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Venture studioChicago · 3 people tracked
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Relish Works applies human-centered design to the foodservice industry, engaging real people to understand and iterate on solutions for the sector's most complex problems. Its work spans research and development, market placement, and business development, aiming to build new products and technology that help the foodservice industry thrive into the future. The organization welcomes strategists, designers, investors, and founders who want to help shape the future of foodservice.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesSaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Biotech ×1Construction Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1FoodTech ×1Healthtech ×1HR Tech ×1
HQs:United States×2Norway×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12022 · 13 dated
Boostly helps restaurants acquire new customers and build loyalty through personalized text offers, automated review generation, and ROI tracking.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSLehi, US
Shane Murphy(Founder)inMikey Murphy(Founder)in
BoardMatt Melymuka(Director)in
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesTrestle PartnersY CombinatorBeagle VenturesDragon CapitalGoodwater Capital+4 more
Effera provides tracking and communication systems for the tunnel and construction industry, giving real-time location oversight of personnel, machines, and equipment via tracking tags or smartphones.
Construction TechIoTSaaS
Co-investorsÅ Energi InvestSkagerak CapitalIngeborg InvestmentsSiam CapitalSpark Capital
Helaina uses precision fermentation to produce human proteins, including lactoferrin and other bioactive nutrients found in human milk, for consumer nutrition products serving athletes, new parents, and health-conscious consumers.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechHealthtechNew York, US
Laura Katz(Founder)in
Co-investorsBarrel VenturesCosmic Venture PartnersIngeborg InvestmentsPlum Alley InvestmentsPrimary Venture PartnersTrousdale Ventures+4 more
HourWork provides an AI-driven employee engagement and retention platform for quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators, integrating with HRIS systems to run automated text and email outreach, sentiment analysis, and employee feedback.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalUnderscore VCDorm RoomImpact EngineOneValley VenturesPermanent Capital Ventures+1 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBoostly · prnewswire.com · Aug 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Relish Works focus on?
- Relish Works focuses on FoodTech.
- Where is Relish Works located?
- Relish Works is headquartered in Chicago, US.
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