FoodTech Startups

PureSpace manufactures air purification units designed to remove ethylene gas and airborne microbes from refrigerated storage environments including walk-in coolers, refrigerated trucks, and warehouses. The company offers both physical units and ethylene analysis measurement services.

1 investor

Purple Plate operates delivery-native, multi-restaurant virtual kitchens and licenses restaurant brands for food delivery and pick-up. Its fully staffed kitchens handle cooking, delivery, and fulfillment for restaurant partners looking to expand their delivery reach to new customers.

1 investor

Qcart is a Chilean commerce technology company working across beauty, food and retail categories. Its product is designed to convert consumer inspiration and discovery moments into completed purchases. It is intended for brands and retailers that want to shorten the path between content and checkout.

1 investor

Qerko provides a mobile app and payment system for restaurants that lets guests view their bill, order again, split the check, pay, and leave a review, with the data syncing back to the restaurant's POS. It targets restaurants and hospitality venues to speed up service during busy periods, operating across three European countries with a focus on the Czech Republic.

1 investor

Qi Aerista manufactures automatic tea brewing machines that enable users to brew tea consistently through a connected device and mobile app. The company serves tea enthusiasts globally with hardware, software, and premium tea products.

1 investor

QikServe provides a digital ordering system for hospitality businesses, combining mobile ordering, order & pay, self-ordering kiosks, pay at table, and integrated EPoS. The company was acquired by The Access Group and its products are now part of Access Hospitality, serving venues across the UK.

1 investor

QimiQ produces a cream-based product for cooking and baking, made from 99% local cream and 1% gelatine, suitable for cold, warm, savory, and sweet dishes. The product line includes variants such as Classic, Whip, Tiramisu, Vegan, and a marinade base, sourced from milk from the Salzburg region of Austria.

1 investor

Q makes carbonated beverages such as tonic water, ginger ale, ginger beer, grapefruit soda, and refreshers using premium ingredients with lower sweetness, sold as standalone drinks or mixers for cocktails and mocktails. The products are sold direct to consumers, including through Amazon.

1 investor

QSRP is an international quick-service restaurant management and franchising company operating across Europe with operations, marketing, and finance teams. The company manages a network of restaurant locations and provides platform services for franchisee partners.

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QualiTech manufactures animal nutrition products including trace minerals, flavor systems, and rumen-protected micronutrients for livestock and aquaculture operations. The company serves dairy, beef, swine, poultry, equine, and aquaculture producers with customized supplement solutions.

1 investor

Quality Harvest Foods is a contract manufacturer of frozen bakery items including filled sticks, handhelds, and bite-sized snacks with various sweet and savory fillings. The company serves retail, foodservice, and club store customers with individually frozen, fully finished products in customizable packaging formats.

1 investor

QualityFry manufactures automated professional deep fryers for commercial kitchens and foodservice establishments, designed to reduce labor, energy consumption, and oil usage while maintaining consistent food quality. The company serves restaurants, hotels, bars, convenience stores, and other food service businesses across hospitality and retail sectors.

1 investor

Quesería Jaramera is an artisanal dairy producer making handcrafted cheeses, sourced through local proximity supply, for consumers in its surrounding region. The company emphasizes support for the primary agricultural sector, artisanal food production, fair labor, and environmental sustainability.

1 investor

Quest Food Management Services is a food service provider that designs and operates customized dining programs for organizations, emphasizing fresh, chef-prepared meals and personalized experiences. The company serves institutional clients seeking elevated food experiences that align with their community's nutritional and cultural values.

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Quest Nutrition is a nutrition and supplement company that sells food and wellness products.

1 investor

QuickCart is an online ordering platform that connects customers with restaurants and stores across Jamaica, enabling fast food and product delivery in Kingston, Portmore, and Montego Bay.

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QUIITOS develops bio-inputs based on beneficial microorganisms for use in agriculture, food production, and floriculture industries. The company serves farmers and food producers with sustainable, nature-based solutions to enhance productivity and environmental health.

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QUIKS is a motorcycle-based cold chain delivery service in Indonesia that transports fresh and frozen food using refrigerated motorcycle boxes, automated logistics systems, and IoT devices for B2B and B2B2C customers. Operated by PT Makmur Sejahtera Organik, it serves frozen and fresh food businesses such as beef importers, Korean food importers, and ice cream distributors.

1 investor

Quirch Foods produces and distributes frozen and refrigerated foods—including seafood, chicken, tropical vegetables, fruit, and prepared items—sold under its own brands to retailers and foodservice operators. Its product lines span everyday grocery and specialty Hispanic/tropical foods.

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Qummy is a food production and service company that manufactures prepared food products and operates food service operations including restaurants, cafes, and mobile food units. The company also develops software and maintains databases related to its food business operations.

1 investor

Quokka makes a caffeinated energy drink marketed as "jitter-less," containing 150mg of natural caffeine, 5 calories, and no sugar, and designed to provide sustained energy without a crash. The product is sold direct-to-consumer with a subscription option.

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R&R BBQ is a restaurant chain specializing in barbecue that started from competition barbecuing and now operates 12 locations across three states. The company emphasizes traditional recipes, high-end restaurant design, and fast service for dine-in customers.

1 investor

Radish builds a point-of-sale system designed for quick-service restaurants (QSRs), including handheld ordering, a kitchen display system, menu management, and sales analytics. It also lets restaurants launch their own branded online ordering platform for takeout and curbside pickup without third-party commissions.

1 investor

RAINBOW is a South African poultry producer that raises, processes, and sells chicken products to consumers. Founded in 1960, it is one of the country's largest chicken producers, operating processing facilities including its original plant in Hammarsdale.

1 investor