SOSV is a global venture capital firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 1995. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on deep technology innovations that address human and planetary health. The firm operates startup development programs, notably HAX and IndieBio, which provide resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate the growth of promising startups. SOSV supports companies from their inception through various funding stages, including seed and series A rounds, while offering ongoing assistance to help them scale and attract additional investors. By concentrating on revolutionary technologies and cross-border markets, particularly in Asia, SOSV aims to foster significant advancements that benefit humanity and the environment.
Abbot's Butcher, Inc. is a producer and marketer of plant-based meat products, established in 2016 and located in San Clemente, California. The company specializes in crafting gourmet, small-batch meat alternatives that are allergen-friendly and made from whole food ingredients. Its product line includes a variety of offerings such as chopped chick’n, beef sausage, chorizo, turkey burgers, herb-roasted chicken deli slices, Italian meatballs, and ground chicken and beef, all created using high-quality vegetables, herbs, and spices. Abbot's Butcher aims to provide consumers with accessible plant-based protein options that cater to diverse dietary preferences.
Asterix Foods
Convertible Note in 2024
Asterix Foods is a biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2022. The company specializes in developing protein production using plant-cell culture techniques. Its platform focuses on creating bioactive proteins for food that are scalable, functional, and complex. Asterix Foods aims to provide users with plant cell-cultured and animal-free proteins, contributing to innovative and sustainable food solutions.
xRobotics
Seed Round in 2024
xRobotics has created an affordable pizza-making robot for the pizza restaurant industry. We have solved many of the most complex mechanical challenges and have created unique patented robotic solutions. Our team are professionals in robotics and industry leaders, who have worked for Tesla, General Electric, SpaceX, and Boeing, and who are the winners of many robotics competitions. Automation and robots right now have a special role in warehouses and manufacturing processes, participating in almost 90% of all processes. Robotics have brought many benefits to these industries, and our mission is to bring the latest technology to the pizza restaurant industry and increase the levels of automation there. We came together to bring the latest unique technologies to the pizza restaurant industry and to make a more delicious, high-quality pizza that we really love.
microTERRA
Seed Round in 2024
microTERRA is focused on creating sustainable food ingredients by utilizing the unique properties of Lemna, an aquatic plant known for its ability to purify water while generating valuable functional ingredients. One of its key products, Flora, enhances sweetness perception and allows for reduced sugar content in food formulations, effectively masking undesirable flavors from high-intensity sweeteners. This innovative approach positions microTERRA within a substantial market opportunity in the food industry. As an ingredient platform, the company aims to develop additional specialty ingredients in a sustainable manner, contributing to a more environmentally friendly food supply chain.
Oobli
Series C in 2024
Oobli specializes in the development of healthy, protein-based sweeteners sourced from exotic plants. These unique compounds offer a flavorful experience without the calories typically associated with sugar, making them a suitable alternative for health-conscious consumers. The protein sweeteners are produced through fermentation, ensuring they have no glycemic impact and do not disrupt the gut microbiome. Oobli has successfully obtained regulatory approvals, including FDA "no questions" letters and GRAS status for several of its proteins, reinforcing their commitment to safety and quality. By providing a delicious and low-calorie option, Oobli aims to transform the way individuals approach sweeteners, allowing for healthier choices in everyday consumption.
CellCrine
Seed Round in 2024
CellCrine focuses on discovering enzymes that transform cell culture for the cell-based meats industry. CellCrine was founded in 2021and was headquartered in United, States.
FloVision Solutions
Seed Round in 2024
FloVision Solutions operates a food analytics platform designed to help cafeterias and quick-service restaurants minimize food waste and enhance meal performance. The platform employs advanced machine learning algorithms and compact sensors to provide real-time data on food performance, defects, and process errors. By analyzing this information, it offers actionable recommendations to users, enabling them to optimize food procurement, increase yield and quality, and ultimately reduce their food footprint while saving costs. The comprehensive approach of FloVision Solutions empowers food processors and distributors to achieve greater efficiency and accountability in their operations.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2024
Voyage Foods is focused on creating sustainable and scalable alternatives to popular food products that face challenges due to health, environmental, and social issues. The company utilizes natural, sustainable, and upcycled ingredients along with proprietary technology and food science to develop new food items that replicate the taste and appearance of traditional favorites. Their product offerings include Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate, and Bean-Free Coffee, all designed to provide the same enjoyment without compromising individual health or environmental integrity. This innovative approach allows consumers to savor their favorite foods while contributing to a more responsible food system.
California Cultured
Series A in 2024
California Cultured is a food company creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar to be tasty. It produces cocoa intended to provide cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar. The company's product entices cocoa cells to grow by stimulation by food ingredients that are found in any grocery store and produce cocoa cells that is good for human health, enabling customers to avail premium quality cocoa products. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Davis, California.
NuKoKo
Seed Round in 2024
NuKoKo is a bean-to-bar manufacturing company specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. By utilizing ingredients sourced from the UK, the company has developed a patent-pending technology that allows for the production of a novel type of chocolate. This innovative product is designed to be healthier and has a significantly reduced environmental impact compared to traditional chocolate production methods. NuKoKo's offerings are characterized by low carbon emissions, low sugar content, and high protein, catering to consumers seeking sustainable and nutritious alternatives in the chocolate market.
