FoodTech Startups

Hoxton Farms grows cultivated fat, a biomanufactured ingredient for food companies to use in plant-based and alternative meat products. The company operates a production facility in London and partners with global food manufacturers to supply this ingredient.

9 investors

Hungryroot is a personalized meal and grocery service that combines the convenience of meal kits with the variety of a grocery store, allowing customers to set their own budget and receive curated meals and ingredients matched to their dietary preferences.

9 investors

Iron Ox is redesigning agriculture using precision farming methods to reduce the environmental impact of food production and increase crop yields. The company operates in the agricultural technology space with a focus on making food production more sustainable.

9 investors

A plant-based egg company that creates egg products from plant ingredients as an alternative to conventional egg production. The company targets consumers seeking sustainable, health-conscious food options.

9 investors

Kitopi operates and manages a network of over 200 restaurants and delivery-only kitchens across the Middle East, running homegrown food brands supported by its in-house Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) that manages kitchen operations. It serves the food and delivery market in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait.

9 investors

Lemon Perfect produces organic lemon-based hydration beverages with zero sugar and added vitamin C, marketed as a natural alternative to sugary drinks. The company targets consumers seeking healthy hydration options.

9 investors

Little Spoon is a direct-to-consumer subscription service delivering organic baby and toddler food, including infant formula, purees (Babyblends), finger foods, cereal, puffs, smoothies, and kids' meals and snacks. Products are tested for 500+ toxins and contaminants and delivered across the continental US.

9 investors

MarginEdge builds a restaurant management platform that handles invoice processing, inventory, cost tracking, and accounting integrations for restaurant operators. The software is aimed at the food service and hospitality sector.

9 investors

Michroma uses industrial biotechnology and fermentation to produce natural food colorants, offering an alternative to petrochemical-derived synthesis, plant extraction, and animal-based ingredients. It serves food and consumer product companies seeking healthier and more sustainable ingredients.

9 investors

Misfits Market is an online grocery delivery service that rescues and delivers surplus produce and other food products that would otherwise be wasted due to cosmetic imperfections or supply chain inefficiencies. The company serves cost-conscious consumers seeking discounted, sustainable groceries while reducing food waste across the supply chain.

9 investors

Nom Nom produces fresh dog food, supplements, and nutritional support products for pet owners. The company manufactures and delivers subscription-based meals through centralized kitchens and a direct-to-consumer model.

9 investors

Prado is a platform that lets food operators sell prepared meals as medical nutrition therapy, with healthcare providers prescribing weekly meal plans and patients paying via HSA/FSA accounts through a HIPAA- and IRS-compliant checkout. It provides white-labeled storefronts, subscription and order management, Letter of Medical Necessity handling, fulfillment integrations, and analytics for food service brands.

9 investors

Presto builds computer vision, voice AI, payments, and hardware/software systems that automate operations for large chain restaurants such as McDonald's, Starbucks, KFC, and Chili's. The company focuses on bringing automation technology to the quick-service and dining industry.

9 investors

Salted operates a platform for digital-first restaurant brands, focusing on delivery and takeout channels through technology-enabled kitchens and proprietary software. The company scales restaurant concepts across the United States without traditional brick-and-mortar overhead.

9 investors

Starday is an AI-enabled innovation partner for food and beverage companies, helping teams prioritize, develop, and launch new products through expert guidance, defined processes, and internal technology. It combines AI-powered intelligence with operator expertise to validate product opportunities before R&D spend and align teams around fewer, higher-conviction launches.

9 investors

Thistle makes and delivers plant-forward, organic meals and juices designed for health and sustainability. The company serves health-conscious consumers seeking convenient whole-food nutrition while minimizing environmental impact.

9 investors

Umami Bioworks develops cultivated seafood using cell biology and bioprocess engineering technologies. The company produces sustainable, affordable seafood products intended for consumer markets concerned with health, ocean conservation, and environmental impact.

9 investors

Wildtype grows salmon directly from fish cells using cellular agriculture, allowing production of seafood without wild-caught or farmed fish. The company serves restaurants and consumers seeking sustainable seafood with reduced contaminants.

9 investors

XOXO makes prebiotic sparkling sodas containing 6g of prebiotic fibre and low sugar, sold in seven fruit flavours as a gut-health-focused alternative to regular soda. The drinks are available online and in UK retailers including Sainsbury's, Ocado, Whole Foods, and Holland & Barrett.

9 investors

Connected Robotics develops robotics and AI-powered automation solutions for the food service and restaurant industry, addressing labor shortages and food handling challenges through computer vision and robotic control systems.

9 investors

Japanese company working to address challenges in the primary industries (agriculture and fishing), such as an aging producer population. It positions itself as a partner for producers under a "producer-first" approach.

9 investors

Ai Palette provides AI-powered consumer intelligence used to identify trends and support product innovation in the food, beverage, beauty, and personal care industries. The company serves consumer goods brands seeking to develop new products based on shifts in taste, texture, and self-care preferences.

8 investors

ALTR builds alcohol separation technology, including its Velvet Blade precision system, that lets beverage makers reduce the alcohol content of drinks such as wine while preserving flavor and sensory qualities. The company serves beverage producers looking to create lower-alcohol products.

8 investors

Amatera develops crop genetics using cell culture, high-throughput automation, and machine learning to accelerate breeding of perennial crops such as coffee, grapevine, and bananas. It builds its own climate-resistant and disease-resistant varieties and partners with seed companies, agrifood firms, and research institutes to apply its CellTera technology for faster trait discovery.

8 investors