Our business model is based on 3 keypoints: >Mass and Standarized Production which is possible using our insect incubator (which is patent pending) >Sustainable and efficient Production since Costa Rica has the perfect weather conditions, >And our Partner Program to provide jobs and income to the poorest sectors of Costa Rican society. Our partner program is supported by BID Lab and FundecooperaciĂłn who are helping us deliver the program on a national scale. Costa Rica Insect Company and we Save the World Eating Bugs!
OptiProt
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
OptiProt is the startup working on a sustainable project producing and processing the food for the future based on edible insects.
Jericoo Good Ethics
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Jericoo Good Ethics is a sustainable online supermarket in Mexico, delivering fresh organic products to your door, in zero-waste packaging.
Milkify
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Milkify is a company that specializes in breast milk freeze-drying services designed to help mothers address challenges related to the storage and transportation of breast milk both at home and in the workplace. By converting breast milk into a powder form, Milkify allows nursing mothers to preserve their milk for years without the need for refrigeration. The resulting breast milk powder can easily be reconstituted by mixing it with warm purified water, offering a safe and convenient alternative to traditional powdered formulas. This innovative service empowers mothers to save their own breast milk, enhancing flexibility and accessibility for breastfeeding families.
Profish
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Profish is a provider of a digital fish market. They sell and deliver fish. They are driven by a desire to make the fisheries sector a thriving, contemporary, and technologically enabled sector that offers IT solutions to the sector's problems.
Freshspire
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Freshspire, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, operates a digital platform designed to promote sustainable and transparent local food systems. The company's technology streamlines order processes, facilitates communication, and provides data services to enhance relationships between food buyers and suppliers, empowering communities to manage their local food systems more efficiently.
Loop Closing
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Loop Closing offers a comprehensive food waste solution by replacing dumpsters and trash cans with an on-site composting system and returning the finished compost to the soil, closing the ecological loop and solving waste problems. It helps organizations regenerate soils, the environment, and communities by composting their food waste on-site. It operates in dense urban environments reducing existing pest and smell pressures from current food waste practices for around the same cost.
Grain4Grain
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Grain4Grain is a San Antonio-based food-tech startup focused on producing low-carb, high-protein flour from brewers spent grain, a byproduct of the brewing industry. Utilizing a patent-pending process, the company efficiently dries and mills this grain in under 20 minutes, significantly reducing traditional processing times. This innovative approach allows Grain4Grain to offer a sustainable and nutritious ingredient at competitive prices, addressing a long-standing challenge in the brewing sector. Since its launch, the company has successfully upcycled 120,000 pounds of wet spent grain and introduced two consumer packaged goods in nearly 200 HEB stores. Additionally, Grain4Grain is actively forming partnerships with product makers, bakeries, and pet food companies to further expand its market presence.
Proeon
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Proeon Foods is a company focused on developing a variety of plant-based proteins for food manufacturers. It offers a range of ingredients, including amaranth protein, hemp seed protein, mung bean protein, fava bean protein, and chickpea protein. By providing these plant-based protein options, Proeon aims to promote clean and healthy eating practices, catering to consumers seeking natural food solutions for long-term health benefits.
Umami Bioworks
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Umami Bioworks is a company focused on the discovery and development of a scalable platform for producing cultivated seafood, aiming to protect endangered marine species while providing consumers with sustainable seafood options. The company utilizes systems engineering to enhance the discovery and industrialization processes, facilitating local production that is both price competitive and environmentally responsible. Its innovative approach involves creating cell-based food products derived from fish cells and tissue, which are designed to be free from harmful substances such as mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants. By offering affordable, cell-cultured seafood and meat alternatives, Umami Bioworks addresses the growing demand for healthy and sustainable food choices.
