FoodTech Startups

Local Line is a platform for farmers, food hubs, grocers, and restaurants to source and sell food directly across the supply chain. It offers tools for order, subscription, inventory, fulfillment, and payment management, plus procurement and distribution features for regional aggregators and buyers.

1 investor

Localest Foods distributes fresh, locally produced food products to local markets, connecting local producers with consumers. It focuses on local food systems, sustainability, and community support.

1 investor

Local Hive produces raw, unfiltered honey sourced from Colorado and American beekeepers and bottled in Greeley, Colorado. The company sells branded honey products for consumer retail.

1 investor

Localize provides software and product verification systems that generate standards-aligned shelf labeling showing where food is produced, who owns it, and its connection to Canada. It serves grocers and CPG manufacturers in the Canadian retail grocery market, verifying local, regional, and Canadian product identities across large numbers of SKUs.

1 investor

Local Local acquires and operates regional small businesses in Japan through third-party business succession, taking over aging or successor-less companies, and runs ventures such as a sake retail hall, a shochu bottling brand, a CBD lemon liqueur, and an entrepreneur-training business plan contest. It focuses on preserving and passing regional industries, culture, and history to the next generation.

1 investor

Loco sells a high-caffeine (200mg), zero-sugar coffee product available through a direct-to-consumer subscription "Coffee Club." It markets its full-flavor coffee to consumers via online ordering with subscription discounts.

1 investor

Logan's Roadhouse is a casual steakhouse restaurant chain that serves grilled steaks, a full bar, and made-from-scratch rolls in a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. The company operates as a full-service dining concept rooted in American tradition and casual hospitality.

1 investor

Lolli & Pops is a confectionery retailer that sells curated candy, chocolates, handmade truffles, and bulk gummies sourced internationally. It operates stores across the U.S. and focuses on gifting and treat experiences for consumers.

1 investor

Cherrypick is a free consumer app that recommends recipes, plans weekly meals around dietary preferences, and automatically builds a supermarket grocery basket for home delivery or in-store collection. It partners with Sainsbury's and aims to make home cooking cheaper and lower-waste than recipe-box services.

1 investor

Lomi manufactures a countertop food waste processor that converts food scraps into natural fertilizer, helping households reduce landfill waste. The company serves environmentally-conscious consumers and is based in Canada.

1 investor

A beef supplier offering lean trimmings, specialty cuts, and Black Angus beef products.

1 investor

Long Meadow Ranch operates an integrated organic farming system across vineyards, olive groves, livestock, and produce cultivation in California's Napa Valley region. The ranch produces wine, olive oil, grass-fed beef, heirloom vegetables and fruits, honey, and eggs using sustainable practices including composting, solar power, and rotational grazing.

1 investor

Loop Pet Food makes plant-based and insect-protein (Black Soldier Fly) dog food, treats, and dietary supplements formulated to UK and EU (FEDIAF) standards. Manufactured in Kenya from local ingredients and sold through pet stores and retailers across Kenya and Rwanda, the products target pet owners seeking sustainable, hypoallergenic nutrition.

1 investor

Misadventure & Co. produces an award-winning vodka distilled from surplus baked goods and operates a tasting room and cocktail bar in Vista, California, serving craft cocktails, chef-crafted food, brunch, and live events. It also sells its vodka online for home delivery to consumers 21 and over.

1 investor

Lotza is a low-sugar sparkling fruit soda made with real fruit and functional ingredients like adaptogens, electrolytes, and antioxidants, marketed as a drink to enjoy on its own or mixed with spirits. It is positioned as a better-for-you beverage for people who want to go out and celebrate while supporting recovery.

1 investor

Louis Dreyfus Company is a merchant and processor of agricultural commodities, operating across the value chain from farming to distribution in business lines including coffee, cotton, grains, oilseeds, juice, rice and sugar. Founded in 1851, it originates, processes and transports agricultural goods for customers and consumers worldwide, serving over 100 countries.

1 investor

Louisiana Fish Fry makes Cajun and Creole cooking products including seasoned coating mixes, seafood boils, sauces, and gumbo bases. The products target home cooks looking to add Louisiana-style flavor to fried and boiled dishes.

1 investor

Lovegood Fats produces high-protein, low-sugar nutrition bars made in Canada, targeting fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers. The bars are formulated to support keto and GLP-1 friendly lifestyles while delivering functional nutrition benefits.

1 investor

LoveCorn makes crunchy corn snacks sold in various flavours, marketed as a healthier alternative to crisps for consumers and families. The product is sold directly to consumers in the UK.

1 investor

Love Grown is a consumer packaged goods brand that sells coffee and cereal products directly to consumers, with an emphasis on ingredient sourcing and third-party testing. Its products are Clean Label Certified and Non-GMO.

1 investor

Love Legrand makes plant-based food products, sold through grocery chains, health food stores, and online. Its products are available across Canada and the United States.

1 investor

Lil Bucks makes sprouted buckwheat snack products that are gluten-free, grain-free, high in prebiotic fiber, and offer complete amino acid protein. The company sources buckwheat from U.S. regenerative farmers and sells directly to consumers.

1 investor

Lowe Rental provides catering equipment rental services including refrigeration units, kitchens, and related design and maintenance support for retail, hospitality, and event clients. The company operates as part of Lowe Rental Corporation and serves customers across retail discount sectors, food service, and large-scale events.

1 investor

LTS (Livestock Trade Services) provides services for the livestock and meat export trade, including quarantine design and construction, quarantine management and operations, livestock and meat traceability, animal transportation, supply-chain and slaughterhouse quality assurance, and feed production with cattle fattening and finishing. It serves livestock exporters and meat processors, with activities focused on the Horn of Africa and East Africa (Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya) and export markets.

1 investor