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Top Food & Beverage Startups to Watch (and Work for) in 2023

August 2, 2023
      |      Kieran Ryan
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My Background

Hi, I'm Kieran! I worked in startups for five years at On Deck and Wefunder. Some of my favorite things that I've worked on during my career include:

  • Wefunder Workaway: 12 founders working on a new idea, 7 days, 1 mansion in Hawaii. One of the teams we picked raised a Series A from Andreessen Horowitz, and two people who met during the trip got married...
  • On Deck: As employee #15, I contributed to the startup's growth from no revenue to a $20 million run rate in less than a year. I led the team that built the admission infrastructure to support and scale ~20 fellowships for founders, capital allocators, operators, and creators.
  • XX: Worked on a pre-YC accelerator program that invested $125K on an MFN SAFE into 8-10 teams per cohort.
  • ODX: Worked on a $100 million accelerator program that invested $125K for 7% into 100s of startups. We partnered with leaders like Flexport to build vertical industry tracks around supply chain & logistics, etc.
  • Ryan Marketing: Created an influencer marketing startup (2 million+ Instagram followers) during college with my twin brother and realized early that monetization for creators was broken. I learned a lot, and it paid enough to cover my schooling, rent, and meals.

The Methodology

I considered several data points to arrive at the startups selected on this list, including company traction, funding raised, valuation, and investors. From my initial list, I then referenced each startup with my personal network to narrow down the list to the one you see below. I take my credibility seriously, so I do not take any money from startups who want to be included on this list to remain impartial. If you want to understand my analysis of startups and prefer long-form content, read my research on the top startups of 2023 afterward.

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Prime Hydration

Sports and energy drinks.

Headquarters

Louisville, Kentucky

Industry

Food & Beverage, DTC, Creators

Founded

2022

Funding

$21.1 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • In its first full year of operations, Prime Hydration reported $250 million in retail sales.
  • As of June 2023, Prime Hydration has 1.6 million Instagram followers, 14K Facebook followers, and 389.5K Twitter followers.
  • In June 2022, Prime Hydration reported $10 million worth of bottles in 2 months of operations.
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OLIPOP

A new kind of soda.

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Industry

Food & Beverage, DTC

Founded

2017

Funding

$55.4 million

Valuation

$200 million

Traction

  • As of June 2023, OLIPOP has rated 4.63/5 stars from 9,257 reviews on its website. 
  • As of June 2023, OLIPOP has 221K Instagram followers, 17K Facebook followers, 4.3K Twitter followers, and 233.9K TikTok followers.
  • As of April 2023, OLIPOP is on pace to cross $200 million in annual sales this year.
  • As of April 2023, OLIPOP is in 20,000 retail locations, including Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, Sam’s Club, and Kroger.
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Partake Foods

Super delicious cookies.

Headquarters

New York, New York

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2016

Funding

$21.3 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Partake Foods has 77.3K Instagram followers, 5.8K Twitter followers, 15K Facebook followers, and 1.3K TikTok followers.
  • As of June 2023, Partake Foods is in 11,000+ stores, up from 9,000 in October 2022 and 5,000 at the end of 2021, including Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, and Kroger.
  • Partake Foods' revenue increased 200% between 2020 and 2021 and 100% between 2021 and 2022.
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Serenity Kids

Baby food company.

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Industry

Food & Beverage, DTC

Founded

2016

Funding

$11.5 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Serenity Kids has rated 5/5 stars from 5,020 reviews on its website.
  • In 2020, Serenity Kids doubled its revenue over the previous year.
  • As of June 2021, Serenity Kids was on pace to increase its revenue by 150% over 2020.
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IQBAR

Keto protein bars.

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2017

Funding

$10.4 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, IQBAR is available in 8,000 retailers across the US, up from 6,000 in October 2019, including Kroger and CVS pharmacies.
  • As of June 2023, IQBAR has 23.4K Instagram followers, 4.4K Facebook followers, 762 Twitter followers, and 867 TikTok followers.
  • IQBAR rated 7 out of 1500 nutrition bar brands based on data generated by CircleUp’s Helio platform.
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Sunwarrior

100% plant-based proteins and supplements.

Headquarters

Washington, Utah

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2008

Funding

N/A

Valuation

N/A

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Sunwarrior has 111K Instagram followers, 597K Facebook followers, 27.8K Twitter followers, 1.5K TikTok followers, and 30.8K Youtube followers.
  • As of 2020, Sunwarrior had $168 million in lifetime sales and was sold in 12,000 stores.
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Tender

A new generation of meat alternative products.