Eaternity
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Eaternity AG is a Zurich-based company that specializes in software management solutions tailored for the restaurant industry. Founded in 2014, it provides tools that enable restaurant owners to gain valuable insights into their supply chain, enhancing decision-making processes. Eaternity's platform features a real-time calculation engine that facilitates allergen and nutrition declarations while also assessing the carbon footprint of meals and restaurants. This functionality empowers organizations globally to accurately calculate the environmental impact of their food offerings, promoting transparency and informed choices among consumers and decision-makers. Eaternity's mission centers on fostering a sustainable food system that operates within planetary boundaries.
Little Bandits
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Little Bandits is a dairy-free brand specifically designed for children, founded in response to the increasing prevalence of food allergies among kids. The company produces a range of yogurt products made from coconut milk, which are both dairy-free and soya-free. These yogurts are enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins D2, B12, and iodine, making them allergy-friendly and low in sugar. Little Bandits aims to provide healthy, fun-tasting, and vegan-friendly food options for children, filling a gap in the market for a leading brand in the children's free-from and plant-based food categories.
Pricepally
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Pricepally is a direct-to-consumer food supply company that operates a digital cooperative platform designed to enhance access to fresh and affordable food in African cities. The company connects consumers directly with local farmers, wholesalers, and food brands, facilitating the purchase of bulk food items. By leveraging collective purchasing power, Pricepally enables individuals and businesses to buy and share food in larger quantities, resulting in lower prices and higher quality compared to traditional retail options. The platform aims to promote food security and sustainability while making high-quality food more accessible to its users.
FermBiotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FermBiotics is a microbiome company focused on enhancing gut health globally through the production of sustainable, fermented plant ingredients. The firm develops a range of plant and seaweed-based products designed to support gut health, including food ingredients, dietary supplements, and medical foods. By combining prebiotics, probiotics, and bioactive compounds, FermBiotics has created a novel category of fermented products that promote a positive gut microbiome. These innovations are aimed at benefiting both humans and animals, allowing families and pet owners to support the gut health of the elderly and their animals effectively.
Sophie's Bionutrients
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Sophie's Bionutrients is a company focused on creating sustainable plant-based proteins derived from microalgae through advanced fermentation technologies. By employing strain optimization, precision fermentation, and protein extraction methods, the company develops high-purity protein powders with various functionalities. These innovative products cater to the food industry, particularly in the production of imitation seafood, offering an alternative that aligns with growing demands for sustainable and environmentally friendly food sources.
Umiami
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Umiami is a French food-tech startup founded in 2020 and based in Paris, specializing in plant-based food technology aimed at reducing meat consumption. The company develops innovative plant-based whole-cuts that utilize plant proteins to create alternatives that closely mimic the taste, texture, and aroma of traditional meat products. Through its technological advancements, Umiami seeks to provide consumers with sustainable and appealing food options that align with growing dietary preferences towards plant-based diets.
FairFlavor Foods
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FairFlavor develops nutritious vegan alternative dairy food made of a super nut from Indonesia using a patented fermentation technology
Frankles
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Frankles is a Climate Tech startup dedicated to revolutionizing the ingredient industry by eliminating petroleum extraction methods. The company has developed NoDex, an innovative technological platform that designs molecular extraction processes from plant raw materials and agro-industrial waste. This platform enables the creation of high-value, sustainable ingredients, including flavorings, functional compounds, antioxidants, and biocompounds. By leveraging machine learning and molecular data, Frankles aims to facilitate a decentralized and petroleum-free production model that can scale effectively. The company's vision addresses the urgent need for a transition to green ingredients, contributing to the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Paragon Pure
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Paragon Pure is a food company focused on developing innovative natural ingredients that cater to contemporary dietary demands. Specializing in flavor encapsulation and process engineering, the company creates a sustainable structured fat and flavor system using upcycled rice bran, particularly for alternative protein products. By utilizing genuine ingredients, Paragon Pure delivers natural flavors, colors, and essential nutrients, enhancing the taste and quality of wholesome foods. Their commitment to health and sustainability allows consumers to experience the full spectrum of flavors while supporting environmentally responsible practices.
