Enhanced Medical Nutrition
Series A in 2025
Enhanced Medical Nutrition specializes in the development of medical food products aimed at improving patient outcomes related to surgery. The company focuses on research, development, and distribution of evidence-based clinical nutrition specifically designed for the perioperative setting. Their products assist in rehabilitation, promote wound healing, and manage the protein needs of individuals who are ill and aging. By utilizing their innovative medical foods, Enhanced Medical Nutrition enables patients to reduce postoperative insulin resistance and enhance overall health during recovery periods.
bitewell
Seed Round in 2024
Bitewell is a pioneering company focused on enhancing global health through food. Recognized as a notable start-up in 2023, it operates a transformative food-as-medicine platform designed to simplify and democratize healthy eating. Central to its innovation is the FoodHealth Score, a personalized nutrition metric that assesses the impact of food on health. This score will be available to over 20 million Americans in the near future, becoming a key health metric in major grocery retailers and restaurant chains, as well as being utilized by healthcare providers. By aligning food choices with long-term health outcomes, Bitewell aims to reduce healthcare costs and promote healthier eating habits among individuals and businesses alike.
The Mediterranean Food Lab
Series A in 2024
The Mediterranean Food Lab specializes in developing natural flavor bases for plant-based meat alternatives through solid-state fermentation. The company focuses on enhancing the taste of plant-based foods by utilizing healthful raw materials such as grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, which are rich in amino acids, minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. By providing high-quality plant-based food flavors, The Mediterranean Food Lab aims to offer clients effective replacements for animal-based meat, thereby contributing to the growing demand for sustainable and delicious plant-based options.
The Mediterranean Food Lab
Series A in 2023
The Mediterranean Food Lab specializes in developing natural flavor bases for plant-based meat alternatives through solid-state fermentation. The company focuses on enhancing the taste of plant-based foods by utilizing healthful raw materials such as grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, which are rich in amino acids, minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. By providing high-quality plant-based food flavors, The Mediterranean Food Lab aims to offer clients effective replacements for animal-based meat, thereby contributing to the growing demand for sustainable and delicious plant-based options.
WNWN Food Labs
Series A in 2023
WNWN Food Labs is a fermentation-based food technology company dedicated to producing sustainable and ethical alternative ingredients. Their focus is on creating delicious, harm-free, guilt-free products that are better for both the planet and its inhabitants. Notably, WNWN offers a cacao-free, eco-friendly alternative to chocolate, promoting healthier lifestyles and more sustainable food choices.
Vow Foods is a company that specializes in producing cultivated exotic meat through lab-based methods. By utilizing animal cells rather than traditional livestock, Vow aims to create sustainable and ethical meat alternatives. The process involves harvesting animal cells via biopsy and growing them in a nutrient-rich medium, which allows for the development of a diverse range of meat products. This innovative approach not only provides consumers, restaurants, and chefs with nutritious and flavorful options but also reduces reliance on natural resources typically used in conventional meat production.
Rival Foods
Series A in 2022
Rival Foods is a food production company that specializes in manufacturing plant-based culinary whole-cuts designed to serve as alternatives to traditional meat and fish. The company focuses on creating vegetarian and vegan options that do not sacrifice taste or culinary experience. Its products feature a fibrous texture, rich mouthfeel, and high juiciness, achieved using minimal ingredients. By prioritizing flavor and quality, Rival Foods aims to attract meat lovers while catering to those who prefer plant-based diets, thus bridging the gap between traditional protein sources and modern dietary preferences.
Myota is a London-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing fiber-based microbiome interventions aimed at treating and preventing chronic diseases. The company produces microbiome-based fiber mixes designed to enhance gut health. By leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning, microbiome sequencing, and analytical chemistry, Myota explores the therapeutic benefits of these fiber mixes. This innovative approach enables consumers to achieve a healthy and balanced gut microbiome, ultimately promoting overall well-being and reducing the risk of chronic health issues.
NICK’S is a food tech company that manufactures keto diet-friendly ice cream, snack bars, and ice cream sandwiches. The company creates food products with the goal of revolutionizing the market for healthy snacks and sweets.
supernutural
Seed Round in 2021
Supernutural is a food and beverage manufacturing company that specializes in the development of a nut-grinding device tailored for supermarkets, delicatessen stores, and hotels. This innovative device grinds nuts to produce a creamy pulp and is offered through a leasing model that includes a subscription service. Subscribers receive regular shipments of roasted nuts, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh nut products that provide energy and protein-rich nutrition. Through this approach, Supernutural combines equipment leasing with a convenient nut subscription, catering to the needs of various clients in the food industry.
The Mediterranean Food Lab
Seed Round in 2021
The Mediterranean Food Lab specializes in developing natural flavor bases for plant-based meat alternatives through solid-state fermentation. The company focuses on enhancing the taste of plant-based foods by utilizing healthful raw materials such as grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, which are rich in amino acids, minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. By providing high-quality plant-based food flavors, The Mediterranean Food Lab aims to offer clients effective replacements for animal-based meat, thereby contributing to the growing demand for sustainable and delicious plant-based options.
Prenexus Health
Series B in 2021
Prenexus Health, Inc. is a manufacturer of natural prebiotic ingredients, specializing in the scientific research, development, and production of components for functional foods, beverages, and dietary supplements. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, the company emphasizes digestive health and wellness through its innovative offerings, including XOS95, a highly purified prebiotic ingredient derived from high-fiber sugarcane. Prenexus Health is recognized as a global leader in the prebiotic sector, underpinned by extensive scientific and clinical research that supports its products' efficacy in enhancing digestive and microbiome health. The company serves clients in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, providing them with high-quality functional ingredients to improve their products.
iwi life
Venture Round in 2021
Iwi Life is a manufacturer specializing in algae-based nutrition products aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of various living organisms. The company focuses on producing sustainable, plant-based staples that are cultivated without chemicals. Its algae serve as a source for omega-3 oil, which is recognized for its research-proven health benefits, including support for energy levels, heart health, and mood enhancement. By prioritizing sustainability and health, Iwi Life seeks to provide consumers with effective nutritional solutions that contribute to a healthier lifestyle.
NICK’S is a food tech company that manufactures keto diet-friendly ice cream, snack bars, and ice cream sandwiches. The company creates food products with the goal of revolutionizing the market for healthy snacks and sweets.