Bluestein Ventures
Family officeChicago · Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Also known as BLUESTEIN VENTURES MANAGEMENT LLC
Investment thesis
Bluestein Ventures backs game-changing early-stage ventures across the food industry that reshape how consumers pursue health and wellness. Its investments span the entire value chain, covering both consumer-facing and business-facing companies, and concentrate on four areas: high-growth consumer brands, proprietary foodtech, next-generation commerce, and value-add digital technology. Beyond capital, the firm contributes time, experience, and network to help portfolio companies refine their go-to-market strategy, reach product-market fit, and build a foundation for scale. As a purpose-driven, family-based firm, it emphasizes putting entrepreneurs first.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 31 of 34 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×16Consumer ×9AI & Machine Learning ×8Wellness & Fitness ×8Direct to Consumer ×7Biotech ×6SaaS ×6Digital Health ×5
HQs:United States×17Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×23 founders×1
Investments · 34 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 32024 · 16 dated
BiomeSense builds an AI-enabled platform combining hardware (GutLab) and bioinformatics (MetaBiome) to continuously generate and analyze gut microbiome data.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechChicago, US
Kevin Honaker(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardDylan Nichols(Director)inVanessa Rollings Giannis(Director)Orhan Ertughrul(Director)
Board seatAndrew BluesteinAshley Hartman· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)ECP GrowthIrishAngelsOverton Venture Capital
Kansas City, US
EMILY BROWN(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)ELISE BATES(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatAndrew Bluestein· per SEC Form D · $4.7M raise · filed May 2024
Advanced ManufacturingBrooklyn Center, US
Ryan T. Bennett(Executive Officer)Andrew Healy(Director)Alexander J. French(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAndrew Blustein(Director)
Board seatAndrew Bluestein· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed Feb 2026
Local Hero is a local marketing platform that lets franchise brands and their franchisees or agents run hyper-local, brand-compliant ad campaigns using templated campaigns on digital channels, with lead generation, live consumer calls, and performance reporting.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaSBoulder, US
Eric Adam Edelman(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Tomizuka(Director)Ryan Pollock(Director)Don C. Bell III(Director)
Board seatAndrew Bluestein· per SEC Form D
Aerflo sells a refillable CO2 capsule program for home sparkling water, shipping boxes of 12 capsules that customers mail back once empty for reuse.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardware
John Thorpin
Co-investorsGood FriendsGreen Circle Foodtech VenturesSWAT Equity PartnersTorch CapitalClosed Loop PartnersLerer Hippeau+1 more
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.
Deep TechFoodTechHardware
Co-investorsAZ Venture Capital Inc.FTW VenturesJoyance PartnersRockstartTet Ventures
Arise offered outpatient eating disorder services, which are being paused; the page now directs individuals and families to the Monte Nido team for evidence-based treatment and recovery support.
Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsFTW VenturesVery Serious VenturesWireframe VenturesBBG VenturesInflect Health
Attane Health provides nutritious groceries and educational resources tailored for people with chronic health conditions.
Digital HealthFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Emily Brownin
Co-investors1st Course CapitalKCRise FundMissouri Technology CorporationBeta Boom
AuX Labs uses precision fermentation to produce recombinant milk proteins, starting with casein, that replicate the functional performance of dairy without animals.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Co-investorsAlwyn CapitalCongruent VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Nàdarra VenturesNatural Products CanadaBuilders VC+2 more
Base Culture is a bakery producing clean-label breads and baked goods, offering both gluten-free and gluten options made without refined sugar, oils, or artificial ingredients.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechClearwater, US
Jordann Windschauer(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Windschauer(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsSpiral Sun VenturesECP GrowthHumble
Bizzy produces certified organic cold brew coffee sold in ready-to-drink form in select retail locations.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcConnetic VenturesM25
Chowly offers an AI-powered platform for independent restaurants that shifts orders from third-party delivery apps to commission-free first-party channels, including branded websites, mobile apps, and online ordering connected to the POS.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaSChicago, US
Sterling Douglass-Barnes(Executive Officer, Director)Sterling Douglass(Co-Founder & CEO)inJustin McNally(Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer)Joseph Lawton(Chief Operating Officer)Tom Lawton(Chief Revenue Officer)Mark Whittle(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsArdent VentureChicago VenturesFlyover CapitalHyde Park Venture PartnersMultiplier CapitalSandalphon Capital
Crafty provides workplace pantry management services, combining expert-led food and beverage delivery with a proprietary platform to manage office snacking programs across multiple locations.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkSaaSChicago, US
Cameron Lawrence(Executive Officer)James Paul(Executive Officer)Christopher Ritter(Executive Officer, Director)Nathan Rosenstock(Executive Officer, Director)inIshan Daya(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardBrian Hirsch(Director)
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalFirebrand VenturesGreycroftJLL Spark Global VenturesInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management LlcJLL Spark
A website related to meat and the future thereof, with an AI conversational interface named Stan for educational purposes.
FoodTech
Co-investorsBascom VenturesJoyance PartnersRise of the Rest Seed
Doughy sells edible cookie dough as a consumer food product, available for online purchase and shipping.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechSanta Monica, US
Josep Andreu(Founder)inKelly Ramey(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardEugene J. Merkert(Director)Casey Steidle(Director)Rachelle Lynch(Director)
Co-investorsCorazon CapitalQuorum Capital Partners
Factor is a meal delivery service offering chef-prepared, ready-to-eat meals made with proteins, vegetables, whole grains, and fresh herbs, with over 100 rotating weekly options plus breakfasts, smoothies, and snacks.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsFlow CapitalListen VenturesHyde Park Angels
Filtricine is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing nutrition-based medical food products for disease control, using its Targeted Nutrients Deprivation (TND) approach to starve cancer cells while providing balanced nutrition to patients.
