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Food tech market map

1,226 food tech startups worldwide that have raised money in rounds we track, placed in 7 segments by what each says it does. Together they have raised $20B; the biggest segment is drinks, with 646 companies.

1,226startups on the map
7segments
$20Braised between them
Drinksmost funded segment

Drinks

646

+622 more

Alternative and functional foods

243

+219 more

Restaurant tech

191

+167 more

Meal kits and ready meals

72

+48 more

Grocery and quick commerce

43

+19 more

Food waste

22

Food safety and traceability

9

Segment by segment

Drinks

646 startups · $8.6B raised

  1. EIEquity InvestEquity Invest is an investment company that offers strategic investments to companies that are looking to grow or expand.Switzerland$815M
  2. ChobaniChobani is a food company that produces and markets Greek yogurt crafted from natural ingredients.United States$750M
  3. Luckin CoffeeLuckin Coffee is a tech-driven retail model designed to provide coffee and other products.China$350M
  4. My EmissionsSaaS platform for food companies to accurately measure and reduce carbon emissions.United Kingdom$263M
  5. Perfect DayPerfect Day, Inc.United States$255M
  6. yfood Labsyfood Labs is a food-tech startup which designs smart food solutions for a modern generation.Germany$229M
  7. Heritage DistillingHeritage Distilling operates as a craft distillery company.United States$224M
  8. Somerset Cider SolutionsSomerset Cider Solutions is a beverage company that manufactures packing solutions for the drinks industry.United Kingdom$172M

Alternative and functional foods

243 startups · $5.1B raised

  1. Impossible FoodsImpossible Foods is a science-driven company founded in 2011 by Patrick O.United States$1.2B
  2. Nature's FyndNature's Fynd is a Chicago-based food-tech company that specializes in creating animal-free meat and dairy alternatives.United States$350M
  3. DavidDavid Protein is a nutrition-focused company based in New York, NY, dedicated to creating high-protein, low-calorie, sugar-free protein bars.United States$325M
  4. Califia FarmsCalifia Farms is a prominent plant-based beverage company founded in 2010 by Greg Steltenpohl and a farmer’s co-op from CaliforniaUnited States$325M
  5. DIRTEADIRTEA is a London-based wellness brand founded by brothers Simon and Andrew Salter.United Kingdom$296M
  6. BeviBevi is a Boston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in smart, bottleless beverage dispensers.United States$130M
  7. Ripple FoodsRipple Foods is a plant-based dairy-alternative company founded in 2015, focusing on creating sustainable, high-protein products fUnited States$112M
  8. Magic SpoonMagic Spoon is a New York-based food company that specializes in creating high-protein, low-carb breakfast cereals designed for adults.United States$112M

Restaurant tech

191 startups · $4.5B raised

  1. The WharfThe Wharf is a waterfront neighborhood in DC with restaurants, shops, hotels, residential spaces, and a marina.United States$1.1B
  2. BbotBbot is a restaurant and hospitality tech startup dedicated to simplifying and improving the ordering and payment process.United States$476M
  3. Del TacoDel Taco specializes in offering tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos.United States$260M
  4. OdekoOdeko is a smart operations platform founded in 2019 that supports independent coffee shops, cafés, bakeries, and restaurants.United States$222M
  5. Rebel FoodsRebel Foods, formerly known as Faasos, is an India-based food technology startup and the largest cloud kitchen operator globally.India$175M
  6. OrdermarkOrdermark is a technology platform enabling restaurants to aggregate orders across online ordering services into a single dashboard.United States$151M
  7. MarginEdgeMarginEdge is a restaurant management and bill payment software platform designed to enhance back-office operations for restaurantUnited States$151M
  8. Punch Bowl SocialPunch Bowl Social is a private restaurant chain founded in 2012 in Denver, Colorado.United States$142M

