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Dao Foods is an investment and advocacy firm that funds and mentors plant-based and alternative protein companies focused on or serving the Chinese market. The firm operates as an ecosystem builder, venture investor, and mentor for entrepreneurs developing alternative protein products for mainstream Chinese consumers.

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Founders & leadership

TZTao Zhang
Tao ZhangCo-FounderTao Zhang is co-founder of Dao Foods and founder and managing director of Dao Ventures, where he has worked on venture capital and private equity investments in environmental and technology sectors. He brings experience in mergers and advisory work, with multilingual capabilities and a focus on the Chinese market.
ATAlbert Tseng
Albert TsengCo-FounderAlbert Tseng has 20+ years of experience in business operations and entrepreneurship, including roles as COO of a venture-backed social enterprise, consultant to the United Nations on social business models, and biomedical engineer in business development at a multinational corporation. He holds an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, an MHSc. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toronto, and a BASc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

Investors · 11

Bluestein VenturesreportedChicago

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Builders VCreportedSan Francisco

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Congruent VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Joy CapitalreportedBeijing

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Matrix Partners ChinareportedBeijing

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Nàdarra VenturesreportedVancouver

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New Crop CapitalreportedNew York

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NYA VenturesreportedCalgary

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Sky9 CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $10M

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Verdex CapitalreportedCalgary

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Funding

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In the news

Dao Foods Portfolio Company AuX Labs Raises US$4 Million to Accelerate Commercialization of Precision Fermentation Dairy Proteins — Dao Foodsdaofoods.com · Jun 2026Dao Foods Announces Investment in Six Alternative Protein Venturesglobenewswire.com · Apr 2022Dao Foods Welcomes Rich Products Ventures as Investor in China-focused Alternative Protein Startups — Dao Foodsdaofoods.com · Sep 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Dao Foods do?
Dao Foods is an investment and advocacy firm that funds and mentors plant-based and alternative protein companies focused on or serving the Chinese market. The firm operates as an ecosystem builder, venture investor, and mentor for entrepreneurs developing alternative protein products for mainstream Chinese consumers.
Who founded Dao Foods?
Dao Foods was founded by Tao Zhang, Albert Tseng.
Who are Dao Foods's investors?
Dao Foods's investors include Unovis Asset Management, Bluestein Ventures, Builders VC, Congruent Ventures, Joy Capital, Matrix Partners China, Nàdarra Ventures, New Crop Capital and 3 more.