FoodTech Startups

Vegetable + Butcher is a subscription meal delivery service offering dietitian-designed, high-protein and plant-forward prepared meals with vegan and humanely raised protein plans. It uses a closed-loop model of reusable insulated totes and compostable packaging that are collected and composted, serving customers in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia metro areas with expanded shipping to other regions.

3 investors

Next Level operates plant-based restaurants across North America, serving vegan burgers and menu items made with an animal-free supply chain, organic vegetables, and non-GMO ingredients. It runs the Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill brands, with over 20 locations coast-to-coast in the US.

3 investors

VELOZBIO manufactures food ingredients derived from germinated grains and legumes, using controlled germination to raise the nutritional value and technical functionality of its ingredients. Its products are aimed at formulators of high-protein and fortified food products.

3 investors

Vertical Harvest operates vertical greenhouses that grow leafy greens and fresh produce year-round while providing customized employment for people with disabilities through its Grow Well program. Founded around an inclusive social-enterprise model, it runs farms in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Westbrook, Maine and supplies local communities and chefs in the United States.

3 investors

Vertical Oceans farms prawns in controlled, ocean-like water conditions and sells them to professional kitchens, seafood retailers, and home cooks. The company positions its prawns as high-quality alternatives to wild-caught, offering daily availability through a 24-hour ordering cycle.

3 investors

ViAqua Therapeutics develops RNA-based solutions to treat diseases in aquaculture, specifically targeting viral pathogens like White Spot Shrimp Virus in shrimp through oral feed application. The company serves aquaculture producers and works with animal nutrition and health sectors in Israel.

3 investors

VINEBOX is a subscription service that delivers single-serving tubes of curated wine, sending subscribers three tastings each month with tasting notes and the option to reorder full bottles of favorites. It targets both wine enthusiasts and novices and is also positioned for gifting occasions.

3 investors

Virnika builds AI-powered voice automation software to handle routine phone communications like order taking and appointment scheduling for small businesses, particularly in the restaurant industry. The platform enables hospitality staff to focus on customer service while reducing the need for repetitive voice-based administrative tasks.

3 investors

Wanda Fish develops cell-cultivated seafood, with a flagship cultivated toro bluefin tuna product grown using cell culture and biotechnology methods. The company targets the sustainable food market as an alternative to wild-caught and aquaculture fish.

3 investors

Waystation helps mid-market procurement teams manage supplier information and sourcing decisions that currently live in email, extracting structured data from communication threads to improve operational efficiency. The platform focuses on food and beverage companies and aims to unlock cost savings through better ingredient and supplier management.

3 investors

Weller produces clean-label functional beverages designed to make wellness accessible and affordable. Made in Boulder, CO, the company focuses on plant-based ingredients with proprietary formulations for convenient daily consumption.

3 investors

Wheelys operates a franchise of bicycle-mounted cafés serving organic food and drinks, aimed at helping young people start their own café businesses with low capital. The company sells its mobile café units to entrepreneurs across numerous countries.

3 investors

Wholechain provides supply chain traceability software that enables stakeholders to collect, share, and verify product information across global value chains. The platform serves small-scale producers, processors, and enterprise buyers in agriculture, fisheries, and food systems, supporting compliance and market access through accessible, interoperable traceability solutions.

3 investors

WinWin makes cocoa-free chocolate using fermentation and food science to convert sustainable, lower-cost ingredients into a product that snaps, tastes and melts like conventional chocolate. It positions itself as the UK's first company to bring cocoa-free chocolate to market.

3 investors

Wingreens World is a food and beverage company offering fresh dips, sauces, beverages, breakfast products, and snack items sold under multiple house-of-brand labels including Wingreens Farms, Raw Pressery, Wingreens Harvest, and Saucery. The company emphasizes sourcing from farmers, employing women in production, and delivering products with sustainability and social impact commitment across India.

3 investors

Wittaya Aqua develops a suite of web-based software tools for the aquaculture industry, covering feed formulation, ingredient sourcing, farm data capture, and production performance modeling. It serves fish farms, feed producers, and ingredient suppliers seeking to improve productivity, optimize feed, and meet sustainability goals.

3 investors

Wow! Momo is an Indian quick-service restaurant chain built around momos (dumplings) served in formats such as steamed, fried, and reinvented items like momo burgers and momo-based desserts. Founded in Kolkata in 2008, it operates a large outlet network across India and has expanded into related fast-casual brands including Wow! China, Wow! Chicken, and Wow! Kulfi.

3 investors

Yali develops fermentation technology to produce sustainable fats and lipids for alternative dairy products like ice cream, butter, and milk, using fewer inputs than conventional sources.

3 investors

YEMA operates physical grocery/supermarket stores in Mexico City offering food products with a focus on healthy and affordable eating. It has multiple locations across neighborhoods including Coyoacán, Escandón, Altolivo, and Roma.

3 investors

yfood makes complete, ready-to-mix meal replacement powders and drinks that provide balanced macronutrients plus 26 vitamins and minerals per serving, and are lactose- and gluten-free. The products are marketed to consumers who lack time for fresh meals, for use at work or home in Germany.

3 investors

Yindii operates a marketplace connecting consumers with businesses to buy surplus and unsold food at reduced prices, aimed at reducing food waste. It serves consumers and F&B partner stores across Asia, with operations in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Seoul.

3 investors

Yumgo produces a plant-based egg replacement powder for baking and cooking applications with a reduced carbon footprint. The product formulation adjusts to specific use cases like pastries, crepes, and cakes through variable hydration ratios.

3 investors

MyZenoo manufactures frozen and freeze-dried raw pet food for dogs, sourced from local farmers and formulated based on nutritional expertise. The company serves pet parents seeking healthier alternative diets for their dogs.

3 investors

ZeroCarb LYFE produces food products, particularly pizza crust and other items, optimized for high protein-to-calorie ratio using a patented production process. The company serves consumers seeking nutritious alternatives that don't require compromising taste or dietary goals.

3 investors