Melitas Ventures Llc
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 10 people tracked
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 Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 25 of 30 portfolio companiesConsumer ×22FoodTech ×16Direct to Consumer ×15Wellness & Fitness ×15Healthtech ×3AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1E-commerce ×1
HQs:United States×16United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×53 founders×44+ founders×1
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 22023 · 12021 · 15 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 (COO))inHauke Feddersen(VP of Operations)Frederik Born(VP of Engineering)Laura Horstman(Director and Chief Operating Officer)David Bregler(Chief Operating Officer)
Board seatMichael Steib· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCleveland AvenueEnlightened Hospitality InvestmentsMonogram Capital Partners
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
Kenilworth, US
Dave Calamai(Director)Alfred B. D'Allesandro(Director)Michael D. Long(Director)Louis M. Alterman(Director)Douglas V. Traver(Director)Eric Hutto(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatJacques Antebi· per SEC Form D · filed Dec 2021
New York, US
Matthew Weiss(Executive Officer, Director)Joanna C. Weiss(Director)Alli Folk(Director)
BoardAlexandre Malamatinas(Director)
Board seatJacques Antebi· per SEC Form D · $2.8M raise · filed Jun 2024
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)
Co-investorsLivingSiddhi CapitalUnovis 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)Carly Stein(Founder)Daniel Millar(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJared Jacobs(Director)inJon Sebastiani(Director)
Co-investorsMuse CapitalSonoma Brands CapitalCAVU Consumer Partners
Co-investorsMidnight
Dose Daily manufactures Ayurvedic-inspired dietary supplements formulated to support liver health and core body systems, backed by clinical research.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
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)Emily Groden(Executive Officer, Director)Carolyn Simmons(Director)
BoardAlex Malamatinas(Director)inDaniel Morad(Director)
Co-investorsLongJump VenturesNext Ventures
CPG/grocery retail company; founder Emily Groden provided a testimonial.
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 VenturesDMG VenturesEvolution VC PartnersGFR Fund
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 & Fitness
Leslie Tessler(Founder & CEO)
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
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
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)in
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersFifty YearsTrousdale VenturesTwo Culture CapitalFemale FoundersRefactor Capital
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 GroupTrousdale Ventures
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
Greg Sewitz(Executive Officer, Director)Gabi Lewis(Executive Officer, Director)inGregory Sewitz(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoefficient CapitalCollaborative FundGreen Meadow VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersRSE VenturesSiddhi Capital+2 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)Graham Fortgang(Co-founder)Matthew 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)
Co-investorsAble PartnersCostella KirschFlucas VenturesPROOFPure VenturesSelva Ventures+1 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)
Co-investorsCoefficient CapitalGreycroftKima VenturesRx3 Growth PartnersTandem CapitalThe Players' Impact
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 ManagementIrishAngelsTwo Culture CapitalWinklevoss Capital
Oakland, US
DAVID MATTHEW LESTER(Director)CHARLES BENNETT GOODWIN(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Goodwin(Founder)inMELVIN LANDIS(Executive Officer)TRACY HART(Executive Officer)
BoardCHRISTOPHER DAWE(Director)
Co-investorsAntiBarrel VenturesCollaborative FundLakeside CapitalLeft Lane CapitalMidnight+2 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
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(Founder/CEO)inRuben Tadmor(Founder/COO)in
Co-investorsCoatue ManagementManta Ray VenturesY CombinatorAgFunderDCVC (Data Collective)SOSV
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)
Co-investorsChannel 4 VenturesCoefficient CapitalDMG VenturesTaste Tomorrow Ventures
Veracity develops metabolic health products designed to address underlying causes of low energy, weight management issues, and cognitive symptoms.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Allie Egan(Founder & CEO)Dr. Gabrielle Francis(Chief Medical Officer)
Co-investorsCoalition OperatorsMaveronMeridian Street Capital37 AngelsFab VenturesGlobal Founders Capital+4 more
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 companiesVeracity · prnewswire.com · Jul 14, 2026
PreciTaste · round2cap.com · Jul 14, 2026
Nom Nom · thefoodstack.substack.com · Jul 9, 2026
Magic Spoon · everything-pr.com · Jun 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Melitas Ventures Llc made?
- Melitas Ventures Llc has 25 tracked investments.
- 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 Coefficient Capital, Siddhi Capital, Collaborative Fund, among 55 tracked co-investors.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Melitas Ventures has written about CPG fundraising and investor expectations, emphasizing founders' financial literacy and preparation. The firm also featured Olipop, one of its portfolio companies, which developed a functional beverage now approaching $500 million in sales. AI summary
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