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2020

Funding

$12.3 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Tender uses 50+ compatible alternative meat ingredients and can spin kilograms of fiber per hour at a lab scale.
  • As of June 2023, Tender has 1.8K Instagram followers, 60 Facebook followers, and 110 Twitter followers.
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Tomorrow Farms

Irresistible food and beverage brands.

Headquarters

New York, New York

Industry

Climate, Food & Beverage

Founded

2021

Funding

$10.5 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • In April 2023, Tomorrow Farms’ first brand, Bored Cow, a new kind of milk alternative, is launching in Sprouts Farmers Market across the US.
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Pipsnacks

Popcorn, cheese balls, and corn chips.

Headquarters

New York, New York

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2012

Funding

$15.8 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Pipsnacks has more than 25,000 distribution points, including Sprouts, Whole Foods, Wegmans, CVS, Thrive, and Costco.
  • As of June 2023, Pipsnacks has 18.3K Facebook followers, 32.5K Instagram followers, and 3.7K Twitter followers.
  • In 2021, Pipsnacks popped more than 10 million kernels daily.
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Petit Pot

French dessert.

Headquarters

Emeryville, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2015

Funding

$2.9 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Petit Pot has 30.3K Instagram followers, 6.2K Facebook followers, and 2.1K TikTok followers.
  • As of July 2022, Petit Pot was available in 6,000 retail stores, up from 1,700 in February 2019, including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Targets, Bristol Farms, and Lassen’s.
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Roar Organic

An electrolyte drink.

Headquarters

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2012

Funding

$11.6 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Roar Organic has 20.9K Instagram followers and 3.5K Facebook followers.
  • In 2022, Roar Organic increased its gross revenue by 116% over the previous years. 
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nutpods

Dairy-free coffee creamer.

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Industry

Food & Beverage, DTC

Founded

2013

Funding

$35.1 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, nutpods has 137K Instagram followers, 34K Facebook followers, and 4.5K TikTok followers.
  • As of July 2019, nutpods was the #3 brand in the plant-based creamor category.
  • Between July 2018 and 2019, nutpods grew by 250% and expanded into 15,000 new retailers.
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The Good Crisp Company

Flavored potato crisps.

Headquarters

Boulder, Colorado

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2014

Funding

$5.3 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, The Good Crisp Company has 33.9K Instagram followers and 4.4K Facebook followers.
  • As of December 2021, The Good Crisp Company was available in 13,000 retail stores, up from 7,000 in April 2019, across the US, Canada, and Australia, including Walmart and Whole Foods.
  • As of December 2021, The Good Crisp Company was on pace for ~$30 million in sales for the year.
  • In 2020, The Good Crisp Company did $14 million in sales, 2x over the previous year.
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Cali’flour Foods

Low-carb cauliflower-based comfort foods.

Headquarters

Chico, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2016

Funding

Undisclosed

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Cali’flour Foods has 246K Instagram followers, 210K Facebook followers, 11K Youtube subscribers, and 10.8K Twitter followers.
  • As of May 2019, Cali’flour Foods was available in 3,000+ retail locations.
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Koia

Plant-based protein and keto shakes, drinks, and smoothies.

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2014

Funding

$7.5 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Koia has 91.8K Instagram followers, 47K Facebook followers, 177.6K TikTok followers, and 1.3K Twitter followers.
  • As of February 2023, Koia was available in 25,000 stores, up from 17,000 in April 2022.
  • In 2021, Koia reported 35 million bottles sold, 100% YoY revenue growth, and a 400% increase in sales within the past three years.
  • In 2019, Koia added 4,000+ new retail stores, including Publix and Safeway.
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Partake Brewing

Great tasting non-alcoholic beer.

Headquarters

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2017

Funding

$20.5 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Partake Brewing has 16K Instagram followers, 12K Facebook followers, 1.7K Twitter followers, and 211 TikTok followers.
  • As of March 2021, Partake Brewing was available in 5,000+ retail stores, including Total Wine, Whole Foods Pacific Northwest, Wegmans, BevMo!, Ralphs, Vons, and Pavilions.
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Fort Point Beer Company

Beer from San Francisco.