Greencovery
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Greencovery specializes in food upcycling technology that allows food companies to produce sustainable ingredients from side-stream production. The company's proprietary platform accelerates the time-to-market for new ingredients, focusing on savory flavors, supplements such as amino acids, proteins, fruity flavors, and fibers. By enabling the recovery of valuable ingredients that would otherwise be discarded, Greencovery helps its customers enhance the feasibility and sustainability of their businesses. The ingredients produced have a low carbon footprint, are sourced close to market, and offer high functionality, making them suitable for various applications in the growing sports nutrition, beverages, and protein alternatives sectors.
MycoNourish
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
MycoNourish specializes in the customization of beneficial microbes to enhance crop production and address specific agricultural challenges. By leveraging advanced strains of beneficial fungi, the company works in symbiosis with crops to improve yields and quality. This innovative approach allows for tailored solutions that enable farmers to produce healthier crops while also contributing to the reduction of food wastage. MycoNourish's focus on developing microbes that meet the unique needs of different crops adds significant value for growers in the agricultural sector.
Fybraworks Foods
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Fybraworks Foods, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, focused on developing alternative meat substitutes through innovative fermentation techniques. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in creating animal-free meat structural proteins and synthetic meat, aiming to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat products. By leveraging its advanced technological solutions, Fybraworks Foods enables both industry leaders and individual consumers to access sustainable meat alternatives, thus promoting humane practices and reducing environmental impact associated with animal agriculture.
HeroGo
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
HeroGo is a company that offers a subscription service for reclaimed food produce, focusing on reducing food waste and lowering grocery expenses. By providing sustainably sourced fresh produce delivered directly to consumers' homes, HeroGo caters to environmentally conscious individuals who seek to make a positive impact on the environment. The service not only helps customers save money but also contributes to the reduction of food waste and carbon dioxide emissions, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable and responsible consumption practices.
Kinoko-Tech
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Kinoko Tech Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializes in the production of alternative protein products derived from fungi. The company focuses on utilizing deep-tech fermentation processes to create nutritious and flavorful superfoods. By fermenting fungal mycelium, Kinoko Tech develops products that are rich in protein, essential amino acids, and offer a scrumptious taste and aroma. Their offerings are designed to cater to health-conscious consumers seeking allergen-free, gluten-free, and cholesterol-free dietary options. Through its innovative approach, Kinoko Tech aims to promote sustainable food solutions while elevating the nutritional value of everyday meals.
GASTROCAMPO
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
At Gastrocampo we are revolutionizing the food system making it fairer, more transparent and more sustainable. By combining technology and logistics, we offer a real, scalable and multi-local solution. Gastrocampo is a SaaS-enabled marketplace that gives food producers the tools to digitalize their farm and business so they can connect and sell their produce directly to their hospitality clients (food shops and restaurants), eliminating the need for intermediaries. In turn, we are helping HORECA customers to become more sustainable while saving time and headaches when buying directly from producers! Thanks to AI, Machine Learning and blockchain we will be able to provide a platform mutually beneficent for food producers, restaurants and the environment.
More Foods
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
More Foods is a producer of plant-based meat alternatives that aims to replace animal meat in meals. The company utilizes pumpkin and sunflower seeds as primary protein sources, creating clean label products with a short ingredient list and free from major allergens. More Foods focuses on upcycling side streams from the seed oil industry, transforming them into hearty, protein-packed ingredients suitable for a variety of culinary applications. Its offerings include diverse cuts that can be easily incorporated into various menus, providing consumers with nutritious options that deliver both protein and fiber without the drawbacks associated with traditional meat products.
Plant Jammer
Seed Round in 2021
Plant Jammer is a company focused on creating a virtual cooking assistant platform aimed at promoting sustainable food practices and reducing food waste. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, the platform provides users with innovative food pairing suggestions that encourage plant-based cooking. The company emphasizes the importance of better food habits in home kitchens as a means to foster a more sustainable food system. With a dedicated team of software developers and food scientists, Plant Jammer aspires to be a leader in integrating data science with food science, ultimately contributing to climate change mitigation and the promotion of sustainable dietary choices.