Terra Bioindustries
Seed Round 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
Ingrediome
Seed Round in 2024
Ingrediome focuses on producing key animal proteins to revolutionize meat alternatives. Ingrediome was founded in 2022 and was headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel.
Farmshelf
Venture Round in 2024
Farmshelf Corp. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in designing and managing modular urban farms. The company offers an automated indoor farming solution that allows customers, including homes and restaurants, to grow a variety of fruits and vegetables. Farmshelf's compact, bookcase-sized farms can produce significant amounts of fresh produce weekly, growing food three times faster than traditional farming methods while using 90 percent less water. The hydroponic system automatically manages watering and nutrient delivery, providing analytics on plant growth to enhance efficiency. This innovative approach aims to reduce packaging, pesticides, and food waste, enabling users to cultivate fresh produce right where they live or work.
FoodCloud
Seed Round in 2024
FoodCloud is an online marketplace based in Delhi, India, that connects consumers with home chefs, bakers, and caterers in the Delhi-NCR region. The platform allows users to discover and order home-cooked meals from a diverse selection of cuisines, offering over 5,000 menu items. Through its web and mobile app, FoodCloud facilitates the entire process, from finding chefs to placing orders and managing delivery, providing a comprehensive solution for those seeking wholesome, homemade food. The service has gained rapid popularity among consumers, catering to a wide array of culinary preferences.
Perfect Day
Series E in 2024
Perfect Day produces dairy proteins that are nutritionally identical to proteins from cow’s milk. Perfect Day is pioneering a whole new era in animal-free dairy products. One the delivers all of the taste, texture, and nutrition of dairy with none of the food safety, environmental, or animal welfare downsides. The company's animal-free approach, based on the safe and proven techniques that give the consumers beer or vegetarian rennet also provides consumers and food manufacturers with the same product they all know and love - through a more sustainable and compassionate process. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2023
Voyage Foods is focused on creating sustainable and scalable alternatives to popular food products that face challenges due to health, environmental, and social issues. The company utilizes natural, sustainable, and upcycled ingredients along with proprietary technology and food science to develop new food items that replicate the taste and appearance of traditional favorites. Their product offerings include Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate, and Bean-Free Coffee, all designed to provide the same enjoyment without compromising individual health or environmental integrity. This innovative approach allows consumers to savor their favorite foods while contributing to a more responsible food system.
Atlantic Fish Company
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Atlantic Fish Company is developing cultivated seafood via cellular agriculture and is headquartered in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.
Pricepally
Seed Round in 2023
Pricepally is a digital food cooperative that connects consumers directly with local farmers and wholesalers, focusing on making fresh, high-quality food more affordable and accessible in African cities. By facilitating bulk purchases, Pricepally allows individuals and businesses to buy and share food items, ensuring they receive products that are cheaper and fresher than traditional retail options. The platform harnesses collective buying power to provide significant value for money, promoting a more sustainable food supply chain while supporting local agriculture.
Simply Good Jars
Convertible Note in 2023
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company that delivers healthy meals in reusable + returnable packaging through use of smart refrigerated kiosks placed in offices, transit centers, universities and health-systems. Driven by purpose to change that way people think about consumption, SGJ introduces sustainable business practices into their everyday operations with a zero-waste goal. For every jar returned back to the company for reuse, they will help feed someone in need and ensure that no packaging materials end up in landfills.
Halla
Convertible Note in 2023
Halla is a company that specializes in Taste Intelligence, focusing on delivering personalized grocery experiences through advanced artificial intelligence. Their platform combines food data and human behavior insights to create tailored product recommendations, substitutions, and search functionalities for grocery retailers. By utilizing machine learning models, Halla enables grocers to understand and respond to individual shopper preferences in real-time. The company's suite of products can be integrated into various customer touchpoints, including online cart pages and in-store promotions, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales. This approach not only helps shoppers discover appealing products at optimal moments but also aims to improve overall shopping experiences and increase transaction values.
Terra Bioindustries
Pre Seed Round in 2023
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
Veloz Bio
Seed Round in 2023
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company that uses molecular farming to create and manufacture animal-free and alternative proteins. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in Monterrey, Nuevo León.
Ingest
Seed Round in 2023
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform tailored for the restaurant and food and beverage retail sectors. The platform integrates with various tools and systems to connect disparate data sources, enabling businesses to access critical metrics that are often difficult to obtain. By automating functions such as time and attendance, scheduling, invoice management, and reservations, Ingest provides real-time insights through interactive dashboards and emailed reports. This functionality allows decision-makers to identify operational strengths and weaknesses, facilitating faster and more informed decision-making across the organization.
NuKoKo
Convertible Note in 2023
NuKoKo is a bean-to-bar manufacturing company specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. By utilizing ingredients sourced from the UK, the company has developed a patent-pending technology that allows for the production of a novel type of chocolate. This innovative product is designed to be healthier and has a significantly reduced environmental impact compared to traditional chocolate production methods. NuKoKo's offerings are characterized by low carbon emissions, low sugar content, and high protein, catering to consumers seeking sustainable and nutritious alternatives in the chocolate market.
Hexafly
Convertible Note in 2023
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.
BeeCuick
Seed Round in 2023
BeeCuick is a provider of business-to-business logistics services focused on supply fulfillment for micro and small restaurants. The company offers an automated purchasing system that streamlines the procurement process, allowing these businesses to save time and enhance productivity. By facilitating access to real-time hotel needs and ensuring suppliers can meet specific demands, BeeCuick helps restaurants increase their income and sales. Its innovative approach addresses the unique challenges faced by smaller establishments in the competitive food service industry.