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2014

Funding

$11.3 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Fort Point Beer Company has 3 locations across SF – Fort Point Valencia, Fort Point Ferry Building, and Presidio Pop Up.
  • As of June 2023, Fort Point Beer Company has a 3.66/5 star rating from 105,180 ratings on Untappd.
  • As of June 2023, Fort Point Beer Company has 18.7K Instagram followers and 3.2K Twitter followers.
  • In 2022, Fort Point Beer Company won a Gold Medal at the World Beer Cup.
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Rowdy Energy

Energy drink company.

Headquarters

Mooresville, North Carolina

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2019

Funding

$13 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Rowdy Energy has 47.7K Instagram followers, 18K Facebook followers, 9.8K TikTok followers, and 13.7K Twitter followers.
  • As of May 2021, Rowdy Energy is available in 25,000+ retail stores, including Publix, Albertsons, H-E-B, Food Lion, Circle-K, CVS, Casey's General Store, Murphy USA, and WaWa.
  • As of May 2021, Rowdy Energy had the second highest proportion of 5-star reviews when compared to 14 competitor brands in a study conducted by CircleUp.
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GEM Vitamins

The first real food vitamin subscription.

Headquarters

Venice, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2018

Funding

$10.5 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, GEM Vitamins has 88.3K Instagram followers and 31K Facebook followers.
  • As of June 2023, GEM Vitamins reports they have delivered 10 million+ vitamin bites, up from 8 million in June 2021, to consumers.
  • As of June 2021, GEM Vitamins ranked in the 97th percentile of all vitamin and supplement brands tracked by CircleUp.
  • In 2020, GEM Vitamins grew revenue by 400%.
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Los Sundays Tequila

100% blue agave tequila.

Headquarters

Costa Mesa, California

Industry

Food & Beverage, Alcohol

Founded

2017

Funding

$3.5 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Los Sundays Tequila has won 10x internationally recognized awards from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Consumer SIP Awards.
  • As of June 2023, Los Sundays Tequila has 60.4K Instagram followers.
  • As of June 2021, Los Sundays Tequila is available in ~3,000 stores in two countries, including 30 US states.
  • As of June 2021, Los Sundays Tequila ranked in the 97th percentile for social growth and engagement on Instagram based on 2,800 spirits brands monitored by CircleUp.
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Three Spirit

Non-alcoholic drinks designed by plant scientists and bartenders to enhance your mood, rhythm, and mind.

Headquarters

London, England, United Kingdom

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2018

Funding

$4.4 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • Between January 2021 and August 2021, Three Spirit generated 6-figure monthly revenue and 11x growth in US sales.
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Everything Legendary

Plant-based burgers.

Headquarters

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2021

Funding

$6.3 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Everything Legendary has rated 3.1/5 stars from 20 ratings on Amazon and 3.5/5 stars from 43 ratings on Target.
  • As of February 2022, Everything Legendary was in 1,500 stores, including Target, Walmart, Safeway, and Publix.
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Pop & Bottle

Pure organic almond and oat lattes.

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2014

Funding

$5.2 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Pop & Bottle has 69.9K Instagram followers and 2.2K TikTok followers.
  • As of February 2023, Pop & Bottle was available in 10,000+ retail stores, including Whole Foods and Walmart.
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HUM Nutrition

Vitamins for body, skin, and mood.

Headquarters

West Hollywood, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2012

Funding

$20 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, HUM Nutrition has 269K Instagram followers, 123K Facebook followers, 4.8K TikTok followers, 12.5K Twitter followers, and 29.9K Youtube followers.
  • As of November 2017, HUM Nutrition reported at least 30% sales growth over the last 12 quarters.
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Amara

Organic baby food.

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2012

Funding

$12.8 million

Valuation

$100 million

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Amara has 61.4K Instagram followers, 6.6K Facebook followers, and 1K TikTok followers.
  • Between March 2020 and November 2021, Amara grew from 100 stores to 1,000 stores, including Walmart, Whole Foods, Amazon, and Costco.
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Aura Bora

Sparkling water made from real fruit, herbs, and flowers.

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2019

Funding

$12 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Aura Bora has 46.8K Instagram followers, 9.8K TikTok followers, and 1.3K Twitter followers.
  • In 2021, Aura Bora was in ~2,500 stores, up from 706 stores in 2020.
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Cerebelly

Baby food with 16 key brain-supporting nutrients.

Headquarters

Los Gatos, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2019

Funding

$13.87 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Cerebelly has 54.1K Instagram followers and 6.2K Facebook followers.
  • As of March 2023, Cerebelly is available in 8,200 retail stores, up from 7,600 in December 2022, including Amazon, Thrive Market, Target, Wegmans, Meijer, Whole Foods, and Giant Eagle.
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Recover 180

A functional electrolyte drink.