Caulys
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Caulys is a pioneering urban agriculture company that empowers individuals to cultivate their own fresh, organic fruits and vegetables at home using innovative indoor greenhouse tool-kits. Their systems enable year-round growing with minimal effort, reducing waste and carbon footprint associated with traditional farming methods.
M de ManĂ
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
M de ManĂ develops products with more flavor and more nutrients from less refined ingredients and without harmful chemicals or hydrogenated fats. The company believes that taking care of health is crucial and should be a simple task, which is why they offer practical, delicious, and highly nutritious products.
Fuddis
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Social food marketplace and e-commerce that enables all food creators in LATAM to own their food business. Vende, envĂa, gestiona, programa, publica y compra todo en un solo lugar. "Etsy for food". We improve how food is moved, consumed and enjoyed around the world.
Fooditive Group
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Fooditive Group specializes in the production of plant-based sweeteners derived from apples and pears, offering a healthier alternative to traditional sugar. The company utilizes natural ingredients to develop both organic and non-organic sweeteners, catering to health-conscious consumers who wish to indulge in sweet foods without compromising their well-being. In addition to sweeteners, Fooditive provides services related to product supply, nutritional value, and research and development, along with solutions for side-stream products derived from the processing of fruits.
Phytolon
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Phytolon Ltd is a company based in Misgav, Israel, specializing in the development of natural food colorants. Founded in 2000, Phytolon utilizes a novel fermentation technology that employs baker's yeast cells as biofactories to produce high-quality, plant-based food colors. This innovative approach offers a healthy alternative to synthetic food dyes, providing food manufacturers with safe, cost-effective, and stable all-natural color solutions. The company's mission is to leverage scientific advancements to promote human health and environmental sustainability in the food industry.
Anu
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Anu provides framing services. It develops an aeroponic appliance capable of yielding a head of leafy greens on a daily basis. They offer hydroponic appliances designed to grow vegetables in consumers' homes and eliminate grocery store dependency.
Mesa
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Mesa is a technology company that offers a dining app designed to help restaurants increase customer traffic during off-peak hours. By implementing dynamic, time-based discounts, Mesa enables restaurants to fill vacant tables while providing users with opportunities to enjoy meals at reduced prices. The app not only focuses on enhancing the revenue potential for restaurants but also aims to create a more affordable dining experience for consumers. Through its innovative approach, Mesa seeks to optimize restaurant operations and improve customer engagement.
Ful Foods
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
FUL Foods is a Netherlands-based startup dedicated to creating food and beverage products that contribute positively to the environment. The company focuses on reducing carbon emissions, optimizing land use, and minimizing resource consumption while enhancing consumer health benefits. Its flagship offering is a functional beverage made from a proprietary, carbon-negative ingredient derived from microalgae, known as FUL. This innovative ingredient addresses challenges related to taste and solubility, enabling the production of light and refreshing drinks that are rich in plant-based protein and essential nutrients. FUL Foods aims to provide consumers with nourishing beverages that not only taste good but also support environmental sustainability and overall wellness.
La Comandanta
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
La Comandanta identifies and promotes Creole and ancestral Mexican foods and offers bulk and packed products. It was founded in 2011.
SmartFish
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
SmartFish is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable and socially responsible artisanal fishing practices. It provides quality marine products with a focus on sustainability, reducing intermediaries in the supply chain and ensuring that more value-added steps remain within cooperatives. SmartFish collaborates with these cooperatives under an open book policy to maintain transparency in profit distribution at every stage of the value chain. Additionally, the organization offers training programs aimed at enhancing product value through improved quality, traceability, and marketability of catches. By adopting eco-friendly fishing methods, SmartFish connects fishers with conscious consumers, fostering sustainability, economic development, and social responsibility in the seafood industry.
