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Food tech market map: United States

509 food tech startups based in the United States that have raised money in rounds we track, placed in 7 segments by what each says it does. Together they have raised $12B; the biggest segment is drinks.

509startups on the map
7segments
$12Braised between them
Drinksmost funded segment

Drinks

279

+255 more

Alternative and functional foods

105

+81 more

Restaurant tech

77

+53 more

Meal kits and ready meals

24

Grocery and quick commerce

13

Food safety and traceability

6

Food waste

5

Segment by segment

Drinks

279 startups · $4.2B raised

  1. ChobaniChobani is a food company that produces and markets Greek yogurt crafted from natural ingredients.United States$750M
  2. Perfect DayPerfect Day, Inc.United States$255M
  3. Heritage DistillingHeritage Distilling operates as a craft distillery company.United States$224M
  4. FruitistFruitist is a global superfruit platform and premium consumer brand that specializes in sourcing, cultivating, and distributing hiUnited States$150M
  5. SolazymeSolazyme is a synthetic biology company converting algal biomass into biofuels for the transportation, cosmetic and food industries.United States$146M
  6. Blue Bottle Coffee“Blue Bottle is coffee and people.United States$136M
  7. Super CoffeeSuper Coffee, also known as Kitu Life Inc., is a dynamic food and beverage company founded in 2015 by the DeCicco brothers.United States$131M
  8. JuiceroJuicero Inc.United States$118M

Alternative and functional foods

105 startups · $3.5B 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. BeviBevi is a Boston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in smart, bottleless beverage dispensers.United States$130M
  6. Ripple FoodsRipple Foods is a plant-based dairy-alternative company founded in 2015, focusing on creating sustainable, high-protein products fUnited States$112M
  7. 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
  8. MeatiMeati Foods is a consumer goods company that provides fungi-based meat alternatives to everyone.United States$100M

Restaurant tech

77 startups · $3.4B 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. OrdermarkOrdermark is a technology platform enabling restaurants to aggregate orders across online ordering services into a single dashboard.United States$151M
  6. MarginEdgeMarginEdge is a restaurant management and bill payment software platform designed to enhance back-office operations for restaurantUnited States$151M
  7. Punch Bowl SocialPunch Bowl Social is a private restaurant chain founded in 2012 in Denver, Colorado.United States$142M
  8. ChowbusChowbus is a full-stack restaurant technology company and food delivery platform based in Chicago, Illinois.United States$105M

Meal kits and ready meals

24 startups · $180M raised

  1. Urban RemedyUrban Remedy is a certified organic, plant-based food company founded in 2009 by Neka Pasquale.United States$41M
  2. 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
  3. EverytableEverytable is a mission-driven food company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2016 by Sam Polk.United States$25M
  4. MealogicMealogic offers a platform for businesses to deliver chef-crafted, nutrition-led meals through their end-to-end commerce solution.United States$16M
  5. Splendid SpoonSplendid Spoon is a plant-based meal delivery service founded in 2011 by Nicole Centeno, a trained chef and former research biologist.United States$12M
  6. Big ChickenBig Chicken is a food and beverage company that offers popcorn chicken, crinkle-cut fries, desserts, and kid's meals.United States$10M
  7. TovalaTovala is a Chicago-based food-tech company that combines a smart countertop oven with a meal delivery service.United States$9.2M
  8. PoshaPosha is a food technology and consumer robotics company focused on transforming home cooking with its innovative kitchen appliances.United States$8.0M

Grocery and quick commerce

13 startups · $205M raised

  1. FarmigoFarmigo makes it possible to order fresh, local, farm-to-table food by creating a scalable alternative to the traditional supermarUnited States$36M
  2. AfreshAfresh is an AI-powered grocery technology company founded in 2017, based in San Francisco, California.United States$34M
  3. Door to Door OrganicsDoor to Door Organics was an online grocery and meal-planning delivery service founded in 1997 and based in Lafayette, Colorado.United States$32M
  4. JackBeAn on-demand, pick-up-only grocery service reimagining how individuals experience grocery shopping.United States$26M
  5. LYFE KitchenLYFE Kitchen, Inc.United States$21M
  6. New Seasons MarketNew Seasons Market is a neighborhood-focused grocery store chain based in Portland, Oregon, established in 1999.United States$18M
  7. FreshRealmFreshRealm partners with grocery, convenience, and omni channel retailers to provide ready-to-cook and ready-to-heat meals.United States$10M
  8. RISE Brewing Co.We brew nitro cold-brew coffee kegs and cans for grocery, offices, bars/restaurants and cafes nationally.United States$7.5M

Food safety and traceability

6 startups · $139M 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. CorviumCorvium is a food intelligence company that develops food safety software designing and analysis solutions.United States$3.5M
  4. PURE BiosciencePURE Bioscience, Inc.United States$3.3M
  5. 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
  6. OtrafyOtrafy is an AI-powered enterprise SaaS platform that focuses on automating supplier management, regulatory compliance, and traceaUnited States$1.0M

Food waste

5 startups · $45M raised

  1. DGDo Good FoodsDo Good Foods is a meat producer that upcycles surplus food from grocery stores and supermarketsUnited States$30M
  2. Positive Food Co.Positive Food Co.United States$7.0M
  3. SoFreshSoFresh operates as two distinct entities: a food packaging technology company and a healthy fast-casual restaurant franchise.United States$5.6M
  4. AgShiftAgShift is on a mission to reduce food waste across the food supply chain.United States$2.0M
  5. Hungry HarvestHungry Harvest is a social enterprise founded in 2014 that focuses on delivering fresh, cosmetically imperfect, and surplus producUnited States$25K

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and is based in United States. 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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