Headquarters

Culver City, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2014

Funding

Undisclosed

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Recover 180 has 14.6K Instagram followers, 1K Facebook followers, and 714 Twitter followers.
  • As of July 2020, Recover 180 was in 1,000 Target stores and 44 states.
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Fronen

Dairy-free and healthy nice ice cream.

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2018

Funding

$735K

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Fronen has 10.6K Instagram followers and 1.9K Facebook followers.
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Green Girl Bakeshop

Dairy and gluten-free ice cream sandwiches and gelato.

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2011

Funding

N/A

Valuation

N/A

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Green Girl Bakeshop has 10.8K Instagram followers and 915 Facebook followers.
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Positive Beverage

Healthy electrolyte beverages.

Headquarters

Newport Beach, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2010

Funding

Undisclosed

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Positive Beverage is in retailers, including Albertsons Market, 7-Eleven, Bristol Farms, and QuikTrip.
  • As of June 2023, Positive Beverage has 26.2K Instagram followers.
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Wave Soda

Healthy soda alternative.

Headquarters

San Marcos, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2017

Funding

Undisclosed

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Wave Soda has 17.7K Instagram followers, 10.3K Twitter followers, and 27K Facebook followers.
  • As of March 2022, Wave Soda was in 3,120 retail locations, up from 2,800 in 2021 and 1,630 in 2020.
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Dishpatch

The best restaurant meal kits.

Headquarters

London, England, United Kingdom

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2020

Funding

11.6 million euros

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Dishpatch has 69 restaurants signed to its platform, up from 25 in June 2021.
  • As of June 2023, Dishpatch has delivered 120,000 meals.
  • As of June 2023, Dishpatch has 80,000 email subscribers.
  • As of June 2023, Dishpatch has rated 4.8/5 stars from 1,856 reviews on TrustPilot.
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All Day Kitchens

Empowering restaurants to thrive in the digital, delivery and pick-up era.

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2018

Funding

$120.3 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, All Day Kitchens claims its average order-to-pickup time is under 5 minutes.
  • As of October 2021, All Day Kitchens has 15 locations across the Bay Area and Chicago. 
  • Between October 2020 and October 2021, All Day Kitchens increased the number of restaurant partners on the platform by 4x.
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The Rounds

Zero-waste deliveries and refills of sustainable staples.

Headquarters

Brooklyn, New York

Industry

Consumer, Food Delivery

Founded

2019

Funding

$42 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of October 2022, The Rounds has grown over 10x in the last 12 months, surpassed 10,000 paying members, and operates in four markets (Philadelphia, Washington DC, Miami, Atlanta).
  • As of May 2023, The Rounds has 355 products on its website.
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Snackpass

The all-in-one platform for quick-serve restaurants.

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Industry

Consumer, Food Delivery

Founded

2017

Funding

$95.6 million

Valuation

$400 million+

Traction

  • As of June 2021, Snackpass has 500,000+ users in 13 college towns and has seen 7x YoY growth.
  • Snackpass customers include Johnny Rockets, Tiger Sugar, Moge Tee, Joe’s Pizza, Jamba Juice, and Pokeworks.
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Shef

Homemade food delivered to your door.

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Industry

Food & Beverage, Food Delivery

Founded

2019

Funding

$102.3 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Shef’s community is 85% women and 80% people of color and represents 80+ countries.
  • As of March 2023, Shef has facilitated 3 million dishes on its platform and operates in 11 states.
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Zepto

Grocery delivered in 10 minutes.

Headquarters

Bandra West, Maharashtra, India

Industry

Food Delivery

Founded

2021

Funding

$560 million

Valuation

$1.4 billion

Traction

  • As of August 2023, Zepto reported $700 million in annualized revenue and 300% YoY growth.
  • As of August 2023, Zepto processes 300,000 orders daily in the 7 cities it is operational in.
  • As of May 2022, Zepto was growing 50% MoM with annualized revenue between $200-$400 million. In Q2 2022, Zepto grew its revenue by 800% while slashing expenses by 5x.
  • Zepto is currently operational in 10 cities across India.
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Minus

Coffee without beans.

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Industry

Food & Beverage, Climate

Founded

2020

Funding

$4.5 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Minus claims its coffee avoids 16 tons of CO2 per ton of coffee. 
  • As of June 2023, Minus claims its coffee uses 94% less water and creates 91% less greenhouse gas emissions.
  • As of June 2023, Minus has 1,092 Instagram followers and 104 TikTok followers.
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Uncommon

Forging a healthier future of food.

