Supergut is a nutrition company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in producing and retailing clinically validated nutritional products designed to address common health conditions through the gut microbiome. Supergut's product line includes a variety of flavorful nutritional shakes that contain resistant starch, a prebiotic fiber that supports a healthy gut microbiome. These shakes are formulated to enhance the body's natural ability to manage blood sugar levels, satisfy hunger, and strengthen immunity, thereby helping individuals boost and balance their immune system.
Poppi
Venture Round in 2022
Poppi is a beverage company that produces flavored sparkling drinks designed to support digestive health. The beverages combine real fruit juice with apple cider vinegar and prebiotics, and are low in sugar and vegan-friendly, offered in a carbonated format. They are available in cans in flavors such as Strawberry Lemon, Cream Soda, Peach, Cherry Limeade, and Cola, with seasonal and limited editions appearing from time to time. The product line emphasizes gut health through a blend of probiotics and prebiotics, providing a convenient, plant-based option for health-conscious consumers. Poppi aims for simple, approachable flavors suitable for everyday occasions.
Splendid Spoon
Series B in 2022
Splendid Spoon is a food company that specializes in delivering ready-to-eat, plant-based meals designed for convenience and health. The company's offerings include a variety of fully prepared options such as smoothies, soups, grain bowls, and noodles, all made with whole ingredients and catering to gluten-free diets. Splendid Spoon provides multi-day meal plans alongside an On Demand shop, allowing customers to sample meals without committing to a subscription. The company's mission focuses on simplifying healthy eating by providing delicious, nutrient-dense meals that can be easily accessed and enjoyed at home.
EVR Foods (Lavva)
Series C in 2021
EVR Foods is a producer of plant-based foods intended to offer nourishing and functional food alternatives. Their products are naturally dairy-free, soy-free, and gluten-free and have a blend of creamy, sprouted pili nuts, and prebiotic-rich plantains, enabling consumers to adopt healthy eating habits without compromising on taste.
BulletProof
Venture Round in 2020
Bulletproof is a company that specializes in nutritional products aimed at enhancing health and performance. It offers a range of items, including clean coffee, keto-friendly snacks, and supplements that are free from GMOs, soy, and artificial fillers. The company's mission is to assist individuals in reaching their full potential, both mentally and physically, by combining ancient knowledge with modern technology, supported by research and feedback from customers, athletes, and medical professionals. Bulletproof emphasizes the purity of its products, ensuring that customers can expect noticeable improvements in their performance from the very first experience. Additionally, the company is committed to sustainability, providing environmentally conscious and ethically sourced products to foster a healthier future.
Kuli Kuli
Series B in 2019
Kuli Kuli, Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in producing nutritional moringa products. Founded in 2011 by Anne Tsuei, Jordan Moncharmont, Lisa Curtis, and Valerie Popelka, Kuli Kuli offers a diverse range of products, including moringa bars, moringa powders, green energy shots, herbal teas, and sampler packs. The company markets its offerings through both retail stores and online platforms, aiming to provide consumers with healthy and sustainable options derived from the moringa plant.
Kettle and Fire
Series A in 2018
Kettle and Fire is a United States-based producer of bone broth and related products. It makes beef and chicken bone broth using grass-fed, grass-finished cattle bones and pasture-raised chickens, combined with organic vegetables and water, and slow-simmers the mixture to preserve nutrients and collagen. The products emphasize organic ingredients and hormone- and antibiotic-free sourcing, with sustainable packaging. The company distributes through grocery stores, wholesalers, and online channels and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Modern Pop
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Dana Point, California in 2016, Modern Pop specializes in producing frozen fruit bars. Their products are vegan-friendly, non-dairy, and non-GMO, made with whole fruit and minimal ingredients, offering consumers healthier dessert options.