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Foodzie

acquired by JoyusTechstars '08

San Francisco, US · Founded 2008 · 2 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Acquired by Joyus June 2012 · terms undisclosed — undisclosed cash and stock · source ↗

Foodzie is an educational resource and blog helping consumers reduce plastic use in their kitchens through information on microplastics, chemical leaching, and practical product alternatives. The site targets health-conscious individuals seeking to minimize plastic exposure in food preparation and storage.

ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Founders & leadership

Foodzie was founded in 2008 by Doug Reffue.

DRDoug Reffue
Doug Reffue

Investors · 5

Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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Uncork Capitallisted by Uncork CapitalSan Francisco · $3M – $5M

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First Round CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $20M

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SoftTech VCreportedPalo Alto

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Funding

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In the news

Foodzie Lands The Man Who Invented Google Gadgets As Its VP Engineering | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Dec 2009Foodzie Raises $1 Million For Its Specialty Food Marketplace | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Dec 2008

Frequently asked questions

What does Foodzie do?
Foodzie is an educational resource and blog helping consumers reduce plastic use in their kitchens through information on microplastics, chemical leaching, and practical product alternatives. The site targets health-conscious individuals seeking to minimize plastic exposure in food preparation and storage.
Who founded Foodzie?
Foodzie was founded by Doug Reffue in 2008.
Who are Foodzie's investors?
Foodzie's investors include Quest Venture Partners, Techstars, Uncork Capital, First Round Capital, SoftTech VC.
Who acquired Foodzie?
Foodzie was acquired by Joyus.
Where is Foodzie headquartered?
Foodzie is headquartered in San Francisco, US.