Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc
Venture capitalMinneapolis · Seed–Late Stage · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Bread and Butter Ventures invests across three focus areas: food technology (tech-enabled software and hardware across the food value chain, excluding CPG), digital health and vertical SaaS (workflow software, data platforms, and AI-enabled care tools that democratize access to quality care, excluding FDA-regulated devices and pharma), and enterprise technology (software powering supply chain, commerce, and core operational systems). The firm favors B2B, software-driven models with strong unit economics. It leverages Minnesota's dense network of food, healthcare, and Fortune 500 companies to give founders customer insight and access. It leads or co-invests, builds value-add syndicates, and stays actively involved post-investment via Platform support.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 63 of 69 portfolio companiesSaaS ×22AI & Machine Learning ×20Enterprise Software ×17FoodTech ×14Healthtech ×13Digital Health ×7AgTech ×6Consumer ×6
HQs:United States×38Canada×2Brazil×1India×1
Investments · 69 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFirstshift is an AI-native, cloud-based supply chain planning platform offering demand forecasting, inventory optimization, scenario modeling, and embedded AI copilots.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLos Altos, US
Harikumar J. Menon(Executive Officer, Director)Brett Brohl(Director)Padmanabhan Ramankutty(Director)
Board seatBrett Brohl· per SEC Form D · $7.8M raise · filed Jul 2025
GUDEA provides narrative intelligence and risk detection solutions that identify emerging narratives and analyze complex signals across digital platforms for organizations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSBaltimore, US
Keith Presley(Founder/Leader)James Thomin(Chief Technology Officer)in
BoardJonathan Sperber(Director)
Board seatBrett Brohl· per SEC Form D
Rockville, US
Brett Brohl(Director)Quratul-Ann Malik(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatBrett Brohl· per SEC Form D · $3.1M raise · filed Dec 2025
Upsie offers consumer protection plans for devices, positioned as an alternative to plans sold by retailers and manufacturers, with lower prices, transparent coverage terms, and 24/7 claims service.
ConsumerFintechInsurTechBurnsville, US
Clarence Bethea(Founder & Executive Chairman)David Baer(Director)Ryan Broshar(Director)Brett Brohl(Director)Will(CEO)Katie(VP of Customer Experience)
Board seatBrett Brohl· per SEC Form D
BetterLeave provides wraparound support and engagement services for healthcare providers and employers to address caregiver needs through resources, coaching, support groups, and bereavement services.
HealthtechHR TechAustin, US
Andy Ambrose(Director)Cara McCarty(Executive Officer, Director)Samara Mejia Hernandez(Director)
BetterMynd provides on-demand virtual therapy and psychiatry services to college campuses, extending the capacity of existing campus counseling centers.
EdTechHealthtechMental HealthUnknown, US
Bridge Money is a mobile app that rewards users with cash back and coins for everyday purchases, surveys, games, and in-app deals, which can be redeemed for gift cards or direct bank transfers.
ConsumerFintech
Caddy provides food safety management software to help food businesses prevent foodborne illnesses and reduce recalls.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSMarkham, CA
Carbon Origins builds Bobby, an autonomous robot for hazardous work in construction, landscaping, and firefighting that combines AI autonomy with remote operator control via VR.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechGamingRoboticsLancaster, US
Myya is an online and in-store service that helps breast cancer survivors find and purchase insurance-covered mastectomy bras and breast forms through certified fitters and a self-guided fit tool.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessGlenarden, US
Jasmine Jones(Cofounder)
Clean Crop Technologies makes DriPRIME, a cold plasma seed and crop treatment that uses air and electricity to remove pathogens, boost seed vigor, and reduce post-harvest losses for farmers.
AgTechCleantechFoodTech
Daniel Cavanaugh(Co-Founder)
ConverSight provides AI-powered decision intelligence software for sales, finance, procurement, marketing, and service functions in manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSIndianapolis, US
Dispatch Goods operates a reverse logistics platform that enables businesses to implement reusable container systems and circularity in their operations.
Circular EconomyClimate TechE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
Lindsey Hoell(Founder & CEO)
EarthSense develops AI and robotics solutions for agriculture to address sustainability and productivity challenges.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Extempore is a platform for language education that provides speaking practice, assessments, and rubrics to guide students toward language proficiency.
EdTech
Face Plant is a fast food restaurant serving burgers, shakes, and nuggets from its location in Portland, Oregon.
ConsumerFoodTechPortland, US
First Bite provides a sales and relationship management platform connecting food manufacturers directly with foodservice operators.
FoodTechMarketing TechSaaSSales TechRedwood City, US
Reed McCord(CEO)
Gencove provides direct-to-consumer genetic sequencing and polygenic risk scoring for health insights.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechNew York, US
Tomaz Berisa(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Pickrell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSara Eshelman(Director)
HeavyConnect develops software solutions for agricultural operations to improve compliance, efficiency, and operational insights.
