Unovis Asset Management
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Unovis invests in companies reimagining the food industry through sustainable practices and alternative proteins, supporting innovations across the entire value chain from protein research and development through manufacturing, product development, and consumer distribution. The firm partners deeply with founders to navigate the complexity of modern food systems and scale solutionary approaches to sustainably feeding the planet.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 34 of 52 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×33Consumer ×17Climate Tech ×12Direct to Consumer ×9Biotech ×8Impact & Social Good ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4AgTech ×4
HQs:United States×12Netherlands×2China×1United Kingdom×1Indonesia×1Israel×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 22 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×122 founders×73 founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 21 founders with education data
Princeton University ×3The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ×3Harvard Kennedy School ×2Rutgers University ×2
11 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 22 with degree data)
Investments · 52 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12020 · 12014 · 13 dated
Beyond Meat creates plant-based protein products, including burgers and other foods designed to provide nutritional value while supporting environmental sustainability and soil regeneration.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechFoodTechEl Segundo, US
Ethan Brown(Founder & CEO)Teri L. Witteman(Executive Officer)inJonathan Nelson(Executive Officer)Dariush Ajami, Ph.D.(Executive Officer)Drew Lufkin(Executive Officer)inJohn Boken(Executive Officer)
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationCleveland AvenueCollaborative FundCPT CapitalDns CapitalEvolution VC Partners+13 more
Dao Foods is an investment and advocacy firm that funds and mentors plant-based and alternative protein companies focused on or serving the Chinese market.
AgTechClimate TechFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Tao Zhang(Co-Founder)inAlbert Tseng(Co-Founder)in
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
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
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsLivingMelitas Ventures LlcSiddhi Capital
Aleph Farms develops cultivated meat, growing beef steaks from cow cells using tissue engineering technology, and produced the world's first cultivated thin-cut and ribeye steaks.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Neta Lavon(Co-founder & CTO)inShulamit Levenberg(Co-founder)inDidier Toubia(Co-founder & CEO)in
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBloom8Castor Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund)Cockpit InnovationPeregrine Ventures+3 more
Maker of convenient plant-based foods.
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationClear Current CapitalStray Dog CapitalACCELFOODSNew Crop Capital
Nobell Foods produces plant-based dairy cheese made from soybean plants engineered to grow casein protein, working with Midwest farmers.
BiotechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Magi Richani(Founder/CEO)in
BoardChris Rivest(Director)Vijay Pande(Director)inKyle Vogt(Director)
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDCVC (Data Collective)Mission BiocapitalY CombinatorAgFunder
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Ready-to-eat plant-based meals that are sustainable, nutritious, and visually appealing.
ANINA makes shelf-stable, ready-in-minutes meal bowls made with upcycled vegetables, offering globally-inspired flavors that are high in fiber and a source of protein.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Atlas Foodworks produces food products from farm-grown mycelium, positioning it as a nutritious and sustainable alternative protein category for consumers.
FoodTech
Eben Bayer(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsStray Dog Capital
Green Island, US
Eben Bayer(Executive Officer, Director)inPatricia Strickland(Executive Officer)Stephen Lomnes(Executive Officer)in
BoardShally Shanker(Director)Stephen McDonnell(Director)Jessica Harris(Director)
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Benji produces plant-based sausages made from wheat protein as a meat alternative for consumers seeking lower cholesterol and fat content.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Black Sheep Foods develops protein substrates and ingredients for hybrid and plant-based food products, sold to food manufacturers, meat processors, retailers, and plant-based brands as private-label and white-label solutions.
AgTechFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Sunny Kumar(Executive Officer, Director)Ismael Montanez(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRobert Leclerc(Director)in
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersJuniperPortfoliaSiddhi CapitalSprint VcAgFunder+1 more
BlueNalu develops cell-cultivated seafood grown directly from fish cells in a controlled environment, aiming to supply seafood without harvesting it from the ocean.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTechSan Diego, US
Lauran Madden(Founder)inH. LOUIS COOPERHOUSE(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSTEVEN FINN(Director)BABAR KHAN(Director)DAVID TAICLET(Director)MARY WAGNER(Director)
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investors91 VenturesAgronomicsAlwyn CapitalAurum Venture PartnersBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBloom8+7 more
Evolution Meats produces plant-based meat alternatives including kebab, satay, and sausages made from soy, wheat, legumes, and rice.