California Cultured
Convertible Note in 2023
California Cultured is a food company creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar to be tasty. It produces cocoa intended to provide cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar. The company's product entices cocoa cells to grow by stimulation by food ingredients that are found in any grocery store and produce cocoa cells that is good for human health, enabling customers to avail premium quality cocoa products. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Davis, California.
Prime Roots
Series B in 2023
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in plant-based food products, particularly meat and seafood alternatives. Utilizing koji mycelium, the company creates vegetarian offerings such as salmon burgers that replicate the taste, texture, and nutrition of traditional meat and seafood. By leveraging natural koji proteins, Prime Roots aims to reduce the reliance on carbon-intensive animal agriculture, providing both meat-eaters and vegans with protein-rich and sustainable food options. In addition to its product offerings, the company also organizes food events for its members.
Forte Protein
Convertible Note in 2023
Forte Protein is a platform that develops an expression system to produce bio-identical animal proteins. Forte Protein was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in Trumansburg, New York.
Simply Good Jars
Series A in 2023
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company that delivers healthy meals in reusable + returnable packaging through use of smart refrigerated kiosks placed in offices, transit centers, universities and health-systems. Driven by purpose to change that way people think about consumption, SGJ introduces sustainable business practices into their everyday operations with a zero-waste goal. For every jar returned back to the company for reuse, they will help feed someone in need and ensure that no packaging materials end up in landfills.
NuKoKo
Seed Round in 2023
NuKoKo is a bean-to-bar manufacturing company specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. By utilizing ingredients sourced from the UK, the company has developed a patent-pending technology that allows for the production of a novel type of chocolate. This innovative product is designed to be healthier and has a significantly reduced environmental impact compared to traditional chocolate production methods. NuKoKo's offerings are characterized by low carbon emissions, low sugar content, and high protein, catering to consumers seeking sustainable and nutritious alternatives in the chocolate market.
Asterix Foods
Seed Round in 2023
Asterix Foods is a biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2022. The company specializes in developing protein production using plant-cell culture techniques. Its platform focuses on creating bioactive proteins for food that are scalable, functional, and complex. Asterix Foods aims to provide users with plant cell-cultured and animal-free proteins, contributing to innovative and sustainable food solutions.
ENTR
Seed Round in 2023
ENTR is a software company that offers AI-powered formulation and nutrition analysis solutions tailored for food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers. Its platform enables efficient management of ingredient and supplier data, facilitates innovation through product development tools, and ensures the creation of regulatory-compliant nutrition labels. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, ENTR serves as a modern, user-friendly alternative to outdated nutritional analysis software. The software enhances efficiency, compliance, and accuracy for companies of all sizes, from emerging brands to established corporations. By streamlining workflows and minimizing manual data entry, ENTR allows businesses to set and achieve product development goals effectively while saving time and resources.
Fieldcraft
Seed Round in 2023
Fieldcraft operates a B2B marketplace designed to enhance connections within the sustainable food and agriculture supply chain. The platform assists growers of specialty grains and ingredients by streamlining marketing efforts and facilitating sales conversions. By providing a modern e-commerce experience, Fieldcraft increases transparency and simplifies sourcing for both buyers and suppliers. This innovation significantly reduces the time and costs associated with marketing, buyer verification, and small-volume fulfillment. Ultimately, Fieldcraft aims to empower small businesses that promote biodiversity and foster the development of new markets, thereby transforming the way food companies, retail chains, and manufacturers interact with their suppliers.
Veloz Bio
Seed Round in 2023
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company that uses molecular farming to create and manufacture animal-free and alternative proteins. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in Monterrey, Nuevo León.
Multus
Series A in 2023
Multus is a London-based company established in 2019 that specializes in providing affordable and efficient growth media for the cultivated meat industry. By employing a machine learning approach, Multus develops entirely animal-free growth media tailored specifically for animal cells, helping cultivated meat companies scale their production while maintaining high performance. The company focuses on optimizing growth factor proteins produced by genetically engineered microorganisms, thereby eliminating the environmental drawbacks associated with traditional animal serum-based media. This innovative solution supports the growth of diverse animal cell types and tissues, enabling clients to produce sustainable meat products while minimizing the environmental and economic impacts of conventional meat production.
Atlantic Fish Company
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Atlantic Fish Company is developing cultivated seafood via cellular agriculture and is headquartered in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.
NuKoKo
Pre Seed Round in 2023
NuKoKo is a bean-to-bar manufacturing company specializing in cocoa-free chocolate. By utilizing ingredients sourced from the UK, the company has developed a patent-pending technology that allows for the production of a novel type of chocolate. This innovative product is designed to be healthier and has a significantly reduced environmental impact compared to traditional chocolate production methods. NuKoKo's offerings are characterized by low carbon emissions, low sugar content, and high protein, catering to consumers seeking sustainable and nutritious alternatives in the chocolate market.
Yindii
Seed Round in 2022
Yindii is a food rescue app designed to combat food waste and lower carbon emissions associated with unsold food surplus. The platform serves as a marketplace that connects restaurants and cafes with surplus food to consumers seeking discounted meals. Users can access the application to locate participating eateries, place orders online, and conveniently pick up their purchases. By facilitating these transactions, Yindii enables food retailers to minimize losses related to food waste while providing affordable meal options for consumers, ultimately contributing to a reduction in the overall carbon footprint.
