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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)JHJames Hicks(Co-founder)inTommy Riggs(Co-founder)inLondon Lazerson(Co-founder, Creative Director)in

Co-investorsF4F4 FundGFGFR FundONOnstage

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 seatMSMichael Steib· per SEC Form D · $8.2M raise · filed Apr 2023

Co-investorsGAGaingels

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 seatJAJacques Antebi· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsANAngel groupRCRCV FrontlineVAValor Equity Partners

Abbott's Butcher produces veggie-forward, protein-rich food products made with real ingredients for health-conscious consumers.

AgTechConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessSan Clemente, US

KSKerry Song(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

Co-investorsLILivingSISiddhi CapitalSOSOSVUNUnovis 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-investorsTOTouch 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

CKCarly Kremer(Founder)inCSCarly Stein(Founder)Daniel Millar(Executive Officer, Director)inDave Jonesin

BoardJJJared Jacobs(Director)inJSJon Sebastiani(Director)

Co-investorsMUMuse CapitalSOSonoma Brands CapitalVIVibrant VenturesWEWestern Technology InvestmentCACAVU 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-investorsTETerpsi 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)

BoardAMAlex Malamatinas(Director)inDaniel Morad(Director)

Co-investorsLOLongJump VenturesNENext VenturesTETerpsi 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-investorsALAltered VenturesANAngel groupDMDMG VenturesEVEvolution VC PartnersGFGFR FundSISimple 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

LTLeslie Tessler(Founder & CEO)BARBARA PALMQUIST(Director)JEFFREY TESSLER(Director)

Co-investorsFAFab Co-Creation Studio VenturesBOBold Capital PartnersCUCult CapitalRORodeo 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

KLKatie Lefkowitz(Founder)in

Co-investorsLELever VCSESelva VenturesTATaste 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-investorsLULunch PartnersSWSWAT Equity PartnersTRTrue Beauty VenturesSUSugar 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

JBJen Batchelor(Founder)inJen Batchelor Matthew Cauble(Founder)

Co-investorsBOBoxGroupCACanaan PartnersCOCollaborative FundFIFifty YearsTRTrousdale VenturesTWTwo 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-investors3C3cubed 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)YHYanni Hufnagel(Founder)inAlec Hufnagel(Director)Barak Bar-Cohen(Director)Rita Patel(Director)

BoardPSPhillip Sarofim(Director)in

Co-investorsEVEvolution VC PartnersGOGoat Rodeo CapitalGRGreen Meadow VenturesJDJDS SportsRARaptor GroupRCRCV Frontline+2 more

LoveCorn makes crunchy corn snacks sold in various flavours, marketed as a healthier alternative to crisps for consumers and families.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

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

GLGabi Lewis(Founder)inGSGregory Sewitz(Founder)inGabi Lewis Greg Sewitz(Founder)Greg Sewitz(Founder)

Co-investorsCOCoefficient CapitalCOCollaborative FundCOConstellationGRGreen Meadow VenturesLILightspeed Venture PartnersRSRSE 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)inGFGraham Fortgang(Co-founder)inMatthew Fortgang(Executive Officer, Director)G. Scott Greenburg(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsJAJames Beshara FundLELevel One 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

SHShane Heath(Founder)in

Co-investorsABAble PartnersALAlumni VenturesBFBFG PartnersCOCollaborative FundCOCostella KirschFLFlucas 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)AJAlexandria Jarrell(Founder)inThomas Gieselmann(Director)Nate Phillips(Founder)Wenzhe Gao(Founder)

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesBUBullishCOCoefficient CapitalGRGreycroftKIKima VenturesRXRx3 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

SMSteven Minisini(Executive Officer, Director)inJCJennifer Chow(Executive Officer, Director)inZach DeAngelo(Director)Ben Johnson(Director)Tim Favia(Director)

BoardMSMichael Steib(Director)in

Co-investorsALAlign VenturesFEFernbrook Capital ManagementIRIrishAngelsSEService Provider CapitalTWTwo Culture CapitalWIWinklevoss Capital

Oakland, US

DAVID MATTHEW LESTER(Director)CHARLES BENNETT GOODWIN(Executive Officer, Director)BGBen Goodwin(Founder)inMELVIN LANDIS(Executive Officer)inTHTRACY HART(Executive Officer)inBen Goodwin David Lester(Founder)

Co-investorsANAngel groupANAntiBABarrel VenturesBFBFG PartnersCOCollaborative FundCOColter+13 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-investorsCOCollaborative Fund

ROAR is a USDA Organic Certified vitamin-enhanced beverage containing electrolytes and antioxidants designed for hydration.

FoodTechWellness & Fitness

The Supplant Company makes a blend of sugars derived from plant fiber, created by upcycling agricultural side-streams such as corn cobs and wheat or rice straw.

Circular EconomyConsumerFoodTechNew MaterialsCambridge, GB

TSTom Simmons(CEO)inRTRuben Tadmor(Head Of Business Development)in

Co-investorsCOCoatue ManagementMAManta Ray VenturesWEWestern Technology InvestmentY Y CombinatorAGAgFunderCACathexis 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

DanLivOFOlivia Ferdi(Founder)in

Co-investorsCHChannel 4 VenturesCOCoefficient CapitalDMDMG VenturesTATaste 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

AEAllie Egan(Founder)inGFGabrielle Francis(Chief Medical Officer)

Co-investors3737 AngelsCACartan CapitalCOCoalition OperatorsGRGreat Oaks Venture CapitalMAMaveronMEMeridian Street Capital+8 more