Sand Hill Angels

Sand Hill Angels is a collective of over 60 experienced Silicon Valley technology professionals that has been active since 2000. This group focuses on investing in early-stage and growth-stage technology startups across various sectors, including clean technology, Internet startups, information sciences, and life sciences. Their expertise encompasses areas such as semiconductors, enterprise software, storage, communications, medical devices, diagnostics, and bioinformatics. Sand Hill Angels typically invests between $300,000 and $500,000 in companies with pre-money valuations under $5 million, participating in seed or Series A rounds as well as later-stage bridge investments. The group's collaborative approach extends to working with venture capital funds and other angel organizations, contributing significantly to the Bay Area's technology startup ecosystem.

Harper Cheng

Angel Investor

Jinpei Li

Investor

Ming Lin

Investor

Manthi Nguyen

Investor

Naeem Raza

Investor

Laura Swan

Member, Class Manager and Accredited Angel Investor

Attila Takacs

Investor

Owen Wu

Angel Investor

Past deals in Nutrition

Hooray Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. specializes in producing plant-based bacon alternatives that closely mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs a proprietary fat encapsulation technique that allows its products to sizzle and smell like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. Hooray Foods aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful option for those looking to reduce or eliminate meat from their diets. The company's offerings are distributed through various partners, markets, and cafes.

New Age Meats

Series A in 2021
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company that develops healthy cultivated meat grown from animal cells instead of animal slaughter.

MycoTechnology

Venture Round in 2021
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that focuses on enhancing the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products through fungi-based food-processing platforms. Founded in 2013, the company addresses various challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries by utilizing gourmet fungi and mycelial fermentation. One of its notable products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the taste of various agricultural products. In addition, MycoTechnology offers myceliated chocolate and works with robusta and arabica coffee beans, developing and licensing technology to enhance their flavor profiles. By integrating these innovative solutions, the company aims to help food producers incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen their brand associations.

Hooray Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. specializes in producing plant-based bacon alternatives that closely mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs a proprietary fat encapsulation technique that allows its products to sizzle and smell like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. Hooray Foods aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful option for those looking to reduce or eliminate meat from their diets. The company's offerings are distributed through various partners, markets, and cafes.

Hooray Foods

Convertible Note in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. specializes in producing plant-based bacon alternatives that closely mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs a proprietary fat encapsulation technique that allows its products to sizzle and smell like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. Hooray Foods aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful option for those looking to reduce or eliminate meat from their diets. The company's offerings are distributed through various partners, markets, and cafes.

New Wave Foods

Series A in 2021
New Wave Foods is a company that specializes in sustainable, plant-based seafood alternatives. It focuses on creating shrimp substitutes made from sustainably sourced seaweed, soy protein, and natural flavors. These products are designed to preserve and enrich seafood traditions while providing a healthier option for consumers. New Wave Foods' offerings are rich in the essential amino acids typically found in meat, allowing individuals to enjoy low-calorie and zero-cholesterol meals. The company positions itself as a leader in the sustainable seafood sector, catering to the growing demand for environmentally friendly food choices.

MycoTechnology

Series E in 2021
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that focuses on enhancing the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products through fungi-based food-processing platforms. Founded in 2013, the company addresses various challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries by utilizing gourmet fungi and mycelial fermentation. One of its notable products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the taste of various agricultural products. In addition, MycoTechnology offers myceliated chocolate and works with robusta and arabica coffee beans, developing and licensing technology to enhance their flavor profiles. By integrating these innovative solutions, the company aims to help food producers incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen their brand associations.

New Age Meats

Convertible Note in 2020
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company that develops healthy cultivated meat grown from animal cells instead of animal slaughter.

Parsley Health

Series B in 2020
Parsley Health, Inc. offers personalized holistic healthcare services focused on addressing the root causes of diseases. By considering patients' personal histories, lifestyles, environments, and genetic factors, the company creates comprehensive health regimens that may include dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, stress management techniques, supplements, botanical medicines, and prescription drugs. Their services encompass functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition consultations, health coaching, specialized testing, bioidentical hormone therapy, and online access to labs and medical records. Parsley Health also provides various diagnostic tests and sells health-related products online. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robin Berzin, M.D., the company operates clinics in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, integrating technology with wellness and preventive care to offer a subscription-based model that emphasizes chronic disease management and personalized treatment.

Ripple Foods

Series D in 2020
Ripple Foods specializes in making non-dairy milk with just as much protein as milk and half the sugar. Ripple has 8x the protein of almond milk and half the sugar of dairy milk. It’s high in bioavailable calcium (50% more than milk), potassium and provides a good source of omega-3s. It’s lower in calories than milk and best of all, it has the creamy, delicious texture our dairy-free friends are missing. No more thin, chalky almond/ soy/ cashew milk. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.

