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34 tracked investments · listed companies and verified rows first
Iris Finance is an AI-native financial platform for consumer packaged goods brands, providing real-time P&L visibility, cash flow forecasting, and margin analysis across sales channels and SKUs.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Drew Fallon(Founder & CEO)inMarkoin
Co-investorsFounder CollectiveGlasswing VenturesRosecliff VenturesAccess Venture PartnersSID Venture PartnersAccess Ventures+2 more
Bloxsnacks sells fruit-based snacks and juice products, such as FruitBlox and JuiceBlox, marketed through collaborations with online creators like Unspeakable and the Stokes Twins.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsShrug Capital
Celleste Bio develops a cell-based "cocoa technology" combining biotech, agtech, and AI to produce real cocoa ingredients—including cocoa butter and powder—at scale independent of geography and climate.
AgTechBiotechFoodTech
Hanne Volpin(Founder)in
Co-investorsFLORA VenturesTrendlines GroupConsensus Business GroupSUPPLY CHANGE CAPITAL
Scranton, US
Michael Averto(Executive Officer, Director)Jason DePietropaolo(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAfore CapitalBreak Trail VenturesFour Acres CapitalBen Franklin Technology PartnersSupernode Ventures
Clove designs slip-on sneakers for healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses, featuring fluid-resistant, easy-to-clean uppers and a dual-density support system for long work shifts.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Joe Ammon(Founder)in
Co-investorsDorm RoomAccelAir Street CapitalKindredKindred Capital
Commander AI offers a customer relationship management platform designed to help sales teams track opportunities, manage pipelines, and close deals faster.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSales TechSouth Bay, US
David Berg(Chief Executive Officer (CEO))Shantanu Bhardwaj(Chief Technology Officer (CTO))Dave Meizlik(President & Chief Operating Officer (COO))
Co-investorsTribes VenturesWatchfire Ventures42CAPBADideas.fund
Confido provides AI-powered automation for cash application, deduction management, and dispute resolution on a single platform, designed specifically for accounting teams at consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York City, US
Kara Holinski(Founder)inJustin Hunter(Founder)inTrevor Hanus(Executive Officer, Director)Emery Wager(Executive Officer, Director)Stephanie Watanabe(Executive Officer)AJ Hanus(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsTogether FundWatchfire VenturesY CombinatorBlume VenturesBreakwater VenturesContext Ventures+7 more
FruitScout applies industrial process instrumentation to agriculture by providing machine vision systems and AI-powered planning tools for agave growers.
AgTechAI & Machine Learning
Co-investorsBowery CapitalTFX CapitalWatchfire Ventures
Gainful makes personalized performance nutrition products and supplements.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Jahaan Ansari(Founder/CTO)inEric Wu(Cofounder)
Co-investorsCourtside VenturesDorm RoomKli CapitalY CombinatorBrandProject Capital
GEM makes whole-food nutritional supplements in the form of plant-based bites designed to address nutrient deficiencies using real food ingredients rather than isolated vitamins.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessVenice, US
Sara Cullen(Founder + CEO)
Co-investorsCollaborative FundZintinus37 AngelsSequoia Capital
GoNanas sells allergen-friendly banana bread baking mixes made with a small number of clean ingredients, offered in a range of rotating and limited-edition flavors.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechChicago, US
Anne Slabotsky(Executive Officer, Director)Morgan Lerner(Co-founder)Annie Slabotsky(Co-founder)
BoardIsaac Arnold(Director)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur VenturesTribes VenturesWellness Ventures
Co-investorsSpringbankTMV
Helaina uses precision fermentation to produce human proteins, including lactoferrin and other bioactive nutrients found in human milk, for consumer nutrition products serving athletes, new parents, and health-conscious consumers.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechHealthtechNew York, US
Laura Katz(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersIngeborg InvestmentsPlum Alley InvestmentsTrousdale VenturesPrimary Venture PartnersSpark Capital
Hetal uses computer vision and AI applied to in-store aisle recordings to diagnose planogram compliance and shelf conditions for consumer brands.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaSBronx, US
David Roger(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsHabitat PartnersNomad Venture Partners, LlcNVP CapitalNewark Venture PartnersRed Bike Capital
Jumbotail runs a B2B marketplace platform connecting India's mom & pop grocery retailers (kirana stores) and supermarkets with brands and staples producers, offering products across staples, packaged foods, personal care, and home care.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
S.Karthik Venkateswaran(Founder)inAshish Jhina(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapria VenturesKalaari CapitalSC VenturesSiddhi CapitalArkam Ventures
Kea AI provides an AI-powered voice phone assistant for restaurants that answers customer calls, takes orders matched against the menu, and handles item, modifier, and FAQ updates.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaS
Co-investorsStreamlined VenturesMarbruckSuperAngelXfund
Kimba makes a biometric sleep device that uses built-in sensors (and optional integration with wearables like Oura, WHOOP, Apple Watch, and Garmin) to deliver personalized, AI-driven natural scent therapy timed to the sleep cycle.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareWellness & FitnessTel Aviv, IL
Ben Fuxbruner(Founder)inGabi Beck(Founder)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersBeyond22fresh.fundPALETTE VENTURESSelva VenturesSupermoon Capital+2 more
LOVE CORN makes crunchy roasted corn snacks sold in multiple flavors and pack sizes for everyday snacking.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHo-Ho-Kus, US
James McCloskey(Executive Officer, Director)Marissa McCloskey(Executive Officer, Director)Gavin McCloskey(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardShane Thakrar(Director)Thomas Hadley(Director)
Co-investorsPuma Private Equity
Moku makes plant-based snacks from freshly harvested mushrooms, including vacuum-cooked crispy mushroom chips and savory mushroom jerky.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechLos Angeles, US
Matthew Feldman(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Feldman(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsLDR VenturesSiddhi CapitalMana Ventures
Nowadays is a direct-to-consumer beverage company that delivers alcoholic drinks designed for social consumption with controlled effects and responsible use features including age verification.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsY Combinator
AllMade Materials develops industrial composite materials and biomass feedstocks from California tree nut byproducts such as almond shells and orchard wood.
AgTechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsCarmel, US
Paul Kephart(Executive Officer, Director)Chuck Templeton(Director)Marta Kephart(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsS2G Investments
Oakland, US
DAVID MATTHEW LESTER(Director)CHARLES BENNETT GOODWIN(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Goodwin(Founder)inMELVIN LANDIS(Executive Officer)TRACY HART(Executive Officer)
BoardCHRISTOPHER DAWE(Director)
Co-investorsAntiCollaborative FundLakeside CapitalLeft Lane CapitalMelitas Ventures LlcMidnight+2 more
Paloma is a commerce platform that lets sellers run and manage sales directly inside Instagram, using Meta's Messaging APIs to process claims, bids, and auctions from Comments, Story Replies, and DMs.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesOverton Venture CapitalAct One VenturesThe Fund
Partake produces non-alcoholic craft beers, including an IPA with citrus and bitterness notes at around 10 calories, aimed at consumers who want craft beer flavor without alcohol.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsAMBERSTONEGroundForce CapitalCircleUp Partners
Pod Foods operates a technology-enabled grocery supply chain platform designed to connect consumer food brands with retail accounts, replacing traditional wholesale distribution models.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Fiona Lee(Executive Officer, Director)Larissa Russell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAinhoa Maiz(Director)Clint Chao(Director)
Co-investorsFunction VenturesK2 GlobalLotus Venture PartnersM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Moment Ventures, LlcXRC+5 more
Stay AI is a subscription management platform for Shopify brands, offering AI-optimized cancel flows, automated winbacks, cohort analytics, and no-code tools to grow recurring revenue and reduce churn.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceSaaSPark City, US
Gina Perrelli(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Pierson Krass(Director)Taylor Cawiezell(Director)
Silkline provides supply chain orchestration software for advanced manufacturers, automating procurement workflows and enabling supplier collaboration to reduce time to revenue and improve operational efficiency.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Brent Shulman(Founder)in
Co-investors25MadisonOrigin VenturesValia VenturesForward Deployed VCMatchstick VenturesPlow Ventures
SimpleHedge is a platform for farmers to manage crop and cattle risk by tracking production, sales, inventory, and financial hedges in one place.
AgTechFintechSaaS
Co-investorsTall Grass VenturesStartup TNTTrillick Ventures
Soona provides on-demand custom content creation services for brands, using technology to connect creatives with clients seeking high-quality video and visual content at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentDenver, US
Elizabeth Giorgi(CEO)Hayley Anderson(CPO)in
Co-investors2048 VenturesBain Capital VenturesGreen Meadow VenturesIrishAngelsKokopelli CapitalMatchstick Ventures+5 more
Undivided is a subscription service that helps parents of children with disabilities navigate IEPs, 504 plans, school districts, and disability and insurance benefits, combining AI tools, a HIPAA-compliant digital document binder, plain-language guidance, and human "Navigators" who are experienced parents.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEdTechLos Angeles, US
Jason Lehmbeck(Executive Officer, Director)
Therma provides mechanical contracting services including HVAC, plumbing, and energy solutions for mission-critical and commercial buildings.
Construction TechEnergy
Joe Parisi(Founder)Nicki Parisi(Founder)
Co-investorsClocktower VenturesTech Square VenturesThird Sphere
ULTRA manufactures nicotine-free, tobacco-free oral pouches containing nootropic ingredients (including Enfinity® Paraxanthine, L-Theanine, and Alpha GPC) designed to support focus, energy, and mental clarity for consumers seeking cognitive enhancement without caffeine or nicotine.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsGood FriendsLeft Lane Capital
Co-investorsID8 InvestmentsSilicon Ventures
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.