BiotechDigital HealthFoodTechSan Francisco Bay Area, US
Co-investorsBoutique Venture PartnersEvolution VC PartnersSOSV
Fount sells Flykitt, a jet lag solution combining a patented supplement protocol, blue-light-blocking glasses, and an AI-driven app that builds personalized sleep, meal, and light-timing plans to sync a traveler's circadian rhythm during flights.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerWellness & Fitness
Andrew Herr(Founder)
Co-investorsChampion Hill VenturesVery Serious VenturesAmity VenturesElysian Park VenturesNot Boring Capital
FourKites provides supply chain visibility software across multiple transportation modes including trucking, rail, and ocean freight.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSChicago, US
Matt Elenjickal(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAugust CapitalFundamentumGrand VenturesHyde Park Venture PartnersLobby CapitalQualcomm Ventures+4 more
Co-investorsReshapeTAWANI VenturesR7 Partners
Grovara operates a B2B wholesale marketplace and platform for cross-border trade, connecting brands and international buyers across 60+ countries.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMiami, US
Peter Groverman(Executive Officer, Director)Abu Kamara(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Maki(Director)
Co-investorsSiddhi CapitalSpiral Sun Ventures
Hireology provides hiring and recruitment software designed to help multi-location businesses source, hire, and manage staff consistently across sites.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSChicago, US
Adam Robinson(Chief Executive Officer, President and Director)inMichael Krasman(Secretary and Director)Jeff Ellman(Member and Manager)
BoardMichael Krupka(Director)Bill Pescatello(Director)in
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesBaird Venture PartnersBlue Cloud VenturesLightbank
Jellatech uses cellular agriculture to produce functional, native collagen without animals.
BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsRaleigh, US
Stephanie Michelsen(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Andersen(Director)
BoardRyan Bethencourt(Director)in
Co-investorsBig Idea VenturesSiddhi CapitalSustainable Food Ventures
Lembas develops science-backed functional ingredients and supplements for weight management, designed to support fullness and metabolic health.
BiotechFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsFLORA Venturesfresh.fundLongevity Venture PartnersMaia VenturesMandi VenturesSiddhi Capital
Lembas develops science-backed functional ingredients and supplements for weight management, designed to support fullness and metabolic health without prescriptions or extreme diets.
BiotechFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsfresh.fundLongevity Venture PartnersSiddhi CapitalFLORA VenturesMaia VenturesMandi Ventures
The Common Market is a nonprofit wholesale food distributor that connects local farmers and producers with institutions such as schools, hospitals, and universities.
FoodTechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainChicago, US
Meati produces meat alternatives made from mycelium, the root structure of fungi, offering a plant-based protein source with complete amino acids and additional nutritional benefits.
ConsumerFoodTech
Tyler Huggins(Founder)
Co-investorsBetter Ventures Central LlcFifty YearsJoyance PartnersSocial StartsThe March GroupToba Capital+4 more
Mezcla makes plant-based snack bars with a light, crispy texture, offering flavors such as Matcha Vanilla and Peanut Butter Chocolate with plant protein and fiber.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Griffin Spolansky(Founder)in
Co-investorsHabitat PartnersLever VCTONIC VENTURES
Milamend makes a daily supplement formulated to support hormonal balance in women across different life stages.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness
Mila(Founder)
Co-investorsRiverPark Ventures
Mori makes a silk protein-based protective coating that extends the shelf life of fresh and packaged foods.
Co-investorsAcre Venture PartnersBlindspot Ventures Management CoCollaborative FundDns CapitalThe Engine VenturesToba Capital+1 more
Motista is a predictive intelligence firm that uses data and artificial intelligence to help real estate and customer-focused leaders identify, derisk, and improve the performance of real estate and customer-facing investments.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructurePropTechSan Mateo, US
Alan Zorfas(Executive Officer)Scott Magids(Executive Officer, Director)Steve Baroni(Executive Officer)
BoardBram Bluestein(Director)inPatrick Gross(Director)Andrew Seasoms(Director)
People Science runs real-world clinical research for the health and wellness industry, offering a decentralized clinical trial platform (Chloe Clinical) and a real-world data collection tool (Chloe LiveLab) alongside clinical research services.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Noah Craft(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcre Venture PartnersFTW VenturesLifeforce CapitalNoeticSUPPLY CHANGE CAPITAL
QualSights operates a consumer insights technology platform that captures how people use physical products in everyday settings, using always-on smart sensors, a participant app for video, photo and survey feedback, and AI-moderated voice conversations.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsSaaSChicago, US
Nihal Advani(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Eastward Capital Partners4490 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.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMori · theglobeandmail.com · Aug 5, 2026
Mezcla · greenqueen.com.hk · Mar 5, 2026
Local Foods · capitoldispatch.substack.com · Feb 24, 2026
Local Hero · startupmafia.eu · Feb 23, 2026
Meati Foods · meati.com · Nov 11, 2025
ALTR · pulse2.com · Jul 10, 2025
Lembas · pulse2.com · Jun 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Bluestein Ventures made?
- Bluestein Ventures has 28 tracked investments, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Bluestein Ventures invest at?
- Bluestein Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Bluestein Ventures focus on?
- Bluestein Ventures focuses on Consumer, E-commerce, FoodTech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Bluestein Ventures located?
- Bluestein Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Who does Bluestein Ventures co-invest with?
- Bluestein Ventures most often shares deals with FTW Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Siddhi Capital, among 68 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 3
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.
Mayfield is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage consumer and marketplace companies, backing founders from inception through IPO.
Schematic Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on technology that makes and moves the world, investing in industrial hardware, supply chain, and related sectors.
Firms observed investing alongside Bluestein Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Bluestein Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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