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MyForest Foods

Green Island, US · Founded 2019 · 26 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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MyForest Foods produces farm-grown mycelium as a new whole-food category, developing plant-based food products aimed at consumers seeking nutritious and environmentally friendly options. The company operates in the alternative protein and foodtech space.

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Founders & leadership

MyForest Foods was founded in 2019 by Eben Bayer.

EBEben Bayer
Eben BayerCo-Founder & Board ChairEben Bayer grew up farming in rural Vermont and founded Ecovative in 2006 to develop mycelium-based materials; he is co-founder and board chair of MyForest Foods, which produces farm-grown mycelium products for the plant-based food market.
PS
Patricia StricklandExecutive
SLStephen Lomnes
Stephen LomnesCFO & Chief Strategy OfficerExecutive Officer at Atlast Food
DBDeb Battista
Deb BattistaChief Growth OfficerDeb Battista brings 25 years of consumer packaged goods experience gained at Fortune 500 and private equity-backed companies, with roles spanning account management, sales, marketing, and product development across dairy, natural, vegan, frozen, and specialty food categories. At MyForest Foods, she serves as Chief Growth Officer.
DADebra Antonelli
Debra AntonelliChief People Officer

Board

SSShally Shanker
Shally ShankerBoard MemberFounder and Managing Partner at AiiM Partners
SM
Stephen McDonnellBoard director
JH
Jessica HarrisBoard director
GH
Gary HirshbergBoard director

Investors · 6

Stray Dog Capitallisted by Stray Dog CapitalLeawood · $100K – $1M

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Unovis Asset Managementlisted by Unovis Asset ManagementSan Franciscovia Dan Altschuler Malek · inferred
Viking Globallisted by Viking GlobalStamford

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AiiM PartnersreportedPalo Alto

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FootPrint CoalitionreportedLos Angeles · $50K – $1M

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Viking Global InvestorsreportedStamford

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$65.8M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2020–2024

▶$3.5MraisedFeb 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jessica HarrisDirector
  • Stephen McDonnellDirector
  • Greg ShewchukExecutive Officer
  • Shally ShankerDirector
  • Patricia StricklandExecutive Officer
  • Eben BayerDirector
  • Gary HirshbergDirector
Amount sold
$3.5M
First sale
Feb 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15.2MraisedJun 2023 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shally ShankerDirector
  • Gary HirshbergDirector
  • Greg ShewchukExecutive Officer
  • Patricia StricklandExecutive Officer
  • Eben BayerDirector
  • Jessica HarrisDirector
  • Stephen McDonnellDirector
Offering amount
$15.2M
Amount sold
$15.2M
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$40MraisedMay 2021 · 25 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Patricia StricklandExecutive Officer
  • Shally ShankerDirector
  • Stephen McDonnellDirector
  • Stephen LomnesExecutive Officer
  • Jessica HarrisDirector
  • Eben BayerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gary HirshbergDirector
Offering amount
$40M
Amount sold
$40M
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7MraisedMay 2020 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gary HIRSHBERGDirector
  • Shally ShankerDirector
  • Jessica HarrisDirector
  • Stephen McDonnellDirector
  • Stephen LomnesExecutive Officer
  • Eben BayerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Patricia StricklandExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$7M
First sale
May 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does MyForest Foods do?
MyForest Foods produces farm-grown mycelium as a new whole-food category, developing plant-based food products aimed at consumers seeking nutritious and environmentally friendly options. The company operates in the alternative protein and foodtech space.
Who founded MyForest Foods?
MyForest Foods was founded by Eben Bayer in 2019.
Who are MyForest Foods's investors?
MyForest Foods's investors include Stray Dog Capital, Unovis Asset Management, Viking Global, AiiM Partners, FootPrint Coalition, Viking Global Investors.
How much funding has MyForest Foods raised?
MyForest Foods has disclosed $65.8M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is MyForest Foods headquartered?
MyForest Foods is headquartered in Green Island, US.