FoodTech Startups

Odeko provides software and operational systems for independent food service businesses to compete with chain restaurants through cost optimization and margin improvement. The platform serves small food business owners seeking to scale efficiently without franchising.

16 investors

Shinkei deploys robotics and computer vision hardware on commercial fishing vessels to process seafood at sea, improving quality and traceability while reducing America's seafood import reliance. The company vertically integrates the supply chain from harvest to consumer, offering real-time visibility and quality control through onboard and fleet-wide software systems.

16 investors

Thrive Market is an online grocery delivery service offering non-GMO and clean label food products at discounted prices through a membership model. The company targets health-conscious consumers seeking healthier alternatives to conventional groceries.

16 investors

Toast provides a restaurant management platform combining point-of-sale hardware (Flex POS, Toast Go 3 handheld) with software tools for online ordering, payroll, and other operations. It serves restaurants and restaurateurs across the food service industry.

16 investors

Zepto operates a network of micro-warehouses across Indian cities to provide rapid grocery delivery to consumers. The company has built a logistics infrastructure designed to fulfill orders within minutes.

16 investors

Zero Acre Farms produces cooking oils optimized for chefs and restaurants, using organic fera fruit oil as an alternative to seed oils with superior heat stability, cleaner taste, and healthier fat profiles.

16 investors

Kencko produces freeze-dried, plant-based smoothies and nutritional products designed to help consumers meet daily fruit and vegetable intake targets while reducing food waste. The company serves health-conscious consumers and those seeking convenient, shelf-stable alternatives to fresh produce.

15 investors

Rebellyous Foods develops food manufacturing equipment and processes to produce low-cost plant-based meat at high volumes, aiming to bring meat alternatives to price parity with animal-based meat. It combines product design, high-throughput manufacturing automation, and smart production centers to make plant-based meat affordable and widely available.

15 investors

Tropic develops improved varieties of tropical crops using gene editing and gene silencing technologies to enhance yield, disease resistance, and climate resilience. The company serves farmers and global consumers by creating staple crops like bananas and rice that reduce pesticide dependency and environmental impact.

15 investors

Deliveroo operates a food delivery platform and app that lets consumers order meals from local restaurants, with order tracking and deals. It connects customers with participating restaurants for on-demand delivery.

14 investors

Future Fields uses fruit flies as bioreactors to produce difficult-to-express proteins at scale for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and food applications. The company aims to enable the development of novel biological products across healthcare, agriculture, and nutrition sectors.

14 investors

Liquid Death manufactures and sells sparkling energy drinks, iced teas, and flavored sparkling waters branded with horror-themed names and marketing. The company serves consumers seeking alternative beverage options.

14 investors

Pepper builds AI-powered go-to-market technology designed specifically for independent food distributors to help them compete and grow. The platform provides sales and distribution tools tailored to the unique needs of smaller, independent players in the foodservice industry.

14 investors

Ripple Foods makes plant-based milk, shakes, and half & half products from yellow peas, marketed as sustainable alternatives to dairy and other plant-based milks. The company targets consumers seeking environmentally-friendly protein-rich beverages and breakfast products.

14 investors

Smalls produces fresh, gently cooked cat food made to resemble home-prepared meals, differentiating itself from conventional pet food manufacturers by using minimal processing.

14 investors

Snackpass operates a mobile app for ordering takeout ahead at restaurants, with social features that let users collect points and send gifts to friends. It positions itself in social commerce for restaurant pickup, serving consumers and restaurants.

14 investors

Daily Harvest manufactures and delivers frozen prepared meals made from organic fruits and vegetables, including smoothies, oat bowls, and elixirs. The company serves consumers seeking convenient, nutritious food options that require minimal preparation.

13 investors

Endless West produces spirits using scientific flavor recreation methods, combining natural ingredients to replicate premium beverages while reducing production waste. The company targets consumers seeking fine spirits with improved sustainability practices.

13 investors

Glovo is an on-demand delivery app that lets users order food from restaurants as well as groceries and goods from supermarkets, shops, pharmacies, and florists in their city. It operates as a multi-category delivery marketplace connecting local businesses with consumers.

13 investors

Imperfect Produce is a grocery delivery service that sources surplus, cosmetically imperfect, and overstocked food items directly from farmers and producers, then delivers them at discounted prices to consumers. The company aims to reduce food waste and build a more sustainable food system.

13 investors

JOKR operates an on-demand online grocery service that delivers fresh products and local brands within minutes or on a scheduled basis, offering an assortment of over 10,000 products with AI-driven personalization and inventory prediction. Its consumer-facing brand DAKI is an online supermarket serving customers in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

13 investors

Kadeya operates a closed-loop beverage system that autonomously bottles filtered water and flavored, sparkling, or branded drinks on demand at vending stations, then collects the reusable glass and stainless steel bottles for cleaning and reuse. It targets workplaces, including construction sites, to improve worker hydration and safety while eliminating single-use plastic waste.

13 investors

Krave Mart operates an online retail marketplace in Pakistan that delivers everyday consumer goods to customers with rapid delivery. The company builds e-commerce infrastructure and logistics to serve the Pakistani retail market.

13 investors

Ollie provides personalized fresh dog food recipes crafted by chefs and food scientists, paired with health monitoring services that analyze dog wellness indicators to optimize nutrition and health outcomes for pet owners.

13 investors