Clear Current Capital
Venture capitalVero Beach · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Clear Current Capital is an intention-driven, early-stage venture firm focused on improving the multi-trillion dollar food system. It takes a thematic investment approach, backing founders at the earliest stages across five themes: creating alternatives, lifting productivity, engaging consumers, addressing waste, and reinventing essentials. The firm aims to catalyze sustainable change that benefits people, animals, and the planet, partnering with like-minded investors and companies to ensure the food system can sustain a growing population without depleting natural resources.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 20 of 30 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×15Biotech ×7Climate Tech ×7AgTech ×5Consumer ×5Impact & Social Good ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3AI & Machine Learning ×3
HQs:United States×17Germany×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 15 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×102 founders×43 founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with education data
Harvard University ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Quantic School of Business and Technology ×2Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology ×2University of Virginia ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with field-of-study data
Life Sciences ×4Engineering ×3Business & Management ×2Chemistry ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 52022 · 22021 · 22020 · 12015 · 111 dated
AAK Foodservice supplies ingredients and ready-made food products to foodservice, wholesale, and retail businesses, ranging from frying oils and butter alternatives to sauces and bakery ingredients, with the option for custom co-development.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechLondon, GB
Abbot's makes plant-based, protein-rich foods including veggie burgers and meat alternatives such as ground "beef", chopped chick'n, "chorizo", and "sausage", made with non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free ingredients.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Kerry Song(Founder)
Co-investorsAlwyn Capital
Maker of convenient plant-based foods.
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationStray Dog CapitalUnovis Asset ManagementACCELFOODSAF VenturesNew Crop Capital
Barvecue makes wood-smoked, plant-based barbecue foods crafted from simple ingredients such as whole soybeans, sweet potatoes, apple cider vinegar, canola oil, and spices.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodCornelius, US
Gary Lee Cooper, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsSiddhi CapitalStray Dog Capital
BlueNalu develops cell-cultivated seafood grown directly from fish cells in a controlled environment, aiming to supply seafood without harvesting it from the ocean.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTechSan Diego, US
Lauran Madden(Founder)inH. LOUIS COOPERHOUSE(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSTEVEN FINN(Director)inBABAR KHAN(Director)inDAVID TAICLET(Director)MARY WAGNER(Director)
Co-investors91 VenturesAgronomicsAlwyn CapitalAurum Venture PartnersBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBloom8+7 more
Boston Bioprocess provides fermentation and bioprocess development services—including scale-up across 1.5L to 1,500L vessels, downstream process development, regulatory guidance, and tech transfer to CMOs—for companies bringing biomanufactured products to production.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechSaaSChampaign, US
Michael Tai(Executive Officer, Director)Ted Netland(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJames Caffyn(Director)in
Co-investorsFTW VenturesLever VCSiddhi Capital
Brightly provides AI-powered measurement and carbon credit solutions for food waste reduction and recovery organizations.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Andy Levitt(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsG-ForceCollaborative FundTacoma Venture Fund
Brightly was a company oriented around sustainability that has ceased operations, as indicated by a farewell message on its site.
Climate TechImpact & Social Good
Laura Alexander Wittig(Founder)in
Co-investorsigniteXL VentureCollaborative FundG-ForceTacoma Venture Fund
Change Foods uses precision fermentation with microbes to produce real dairy proteins, fats, and flavors without cows, then applies traditional cheesemaking techniques to make animal-free cheese that tastes, stretches, and melts like conventional dairy cheese.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTechPalo Alto, US
David Bucca(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsAngelCentralBetter Bite VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationGGFGreen Generation FundRoute 66 Ventures+1 more
Concert Bio uses DNA sequencing and a microbiome database to identify pathogens and beneficial microbes, then supplies beneficial microbes to hydroponic greenhouse growers to improve crop growth, quality, and yield.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech
Paul Rutten(Founder)in
Co-investorsConduit ConnectJuniperWaterpoint LaneNucleus Capital
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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)in
Co-investors1st Course CapitalBranded Strategic HospitalityBread And Butter Ventures, LlcCleo CapitalCongruent VenturesSanta Cruz Venture+4 more
Makes plant-based seafood alternatives from legumes.
Chad Sarno(Founder)in
Co-investorsK2 GlobalUnovis Asset ManagementBlue Horizon CorporationM13New Crop CapitalStarlight Ventures+1 more
Goodie Bag operates a marketplace connecting local food shops with consumers to sell surplus food at discounted prices, reducing waste and improving food affordability.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyConsumerFoodTechBelmar, US
Luke(Co-founder)Eddy Connors(CEO)inBriana Boehmer(COO)inJack Connors(Head of Partnerships)in
Co-investorsResponsibly VenturesStray Dog CapitalTechstars
House Party makes plant-based, vegan cheese dip designed to taste like traditional cheesy dip, made from vegetables and marketed as keto-friendly and allergen-conscious (top 9 free).
