Bloom8
Venture capitalNew York · Seed–Late Stage · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Bloom8 invests across the entire global food value chain, from production and logistics to consumer and restaurant platforms. The firm targets the roughly $9 trillion global food system, backing founders and operators who combine innovation with operational excellence to build scalable, enduring businesses. Its focus areas include alternative proteins, next-generation supply chains, and technology-enabled foodservice models, as well as established consumer and restaurant brands. Bloom8 combines sector expertise, operational capability, and a global network to identify and scale category-defining companies, partnering with management teams to improve performance and accelerate growth while addressing challenges such as resource constraints, supply chain fragility, and evolving consumer expectations.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 6 of 19 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×4Climate Tech ×3Circular Economy ×2Consumer ×2AgTech ×1Direct to Consumer ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 19 tracked
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Endless West produces spirits using scientific flavor recreation methods, combining natural ingredients to replicate premium beverages while reducing production waste.
Circular EconomyFoodTechNew MaterialsDetroit, US
MardonnAlec
Mission Barns produces cultivated meat products, primarily pork-based items like meatballs, bacon, and sausages, combining lab-grown pork fat with plant protein for consumers seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional meat.
Climate TechFoodTechBerkeley, US
Ilan Eitan Fischer(Executive Officer, Director)David Bowman(Director)
PATH makes refillable aluminum water bottles designed to reduce single-use plastic waste.
Circular EconomyConsumer
Plant Based News is a media outlet that publishes news, headlines, and vegan recipes focused on plant-based living, food, and health topics.
Media & Entertainment
Ripple Foods makes plant-based milk, shakes, and half & half products from yellow peas, marketed as sustainable alternatives to dairy and other plant-based milks.
Climate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodBerkeley, US
Adam Lowry(Co-founder)Dr. Neil Renninger(Co-founder)
Voyage Foods develops B2B ingredients that create sustainable, stable alternatives to traditional commodity sources for popular foods and beverages, addressing volatility in global ingredient markets and climate risks.
AgTechClimate TechFoodTechOakland, US
Adam Maxwell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardStephen George(Director)Alec Lee(Director)James Stewart(Director)Gary Wu(Director)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMission Barns · sfexaminer.com · Sep 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Bloom8 invest at?
- Bloom8 invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Bloom8 focus on?
- Bloom8 focuses on AgTech, Consumer, FoodTech, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is Bloom8 located?
- Bloom8 is headquartered in New York, US.
Co-investors · 7
SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.
VamosVentures is a mission-driven venture firm backing early-stage founders building disruptive technology solutions, with an emphasis on diverse, Latinx, female, and immigrant/first-gen-led companies.
S2G Investments is a multi-stage investment firm focused on interconnected sectors including food & agriculture, oceans, and energy, backing companies pursuing market-based solutions to systemic environmental and health challenges.
91 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on identifying and supporting outlier teams and technologies in Israel. The fund invests at the pre-seed and seed stages in AI infrastructure, developer tools, and vertical enterprise AI solutions, with an emphasis on building strong financial and business fundamentals.
GV (formerly Google Ventures) is a venture investment firm that backs founders across many industries, aiming to build long-term relationships and support companies across multiple stages and milestones.
OurCrowd is an online private markets investment platform that gives accredited and high-net-worth investors access to pre-vetted startup deals, targeted venture funds, and alternative assets such as private equity and private credit.
McWin is a private investment firm founded by Henry McGovern and Steven K. Winegar that partners with founders and management teams to transform the food service and food technology sectors.
Firms observed investing alongside Bloom8, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Bloom8's recorded portfolio.
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