New Age Meats

Seed Round in 2020
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company that develops healthy cultivated meat grown from animal cells instead of animal slaughter.

New Wave Foods

Convertible Note in 2020
New Wave Foods is a company that specializes in sustainable, plant-based seafood alternatives. It focuses on creating shrimp substitutes made from sustainably sourced seaweed, soy protein, and natural flavors. These products are designed to preserve and enrich seafood traditions while providing a healthier option for consumers. New Wave Foods' offerings are rich in the essential amino acids typically found in meat, allowing individuals to enjoy low-calorie and zero-cholesterol meals. The company positions itself as a leader in the sustainable seafood sector, catering to the growing demand for environmentally friendly food choices.

Parsley Health

Series B in 2019
Parsley Health, Inc. offers personalized holistic healthcare services focused on addressing the root causes of diseases. By considering patients' personal histories, lifestyles, environments, and genetic factors, the company creates comprehensive health regimens that may include dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, stress management techniques, supplements, botanical medicines, and prescription drugs. Their services encompass functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition consultations, health coaching, specialized testing, bioidentical hormone therapy, and online access to labs and medical records. Parsley Health also provides various diagnostic tests and sells health-related products online. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robin Berzin, M.D., the company operates clinics in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, integrating technology with wellness and preventive care to offer a subscription-based model that emphasizes chronic disease management and personalized treatment.

New Wave Foods

Venture Round in 2019
New Wave Foods is a company that specializes in sustainable, plant-based seafood alternatives. It focuses on creating shrimp substitutes made from sustainably sourced seaweed, soy protein, and natural flavors. These products are designed to preserve and enrich seafood traditions while providing a healthier option for consumers. New Wave Foods' offerings are rich in the essential amino acids typically found in meat, allowing individuals to enjoy low-calorie and zero-cholesterol meals. The company positions itself as a leader in the sustainable seafood sector, catering to the growing demand for environmentally friendly food choices.

New Age Meats

Seed Round in 2019
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company that develops healthy cultivated meat grown from animal cells instead of animal slaughter.

Ripple Foods

Venture Round in 2019
Ripple Foods specializes in making non-dairy milk with just as much protein as milk and half the sugar. Ripple has 8x the protein of almond milk and half the sugar of dairy milk. It’s high in bioavailable calcium (50% more than milk), potassium and provides a good source of omega-3s. It’s lower in calories than milk and best of all, it has the creamy, delicious texture our dairy-free friends are missing. No more thin, chalky almond/ soy/ cashew milk. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.

GLOW Beverages

Convertible Note in 2019
GLOW Beverages, Inc. is a California-based producer of vitamin and electrolyte hydration drinks, founded in 2016. The company offers a range of products, including mango apricot energy, mango apricot hydration, and spicy watermelon energy, which are designed to detoxify the body, support liver health, and enhance mood and immunity. GLOW Beverages focuses on providing healthy alternatives to high-calorie drinks by incorporating a blend of vitamins, herbs, antioxidants, amino acids, and electrolytes into its beverages. The products are sold online, catering to consumers seeking nutritious and flavorful options.

Sweetgreen

Series H in 2018
Sweetgreen is an American fast-casual restaurant chain that serves simple, seasonal, healthy salads, and grain bowls made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning. Founded in 2007, the company is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

New Wave Foods

Seed Round in 2018
New Wave Foods is a company that specializes in sustainable, plant-based seafood alternatives. It focuses on creating shrimp substitutes made from sustainably sourced seaweed, soy protein, and natural flavors. These products are designed to preserve and enrich seafood traditions while providing a healthier option for consumers. New Wave Foods' offerings are rich in the essential amino acids typically found in meat, allowing individuals to enjoy low-calorie and zero-cholesterol meals. The company positions itself as a leader in the sustainable seafood sector, catering to the growing demand for environmentally friendly food choices.

New Wave Foods

Convertible Note in 2017
New Wave Foods is a company that specializes in sustainable, plant-based seafood alternatives. It focuses on creating shrimp substitutes made from sustainably sourced seaweed, soy protein, and natural flavors. These products are designed to preserve and enrich seafood traditions while providing a healthier option for consumers. New Wave Foods' offerings are rich in the essential amino acids typically found in meat, allowing individuals to enjoy low-calorie and zero-cholesterol meals. The company positions itself as a leader in the sustainable seafood sector, catering to the growing demand for environmentally friendly food choices.
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