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechIrvington, US
Christopher Maher(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGene DeRose(Director)Jeffrey Samberg(Director)Joshua A. Weinreich(Director)Michael S. Satow(Director)
Co-investorsSiddhi Capital
Columbus, US
Eric Jenkusky(Executive Officer)Ross Kayuha(Director)
BoardFlavio Lobato(Director)
Co-investorsUnovis Asset ManagementCPT CapitalSiddhi Capital
New School Foods makes plant-based salmon designed to match the appearance, cooking behavior, flavor, and flaky texture of real fish.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsAlwyn CapitalBlue Horizon CorporationBlue Revolution Investments G.P.Climate CapitalGood StartupJoyance Partners+3 more
AgTechWeaverville, US
Sadrah Schadel(Director)inMichael Woliansky(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMelissa Facchina(Director)inLisa Feria(Director)inJohnny Ream(Director)inCheryl Newman(Director)
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationIDEA NCStray Dog CapitalSiddhi Capital
Nosh develops food ingredients made from fungal fermentation as a sustainable alternative to animal-derived products, aiming to deliver taste, texture, nutrition and affordability.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTechNew MaterialsBerlin, DE
Felipe Lino(Founder)in
Co-investorsEarlybird Venture CapitalGrey Silo VenturesKickstart Innovation
New York, US
David Benzaquen(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationStray Dog CapitalUnovis Asset Management
Mooji Meats develops a proprietary Cross-Fiber Assembly platform that adds meaty whole-cut textures to plant-based and real-meat proteins at scale, with a flagship line of plant-based filet mignons.
BiotechDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBaltimore, US
Insa(Founder)
Co-investorsY CombinatorLever VCSiddhi Capital
Afterlife Ag collects food scraps from restaurants and food establishments and upcycles them to cultivate over 20 species of fresh, locally grown mushrooms.
AgTechCircular EconomyFoodTech
Co-investorsMetaPropMetaProp VenturesScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)
Rebellyous develops plant-based chicken nuggets and proprietary manufacturing systems designed to enable efficient, clean food production with improved working conditions.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechFoodTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSeattle, US
Christie Lagally(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsAgronomicsBlue Horizon CorporationFifty YearsPortfoliaSinai Capital PartnersThe Venture Collective+6 more
AgTechAlbany, US
Siwen Deng(Executive Officer)Jessica Schwabach(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersIndieBioNestleSOSV
Sunflower Therapeutics develops next-generation biomanufacturing technologies to reduce the complexity and cost of bringing biologic medicines to market.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechFoodTechHardwareAustin, US
Kerry R. Love(Founder, CEO & President)inKathryn Golden(Founder)inJ. Christopher Love(Founder, Chairman of the Board)in
Co-investorsAlwyn CapitalEmerald Development Managers
Transforming the food system using seaweed, a highly sustainable protein source.
Albany, US
Beth Zotter(Executive Officer, Director)inAmanda Stiles(Director)in
Co-investorsISVJuniperSustainable Food VenturesAgFunderAlexandriaIMPACT SCIENCE VENTURES+1 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
HeytupuMatrixfoodNUMU Food GroupNumucheeseSunflower Therapeutics
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Concert · playbill.com · Sep 3, 2026
Offbeast · agfundernews.com · Aug 13, 2026
Dispatch Goods · santacruzworks.org · Jun 23, 2026
Rebellyous Foods · greenqueen.com.hk · Jan 9, 2026
New School Foods · greenqueen.com.hk · Jun 20, 2025
Boston Bioprocess · agfundernews.com · May 30, 2025
Ocean Hugger Foods · themaindish.substack.com · May 7, 2025
Umaro Foods · foodie.com · Apr 1, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Clear Current Capital made?
- Clear Current Capital has 30 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Clear Current Capital invest at?
- Clear Current Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Clear Current Capital focus on?
- Clear Current Capital focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Clear Current Capital located?
- Clear Current Capital is headquartered in Vero Beach, US.
- Who does Clear Current Capital co-invest with?
- Clear Current Capital most often shares deals with Blue Horizon Corporation, Stray Dog Capital, Siddhi Capital, among 53 tracked co-investors.
- What size deals does Clear Current Capital back?
- Across 5 deals with disclosed amounts, Clear Current Capital has joined rounds of $2.3M – $12M (median $3M).
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSteve Molino of Clear Current Capital - CMS21
Cultured Meat and Future Food Show · Steve Molino
The Plantbased Business Hour: Curt Albright of Clear Current Capital
Elysabeth Alfano · Curt Albright
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