SmartBite
Convertible Note in 2022
SmartBite is a leading corporate food solutions provider in Southeast Asia, specializing in making it convenient for businesses to order food from restaurants and caterers. Established in Malaysia and the Philippines, the company was acquired by SmartBite Singapore in 2021. Recognizing the distinct needs of corporate food delivery, especially in the evolving workplace landscape post-COVID, SmartBite offers a platform featuring menu charts and integrated online payment systems. This allows professionals to easily select and order meals for their offices. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer support around the clock, ensuring that businesses receive the service they need for their food delivery requirements.
BioCraft Pet Nutrition
Seed Round in 2022
BioCraft Pet Nutrition is a biotechnology company focused on creating sustainable and nutritious pet food for dogs and cats. Established in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in developing all-natural, organic products that incorporate innovative ingredients such as probiotics, nutritional yeast, and cultured meat. BioCraft aims to promote the health of pets while minimizing environmental impact and animal harm. The company's unique approach leverages green biotechnology to produce its offerings, which are available for purchase online. Through its commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, BioCraft Pet Nutrition stands out as a pioneer in the pet food industry.
Ingrediome
Seed Round in 2022
Ingrediome focuses on producing key animal proteins to revolutionize meat alternatives. Ingrediome was founded in 2022 and was headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel.
Halla
Convertible Note in 2022
Halla is a company that specializes in Taste Intelligence, focusing on delivering personalized grocery experiences through advanced artificial intelligence. Their platform combines food data and human behavior insights to create tailored product recommendations, substitutions, and search functionalities for grocery retailers. By utilizing machine learning models, Halla enables grocers to understand and respond to individual shopper preferences in real-time. The company's suite of products can be integrated into various customer touchpoints, including online cart pages and in-store promotions, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales. This approach not only helps shoppers discover appealing products at optimal moments but also aims to improve overall shopping experiences and increase transaction values.
EasyFresh Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
EasyFresh Technologies is an agri-tech startup focused on enhancing the supply chain for fresh produce. The company has developed a platform that connects farmers directly with retailers, serving as a mediator that simplifies the procurement and delivery process. By leveraging technology, EasyFresh Technologies engages farmers, improves the purchasing experience, and provides accurate price predictions. This approach allows clients to eliminate intermediaries and marketplaces, thereby streamlining the distribution of fresh produce from farms to shop owners.
Atlantic Fish Company
Seed Round in 2022
Atlantic Fish Company is developing cultivated seafood via cellular agriculture and is headquartered in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.
Forte Protein
Seed Round in 2022
Forte Protein is a platform that develops an expression system to produce bio-identical animal proteins. Forte Protein was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in Trumansburg, New York.
NovoNutrients
Seed Round in 2022
NovoNutrients is focused on converting industrial waste carbon dioxide emissions into high-value protein and additives for food and feed. The company has developed a fermentation platform that utilizes proprietary microbes and advanced gas fermentation systems to transform CO2, along with hydrogen and oxygen, into safe and natural single-cell protein ingredients. This innovative approach enables the food industry to access sustainable protein sources, addressing the needs of a growing global population while also contributing to climate change mitigation through effective carbon capture and utilization.
microTERRA
Seed Round in 2022
microTERRA is focused on creating sustainable food ingredients by utilizing the unique properties of Lemna, an aquatic plant known for its ability to purify water while generating valuable functional ingredients. One of its key products, Flora, enhances sweetness perception and allows for reduced sugar content in food formulations, effectively masking undesirable flavors from high-intensity sweeteners. This innovative approach positions microTERRA within a substantial market opportunity in the food industry. As an ingredient platform, the company aims to develop additional specialty ingredients in a sustainable manner, contributing to a more environmentally friendly food supply chain.
West Bourne
Seed Round in 2022
West Bourne is a producer of snacks and packaged goods that emphasizes sustainability and quality. The company offers a variety of products, including baking mixes, snacks, and sauces, all made from organic ingredients sourced from farms practicing regenerative agriculture. Committed to environmental responsibility, West Bourne utilizes plastic-free, biodegradable packaging for its products, enabling consumers to make healthier and more sustainable food choices.
Pricepally
Seed Round in 2022
Pricepally is a digital food cooperative that connects consumers directly with local farmers and wholesalers, focusing on making fresh, high-quality food more affordable and accessible in African cities. By facilitating bulk purchases, Pricepally allows individuals and businesses to buy and share food items, ensuring they receive products that are cheaper and fresher than traditional retail options. The platform harnesses collective buying power to provide significant value for money, promoting a more sustainable food supply chain while supporting local agriculture.
Plantruption
Seed Round in 2022
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.
Hexafly
Seed Round in 2022
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.
CellCrine
Seed Round in 2022
CellCrine focuses on discovering enzymes that transform cell culture for the cell-based meats industry. CellCrine was founded in 2021and was headquartered in United, States.
Edge Foods
Seed Round in 2022
Edge Foods is a New York City-based company that addresses the scaling challenges within the cultured meat industry. The company specializes in developing scalable platform technology designed to produce high-performing and cost-effective growth factors and recombinant proteins. By focusing on creating tasty and affordable meat alternatives, Edge Foods aims to cater to meat lovers while promoting health and environmental sustainability.