Circular EconomyConsumerFoodTech
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Gathered Foods makes plant-based food products, positioning its brands around vegan eating, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodHeath, US
William Chris Kerr(Executive Officer, Director)Chad Sarno(Director)Mark Langley(Executive Officer)Christine A. Mei(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCourtney Reum(Director)Charles Laue(Director)in
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationSiddhi CapitalStray Dog CapitalBig Idea VenturesCPT CapitalNew Crop Capital+2 more
Geltor uses a proprietary biodesign and precision fermentation platform to create and commercially produce novel protein ingredients, including collagens, for beauty and personal care formulators.
BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness
Alexander Lorestani(Founder)inNick Ouzounov(Co-founder)in
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsAgronomicsAlwyn CapitalArgonautic VenturesBaruch Future VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationCavallo Ventures+12 more
Makes plant-based seafood alternatives from legumes.
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsClear Current CapitalK2 Global
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Green Rebel makes plant-based meat alternatives and dairy-free cheeses, including ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook products, tempeh, and dairy-free cheese, sold through bundles and family packs.
Climate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Max(Co-founder)Helga Angelina Tjahjadi(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBetter Bite VenturesTeja VenturesAgFunder
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Heura Foods makes plant-based meat alternatives — including burgers, chunks, fillets, cold cuts, nuggets, sausages, and mince — using ingredients such as soy and pea protein and extra virgin olive oil.
Climate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsLever VC
Imagin Dairy produces plant-based dairy proteins designed to replicate the flavor, nutrition, and texture of traditional dairy while minimizing environmental and animal welfare impacts.
Circular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Eyal Afergan(Founder & CEO)inTamir Tuller(Founder)inArie Abo(Founder)in
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsDanone Manifesto VentureEmerald Technology Ventures AgEntrée CapitalGreen Circle Foodtech VenturesMoreVCNew Climate Ventures+5 more
Kite Hill creates plant-based dairy alternatives including cheeses, yogurts, and spreads using an artisan approach.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Tal RonnenMonte CasinoinPat Brownin
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsArborview CapitalStray Dog CapitalCAVU Consumer Partners
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Columbus, US
Eric Jenkusky(Executive Officer)Ross Kayuha(Director)
BoardFlavio Lobato(Director)
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Meati produces meat alternatives made from mycelium, the root structure of fungi, offering a plant-based protein source with complete amino acids and additional nutritional benefits.
ConsumerFoodTech
Tyler Huggins(Founder)in
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsBetter Ventures Central LlcBluestein VenturesFifty YearsJoyance PartnersSocial StartsThe March Group+7 more
Miyoko's makes plant-based dairy alternatives, including a European-style cultured butter made from cashew milk.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechFairfax, US
Miyoko Schinner(Executive Officer, Director)inLisa Shanower(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsObvious VenturesStray Dog Capital
Mosa Meat is a company developing cultivated meat.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Mark Post(Founder)
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsAgronomicsArcTern VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationCollateral GoodLOWERCARBONLowercarbon Capital+6 more
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
NovaMeat develops plant-based protein food products, positioning them as part of a new culinary tradition.
FoodTech
Giuseppe Scionti(Founder)in
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersCarbonSofinnova PartnersVU Venture Partners
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Oatly makes oat-based food and drink products, including oat drinks, chilled oat drinks, cooking products, and oatgurt.
Climate TechConsumerFoodTech
Rickard Öste(Founder)Björn Öste(Founder)
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsCoefficient CapitalDynabrand VenturesFELIX CAPITALIndustrifondenK2 GlobalOyster Bay Venture Capital+8 more
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationClear Current Capital
Oshi produces plant-based seafood alternatives, including salmon and white fish fillets made from soy protein and mycoprotein, as well as plant-based filet mignon.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsCardumen Capital
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsBlue Horizon Corporation
Paragon Pure develops plant-based food ingredients designed to reduce environmental impact while improving nutritional value.
