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Black Sheep Foods

San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 20 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

Black Sheep Foods develops protein substrates and ingredients for hybrid and plant-based food products, sold to food manufacturers, meat processors, retailers, and plant-based brands as private-label and white-label solutions.

Founders & leadership

SK
Sunny KumarNamed on SEC filing
IM
Ismael MontanezNamed on SEC filing

Board

RLRobert Leclerc
Robert Leclercin𝕏Board directorPartner at AgFunder

Investors · 8

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2021

$3.5MraisedAug 2021 · 3 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sunny KumarExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ismael MontanezExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert LeclercDirector
Offering amount
$3.8M
Amount sold
$3.5M
First sale
Aug 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1MraisedMar 2020 · 5 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sunny KumarExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ismael MontanezExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.8M
Amount sold
$1M
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 8

by search overlap
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Redefine Meat25 shared keywordsRedefine Meat produces plant-based meat alternatives, including whole cuts and minced products such as flank steak, burgers, sausages, lamb kofta, and pulled beef/pork. The products are aimed at chefs and foodservice, with an extensive recipe collection built around its "New-Meat" range.
Vegnews25 shared keywordsVegNews is a media publication covering vegan food, restaurants, recipes, and lifestyle content for plant-based consumers.
LIVEKINDLY24 shared keywordsLIVEKINDLY operates flagship physical destinations combining plant-based dining, boutique stores for sustainable fashion, cruelty-free beauty, and wellness products, plus spa treatments and culinary classes. The venues target consumers interested in sustainable, plant-based living, with locations planned in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, London, and Dubai.
Instacart24 shared keywordsInstacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Black Sheep Foods do?
Black Sheep Foods develops protein substrates and ingredients for hybrid and plant-based food products, sold to food manufacturers, meat processors, retailers, and plant-based brands as private-label and white-label solutions.
Who are Black Sheep Foods's investors?
Black Sheep Foods's investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, Juniper, Portfolia, Siddhi Capital, Sprint Vc, Unovis Asset Management, AgFunder, Big Idea Ventures.
How much funding has Black Sheep Foods raised?
Black Sheep Foods has disclosed $4.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Black Sheep Foods headquartered?
Black Sheep Foods is headquartered in San Francisco, US.