RxDiet
Seed Round in 2022
RxDiet is a developer of a nutritional guidance platform that leverages artificial intelligence and automation to provide personalized meal solutions and health interventions. The company partners with national food retailers and leading health plans to deliver fresh groceries tailored to individual cultural and lifestyle preferences. This approach not only promotes a balanced diet but also aims to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes and cost savings for users. By integrating "food as medicine" principles, RxDiet addresses the growing demand for effective nutritional support in healthcare.
TinyChef
Convertible Note in 2022
TinyChef, originally known as Klovechef, operates a cooking experience platform designed to enhance culinary and shopping experiences. By utilizing conversational AI technology, TinyChef transforms recipes into voice-guided instructions, making meal planning and cooking more engaging and accessible. The platform allows users to search, plan, shop, and cook with ease, promoting the joy of home-cooked meals and fostering family connections. Additionally, TinyChef integrates contextual, consent-based brand promotions into its voice interactions, providing marketing exposure for clients while enriching the cooking experience. Through its innovative approach, TinyChef aims to revolutionize the way individuals interact with food and cooking in their daily lives.
Paragon Pure
Seed Round in 2022
Paragon Pure is a food company focused on developing natural ingredients that cater to contemporary dietary needs. The firm specializes in producing a healthy and sustainable structured fat and flavor system derived from upcycled rice bran, particularly for use in alternative proteins. By leveraging expertise in flavor encapsulation, process engineering, and physical chemistry, Paragon Pure aims to create genuine ingredients that deliver natural flavors, colors, and nutrients in wholesome foods. This approach enables consumers to fully enjoy the diverse flavors of various spices while adhering to healthier eating practices.
Milk Moovement
Series A in 2022
Milk Moovement is a software company focused on the dairy industry, specializing in the raw milk supply chain. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the company offers a cloud-based platform that connects various stakeholders in the dairy supply chain. Its milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform for tracking milk pick-ups and monitoring production, which helps identify process improvements and enhance performance. The platform includes features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality assessment, and producer payment, providing users with access to essential metrics and historical data. By streamlining operations and reducing waste, Milk Moovement aims to increase efficiency and profitability across the dairy supply chain.
Oobli
Series B in 2022
Oobli specializes in the development of healthy, protein-based sweeteners sourced from exotic plants. These unique compounds offer a flavorful experience without the calories typically associated with sugar, making them a suitable alternative for health-conscious consumers. The protein sweeteners are produced through fermentation, ensuring they have no glycemic impact and do not disrupt the gut microbiome. Oobli has successfully obtained regulatory approvals, including FDA "no questions" letters and GRAS status for several of its proteins, reinforcing their commitment to safety and quality. By providing a delicious and low-calorie option, Oobli aims to transform the way individuals approach sweeteners, allowing for healthier choices in everyday consumption.
Bosque Foods
Seed Round in 2022
Bosque Foods is a fungi-based food company focused on developing whole-cut meat alternatives derived from mycelium. The company aims to transform the meat alternatives market by offering products that are not only environmentally sustainable but also equitable and animal-free. Utilizing clean ingredients and minimal processing, Bosque Foods specializes in creating meat alternatives that incorporate fungal mycelium, legumes, and grains. Their offerings are designed to provide consumers with a taste, nutritional profile, and price point comparable to traditional meat, ensuring a satisfying experience without compromising on quality or sustainability.
SmartBite
Convertible Note in 2022
SmartBite is a leading corporate food solutions provider in Southeast Asia, specializing in making it convenient for businesses to order food from restaurants and caterers. Established in Malaysia and the Philippines, the company was acquired by SmartBite Singapore in 2021. Recognizing the distinct needs of corporate food delivery, especially in the evolving workplace landscape post-COVID, SmartBite offers a platform featuring menu charts and integrated online payment systems. This allows professionals to easily select and order meals for their offices. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer support around the clock, ensuring that businesses receive the service they need for their food delivery requirements.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2022
Voyage Foods is focused on creating sustainable and scalable alternatives to popular food products that face challenges due to health, environmental, and social issues. The company utilizes natural, sustainable, and upcycled ingredients along with proprietary technology and food science to develop new food items that replicate the taste and appearance of traditional favorites. Their product offerings include Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate, and Bean-Free Coffee, all designed to provide the same enjoyment without compromising individual health or environmental integrity. This innovative approach allows consumers to savor their favorite foods while contributing to a more responsible food system.
UPSIDE Foods
Series C in 2022
UPSIDE Foods, founded in 2015 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in the production of cultivated meat derived directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach allows the company to offer real meat, poultry, and seafood while significantly reducing the resource consumption typically associated with conventional meat production, including water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods focuses on creating products such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company's mission is to provide consumers with clean, humane, and sustainable food options, free from harmful chemicals.
Simply Good Jars
Seed Round in 2022
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company that delivers healthy meals in reusable + returnable packaging through use of smart refrigerated kiosks placed in offices, transit centers, universities and health-systems. Driven by purpose to change that way people think about consumption, SGJ introduces sustainable business practices into their everyday operations with a zero-waste goal. For every jar returned back to the company for reuse, they will help feed someone in need and ensure that no packaging materials end up in landfills.