Headquarters

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Industry

Food & Beverage, Climate, Biotech

Founded

2018

Funding

$33.6 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Uncommon claims its technology can produce 80% less CO2 emissions per pound of pork.
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Formo

Animal-free dairy products.

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Industry

Food & Beverage, Climate, Biotech

Founded

2018

Funding

$54.5 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Formo claims its process avoids 9 tons of CO2 per ton of cheese.
  • In a study conducted with the University of Bath, Formo concluded that 78% of consumers are likely or definitely likely to buy animal-free dairy cheese when it's available from a sample of 5,000 people.
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Zero Acre Farms

Cooking oil that’s better for you.

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Industry

Food & Beverage, Climate

Founded

2020

Funding

$40.6 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Zero Acre Farms claims its cooking oil saves 222 sq. feet of land compared to olive oil.
  • As of June 2023, Zero Acre Farms has 16.6K Instagram followers, 5.5K Twitter followers, and 763 Facebook followers.
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Mill

An all-inclusive food recycling service.

Headquarters

San Bruno, California

Industry

Climate, Food & Beverage, Hardware

Founded

2020

Funding

$100 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Mill claims a 24-hour or less compost conversion process.
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Mosa Meat

A food technology company.

Headquarters

Maastricht, Netherlands

Industry

Food & Beverage, Climate

Founded

2015

Funding

$96 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Mosa Meat claims its meat produces 96% fewer emissions than conventional beef.
  • In 2020, Mosa Meta reported an 88x cost reduction in their animal-free medium. 
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Immi Ramen

Instant ramen reinvented.

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2019

Funding

$13.8 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Immi Ramen is in Sprouts, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and The Fresh Market.
  • As of June 2023, Immi Ramen has 116K Instagram followers, 9.4K TikTok followers, and 20K Facebook followers.
  • Between January 2021 and September 2021, Immi Ramen sold 10,000+ orders across the United States.
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BetterBrand

Designing a better future for food.

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2021

Funding

$9.7 million

Valuation

$176 million

Traction

  • As of June 2023, BetterBrand is in 1,000+ US stores, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Fresh Market, Gelson’s, and Bristol Farms.
  • As of June 2023, BetterBrand has 39.3K Instagram followers, 3.7K Facebook followers, and 507 Twitter followers.
  • Between 2021 and 2022, BetterBrand reported 800% growth and is on track for similar growth between 2022 to 2023.
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Shelf Engine

Demand planning solution.

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2015

Funding

$58.2 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Shelf Engine has helped customers expand their average gross margin by 15% and save 5 hours of labor per category, per store, per week.
  • As of March 2021, Shelf Engine was in 2,000+ grocery stores, adding 200 per month.
  • In 2021, Shelf Engine prevented 4.5 million pounds of food waste.
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Tovala

Fresh meal delivery service.

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Industry

Food & Beverage, Food Delivery

Founded

2015

Funding

$68.6 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of February 2021, Tovala reported that annualized revenue grew by 10x in the last 18 months, and they’ve shipped 3 million meals to date.
  • As of February 2021, Tovala says their customers use their ovens 32 times per month.
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Bellwether Coffee

Electric and automatic commercial coffee roasting system.

Headquarters

Berkeley, California

Industry

Food & Beverage, Hardware

Founded

2013

Funding

$58.2 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of September 2019, Bellwether Coffee had installed 40 units of its ventless roasting system.
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CookUnity

Flexible and convenient meal plans that match your needs and taste.

Headquarters

Brooklyn, New York

Industry

Food & Beverage, Food Delivery

Founded

2015

Funding

$121.9 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of June 2023, CookUnity has rated 4.8/5 stars from 3.7K reviews on the Apple App Store and 2/5 stars from 63 reviews on the Google Play Store.
  • As of June 2023, CookUnity has 50,000+ subscribers, 7 kitchens, 80 chefs, 430 weekly recipes, and 10 million meals annually.
  • In 2022, CookUnity donated 50,000+ lbs of food.
  • From September 2020 to September 2021, CookUnity reported 550% growth.
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Bobbie

Baby formula company.

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Industry

Food & Beverage

Founded

2018

Funding

$142 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Traction

  • As of July 2023, Bobbie has delivered its baby formula to 300,000 babies.
  • Between July 2022 and July 2023, Bobbie reported 394% YoY growth and reached $100 million in total revenue.

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