AgTechFoodTechSaaSSalinas, US
River Health offers employer-sponsored healthcare benefits including virtual primary care visits, therapy, urgent care clinic access, prescriptions, and specialty care at no cost to employees.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Intellectible is an automation platform for document-heavy, complex business processes, combining AI and SaaS expertise to handle high-stakes workflow execution.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US
Jesse Lozano(Founder)inReuben Carter(Co-founder & CTO)inRosie Higgins(Co-founder & CPO)inArmistead Whitney(Director)
Itiliti Health provides prior authorization software for healthcare payers and providers.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSEden Prairie, US
Michael Lunzer(Executive Officer, Director)Landon Gibbs(Director)
Kahilla offers a leadership development program for mid-career professionals designed to build skills in communication, resilience, and decision-making.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechKetchum, US
Noa Ries(Executive Officer, Director)Kimberly Havens(Executive Officer, Director)Mary Grove(Director)
Knit is an AI-driven research agency that delivers consumer insights and research methodology through a researcher-led approach, enabling insights teams to conduct studies in a week or less rather than months.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSuffolk, US
Aneesh Dhawan(Co-Founder & CEO)
Milk Moovement provides real-time software for managing dairy supply chain operations, enabling stakeholders across the dairy industry to access shared data and make coordinated decisions.
AgTechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHalifax, CA
Jon King(Founder)Rob Forsythe(Co-founder)
Nest Collaborative provides telehealth lactation consulting services through board-certified lactation consultants, offering virtual appointments for breastfeeding support and guidance to parents.
Digital HealthHealthtechFarmington, US
Amanda Gorman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Nimblemind provides a clinical data platform that automates the ingestion, labeling, and management of multimodal health data including EMR records, imaging, and wearables.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthChicago, US
Omnia Fishing provides a mobile app and website with fishing intelligence tools and a personalized tackle marketplace.
ConsumerMarketplacesSports TechGolden Valley, US
Christopher J. Morgal(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Seth Peter(Director)Weston Fricke(Director)Greg Beaufait(Director)Matthew B. Johnson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Daniel G. Wick(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Wellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Kyle Pierce(Executive Officer, Director)Morgan Hewett(Executive Officer, Director)
Orbiit provides a platform for community organizations to identify and facilitate connections between members, from initial introductions through scheduling and feedback collection.
AI & Machine LearningSaaS
Mary Grove(Director)Bilyana Freye(Executive Officer, Director)Luuk Derksen(Executive Officer, Director)
A parental leave management platform that provides customizable paid leave policies for employers, handling employee claims, disability coverage, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
HR Tech
Plural is an AI-powered platform that helps enterprises and organizations track and analyze legislation at state and federal levels.
AI & Machine LearningGovTech
Project Admission provides a ticketing platform that integrates directly with box office systems to help live event organizers—including sports teams, leagues, artists, and venues—manage inventory, customize sales channels, and capture audience data across event lifecycles.
MarketplacesSaaSNashville, US
Stephen Glicken(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Giles(Executive Officer, Director)Jordan Stone(Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary)
BoardBukie Adebo Umeano(Director)Tristan Mace(Director)Marcus Whitney(Director)
Climate TechOakland, US
Claire Schlemme(Executive Officer, Director)Caroline Cotto(Cofounder)
Rentgrata is a platform that automates ambassador and referral programs for residential communities using AI-generated insights from resident conversations.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSChicago, US
Ben Margolit(Chief Executive Officer)inZachary Sloan(Chief Financial Officer)Sam McArtor(Chief Operating Officer)in
Salmon Run is a data intelligence platform that replaces static contact databases with real-time research and verification for CRM systems.
Data & InfrastructureSales Tech
Science On Call provides IT support and managed services for restaurants, leveraging AI-powered automations to help resolve technology challenges and reduce operational costs.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSOak Park, US
Andy Freivogel(Co-Founder & CEO)Luisa Castellanos(Co-Founder & COO)Ken Tsang(Co-Founder & CTO)
SocialCrowd provides a platform that automates employee contests and incentive programs, automatically tracking progress toward goals and dispensing rewards.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Raphael Akinsipe(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPaul Doran(Director)
Spoonshot provides AI-powered research and data analysis tools for food and beverage professionals to track trends, products, and market discussions in the food industry.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechMarketing TechSt. Paul, US
Kishan Vasani(Executive Officer, Director)Sai Sreenivas Kodur(Executive Officer, Director)Doc Parghi(Director)
Techmate connects IT teams with on-demand technical support professionals who provide on-site troubleshooting and augment overstretched internal staff.
ConsumerDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Colin Barceloux(Founder)inScott Hasbrouck(Founder/CTO (YC S16))inAlex(Co-founder and CTO)David Brock(Executive Officer)
Tender makes plant-based meat products designed to mimic the texture and taste of conventional meat cuts.
FoodTech
Luke MacQueen(Executive Officer)Kevin Kit Parker(Director)Michael Messersmith(Executive Officer, Director)Grant Gonzalez(Executive Officer)Carsten Boers(Director)Christophe Chantre(Executive Officer)
Tendrel is a manufacturing operations platform that connects existing plant systems (MES, CMMS, historians, quality systems) and uses AI to answer operational questions and flag production issues before they cost the business.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSammamish, US
Akash Nandi(Executive Officer, Director)Esteban Reyes(Director)Karsten Kell(Executive Officer)Mark Keller(Executive Officer, Director)
AgTechE-commerceDurgapur, IN
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc invest at?
- Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc invests at the Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
- What is Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc's typical check size?
- Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc typically writes checks of $100K – $250K.
- What sectors does Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc focus on?
- Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- Where is Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc located?
- Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc is headquartered in Minneapolis, US.
- Does Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc lead rounds?
- Yes, Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc leads investment rounds.
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