Millennia TEA
Seed Round in 2022
Millennia TEA, founded in 2016 and based in Saint John, Canada, specializes in the production and sale of a unique category of tea known as Fresh-leaf. This innovative approach involves picking, washing, and flash-freezing tea leaves, which preserves their natural properties and nutritional benefits. By avoiding conventional heating and drying methods, Millennia TEA aims to enhance health and well-being through antioxidant-rich teas that support immune function, cognitive health, and overall longevity. The company is committed to providing consumers with the freshest and most nutrient-dense teas available, promoting clarity, focus, energy, and a positive mood. Products are available through physical retail locations as well as online.
Ingest
Seed Round in 2022
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform tailored for the restaurant and food and beverage retail sectors. The platform integrates with various tools and systems to connect disparate data sources, enabling businesses to access critical metrics that are often difficult to obtain. By automating functions such as time and attendance, scheduling, invoice management, and reservations, Ingest provides real-time insights through interactive dashboards and emailed reports. This functionality allows decision-makers to identify operational strengths and weaknesses, facilitating faster and more informed decision-making across the organization.
Lypid
Seed Round in 2022
Lypid specializes in the production of vegan fats designed to replicate the taste and functionality of animal fats. By utilizing animal-free proteins and a novel formulation combined with microencapsulation techniques, Lypid creates a product that mimics the texture, mouthfeel, flavor transfer, and cooking behavior of traditional fats. This innovative approach provides consumers with a healthier alternative that contains minimal artificial additives, reduced hydrogenation, and lower trans fat content, contributing to a decrease in the carbon-intensive reliance on animal sources.
NovoNutrients
Convertible Note in 2022
NovoNutrients is focused on converting industrial waste carbon dioxide emissions into high-value protein and additives for food and feed. The company has developed a fermentation platform that utilizes proprietary microbes and advanced gas fermentation systems to transform CO2, along with hydrogen and oxygen, into safe and natural single-cell protein ingredients. This innovative approach enables the food industry to access sustainable protein sources, addressing the needs of a growing global population while also contributing to climate change mitigation through effective carbon capture and utilization.
Hexafly
Convertible Note in 2022
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.
ENTR
Pre Seed Round in 2021
ENTR is a software company that offers AI-powered formulation and nutrition analysis solutions tailored for food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers. Its platform enables efficient management of ingredient and supplier data, facilitates innovation through product development tools, and ensures the creation of regulatory-compliant nutrition labels. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, ENTR serves as a modern, user-friendly alternative to outdated nutritional analysis software. The software enhances efficiency, compliance, and accuracy for companies of all sizes, from emerging brands to established corporations. By streamlining workflows and minimizing manual data entry, ENTR allows businesses to set and achieve product development goals effectively while saving time and resources.
Veloz Bio
Seed Round in 2021
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company that uses molecular farming to create and manufacture animal-free and alternative proteins. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in Monterrey, Nuevo León.
Veloz Bio
Convertible Note in 2021
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company that uses molecular farming to create and manufacture animal-free and alternative proteins. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in Monterrey, Nuevo León.
The EVERY Company
Series C in 2021
The EVERY Company, formerly known as Clara Foods, specializes in producing animal-free proteins for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced fermentation technology to create functional and nutritional proteins derived from microorganisms. Its product line includes baking ingredients, nutritional supplements, and egg white alternatives that are free from pathogens and suitable for various culinary applications, such as cakes and meringues. The EVERY Company aims to provide a sustainable, healthier, and kinder alternative to traditional animal agriculture by decoupling protein production from animals, thereby offering consumers healthy and affordable protein options without added sugars.
Aanika Biosciences
Series A in 2021
Aanika Biosciences is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in food security solutions for large agricultural and food enterprises. By integrating information technology and synthetic biology, the company develops innovative approaches to address various supply chain challenges. Aanika Biosciences employs customized microbial-based tags that serve as microscopic barcodes, enabling the tracking, tracing, and authentication of products throughout their supply chain journey. This technology helps businesses maintain the integrity of their supply chains, minimize losses, and gain valuable insights. Additionally, Aanika Biosciences supports companies in making informed consumption choices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable food ecosystem.
Pricepally
Seed Round in 2021
Pricepally is a digital food cooperative that connects consumers directly with local farmers and wholesalers, focusing on making fresh, high-quality food more affordable and accessible in African cities. By facilitating bulk purchases, Pricepally allows individuals and businesses to buy and share food items, ensuring they receive products that are cheaper and fresher than traditional retail options. The platform harnesses collective buying power to provide significant value for money, promoting a more sustainable food supply chain while supporting local agriculture.
New Culture
Series A in 2021
New Culture is a food and beverage company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in producing animal-free cheese using innovative methods that involve microflora to create dairy proteins. By focusing on sustainable and ethical practices, New Culture aims to revolutionize the cheese-making process, offering a variety of delicious and healthy cheese alternatives. Their products are designed to reduce dependency on animal agriculture while providing consumers with access to nutritious dairy-like options.
Sundial Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Sundial Foods utilizes a macro and microstructural engineering approach to create plant-based meat alternatives for conscious consumers. The company is passionate about making the affordable, accessible, and nutritional value of plant-based meats, made from ingredients that customers know and created using simple processes. It is headquartered in Berkeley, California in 2019.
