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Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Melitas Ventures partners with founders innovating in everyday consumer experiences, focusing on authentic 'better-for-you' brands that benefit society and the environment. As a New York based early-stage venture fund, it supports consumer companies through the entire value chain, drawing on the partners' experience and network across the CPG industry. The team emphasizes selective investing and unique access to competitive early-stage deal flow, particularly in food and beverage and emerging consumer brands, and positions itself as a hands-on partner helping founders navigate retail, connect with operators and investors, and drive growth.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 11 people
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What they invest in
from 27 of 31 portfolio companiesConsumer ×24Direct to Consumer ×18FoodTech ×18Wellness & Fitness ×16Healthtech ×3AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1E-commerce ×1
HQs:United States×17United Kingdom×2
Who they back
founder profiles across 18 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×53 founders×14+ founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with education data
Brown University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with field-of-study data
Finance & Accounting ×3Business & Management ×2Economics ×2Life Sciences ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 14 founders with career history
Marketron ×2
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22024 · 22023 · 12021 · 16 dated
PreciTaste offers an AI-driven kitchen management platform that gives restaurant teams demand forecasts, prep lists, and portion guidance to manage daily operational tasks.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaSNew York, US
Ingo Stork-Wersborg(CEO & Co-Founder)Laura Stork-Wersborg(Co-Founder & Board Member)inHauke Feddersen(VP of Operations)inFrederik Born(VP of Engineering)inLaura Horstman(Director and Chief Operating Officer)David Bregler(Chief Operating Officer)in
Board seatMichael Steib· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCleveland AvenueEnlightened Hospitality InvestmentsMonogram Capital Partners
Final Boss Sour is a sour candy brand that modifies chunks of fruit to create extreme sourness, positioned as an arcade game with increasing difficulty levels.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Rosie Speight(Co-founder)Alice Mackintosh(Co-founder)James Hicks(Co-founder)inTommy Riggs(Co-founder)inLondon Lazerson(Co-founder, Creative Director)in
Bellway sells prebiotic psyllium husk fiber supplements made with real fruit and plant-based ingredients, offered as powders, gummies, and capsules.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Maximilian Dresse(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Matt Cavnar(Executive Officer)Vincent Ferraro(Director)David Birnbaum(Director)
Board seatMichael Steib· per SEC Form D · $8.2M raise · filed Apr 2023
Co-investorsGaingels
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RIND makes whole-fruit snacks that keep the fruit peel intact to retain fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Matthew Weiss(Executive Officer, Director)Joanna C. Weiss(Director)Alli Folk(Director)
BoardAlexandre Malamatinas(Director)
Board seatJacques Antebi· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsAngel groupRCV FrontlineValor Equity Partners
Abbott's Butcher produces veggie-forward, protein-rich food products made with real ingredients for health-conscious consumers.
AgTechConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessSan Clemente, US
Kerry Song(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsLivingSiddhi CapitalSOSVUnovis Asset Management
Amara makes packaged baby foods that use a nutrition protection technology to preserve whole-food ingredients without binding agents or added sugars.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Jess Sturzenegger(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsTouch Capital
Beekeepers Naturals makes clean, hive-powered wellness supplements—such as propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, and raw honey—formulated with input from doctors and clinical research.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessThornhill
Carly Kremer(Founder)inCarly Stein(Founder)Daniel Millar(Executive Officer, Director)inDave Jonesin
BoardJared Jacobs(Director)inJon Sebastiani(Director)
Co-investorsMuse CapitalSonoma Brands CapitalWestern Technology InvestmentCAVU Consumer Partners
Dose Daily manufactures Ayurvedic-inspired dietary supplements formulated to support liver health and core body systems, backed by clinical research.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsTerpsi Capital
Evergreen makes frozen waffles sweetened with maple syrup and made from whole wheat flour, avocado oil, egg and whole-wheat protein, with hidden zucchini and carrot.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechGlencoe, US
Emily Cole Groden(Executive Officer, Director)Carolyn Simmons(Director)
BoardAlex Malamatinas(Director)inDaniel Morad(Director)
Co-investorsLongJump VenturesNext VenturesTerpsi Capital
Final Boss Sour produces sour fruit candy made with real dried fruit and custom sour coatings, sold directly to consumers through their e-commerce site.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsAltered VenturesAngel groupDMG VenturesEvolution VC PartnersGFR FundSimple Food Ventures+1 more
Hanni is a personal care and fragrance brand that sells products such as scented water balms, including limited-edition full-size and travel-size sets.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessAtlanta, US
Leslie Tessler(Founder & CEO)BARBARA PALMQUIST(Director)JEFFREY TESSLER(Director)
Co-investorsFab Co-Creation Studio VenturesBold Capital PartnersCult CapitalRodeo Partners
Harken Sweets produces plant-based candy bars made from date fruit, containing 14g of prebiotic fiber and no added sugar at 150 calories per bar.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Katie Lefkowitz(Founder)in
Co-investorsLever VCSelva VenturesTaste Tomorrow Ventures
Jupiter sells anti-dandruff hair care products, including shampoos, conditioners, serums, and dry shampoo formulated with ingredients like zinc pyrithione to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsSWAT Equity PartnersTrue Beauty VenturesSugar Capital