Wenda
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Wenda is an innovative Italian startup founded in 2015, focused on enhancing food safety and sustainability through advanced technology. The company offers a comprehensive collaborative platform that automates the collection, analysis, and sharing of food traceability data across both cold and hot supply chains. This platform seamlessly integrates with existing measurement tools and management software, providing vital decision support and statistics related to temperature and traceability for all participants in the supply chain. Wenda's user-friendly interface allows for efficient data management, document digitization, and real-time collaboration among stakeholders. By leveraging IoT technology, machine learning, and blockchain, the platform ensures transparency, security, and improved operational efficiency. The company's mission is to reduce food waste and enhance traceability in the food system, supported by a multi-disciplinary team with extensive experience in technology and corporate client management. Wenda has established key partnerships with universities and leading European companies, enabling it to scale its solutions globally and meet the evolving needs of the food distribution industry.
ImagoAI
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
ImagoAI, Inc. is a food-tech company founded in 2017 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It specializes in food quality assessment solutions for manufacturers, processors, retailers, and distributors. ImagoAI offers a range of innovative products, including GrainQ for grain quality analysis, Feed.AI for animal feed inspections, BakerGo for bakery quality checks, and PotatoMash for potato quality assessment. All these systems employ real-time, non-destructive, and contactless inspection methods. The company is also developing an advanced automated image processing pipeline and artificial intelligence platform designed to rapidly test, analyze, and monitor the quality of food products. Additionally, ImagoAI's technology leverages hyperspectral imaging to gather detailed spectral information, enhancing its capabilities in food safety and quality assurance. The company aims to make safe and high-quality food accessible globally.
Poiike Foodtec
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Poiike is the platform that organizes cooking, the kitchen, and thinking behind how to cook. We have developed a unique algorithm that takes data from multiple recipes and creates an easy-to-follow workflow.
Bon AppéSweet
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Bon AppéSweet is a company based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 2019, that specializes in creating all-natural, plant-based desserts. The company produces oat milk gelato sweetened with fruit-based sweeteners, ensuring that its offerings contain no cane sugar. In addition to gelato, Bon AppéSweet also manufactures organic chocolates that are sugar-free, vegan, and non-alcoholic, using ingredients like organic cocoa and dates. This focus on health-conscious, dairy-free sweets aims to provide consumers with indulgent dessert options that align with their dietary preferences.
LAPSNAP
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
LapSnap is used for grocery shopping, doing laundry, and gardening. It is an e-commerce platform that provides shopping baskets designed with and for wheelchair users. For inquiries, email, telephone numbers, and addresses are available on their websites.
Azucena
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Azucena is a producer of food products that specializes in traditional Mexican cuisine, focusing on the combination of corn with authentic Mexican ingredients. The company offers a range of items, including corn tortillas, tacos, nachos, and organic nopal, aimed at providing healthy and everyday food options for consumers. By emphasizing functional properties and nutritional values, Azucena caters to the tastes of discerning palates while promoting the rich flavors of Mexican culinary traditions.
Brevel
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Brevel is a company that specializes in innovative cultivation technology for microalgae, aimed at producing sustainable and high-quality products for various emerging markets. Utilizing advanced indoor systems that are sterile and fully automated, Brevel's method employs high-intensity internal illumination, resulting in significant cost reductions of over 90% and yield increases of up to 200 times compared to traditional methods. This breakthrough technology positions Brevel to capitalize on the growing demand for microalgae-derived products in sectors such as food, materials, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and energy, providing an alternative protein source suitable for mass production.
The Dinner Daily
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
The Dinner Daily, Inc. is a meal-planning company based in Westford, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. It specializes in creating customized weekly dinner menus and shopping lists tailored to the dietary needs and culinary preferences of families. The platform simplifies meal preparation by offering easy-to-follow dinner plans linked to local grocery store specials, allowing customers to prepare affordable and delicious meals at home. By focusing on individual preferences and budget considerations, The Dinner Daily aims to enhance the dining experience for families while making meal planning more efficient and enjoyable.
