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Cerebelly

Erie, US · Delaware corporation · 30 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

Cerebelly makes organic baby food and snack bars formulated with 16 brain-supporting nutrients, with no added sugar, aimed at supporting infant and toddler brain development. Its products are USDA Certified Organic and Clean Label Project certified, targeting parents of babies and young children.

Also known as Cerebelly

Founders & leadership

DC
Don ClarkExecutive
GS
Greg ShearsonCEO

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$19.2M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2023–2026

$71.8KraisedMar 2026 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Colby HarlowDirector
  • Hunt AllredDirector
  • Jodie WingExecutive Officer, Director
  • Teresa PurznerDirector
  • Brent KnudsenDirector
  • Kevin GriffithExecutive Officer
  • Angela McElweeDirector
  • Mark TurnerDirector
  • Zac MaodusExecutive Officer
  • Taylor WestExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$400K
Amount sold
$71.8K
First sale
Mar 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.4MraisedMay 2025 · 38 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Don ClarkExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3.1M
Amount sold
$1.4M
First sale
Apr 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$7.6MraisedOct 2024 · 18 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Don ClarkExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$7.6M
First sale
Sep 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$3MraisedOct 2024 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Don ClarkExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Sep 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$7.1MraisedMar 2023 · 32 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Greg ShearsonExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$7.1M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Cerebelly is a children's nutrition brand that produces organic baby food and toddler snacks formulated around 16 nutrients associated with brain development, including DHA and choline. Its products are marketed as 100% USDA Organic, non-GMO, with no added sugars, and Clean Label Certified; the company states its products have passed purity testing screening for chemicals of concern, heavy metals, pesticide residue and plasticizers, qualifying for the Clean Label Project Purity Award.

The product range spans vegetable-first purees, bone broth protein purees, smoothies, Smart Bars and a newer Clever Bars line, sold individually, in multi-packs, in variety packs and in age-based bundles. Formulations and bundles are organized by developmental stage, with recommendations grouped into age bands from roughly four months through 25+ months and tied to descriptions of motor, language and cognitive milestones and the associated brain regions. The company positions itself as combining neuroscience, nutrition and farm-fresh ingredients, and notes that a child's brain is nearly 80% grown by age three as the rationale for early-years nutrient supplementation.

Business model

Consumer packaged goods: Cerebelly sells packaged baby food and children's snacks directly to consumers through its website, offered as single items, multi-packs, custom bundles and age-based bundles.

Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market

Market position

Cerebelly positions itself as the only baby food line containing 16 brain-supporting nutrients, with vegetables as the first ingredient, no added sugars, organic certification, added spices for flavor, and third-party purity certification.

Technology

Product formulations are built around a defined set of 16 brain-supporting nutrients, including DHA and choline, mapped to developmental stages; the site also uses a questionnaire to generate age- and milestone-based product recommendations. Purees are shelf-stable pouches that do not require refrigeration.

Go-to-market

Direct-to-consumer e-commerce through cerebelly.com, supported by an onboarding quiz that recommends products by a child's age and developmental milestones, plus custom and age-based bundle options; third-party editorial and dietitian reviews and Clean Label Project certification are used as credibility signals.

Parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers, spanning roughly four months to over two years of age.

Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Brain-supporting nutrients per servingJan 202616 nutrients
HeadcountAug 202630

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Competitors · 8

by search overlap
Goldbelly38 shared keywordsGoldbelly is an online marketplace that ships iconic foods, meals, desserts, regional specialties, and gourmet food gifts from restaurants and local shops to customers across the United States. It connects consumers nationwide with well-known and local food makers for delivery straight to their door.
Instacart36 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.
Thrive Market33 shared keywordsThrive Market is an online grocery delivery service offering non-GMO and clean label food products at discounted prices through a membership model. The company targets health-conscious consumers seeking healthier alternatives to conventional groceries.
NextFoods23 shared keywordsGoodBelly is a probiotic beverage company that develops gut health drinks. The company sells its products through online channels and retail partnerships.
Whole Foods20 shared keywordsWhole Foods Market is a grocery retailer offering fresh produce, prepared foods, and groceries for home delivery and in-store purchase in the United Kingdom.
DoorDash20 shared keywordsDoorDash operates a restaurant delivery platform that connects customers with dining establishments across hundreds of cities in North America through a logistics network.
Bobbie18 shared keywordsBobbie manufactures baby formula and builds workplace support for parents. The company serves parents and their families while advocating for changes in infant feeding practices.
Once Upon a Farm17 shared keywordsOnce Upon a Farm makes organic, cold-pressure-protected snacks and meals for babies and children, sold in more than 22,000 stores across the US. The company positions itself as a childhood nutrition brand offering farm-fresh food products for parents.

Companies competing with Cerebelly for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Timeline · 2

launches, deals, and filings
Jan 2026
Clean Label Project Purity Award

Cerebelly products passed purity testing for chemicals of concern, heavy metals, pesticide residue and plasticizers, benchmarked against other leading products, to qualify for the Clean Label Project Purity Award.

source ↗

Jan 2026
Clever Bars line introduced

Cerebelly's website lists a new "Clever Bars" product line alongside its purees, bone broth protein purees, smoothies and Smart Bars.

source ↗

Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
CerebellyDelaware

In the news

Research sources · 1

primary sources listed

1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Cerebelly do?
Cerebelly sells organic, no-added-sugar baby purees, smoothies and snack bars built around 16 brain-supporting nutrients.
Who are Cerebelly's investors?
Cerebelly's investors include Evolution VC Partners, H Venture Partners, Imaginary Venture Capital, Springdale Ventures.
How much funding has Cerebelly raised?
Cerebelly has disclosed $19.2M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Cerebelly headquartered?
Cerebelly is headquartered in Erie, US.