Compound Foods
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Compound Foods develops alternative coffee and cocoa ingredients made from upcycled, climate-resilient sources to address supply chain volatility and environmental impact of traditional coffee and cocoa production.
Founders & leadership
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Maricel SaenzinFounderFounder of Compound Foods, Maricel Saenz has a background in biotech entrepreneurship and is developing alternative coffee and cocoa ingredients using upcycled, climate-resilient sources.30 Under 30 2022
Investors · 16
Amplifica CapitalMexico City
Collaborative FundNew York · $500K – $1M
Female FoundersNew York · $750K – $1M
JuniperClarksville · $100K – $1.5M
Magma PartnersAustin
Maple VCSan Francisco · $500K – $1.5M
One Way VenturesNew York · $500K – $1.5M
Pillar VCBoston · $50K – $4M
PortfoliaSan Mateo · $10K
Ulu VenturesPalo Alto · $2M
FoodLabsreportedBerlin
Lowercarbon Capitalreported · 2 sourcesLos Angeles · $100K – $5M
SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALreportedChicago · $200K – $1M
SVLCreportedSan Francisco
Also in the syndicate · 2
Humboldt FundPetri Bio
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseed fundingSep 2021
Collaborative Fund, Humboldt Fund, Lowercarbon Capital, Magma Partners, Maple VC, Petri Bio, SVLC
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 4
by search overlapAtomo Coffee10 shared keywordsAtomo produces a beanless coffee alternative made from farm-grown plants like date pits, carob, and sunflower seeds, blended with traditional coffee. The product delivers added fiber and prebiotics while offering 30%-50% less acid and a no-crash caffeine experience for health-conscious coffee consumers.
Amogy9 shared keywordsAmogy develops patented ammonia cracking technology that converts ammonia into electric power for hydrogen fuel cells and engines, targeting decarbonization of heavy industries including transportation and maritime. The company offers modular ammonia-to-power systems and high-efficiency catalysts as alternatives to diesel and hydrogen fuel solutions.
Foodingredientsfirst9 shared keywordsFood Ingredients First is a media and information publication covering the global food and beverage industry, with focus on functional ingredients, plant-based innovations, regulatory updates, and product development for industry professionals.
Joe9 shared keywordsJOE provides an operating platform for independent coffee shops covering back-of-house operations, front-of-house experience, and growth tools, priced as a capped percentage of loyalty revenue. Through its nonprofit incubator Awake Innovation Labs, the company runs an industry-owned model that routes value back to shop operators and coffee growers.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Compound Foods do?
- Compound Foods develops alternative coffee and cocoa ingredients made from upcycled, climate-resilient sources to address supply chain volatility and environmental impact of traditional coffee and cocoa production.
- Who founded Compound Foods?
- Compound Foods was founded by Maricel Saenz.
- Who are Compound Foods's investors?
- Compound Foods's investors include Amplifica Capital, Collaborative Fund, Female Founders, Juniper, Magma Partners, Maple VC, One Way Ventures, Pillar VC and 6 more.

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