Meal kits and ready meals

72 startups · $648M raised

  1. FEFresh EasyFresh Easy is a distributor of meal kits.-$170M
  2. FoodlesFoodles is a French foodtech company founded in 2014 that transforms workplace catering with its 24/7 self-service smart fridges.France$47M
  3. Simple FeastSimple Feast is an organic, plant-based food company founded in 2014 in Denmark.Denmark$45M
  4. Urban RemedyUrban Remedy is a certified organic, plant-based food company founded in 2009 by Neka Pasquale.United States$41M
  5. Parsley BoxParsley Box is the great new way to enjoy wholesome tasty meals at home.United Kingdom$28M
  6. Liv UpLiv Up is a Brazilian healthy food company focused on providing nutritious and convenient meal solutions.Brazil$27M
  7. Kettlebell KitchenKettlebell Kitchen is a fitness-focused meal delivery service that aims to enhance the human body and change people's lives through food.United States$27M
  8. EverytableEverytable is a mission-driven food company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2016 by Sam Polk.United States$25M

Grocery and quick commerce

43 startups · $980M raised

  1. EverliEverli is a marketplace for online grocery shopping where customers can choose groceries from a variety of retailers.Italy$110M
  2. T11 Food MarketT11 Food Market offers grocery stores.-$100M
  3. FSFlink SEGermany$100M
  4. FirstClubExperience unparalleled quality with FirstClub's curated selection of premium produce and productsIndia$86M
  5. BreadfastBreadfast is a Cairo-based consumer supply-chain technology platform and the leading online grocery "dark store" in Egypt, founded in 2017.Egypt$60M
  6. NEOHNEOH is a food-tech company based in Vienna, Austria, focused on transforming the confectionery and snacking market.Austria$50M
  7. CitymallCityMall is an online shopping platform based in India, operated by Rashanbox Retail Private Limited.India$47M
  8. SShengXianChuanQiShengxianchuanqi is a fresh food chain supermarket that mainly provides customers with fresh food and kitchen merchandise.-$43M

Food waste

22 startups · $109M raised

  1. DGDo Good FoodsDo Good Foods is a meat producer that upcycles surplus food from grocery stores and supermarketsUnited States$30M
  2. WinnowWinnow Solutions is a London-based technology company founded in 2013 that focuses on reducing food waste in commercial kitchens.United Kingdom$19M
  3. Bene BonoBene Bono is a French independent startup founded in April 2020 by Grégoire Carlier, Sven Ripoche, and Claire Laurent.France$11M
  4. FoodforecastFoodforecast is a Cologne-based startup that specializes in artificial intelligence and SaaS solutions aimed at reducing food wastGermany$9.5M
  5. Positive Food Co.Positive Food Co.United States$7.0M
  6. TGToo Good To GoToo Good To Go is a platform intended to reduce food waste.Denmark$6.8M
  7. SoFreshSoFresh operates as two distinct entities: a food packaging technology company and a healthy fast-casual restaurant franchise.United States$5.6M
  8. AlgaleXAlgaleX is a firm that utilizes discarded food waste to create ingredients such as plant-based proteins.Japan$3.9M

Food safety and traceability

9 startups · $152M raised

  1. Roka BioscienceRoka Bioscience develops molecular assays and instrument systems for the food safety industry.United States$109M
  2. FoodLogiQFoodLogiQ provides a food traceability, food safety, food sustainability, and supply chain transparency software.United States$20M
  3. SquizifySquizify is a digital food safety and operational excellence platform based in Brisbane, Australia.Australia$10M
  4. CorviumCorvium is a food intelligence company that develops food safety software designing and analysis solutions.United States$3.5M
  5. PURE BiosciencePURE Bioscience, Inc.United States$3.3M
  6. FoodDocsFoodDocs is an AI-powered food safety management software platform founded in 2017, headquartered in New York, with additional offEstonia$2.4M
  7. GLOBAL FOOD TECHNOLOGIESGlobal Food Technologies is a life sciences company dedicated to making sustainable food clean and safe for you and your family.United States$2.2M
  8. OtrafyOtrafy is an AI-powered enterprise SaaS platform that focuses on automating supplier management, regulatory compliance, and traceaUnited States$1.0M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track. It joins the map when its sectors, read from its rounds, or the opening of its own description say it works in food tech, and goes to the first segment whose words it carries. Each segment shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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