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Zenblen

Chicago, US · Founded 2018 · 25 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Zenblen is developing an automated smoothie service positioned as a "personal smoothie barista" to make healthy eating more accessible in people's daily routines. It targets busy individuals who struggle to fit healthy food choices into demanding work schedules.

ConsumerFoodTechRoboticsWellness & Fitness

Founders & leadership

XZXinyuan Zhang
Xinyuan ZhangFounder & CEO
RMRehman Merali
Rehman MeraliCTO & AdvisorFounder at teaBOT

Board

GR
Grigoriy RublevBoard director

Investors · 4

Lofty Ventureslisted by Lofty VenturesChicago · $10K – $100K

How we know: Lofty Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Service Provider Capitallisted by Service Provider CapitalVail

How we know: the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Slauson & Co.listed by Slauson & Co.Los Angeles · $300K

How we know: Slauson & Co.'s portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2023–2025

▶$2.5MraisedJan 2026 · 12 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Xinyuan ZhangExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$2.5M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Aug 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.1MraisedSep 2023 · 34 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Xinyuan ZhangExecutive Officer, Director
  • Grigoriy RublevDirector
  • Rehman MeraliExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.8M
Amount sold
$2.1M
First sale
Sep 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Zenblen went on to found or lead other companies.

Greg RublevBoard MemberFounded RunzyRehman MeraliExecutive Officer, DirectorFounded teaBOT

Related companies · 6

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Uber EatsEasiest way for consumers and businesses to order food from favorite local eateries
BlendidBlendid builds a fully autonomous robotic kiosk that prepares customizable smoothies from whole fruits, vegetables, and other real ingredients, operating without on-site staff. Its unmanned kiosks are aimed at retail locations, colleges and universities, health clubs, and hospitals.
SmoodiSmoodi makes an autonomous self-serve, self-cleaning smoothie machine that blends whole frozen fruit into fresh smoothies without syrups or concentrates. It sells to commercial operators across multiple market verticals in the US, offering a zero-capex model with frozen supply chain products distributed through Dot Foods and other partners.</parameter> <parameter name="hq_country">US
InstacartInstacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.
GrubhubChicago-based online food ordering and delivery platform, formerly NYSE-listed, now owned by Marc Lore's Wonder Group.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Zenblen do?
Zenblen is developing an automated smoothie service positioned as a "personal smoothie barista" to make healthy eating more accessible in people's daily routines. It targets busy individuals who struggle to fit healthy food choices into demanding work schedules.
Who are Zenblen's investors?
Zenblen's investors include Dipalo Ventures, Lofty Ventures, Service Provider Capital, Slauson & Co..
How much funding has Zenblen raised?
Zenblen has disclosed $4.6M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Zenblen headquartered?
Zenblen is headquartered in Chicago, US.