FoodCloud
Seed Round in 2021
FoodCloud is an online marketplace based in Delhi, India, that connects consumers with home chefs, bakers, and caterers in the Delhi-NCR region. The platform allows users to discover and order home-cooked meals from a diverse selection of cuisines, offering over 5,000 menu items. Through its web and mobile app, FoodCloud facilitates the entire process, from finding chefs to placing orders and managing delivery, providing a comprehensive solution for those seeking wholesome, homemade food. The service has gained rapid popularity among consumers, catering to a wide array of culinary preferences.
microTERRA
Seed Round in 2021
microTERRA is focused on creating sustainable food ingredients by utilizing the unique properties of Lemna, an aquatic plant known for its ability to purify water while generating valuable functional ingredients. One of its key products, Flora, enhances sweetness perception and allows for reduced sugar content in food formulations, effectively masking undesirable flavors from high-intensity sweeteners. This innovative approach positions microTERRA within a substantial market opportunity in the food industry. As an ingredient platform, the company aims to develop additional specialty ingredients in a sustainable manner, contributing to a more environmentally friendly food supply chain.
California Cultured
Seed Round in 2021
California Cultured is a food company creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar to be tasty. It produces cocoa intended to provide cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar. The company's product entices cocoa cells to grow by stimulation by food ingredients that are found in any grocery store and produce cocoa cells that is good for human health, enabling customers to avail premium quality cocoa products. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Davis, California.
Abbot's Butcher
Series A in 2021
Abbot's Butcher, Inc. is a producer and marketer of plant-based meat products, established in 2016 and located in San Clemente, California. The company specializes in crafting gourmet, small-batch meat alternatives that are allergen-friendly and made from whole food ingredients. Its product line includes a variety of offerings such as chopped chick’n, beef sausage, chorizo, turkey burgers, herb-roasted chicken deli slices, Italian meatballs, and ground chicken and beef, all created using high-quality vegetables, herbs, and spices. Abbot's Butcher aims to provide consumers with accessible plant-based protein options that cater to diverse dietary preferences.
Simply Good Jars
Convertible Note in 2021
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company that delivers healthy meals in reusable + returnable packaging through use of smart refrigerated kiosks placed in offices, transit centers, universities and health-systems. Driven by purpose to change that way people think about consumption, SGJ introduces sustainable business practices into their everyday operations with a zero-waste goal. For every jar returned back to the company for reuse, they will help feed someone in need and ensure that no packaging materials end up in landfills.
Kyomei
Seed Round in 2021
Kyomei is a company based in Oxford, England, founded in 2021, that focuses on developing a plant-based production system aimed at creating animal proteins for the alternative meat industry. Utilizing innovative plant cell biology, Kyomei employs a unique method to scale the production of myoglobin in plants, which enhances the umami flavor of meat alternatives. This approach not only improves the taste of plant-based products but also supports efforts to reduce carbon emissions associated with traditional animal farming. Through its sustainable practices, Kyomei aims to provide consumers with flavorful plant-based meat options while contributing to a more environmentally friendly food system.
Perfect Day
Series D in 2021
Perfect Day produces dairy proteins that are nutritionally identical to proteins from cow’s milk. Perfect Day is pioneering a whole new era in animal-free dairy products. One the delivers all of the taste, texture, and nutrition of dairy with none of the food safety, environmental, or animal welfare downsides. The company's animal-free approach, based on the safe and proven techniques that give the consumers beer or vegetarian rennet also provides consumers and food manufacturers with the same product they all know and love - through a more sustainable and compassionate process. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
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.
Plantruption
Seed Round in 2021
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.
Paragon Pure
Seed Round in 2021
Paragon Pure is a food company focused on developing natural ingredients that cater to contemporary dietary needs. The firm specializes in producing a healthy and sustainable structured fat and flavor system derived from upcycled rice bran, particularly for use in alternative proteins. By leveraging expertise in flavor encapsulation, process engineering, and physical chemistry, Paragon Pure aims to create genuine ingredients that deliver natural flavors, colors, and nutrients in wholesome foods. This approach enables consumers to fully enjoy the diverse flavors of various spices while adhering to healthier eating practices.
Pricepally
Convertible Note in 2021
Pricepally is a digital food cooperative that connects consumers directly with local farmers and wholesalers, focusing on making fresh, high-quality food more affordable and accessible in African cities. By facilitating bulk purchases, Pricepally allows individuals and businesses to buy and share food items, ensuring they receive products that are cheaper and fresher than traditional retail options. The platform harnesses collective buying power to provide significant value for money, promoting a more sustainable food supply chain while supporting local agriculture.
Bosque Foods
Convertible Note in 2021
Bosque Foods is a fungi-based food company focused on developing whole-cut meat alternatives derived from mycelium. The company aims to transform the meat alternatives market by offering products that are not only environmentally sustainable but also equitable and animal-free. Utilizing clean ingredients and minimal processing, Bosque Foods specializes in creating meat alternatives that incorporate fungal mycelium, legumes, and grains. Their offerings are designed to provide consumers with a taste, nutritional profile, and price point comparable to traditional meat, ensuring a satisfying experience without compromising on quality or sustainability.
Bosque Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Bosque Foods is a fungi-based food company focused on developing whole-cut meat alternatives derived from mycelium. The company aims to transform the meat alternatives market by offering products that are not only environmentally sustainable but also equitable and animal-free. Utilizing clean ingredients and minimal processing, Bosque Foods specializes in creating meat alternatives that incorporate fungal mycelium, legumes, and grains. Their offerings are designed to provide consumers with a taste, nutritional profile, and price point comparable to traditional meat, ensuring a satisfying experience without compromising on quality or sustainability.