Otrafy
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Otrafy is a Quality Management Software company that specializes in optimizing vendor relationships for quality assurance departments, particularly within the food production sector. The company offers a blockchain-powered platform that enhances compliance and reduces operational risks in the supply chain. By addressing critical challenges such as certification, compliance management, production efficiency, food safety, disease prevention, and authenticity, Otrafy enables farmers to effectively communicate the history of their products from the farm to the store. This innovative approach helps food production facilities meet regulatory requirements more swiftly by automating mundane tasks and minimizing low-value activities.
Tender Food
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Tender Food is a food technology startup focused on developing plant-based and cultured meat products. Founded by researchers from Harvard University, the company utilizes novel fiber production technology to transform plant proteins into fibrous structures that closely replicate the texture and mouthfeel of traditional meat. By emphasizing realistic textures and flavors, Tender Food aims to enhance the experience of consuming alternative meats while promoting sustainability and vegan options. Their innovative approach not only provides a viable alternative to animal meat but also retains the nutritional benefits associated with traditional meat products, supporting meat companies in their transition toward more sustainable practices.
Goba Tea
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Goba Tea created the first low-calorie and shelf-stable boba tea.
Untill
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Untill is a vertical farming company that produces fresh, pesticide-free greens using indoor automated technology. They aim to provide consumers with locally sourced produce the same day it's harvested, reducing waste and enhancing sustainability. Their patented platform enables year-round cultivation, minimizing operational expenses while maintaining competitive pricing for wholesale distribution.
Amore Congelato
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Amore Congelato provides food and beverage services. They offer products that include dessert, food, dairy-free, chocolate, vegan, plant-based, and dark chocolate.
Caulys
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Caulys is a pioneering urban agriculture company that empowers individuals to cultivate their own fresh, organic fruits and vegetables at home using innovative indoor greenhouse tool-kits. Their systems enable year-round growing with minimal effort, reducing waste and carbon footprint associated with traditional farming methods.
EatWell Meal Kits
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
EatWell equips health insurers with Food is Medicine meal kits that are prescribed to treat food insecurity and reduce healthcare costs in diabetic populations. By complementing food access with hands-on learning, EatWell drives patients' healthy habit formation for sustainable behavior change and lasting impact.
EatWell Meal Kits
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
EatWell equips health insurers with Food is Medicine meal kits that are prescribed to treat food insecurity and reduce healthcare costs in diabetic populations. By complementing food access with hands-on learning, EatWell drives patients' healthy habit formation for sustainable behavior change and lasting impact.
Emotion Food Company
Grant in 2019
Since 2008, Emotion Food Company works to improve the lives of consumers and meet their specific needs. From conception to industrialization, through prototypes and tests, they created the Easy-Base ©, food texturizer for people with dysphagia. Because they believe that eating must remain a pleasure for everyone, regardless of their physical abilities .
Planted Foods
Grant in 2019
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives. The company produces products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken, utilizing a formulation that includes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. Planted Foods employs advanced technology to transform these natural ingredients into nutritious, high-protein meat substitutes that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers. Headquartered in ZĂĽrich, Switzerland, Planted Foods is committed to providing delicious and sustainable meat alternatives.
AbuErdan specializes in poultry management solutions, offering a comprehensive cloud-based system tailored for poultry companies. Their services include artificial intelligence-driven tools for broiler management, breeder and hatchery operations, slaughterhouse efficiency, and layer management. By leveraging business analytics and machine learning, AbuErdan's platform helps poultry farmers enhance profitability, minimize waste, and make informed, data-driven decisions. The company ensures customer support through various channels, including phone, email, and physical correspondence, addressing inquiries effectively.
