FoodTech Startups

ckbk is a digital subscription service that provides unlimited access to complete content from hundreds of licensed classic and contemporary cookbooks, with features including searchability and personalized recipe recommendations.

1 investor

CKE Restaurants Holdings operates and franchises the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's quick-service restaurant chains, with more than 3,800 company-operated or franchised locations across 44 U.S. states and 43 foreign countries and territories. It offers franchise opportunities for those looking to join its restaurant network.

1 investor

Clarifresh offers an AI-driven platform for standardizing quality inspections of fresh produce, providing real-time data, analytics, and reporting. It is aimed at fresh food operations and inspectors looking to reduce produce waste, cut rejection rates, and improve productivity.

1 investor

Clarity Salt distributes water softener salt products including crystals, pellets, blocks, and bulk supplies from brands like Diamond Crystal, Morton, and Pro's Pick for residential and commercial water conditioning systems.

1 investor

Clean Works develops decontamination technology that integrates into manufacturing and production facilities to reduce pathogens, with products applicable to conveyor systems and equipment.

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Clear is a sake-focused startup that develops premium sake brands and operates media platforms dedicated to the Japanese sake industry. The company creates products and content for sake enthusiasts and businesses globally, with a mission to expand the market possibilities of sake.

1 investor

Clearly Drinks manufactures soft drinks and bottled water using spring water sourced from their North East facility, with expertise in contract bottling and canning for brands seeking sugar-free and healthier beverage options. Operating since 1885, they produce across multiple formats including PET, glass, and aluminum cans.

1 investor

Clickeat provides restaurants with their own white-label online ordering platform for click-and-collect, delivery, and in-store QR-code/phone ordering, without marketplace commissions. It integrates with POS systems and on-demand delivery partners, and is used by chains, franchises, and independent restaurants in France.

1 investor

Clopos develops a cloud-based point-of-sale system designed for restaurants, cafes, and food service chains across multiple markets including Azerbaijan, Turkey, and the Middle East. The platform simplifies restaurant operations and management from any device or location.

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Cloud23 produces flavored sauces inspired by global culinary traditions, crafted with organic ingredients and intended for home cooks seeking adventurous meal experiences. The brand emphasizes authentic flavors and quality across its sauce product line.

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Cluby is a customer loyalty and engagement platform for hospitality venues such as cafés, bars, fast-casual spots, full-service restaurants, and nightclubs. It provides tools for personalized rewards, membership and subscription cards, event promotion, in-app messaging, and customer data management to increase visit frequency and spending.

1 investor

CNSRV builds the DC:02, a commercial kitchen appliance that defrosts food without running faucet water, reducing water waste while maintaining food quality and safety compliance. It sells to foodservice operators, distributors, and rep groups across the United States.

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COAGROPACÍFICO is an agricultural organization that supports small-scale producers by providing technical assistance, production, and commercialization services for fresh cacao and coconut destined for processing. It operates a coconut transformation plant that turns coconut waste into products, serving smallholder farming families in the Colombian Pacific region.

1 investor

Coalza designs and manufactures vertical packaging machinery and end-of-line packaging systems, offering custom solutions along with maintenance, spare parts, and technical support. Operating since 1963, it serves food industry producers and other manufacturers and is exploring compostable and biodegradable films.

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Cob produces popped sorghum snacks marketed as a nutritionally complete, gluten-free grain alternative for consumers with allergies and dietary restrictions. The snacks are positioned as climate-smart and performance-focused.

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Cocktail Keg Company (CKC) is a Belfast-based maker of bottled, ready-to-serve cocktails using premium spirits and fresh produce, with a focus on sustainability including a locally grown citrus programme and carbon-neutral goals. The products are aimed at both cocktail newcomers and experienced drinkers.

1 investor

Cocktail Courier sells curated cocktail kits that include pre-measured spirits, mixers, and garnishes for consumers to prepare ready-to-drink cocktails at home. The company operates as a direct-to-consumer ecommerce business in the beverage/spirits category.

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Coco5 makes a coconut water-based hydration drink with no artificial ingredients and naturally occurring electrolytes. Developed by sports nutritionists and NHL medical experts, it targets professional and recreational athletes as well as active people.

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CocoTerra makes a countertop chocolate-making machine and companion app that let home users produce dark, milk, or white chocolate from cocoa nibs in about two hours, with the ability to add custom flavorings, inclusions, and dietary-specific ingredients. It also sells ingredients, decorations, and recipes, sourcing cocoa nibs from ethical suppliers and craft chocolate makers.

1 investor

CocuSocial operates an online marketplace for local culinary experiences, including cooking, baking, and tasting classes hosted at restaurants and hotels. It connects consumers with hands-on food and drink activities.

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Cocuus develops production technology for the food industry, with a focus on meat processing, to create nutritious and sustainable food products.

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CODITOS is a snack brand offering crunchy macaroni-based snacks inspired by Miami's Cuban culture and a family recipe. The company sells directly to consumers globally through its branded snack products.

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COFE Technologies provides an agentic enterprise platform that automates work and procurement through AI agents. The company serves businesses in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE) in food and beverage, hospitality, aviation, and corporate sectors, managing beverage procurement and replenishment through an integrated digital supply chain.

1 investor

Coffee Address is a coffee company participating in a sustainability data management pilot program to develop reporting capabilities for environmental impact disclosure.

1 investor