TinyChef
Seed Round in 2021
TinyChef, originally known as Klovechef, operates a cooking experience platform designed to enhance culinary and shopping experiences. By utilizing conversational AI technology, TinyChef transforms recipes into voice-guided instructions, making meal planning and cooking more engaging and accessible. The platform allows users to search, plan, shop, and cook with ease, promoting the joy of home-cooked meals and fostering family connections. Additionally, TinyChef integrates contextual, consent-based brand promotions into its voice interactions, providing marketing exposure for clients while enriching the cooking experience. Through its innovative approach, TinyChef aims to revolutionize the way individuals interact with food and cooking in their daily lives.
Protera
Series A in 2021
Protera specializes in the development of functional ingredients for the food industry through protein engineering and artificial intelligence. The company utilizes a proprietary deep-learning algorithm to enhance the design and development of proteins and enzymes, enabling the rapid prediction of high-value food products. This innovative approach allows Protera to address ethical, environmental, and consumer health challenges while producing ingredients that are both healthy and sustainably sourced. By streamlining the protein design process, Protera supports customers in bringing safe and nutritious foods to market more efficiently and cost-effectively.
NotCo
Series D in 2021
NotCo is a food technology company based in Macul, Chile, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products, including mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. By leveraging artificial intelligence, NotCo recreates the taste, texture, color, and aroma of animal-based products using ingredients such as pineapple, coconut, cabbage, peas, bamboo, beets, chickpeas, and seeds. This innovative approach not only provides consumers with plant-based options but also offers manufacturers a new source of fiber, calcium, and protein derived from vegetables. NotCo distributes its products through retailers in Chile, aiming to transform food systems and promote sustainable consumption.
Multus
Seed Round in 2021
Multus is a London-based company established in 2019 that specializes in providing affordable and efficient growth media for the cultivated meat industry. By employing a machine learning approach, Multus develops entirely animal-free growth media tailored specifically for animal cells, helping cultivated meat companies scale their production while maintaining high performance. The company focuses on optimizing growth factor proteins produced by genetically engineered microorganisms, thereby eliminating the environmental drawbacks associated with traditional animal serum-based media. This innovative solution supports the growth of diverse animal cell types and tissues, enabling clients to produce sustainable meat products while minimizing the environmental and economic impacts of conventional meat production.
Lypid
Convertible Note in 2021
Lypid specializes in the production of vegan fats designed to replicate the taste and functionality of animal fats. By utilizing animal-free proteins and a novel formulation combined with microencapsulation techniques, Lypid creates a product that mimics the texture, mouthfeel, flavor transfer, and cooking behavior of traditional fats. This innovative approach provides consumers with a healthier alternative that contains minimal artificial additives, reduced hydrogenation, and lower trans fat content, contributing to a decrease in the carbon-intensive reliance on animal sources.
Halla
Series A in 2021
Halla is a company that specializes in Taste Intelligence, focusing on delivering personalized grocery experiences through advanced artificial intelligence. Their platform combines food data and human behavior insights to create tailored product recommendations, substitutions, and search functionalities for grocery retailers. By utilizing machine learning models, Halla enables grocers to understand and respond to individual shopper preferences in real-time. The company's suite of products can be integrated into various customer touchpoints, including online cart pages and in-store promotions, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales. This approach not only helps shoppers discover appealing products at optimal moments but also aims to improve overall shopping experiences and increase transaction values.
Plantruption
Convertible Note in 2021
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.
True Made Foods
Series A in 2021
True Made Foods, Inc. specializes in producing and selling vegetable-based sauces and condiments, including ketchup, barbecue sauce, and sriracha. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with a manufacturing facility in Henderson, North Carolina, the company focuses on creating healthier food options by infusing fresh vegetables into its products and significantly reducing sugar content. This approach transforms traditional condiments, often considered empty calories, into nutrient-dense alternatives suitable for health-conscious consumers. True Made Foods markets its offerings through a combination of supermarkets and online retailers, emphasizing the use of natural ingredients without added sugars.
Multus
Convertible Note in 2021
Multus is a London-based company established in 2019 that specializes in providing affordable and efficient growth media for the cultivated meat industry. By employing a machine learning approach, Multus develops entirely animal-free growth media tailored specifically for animal cells, helping cultivated meat companies scale their production while maintaining high performance. The company focuses on optimizing growth factor proteins produced by genetically engineered microorganisms, thereby eliminating the environmental drawbacks associated with traditional animal serum-based media. This innovative solution supports the growth of diverse animal cell types and tissues, enabling clients to produce sustainable meat products while minimizing the environmental and economic impacts of conventional meat production.
Protera
Series A in 2021
Protera specializes in the development of functional ingredients for the food industry through protein engineering and artificial intelligence. The company utilizes a proprietary deep-learning algorithm to enhance the design and development of proteins and enzymes, enabling the rapid prediction of high-value food products. This innovative approach allows Protera to address ethical, environmental, and consumer health challenges while producing ingredients that are both healthy and sustainably sourced. By streamlining the protein design process, Protera supports customers in bringing safe and nutritious foods to market more efficiently and cost-effectively.
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