FoodTech Startups

Enroot produces dealcoholized sparkling wine beverages for consumers seeking sophisticated, mindful drinking alternatives. The company offers products with refined flavor profiles designed as alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages.

2 investors

Hiyo makes organic non-alcoholic "social tonics" — canned functional beverages formulated with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanicals like ashwagandha, L-theanine, and lion's mane — as an alternative to alcohol. The direct-to-consumer drinks are sold to individuals seeking relaxation and mood benefits, available via one-time purchase or subscription.

2 investors

Lunar is a beverage company that produces alcoholic seltzers made with real Asian fruits, no artificial sweeteners, and light carbonation at 4.7% ABV. The company targets consumers seeking premium, fruit-forward hard seltzer options.

2 investors

Willie's is a consumer brand, inspired by and associated with Willie Nelson, that makes hemp-derived THC products from USA-grown hemp intended to help people relax and unwind as an alternative to alcohol. Its direct-to-consumer goods are marketed around themes of wellness, longevity, and stress-free living.

2 investors

Drizz makes unflavored, zero-sugar liquid energy drops that add caffeine (from green tea), L-theanine, and taurine to any drink. The company also sells zero-sugar cocktail and mocktail mixer drops, selling direct to consumers as a beverage brand.

2 investors

Fresco builds an AI cooking companion and a connected-cooking platform (KitchenOS) that appliance and app brands embed to deliver guided cooking experiences across devices. It serves consumer appliance and kitchen brands looking to connect with home cooks through a cross-brand ecosystem of appliances, content, and recipes.

2 investors

Dulce Vida produces certified organic tequila made from 100% blue weber agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico, distributed for consumers seeking premium, handcrafted spirits. The company operates across multiple product lines including unaged, reposado, añejo, and infused tequilas with a focus on sustainable production practices.

2 investors

Duravant is a global engineering and equipment company that provides end-to-end automation solutions and full lifecycle services across food processing, packaging, and material handling markets. It operates a family of brands serving industrial and food automation industries worldwide.

2 investors

Eat Cake Today is an online bakery and cake delivery platform that offers handmade cakes and gift items for birthdays and special occasions. The company was established in 2015 and provides same-day delivery services along with complementary gifts.

2 investors

Drumroll makes plant-based, gluten-free, grain-free donuts marketed as higher-protein and low-sugar (10g protein, 190 calories, 1g sugar per serving). The products are sold direct to consumers online.

2 investors

Eater is a digital media brand covering food and dining culture through a national website, iOS app, local city sites, YouTube channel, podcasts, and newsletters. The brand provides restaurant recommendations, dining guides, and food journalism across multiple platforms and formats.

2 investors

Kinda reduces food waste by rescuing cauliflower and other produce from being discarded, presenting metrics on environmental impact including waste prevention and packaging reduction.

2 investors

Nice Day Chinese is a restaurant serving classic and American Chinese food, made to order for dine-in, take-out, and delivery, and also offers catering for parties and events. It operates locations in Astoria (Queens), Huntington, Plainview, Deer Park on Long Island, and New Haven and West Haven, Connecticut.

2 investors

Off Limits is a consumer food brand that sells breakfast cereal under character-branded product lines, including a strawberry-flavored cereal made with gluten-free and vegan ingredients. Its products are sold direct to consumers online.

2 investors

Popchew is a pickup and delivery burger spot serving all-beef smash-style burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and a secret sauce. It operates in downtown Manhattan, New York, with delivery between 59th Street and the Financial District.

2 investors

Simpli offers globally sourced, single-origin food products marketed as regenerative organic and nutrient-rich. The company is woman-owned and minority-owned.

2 investors

EazyDiner is a restaurant discovery, reservation, and dining rewards platform covering over 40,000 restaurants across 150+ cities in India and the UAE. It lets diners book tables, pay bills in-app, and access discounts, credit/debit card offers, and loyalty rewards.

2 investors

EcoTensil makes single-use, foldable paperboard utensils and sampling spoons (EcoTaster, iScoop) as a compostable, recyclable alternative to plastic and wood cutlery. Its products, which can be custom-branded, are aimed at food and beverage brands and retailers for tradeshow and in-store product demos and grab-and-go packaging.

2 investors

Edacious offers accredited lab testing and software for nutrient density analysis, helping food and agriculture organizations measure food quality, safety, and variability. Its platform supports nutrition R&D, labeling, and compliance, turning lab results into data for comparison and marketing claims.

2 investors

Eden Brew develops food and supplementation products designed to deliver nutrition in natural forms that align with how the human body processes nutrients, with a focus on sustainable scaling and long-term health support.

2 investors

Akasha Brewing Company is a Sydney-based brewery specializing in IPAs that distributes to every Australian state except the Northern Territory. The company produces approximately 3,500 barrels per year and serves metropolitan Sydney and broader Australian markets.

2 investors

Elite Personal Chefs provides restaurant-quality meal preparation and catering services delivered in clients' homes by professional chefs. The company serves families and businesses nationwide, handling shopping, cooking, serving, and cleanup for private events.

2 investors

Elo develops plant-based food ingredients and technologies to enhance nutritional value, taste, and climate resilience in everyday foods. The company works on solutions ranging from novel sweeteners to crop preservation to address food sustainability challenges.

2 investors

THIC is an alternative chocolate made from upcycled ingredients including brewer's spent grain and cacao shells, designed for both consumer and industrial baking applications. The product contains no palm oil or additives.

2 investors