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FoodMaven

Denver, US · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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FoodMaven offers procurement AI for foodservice operators, including a browser extension shopping assistant, order guide optimization, and cost forecasting across multiple vendors and thousands of SKUs. Its platform indexes and standardizes food product data using a structure of over 8,000 defined product attributes to help purchasers optimize buying decisions for price, sustainability, and availability.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaS

Founders & leadership

BDBen Deda
Ben DedainCEOBen Deda is an executive with a technical background and experience in sales, operations, and business development. He is Executive Officer and Director at FoodMaven, which provides procurement AI for foodservice operators.
JRJason Rembert
Jason RembertinChief Technology Officer
WS
Weldon SikesExecutive

Board

RSRobert Schultz
Robert Schultzin𝕏Board directorManaging Partner at Serra Ventures
CO
Christopher OnanBoard director
PO
Peter OberleBoard director
JM
James McCannBoard director

Investors · 2

Service Provider CapitalVail
Serra VenturesreportedChampaign · $5M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$36.6M disclosed across 13 rounds · 2015–2026

▶$200KraisedAug 2026 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ben DedaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Peter OberleDirector
  • Robert SchultzDirector
Offering amount
$200K
Amount sold
$200K
First sale
Jul 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.2MraisedApr 2026 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert SchultzDirector
  • Ben DedaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Peter OberleDirector
Offering amount
$2.4M
Amount sold
$2.2M
First sale
Feb 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$535KraisedJun 2025 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ben DedaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Robert SchultzDirector
  • Peter OberleDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$535K
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.1MraisedApr 2023 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James McCannDirector
  • Jason RembertExecutive Officer
  • Weldon SikesExecutive Officer
  • Robert SchultzDirector
  • Peter OberleDirector
  • Christopher OnanDirector
  • Ben DedaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.5MraisedMar 2022 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher OnanDirector
  • Weldon SikesExecutive Officer
  • Robert SchultzDirector
  • James McCannDirector
  • Benjamin DedaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Peter OberleDirector
  • Jason RembertExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$3.5M
Proceeds to insiders
$25K
First sale
Feb 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$750KraisedJul 2020 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lauren BaronDirector
  • Nancy PhillipsDirector
  • Patrick BultemaDirector
  • Walter RobbDirector
  • Megan CornishExecutive Officer
  • Jason RembertExecutive Officer
  • Christopher OnanDirector
  • Benjamin DedaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$750K
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15.3MraisedDec 2019 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Megan CornishExecutive Officer
  • Christopher OnanDirector
  • Benjamin DedaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nancy PhillipsDirector
  • Jason RembertExecutive Officer
  • Patrick BultemaDirector
  • Lauren BaronDirector
  • Walter RobbDirector
Offering amount
$17.3M
Amount sold
$15.3M
First sale
Nov 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KraisedAug 2019 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Megan CornishExecutive Officer
  • Jason RembertExecutive Officer
  • Nancy PhillipsDirector
  • Benjamin DedaExecutive Officer
  • Christopher OnanDirector
  • Lauren BaronDirector
  • Walter RobbDirector
  • Patrick BultemaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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 · 2

by search overlap
GoTo Foods4 shared keywordsGoTo Foods is a foodservice company committed to diversity and inclusive workplace practices. The organization operates employee resource groups and inclusion initiatives across its operations.
Foodbuy3 shared keywordsFoodbuy is a group purchasing organization staffed by supply chain experts that manages category, distribution, and account management services across North America.

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

In the news

Colorado Springs Colorado based FoodMaven is raising $4,000,000.00 in New Equity Investment. - intelligence360intelligence360.news · Mar 2022FoodMaven Continues Growth: Closes Series B Funding | AP Newsapnews.com · Dec 2019FoodMaven Raises $10M in Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Jan 2019FoodMaven Continues Rapid Growth with Additional Funding from Top Investors | AP Newsapnews.com · Jan 2019FoodMaven raises $8.6M to help fight food waste | Grocery Divegrocerydive.com · Jan 2018FoodMaven Raises $8.6M in Series A Financing - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Jan 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does FoodMaven do?
FoodMaven offers procurement AI for foodservice operators, including a browser extension shopping assistant, order guide optimization, and cost forecasting across multiple vendors and thousands of SKUs. Its platform indexes and standardizes food product data using a structure of over 8,000 defined product attributes to help purchasers optimize buying decisions for price, sustainability, and availability.
Who are FoodMaven's investors?
FoodMaven's investors include Service Provider Capital, Serra Ventures.
How much funding has FoodMaven raised?
FoodMaven has disclosed $36.6M raised across 13 rounds.
Where is FoodMaven headquartered?
FoodMaven is headquartered in Denver, US.