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Kin Euphorics makes non-alcoholic functional beverages formulated with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanics intended to affect mood, brain function, and immunity.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Jen Batchelor(Founder)inJen Batchelor Matthew Cauble(Founder)
Co-investorsBoxGroupCanaan PartnersCollaborative FundFifty YearsTrousdale VenturesTwo Culture Capital+2 more
Laundry Sauce is a consumer laundry-care brand that sells scented detergent pods and related laundry products focused on bold fragrances and cleaning performance.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Austin Blair(Founder)in
Co-investors3cubed Ventures
Lemon Perfect produces organic lemon-based hydration beverages with zero sugar and added vitamin C, marketed as a natural alternative to sugary drinks.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessAtlanta, US
Yann-Alfred Jeffrey Hufnagel(Executive Officer, Director)Yanni Hufnagel(Founder)inAlec Hufnagel(Director)Barak Bar-Cohen(Director)Rita Patel(Director)
BoardPhillip Sarofim(Director)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersGoat Rodeo CapitalGreen Meadow VenturesJDS SportsRaptor GroupRCV Frontline+2 more
Magic Spoon makes a high-protein, low-sugar cereal formulated for adults who want the nostalgic taste of classic breakfast cereals without the afternoon energy crash.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Gabi Lewis(Founder)inGregory Sewitz(Founder)inGabi Lewis Greg Sewitz(Founder)Greg Sewitz(Founder)
Co-investorsCoefficient CapitalCollaborative FundConstellationGreen Meadow VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersRSE Ventures+6 more
MatchaBar sells ceremonial-grade single-origin matcha powder (from Kagoshima, Japan) and instant iced latte products, marketed as a source of calm, all-day energy.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBrooklyn, US
Max Fortgang(Co-founder)inGraham Fortgang(Co-founder)inMatthew Fortgang(Executive Officer, Director)G. Scott Greenburg(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsJames Beshara Fund
MUD\WTR produces a functional tea-based beverage containing mushrooms, spices, and adaptogens designed as an alternative to coffee for sustained alertness and overall wellness.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessVenice, US
Shane Heath(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersAlumni VenturesBFG PartnersCollaborative FundCostella KirschFlucas Ventures+6 more
Nom Nom produces fresh dog food, supplements, and nutritional support products for pet owners.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessNashville, US
Nathan Phillips(Executive Officer, Director)Zachary Phillips(Executive Officer, Director)Alexandria Jarrell(Founder)inThomas Gieselmann(Director)Nate Phillips(Founder)Wenzhe Gao(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBullishCoefficient CapitalGreycroftKima VenturesRx3 Growth Partners+4 more
Nurture Life prepares freshly made meals and snacks for children, delivered ready to serve, targeting busy parents seeking nutritious alternatives to processed foods.
ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechChicago, US
Steven Minisini(Executive Officer, Director)inJennifer Chow(Executive Officer, Director)inZach DeAngelo(Director)Ben Johnson(Director)Tim Favia(Director)
BoardMichael Steib(Director)in
Co-investorsAlign VenturesFernbrook Capital ManagementIrishAngelsService Provider CapitalTwo Culture CapitalWinklevoss Capital
Oakland, US
DAVID MATTHEW LESTER(Director)CHARLES BENNETT GOODWIN(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Goodwin(Founder)inMELVIN LANDIS(Executive Officer)inTRACY HART(Executive Officer)inBen Goodwin David Lester(Founder)
Co-investorsAngel groupAntiBarrel VenturesBFG PartnersCollaborative FundColter+12 more
OMA offers Korean-inspired wellness products such as seaweed soup (Miyeok-guk) as a convenient superfood, marketed for benefits including digestion, energy, sleep, mood, workout support, and women's health.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
A direct-to-consumer food brand selling nut butter (peanut butter) packaged in a specially designed jar with smooth walls, a wide opening for easier stirring, and a tighter-sealing lid to contain natural oils.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
LucyDaniCaroAndrew
Co-investorsCollaborative Fund
ROAR is a USDA Organic Certified vitamin-enhanced beverage containing electrolytes and antioxidants designed for hydration.
FoodTechWellness & Fitness
The Supplant Company produces a sugar substitute derived from plant fiber byproducts like corn cobs and agricultural residue, designed to deliver the taste and texture of conventional sugar while providing lower calories, lower glycemic impact, and prebiotic benefits for food manufacturers.
ConsumerFoodTechCambridge, GB
Tom Simmons(CEO)inRuben Tadmor(Head Of Business Development)in
Co-investorsCoatue ManagementManta Ray VenturesWestern Technology InvestmentY CombinatorAgFunderCathexis Ventures+12 more
TRIP designs functional beverage and supplement products formulated with botanical ingredients intended to help users manage stress, improve sleep, and support overall wellbeing.
ConsumerMental HealthWellness & Fitness
DanLivOlivia Ferdi(Founder)in
Co-investorsChannel 4 VenturesCoefficient CapitalDMG VenturesTaste Tomorrow Ventures
Veracity Health develops a metabolic health product that targets cellular energy metabolism to support sustainable weight loss and overall health benefits.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Allie Egan(Founder)inGabrielle Francis(Chief Medical Officer)
Co-investors37 AngelsCartan CapitalCoalition OperatorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalMaveronMeridian Street Capital+7 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Distinct Holdings Group, LLCCULINAEvergreen
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 companiesPreciTaste · finsmes.com · Jul 13, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Melitas Ventures Llc made?
- Melitas Ventures Llc has 31 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Melitas Ventures Llc invest at?
- Melitas Ventures Llc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Melitas Ventures Llc focus on?
- Melitas Ventures Llc focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Melitas Ventures Llc located?
- Melitas Ventures Llc is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does Melitas Ventures Llc co-invest with?
- Melitas Ventures Llc most often shares deals with Collaborative Fund, Terpsi Capital, Coefficient Capital, among 77 tracked co-investors.
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