FoodTech Startups

Once Upon a Farm makes organic, cold-pressure-protected snacks and meals for babies and children, sold in more than 22,000 stores across the US. The company positions itself as a childhood nutrition brand offering farm-fresh food products for parents.

3 investors

One Potato is a biweekly newsletter and community for parents that shares family stories, recipes, homemade sauces, and cooking tips for picky eaters and dietary restrictions, with one-click online grocery ordering for featured recipes. It highlights diverse voices and home-cooking traditions focused on raising kids while managing busy schedules.

3 investors

OnePointOne builds Opollo Farm, a modular, high-density indoor vertical farming system powered by AutoStore warehouse automation for year-round produce growing. It serves biopharma, farming entrepreneurs, retailers, grocers, wholesalers, distributors, and real estate developers pursuing urban, molecular, and local food production.

3 investors

ONIGO is a Japanese company operating a quick-commerce grocery delivery service along with a freight transport business, and its group includes companies running restaurant chains, takeout delis, sushi restaurants, and food wholesale. It is headquartered in Tokyo and focuses on the Japanese retail and food delivery market.

3 investors

Open Secret is an Indian consumer food brand that makes healthier snack products, including nut-based cookies, nut-filled sandwiched chips, and nut spreads. The company sells these snacks directly to consumers across India.

3 investors

OpenCity offers ShiftCoach, an AI system that records and transcribes drive-thru orders to track crew performance, detect upsell opportunities, and provide real-time coaching. It serves quick-service restaurant operators looking to improve speed, order accuracy, and upsell revenue across their locations.

3 investors

Opo develops bio-based ingredients and cell lines for cosmetic, medical, and cultivated meat applications using synthetic biology and biomanufacturing. The company supplies high-performance biomaterials and multi-species cell banks to biotech and food production customers.

3 investors

Original Sunshine makes non-GMO, gluten-free baked goods such as bread and bagels, produced in a dedicated allergen-free facility and sold to shops, restaurants, and markets. It manufactures its products in Los Angeles and holds Certified Gluten-Free and FDA-registered status.

3 investors

Ostara manufactures specialty granular phosphate fertilizers for crop production that release nutrients in response to crop demand, reducing environmental losses from conventional fertilizers. The company serves agricultural growers across various crops and soil types.

3 investors

Ovenly is a premium bakery brand producing small-batch cookies, cakes, cookie dough, and baking mixes with a focus on inventive flavors and high-quality ingredients, including gluten-free and vegan options.

3 investors

Ozo Innovations develops electrolysis-based disinfection solutions for food manufacturing facilities that generate sanitizers without harmful chemicals. The company serves food processing industries seeking sustainable pathogen control and hygiene compliance.

3 investors

Painterland Sisters makes organic, lactose-free skyr (Icelandic-style) yogurt using organic milk from its family farm and neighboring farms in Pennsylvania. The products are sold to consumers and the company emphasizes organic regenerative agriculture and support for family dairy farmers.

3 investors

PAKsense provides temperature tracking and monitoring solutions for cold chain logistics, helping reduce food waste and energy use while ensuring regulatory compliance for perishables in global supply chains.

3 investors

Partake produces non-alcoholic craft beers, including an IPA with citrus and bitterness notes at around 10 calories, aimed at consumers who want craft beer flavor without alcohol. The company sells low-calorie, alcohol-free brews directly to consumers.

3 investors

PathogenDx provides molecular pathogen detection assays using proprietary D3 Technology for rapid, multiplexed identification of bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens in food, agricultural, clinical, and environmental samples.

3 investors

Pathotrak develops foodborne pathogen detection kits and a next-generation enrichment platform for food safety testing labs, offering fast time-to-results across sample types such as fresh produce, beef, poultry, and environmental swabs. Its products are designed to be USDA and FDA compliant.

3 investors

Perfect Day produces ProFerm, an animal-free dairy protein made through fermentation, for use in sustainable dairy products. It aims to give food businesses a lower-impact supply chain while preserving the taste and properties of traditional dairy.

3 investors

PFx Biotech develops alternative protein products aimed at meeting high nutritional standards and offering health-promoting properties. The company operates in the alternative protein and biotech space.

3 investors

Phizzle offers a platform that connects analytical scientific instruments and workflows directly to digital systems such as LIMS, MES, and QMS, replacing paper-based methods and manual data entry. It serves regulated manufacturers seeking data integrity, compliance (including 21 CFR Part 11 and AS9100), and automated, audit-ready scientific workflows.

3 investors

PhoodSolutions uses computer vision and data analytics to help food service operators optimize menu performance, labor management, and reduce food waste and costs.

3 investors

Phytolon produces natural food colors derived from baker's yeast fermentation technology, offering vivid hues with heat stability and clean label credentials for food manufacturers. The company targets food producers seeking sustainable, cost-effective color solutions across multiple product categories.

3 investors

Phyx44 designs novel proteins engineered for food applications using precision fermentation and protein engineering, serving food manufacturers seeking specific taste, texture, and nutritional functionality. The company produces animal-free proteins through scalable fermentation processes.

3 investors

Planetarians develops food technology to produce affordable meat alternatives, drawing on protein chemistry and process engineering to bring products to market. The company operates in the foodtech and alternative protein space.

3 investors

Planted is a Swiss foodtech company that produces plant-based meat alternatives including steaks, chicken, kebabs, burgers, and sausages marketed under branded product lines. The company sells its products through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel in Switzerland.

3 investors