GoTeff Superfoods is an agricultural development company focused on enhancing the productivity of teff farmers. By producing and promoting superfoods derived from teff, a nutritious grain native to Ethiopia, the company aims to empower local farmers and improve their yields. Through its initiatives, GoTeff not only supports the agricultural community but also provides customers with products that offer significant nutritional benefits and endurance.
Uproot
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Uproot is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing healthy and sustainable plant-based milk solutions for food services, including college dining and coffee shops. The company addresses the increasing demand for diverse plant milk options by offering a range of alternatives such as oat milk, soymilk, and chocolate pea milk. Uproot's innovative dispensers help streamline operations for food service providers, reduce packaging waste, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions and water usage compared to traditional dairy and existing plant milk products. By promoting a more sustainable approach to beverage offerings, Uproot caters to health-conscious consumers looking for eco-friendly alternatives.
Check-Eat
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Check-Eat is a free mobile app that streamlines the food ordering process at restaurants, bringing convenience and a great experience to the customers. Check-Eat features a native online ordering (take-away & dine-in), mobile payments, reservations, loyalty programs, tax invoicing, coupons and much more, all in a single app. Check-Eat is building a standardized customer service platform for the food sector, empowering local restaurants to engage customers through a seamless mobile experience.
FUTZ
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Futz connects people with delicious dishes that otherwise would not have been sold, creating an extra income for the establishment and an eco friendly environment
Neema Food
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Neema Food produces delicious Central African condiments and sauces. The company's sauces are made from their family recipe from DRCongo going back to 3 generations. Neema Food was established in 2015 in London, England.
GreenChoice
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
GreenChoice operates a data-driven grocery shopping platform that assists consumers in making informed food choices that align with their health and environmental values. The platform offers a membership-based service that rates the health and sustainability of various products, connecting users with brands and retailers that share similar principles. By simplifying the grocery shopping experience, GreenChoice caters to individuals with dietary restrictions, health goals, and specific ethical concerns, promoting the idea that food can serve both personal well-being and the planet's health.
Deliverart
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Deliverart is a software company that specializes in delivery and takeaway management solutions for restaurants, dark kitchens, and food chains. Its platform consolidates and centralizes orders from various food delivery services into a single interface, allowing businesses to efficiently manage all their delivery operations. By automating order handling and optimizing delivery routes for riders, Deliverart enhances productivity and improves coordination between food production and logistics. This streamlined approach provides clients with a fast and integrated solution, eliminating the complexities associated with managing multiple delivery channels.
Hexagro
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Hexagro is an innovative urban farming platform that focuses on decentralizing food production by providing modular hardware and IoT automation software. The company's system includes a customizable indoor garden, referred to as the living farming tree, which allows users to grow healthy food with minimal effort. Through a user-friendly web-based application, the system monitors and controls the growing process, enabling individuals to produce fresh products without requiring extensive gardening experience. Hexagro aims to create a community of growers, making healthy food more accessible to everyone.
Nutrifix
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Nutrifix Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in a nutrition application designed to help users find healthy meals in their vicinity. Founded in 2016, the app offers personalized scores for various dishes and snacks while allowing users to sort meals by nutritional benefits and filter options based on dietary needs. Additionally, Nutrifix partners with local restaurants and catering services to provide users with personalized weekly meal plans, which can be delivered to workplaces or ordered for pickup. The platform serves both businesses and consumers, allowing companies to enhance employee benefits with healthier food options, ultimately promoting a more informed and productive workforce. Through anonymized data, Nutrifix also aids organizations in developing effective wellness strategies.
FOODUNITE
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
FoodUnite is a food and beverage company that provides customers with tasty food.
Buppy Pets
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Buppy Pets is a manufacturer of dog food. They also deliver their products. They produce their products using dried rosemary, dried oregano, and ground cinnamon.
Nema Food
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Nema Food provides halal meat products to consumers locally and internationally by utilizing advanced meat manufacturing technology as well as a highly knowledgeable team of professionals.
