Fundraising FoxClover Vitality
Growth equityEvanston · Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Clover Vitality focuses exclusively on emerging food and beverage companies, aiming to jumpstart early-stage brands that are growing rapidly and need additional resources to bring their products to more consumers. The firm positions itself as a hands-on partner, drawing on its team's background as both investors and operators and leveraging an extensive industry network to support entrepreneurs throughout their journey.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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A food and beverage investor for 20 years, Alex previously worked at Keystone Capital, Golder Hawn Johnson & Morrison, and J.P. Morgan. He holds a BA and MBA from Northwestern and serves on the faculty of its Kellogg School of Management.
A natural and organic food entrepreneur of over 20 years, Bert co-founded allergy-free brand Enjoy Life Foods (sold to Mondelez) and organic candy company TruSweets (sold to Wholesome Sweeteners). He holds an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School and a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
An investor and operator in food and beverage for 20 years, David previously invested at Prospect Partners, The Riverside Company, and J.P. Morgan. He is CEO of Jo's Candies and an operating partner involved with several Clover companies.
What they invest in
from 15 of 24 portfolio companiesConsumer ×14Direct to Consumer ×13FoodTech ×13Wellness & Fitness ×3E-commerce ×2AgTech ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1
HQs:United States×6
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12022 · 12021 · 12014 · 14 dated
Awakened Foods is a contract manufacturer of snacks and baked goods, including popped and extruded snacks, granolas, and snack mixes, with a focus on cleaner-label and "free from" products made from higher-nutrition, higher-protein ingredients.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsConsumer Ventures
Blake's makes seed-based, nut-free and allergy-friendly snack bars sold to families and consumers seeking safe, lower-sugar snacks.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechChicago, US
Blake Sorenson(Chief Executive Officer)Blake Sorensen(Founder)
BoardBert Cohen(Manager)inRobert Buono(Manager)
Cleveland Kitchen makes fresh, naturally fermented foods including kimchi, sauerkraut, coleslaws, and sauces sold direct-to-consumer and in grocery stores nationwide.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessCleveland, US
Macian Anderson(Director)Luke Visnic(Co-founder)inDrew Anderson(Co-founder)inMac Anderson(Co-founder)inDARREN BUCK(Executive Officer)
BoardJames Graham(Director)in
Co-investorsAMBERSTONETONIC VENTURES
Dirty Labs develops home and personal care cleaning products with a focus on reducing manufacturing waste and environmental impact.
Circular EconomyCleantechConsumerDirect to ConsumerPortland, US
David Perry Watkins(Founder)inDr. Pete He(Co-Founder & Chief Scientist)David Watkins(Co-Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsBabel VenturesBullishChamaeleonEntrée Capital
Cocina de Fillo produces ready-to-eat Cuban black beans in shelf-stable pouches, formulated with traditional ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, cumin, and garlic.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsSpiral Sun Ventures
Flying Embers produces canned alcoholic beverages, including ready-to-drink canned cocktails made with real fruit and no added sugar, as well as hard kombucha.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsEcosystem Integrity FundUTA Ventures
Koia makes plant-based protein shakes, including a Vanilla Bean flavor that is dairy-free, soy-free, and non-GMO with 18g of protein per bottle.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsConsumer VenturesKarpReillyRCV FrontlineSpiral Sun VenturesACCELFOODSAF Ventures+3 more
Seven Sundays makes breakfast cereals produced with real food ingredients, avoiding artificial or natural flavors, dyes, and preservatives.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechMinneapolis, US
Brady Barnstable(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inHannah Barnstable(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsKatjes GreenfoodSidekick PartnersStripes
Soom makes premium tahini—a sesame seed paste—for use in hummus, dressings, baking, and cooking.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechPhiladelphia, US
Shelby Zitelman Stamm(Executive Officer, Promoter)Amy Zitelman(Executive Officer, Promoter)inJason Grossberg(Executive Officer, Promoter)Jackie Horvitz(Executive Officer, Promoter)
The Good Crisp Company makes packaged snack foods formulated without top allergens and artificial ingredients, sold directly to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Matt(Founder)
Co-investorsBeliadeGoat Rodeo CapitalRCV FrontlineCircleUpCircleUp Partners
Bowlcut makes artisanal sauces inspired by Asian culinary traditions, designed for consumers to customize their own meals with authentic flavors without artificial ingredients.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsBFG PartnersGaingels
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Tia Lupita is a Mexican food brand offering hot sauces, salsa macha chili crunch, grain-free cactus tortilla chips, creamy hot sauces, and Mexican BBQ sauces made with natural ingredients and family recipes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Hector Saldivar(Founder)
Co-investorsRedwood Capital PartnersRedwood Ventures
Vosges is a chocolate maker founded in 1998 that produces artisanal chocolate using globally sourced ingredients, presented with a focus on storytelling and high-art packaging.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Ocean Hotel PartnersBowl CutFillo's FoodsFlying Embers x JuneshineFodyGrace's Goodness OrganicsRallentiRallentipastaSoomVosges Haut-Chocolat
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 companiesCleveland Kitchen · natlawreview.com · Aug 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Clover Vitality made?
- Clover Vitality has 24 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Clover Vitality invest at?
- Clover Vitality invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Clover Vitality focus on?
- Clover Vitality focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, SaaS, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Clover Vitality located?
- Clover Vitality is headquartered in Evanston, US.
- Who does Clover Vitality co-invest with?
- Clover Vitality most often shares deals with Consumer Ventures, RCV Frontline, Spiral Sun Ventures, among 21 tracked co-investors.
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