Climate TechFoodTechNew MaterialsRocky Hill, US
Chris Gregson(CEO)inMatt Sillick(CTO)in
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsAlwyn CapitalGATHER VENTURESSiddhi CapitalSoundboard Venture FundYildiz Ventures
Plant Based News is a mission-driven media platform covering health, environment, and sustainability topics for conscious consumers.
Impact & Social GoodMedia & Entertainment
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsBloom8
Plantish makes plant-based whole-cut seafood fillets, including its Oshi brand white fish and salmon alternatives, sold in stores, online, and through restaurants.
Climate TechConsumerFoodTech
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Sunfed was a New Zealand food-technology and manufacturing company that produced clean-label, whole-cut plant-based proteins with meat-like texture, including Chicken Free Chicken, Bull Free Beef, and Boar Free Bacon.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechFoodTechAuckland, NZ
Shama Sukul Lee(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationStray Dog Capital
Tender makes plant-based meat alternatives designed to mimic the taste and texture of real meat, with products such as pulled pork, beef short rib, and fried chicken.
FoodTechSomerville, US
Luke MacQueen(Executive Officer)Kevin Kit Parker(Director)Christophe Chantre(Executive Officer)inMichael Messersmith(Executive Officer, Director)Grant Gonzalez(Executive Officer)
BoardCarsten Boers(Director)
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, Llc
The Protein Brewery develops FERMOTEIN, a fermentation-based whole food ingredient made from fungal mycelium that provides complete protein and prebiotic fiber.
BiotechFoodTech
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Upside Foods produces cultivated meat using cell-based technology.
BiotechFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Uma Valeti(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsAlwyn CapitalCPT CapitalDentsu VenturesFifty YearsFuture VenturesJoyance Partners+10 more
SuperMeat develops cultivated meat products, specifically chicken, using cellular agriculture technology to create animal protein.
BiotechFoodTech
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Co-investorsAgronomicsBlue Horizon CorporationGood Seed VenturesSeier CapitalStray Dog CapitalVarana+1 more
White Cub produces and sells plant-based butter products, available for direct consumer purchase in India with same-day delivery in select cities.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechMumbai, IN
Sonal(Director Compassionate Choices Pvt Ltd and CEO WhiteCub)
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Wicked Foods makes a line of tempeh-based plant food products sold direct to consumers via delivery.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Zero Egg produces a plant-based egg alternative with significantly lower environmental impact compared to conventional eggs, targeting consumers who want sustainable food choices aligned with their values.
ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social Good
PartnerDan Altschuler Malek· solo GP
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioBeyond MeatNASDAQ: BYND
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Oatly · greenqueen.com.hk · Aug 19, 2026
Beyond Meat · latimes.com · Jul 16, 2026
Aleph Farms · calcalistech.com · Jun 2, 2026
Alpine Bio · trysignalbase.com · Dec 31, 2025
Meati Foods · meati.com · Nov 11, 2025
Geltor · geltor.com · Oct 13, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Unovis Asset Management made?
- Unovis Asset Management has 52 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Unovis Asset Management invest at?
- Unovis Asset Management invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Unovis Asset Management focus on?
- Unovis Asset Management focuses on FoodTech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Unovis Asset Management located?
- Unovis Asset Management is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Who does Unovis Asset Management co-invest with?
- Unovis Asset Management most often shares deals with Stray Dog Capital, Blue Horizon Corporation, Siddhi Capital, among 104 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 4
Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.
Sofinnova Partners is a life sciences venture capital firm investing across the value chain from seed to later stage, with a focus on healthcare and sustainability. It backs companies in biopharma, medtech, digital medicine, agriculture and industrial processes.
Tet Ventures is an early-stage investor backing founders solving consequential problems, with a focus on foodtech.
TechAviv Founder Partners is a founder-driven venture network that grew out of a founders club started in 2007 and now operates as a fund making early-stage investments in Israeli founders.
Firms observed investing alongside Unovis Asset Management, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Unovis Asset Management's recorded portfolio.
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