SINGLE BAKED SWEETS
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SINGLE BAKED SWEETS provides pre-measured dry ingredients, bakeware, and simple instructions along with bake-at-home dessert kits. They also provide sugar cookie with sprinkles and dark chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips.
Hempfy
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Hempfy is a Swiss company specializing in the production of innovative, THC-free hemp-infused food and beverages. Utilizing proprietary cold infusion technology, Hempfy cultivates, harvests, and processes hemp plants in compliance with Swiss legislation. All products are 100% Swiss-made, with a focus on bespoke quality, from seed selection to final production. Hempfy aims to replace smoking and alcohol as the world's preferred social drug, offering cannabis-based products with a balanced taste and light carbonation.
Smoodi
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Smoodi is a company that specializes in the development of an automated smoothie machine designed for convenience and ease of use. This innovative machine features a touchscreen interface, allowing customers to select from a range of pre-programmed smoothie recipes or create their own customized blends. One of its key attributes is its self-cleaning capability, which eliminates the hassle of cleanup after use. In addition to the machine, Smoodi offers pre-packed, all-natural frozen smoothie cups that can be stored in a separate freezer unit. This product line is particularly appealing to convenience store owners, as it enables them to provide fresh, premium, and on-demand healthy nutrition to meet the growing consumer demand for convenient and nutritious options.
SWIPEMEIN
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SwipeMeIn reduces waste and food insecurity in college campuses by making on-campus currency.
Clean Crop Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Clean Crop Technologies, based in Haydenville, Massachusetts, specializes in innovative food processing technology that enhances grain and nut quality while reducing waste and safety risks. Founded in 2020, the company's core product is a proprietary 'Clean Current' system which combines electricity with air to generate ionized gases. This process effectively removes toxins, molds, and pests from crops without compromising food quality or creating harmful residues. By extending shelf-life and improving crop yields, Clean Crop Technologies aims to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance food safety.
Fresh.Land
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Fresh.Land is an innovative digital platform designed to connect farmers directly with consumers, facilitating the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables. By eliminating middlemen from the supply chain, Fresh.Land allows farmers to sell their produce directly to retailers and households, significantly reducing the time it takes for products to reach consumers—from months to just a few days. This streamlined approach not only enhances the freshness of the food but also contributes to sustainability by cutting carbon emissions by 88%, reducing food waste by 10%, and lowering chemical use by 55%. Fresh.Land provides the necessary scale, digital infrastructure, and expertise to empower farmers, creating an integrated solution that benefits both producers and consumers.
Snack Jack
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Snack Jack is a organic food supplier that specializes in plant-based jerky made jackfruit,
BAO LOVERS
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Bao Lovers offers franchise fast food model it provides online food delivery.
WA2COOK
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
WA2COOK offers the user to search recipes by ingredients, allergies, filter by nutrition, cuisines, courses, time, and chef blogs. Their customers inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.
A1C Foods
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
A1C Foods is a diabetes nutrition solutions company, creating delicious foods for diabetes and low carbs communities.
Plataforma Nuup AC
Grant in 2018
Nuup provides regenerates landscape and ecosystem services. Furthermore, they promote and scale regenerative farming practices, create opportunities for smallholder farmers, and build a vibrant local food economy.
Xilinat manufactures natural sweeteners from xylitol using a natural and environmentally friendly process. Customers will not notice the difference when using Xilinat to sweeten favorite desserts, drinks, and foods. Xilinat aims to reduce health problems associated with excessive sugar consumption while also providing consumers with a healthy and delicious alternative.
Fresh Strips
Grant in 2018
Fresh Strips is a smart packaging company focused on delivering cost-effective solutions that enhance the safety of heat-sensitive food products. The company has developed an innovative product consisting of a plastic sticker that can be affixed to food packaging. This sticker changes color in response to heat exposure, providing consumers with a clear indication of whether the food is safe for consumption. By informing consumers about the safety and quality of their food, Fresh Strips aims to improve food safety standards and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.