FoodTech Startups

ckbk is a digital subscription service that provides unlimited access to complete content from hundreds of licensed classic and contemporary cookbooks, with features including searchability and personalized recipe recommendations.

1 investor

ClarosFarm makes USDA-certified organic freeze-dried whole fruit, such as strawberries, tangerines, and blackberries, made from a single ingredient with no added sugar or preservatives, sold direct to consumers. The company sources fruit from Mediterranean organic farms and is developing its own soilless, AI-controlled indoor farms in the US.

1 investor

Clean Works develops a waterless decontamination technology that reduces illness-causing pathogens on produce, proteins, and packaged products, as well as surfaces like shipping bins and boxes. It serves food producers, processors, and retailers seeking to reduce cross-contamination, extend shelf life, and comply with food safety regulations.

1 investor

Clear Inc. develops and markets premium sake products under the SAKE HUNDRED brand, positioning Japanese sake in high-end domestic and international markets through direct sales, restaurant partnerships, and experiential events.

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Clearly Drinks is a UK beverage manufacturer producing soft drinks and mineral water, with bottling and canning capabilities across PET, glass, and can formats. It supplies its own brands and acts as a contract manufacturing partner for other customers, with a stated focus on recyclability and net-zero goals.

1 investor

Clickeat provides restaurants with their own white-label online ordering platform for click-and-collect, delivery, and in-store QR-code/phone ordering, without marketplace commissions. It integrates with POS systems and on-demand delivery partners, and is used by chains, franchises, and independent restaurants in France.

1 investor

Clopos is a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system for restaurants and food service businesses that manages sales, inventory, employees, and finances across multiple locations. The platform supports delivery and takeout operations, integrating with external ordering platforms and payment systems.

1 investor

Cloud23 makes organic hot sauces and condiments crafted from real food ingredients, offering sweet and spicy varieties for home cooking. The products are sold direct to consumers in the food and condiment category.

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Clover Food Lab is a restaurant that serves vegetarian dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients, including sandwiches, meal boxes, and other menu items. It operates locations in Massachusetts and offers online ordering.

1 investor

ClusterTruck runs its own kitchens where chefs cook meals to order across multiple menus and handles delivery directly rather than acting as a third-party middleman. It offers on-demand and group food ordering for consumers, with a focus on fast delivery in downtown areas such as Indianapolis.

1 investor

CNSRV makes a countertop system (the DC:02) for commercial kitchens that defrosts frozen food and chills hot food using circulating cold water, cutting water use and thaw time while meeting food-safety cooling codes. It targets restaurants, hotels, stadiums, and healthcare foodservice operations and requires no plumbing installation.

1 investor

COBA makes caffeinated snack bars flavored like coffee and tea, offering a portable alternative to a cup of coffee for an energy boost. The bars use real ingredients and are marketed as a convenient, lower-waste option compared to disposable cups.

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Cocktail Courier ships pre-made cocktail kits with premium spirits, fresh ingredients, and mixers directly to consumers' homes, with options for monthly subscriptions and corporate gifting. The company serves home bartenders and corporate clients across the continental United States.

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Coco5 makes a coconut water-based hydration drink with real ingredients, five electrolytes, and no artificial dyes or flavors, marketed for use during exercise and everyday hydration. The beverage is vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and caffeine-free, sold as a consumer sports and wellness drink.

1 investor

CocoTerra makes a countertop chocolate-making machine and companion app that let home users produce dark, milk, or white chocolate from cocoa nibs in about two hours, with the ability to add custom flavorings, inclusions, and dietary-specific ingredients. It also sells ingredients, decorations, and recipes, sourcing cocoa nibs from ethical suppliers and craft chocolate makers.

1 investor

A marketplace connecting people with cooking, baking, and tasting classes offered by restaurants and hotels in their local areas.

1 investor

Cocuus develops technology, machinery, and ingredients for the food industry to manufacture alternative-protein and hybrid foods, including plant-based, mycelium-based, and animal-vegetable hybrid products. It designs functional foods with customizable nutrients and supplies industrial-scale machinery for integration into existing production lines.

1 investor

Coditos makes "Crunchy Macaronis," a fried macaroni snack sold in individual bags and by the box, using ingredients such as avocado oil, vitamin-enriched macaroni, and mineral-rich salt. The vegan, dairy-free snacks are sold online and in 215+ retail locations, with a stated focus on the Miami market.

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COFE is a mobile app for ordering coffee from nearby coffee shops, letting users browse menus, customize orders, and buy prepaid coffee subscriptions. It also offers COFE Market, an online store for home brewing supplies and coffee essentials.

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Coffee Unlimited is a Chicago-based office coffee service that supplies coffee, breakroom products, and related kitchen goods to offices, offering over 3,000 products and a web portal for ordering. It serves businesses in the Downtown Chicago area.

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Coffee Address supplies freshly roasted coffee from European roasteries along with coffee machines made in Switzerland and Italy, plus servicing and trained coffee experts. It serves business clients across the Baltic region.

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Coffee Circle sources specialty coffee beans from Ethiopia, Colombia, and Kenya through direct, fair-trade relationships with farmers, then roasts them in-house in Berlin and ships climate-neutral to customers. The company sells whole beans via subscription and one-time purchases, along with brewing equipment, to consumers interested in specialty coffee.

1 investor

Cognitio IQ provides AI-powered back-office automation for food product quality teams, with always-on AI agents reviewing Certificates of Analysis and compliance documentation. The platform unifies sensing, regulatory compliance, and payments for companies operating in regulated food systems and supply chains.

1 investor

ColdSnap makes a countertop machine and shelf-stable pods that produce frozen treats such as ice cream, frozen lattes, and protein shakes in about two minutes without refrigeration or cleaning. It is a consumer food and appliance product for home use.

1 investor