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Food startups worldwide

1,826 food startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $18B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$18Braised by these 50
1,826on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Zomatoraised the most
  1. 1ZomatoDigital ventures group of Bloomimgdale Illinois is a Bitcoin operator.

    Digital ventures group of Bloomimgdale Illinois is a Bitcoin operator.

    Founded 2008Kilpauk, Chennai, India$1.8Blast round Nov 2024
  2. 2WonderFounded -United States$1.7Blast round Sept 2026
  3. 3Impossible FoodsImpossible Foods is a science-driven company founded in 2011 by Patrick O.

    Impossible Foods is a science-driven company founded in 2011 by Patrick O.

    Founded 2011Redwood City, United States$1.2Blast round Nov 2021
  4. 4The WharfThe Wharf is a waterfront neighborhood in DC with restaurants, shops, hotels, residential spaces, and a marina.

    The Wharf is a waterfront neighborhood in DC with restaurants, shops, hotels, residential spaces, and a marina.

    Founded -Washington, United States$1.1Blast round Jun 2025
  5. 5Equity InvestEquity Invest is an investment company that offers strategic investments to companies that are looking to grow or expand.

    Equity Invest is an investment company that offers strategic investments to companies that are looking to grow or expand.

    Founded 2019Switzerland$815Mlast round Mar 2021
  6. 6Lineage LogisticsLineage Logistics is a warehousing and logistics company that provides temperature-controlled logistics and supply chain solutions.

    Lineage Logistics is a warehousing and logistics company that provides temperature-controlled logistics and supply chain solutions.

    Founded -Novi, United States$808Mlast round Nov 2025
  7. 7ChobaniChobani is a food company that produces and markets Greek yogurt crafted from natural ingredients.

    Chobani is a food company that produces and markets Greek yogurt crafted from natural ingredients.

    Founded 2005New Berlin, United States$750Mlast round Apr 2014
  8. 8MagnavaleMagnavale Providing cold storage and value-added services to the food industry.

    Magnavale Providing cold storage and value-added services to the food industry.

    Founded 2013Chesterfield, United Kingdom$681Mlast round Jun 2025
  9. 9BbotBbot is a restaurant and hospitality tech startup dedicated to simplifying and improving the ordering and payment process.

    Bbot is a restaurant and hospitality tech startup dedicated to simplifying and improving the ordering and payment process.

    Founded 2017Astoria, United States$476Mlast round Aug 2025
  10. 10OwnerOWNER is a Dutch software company based in Emmen, specializing in business relationship management.

    OWNER is a Dutch software company based in Emmen, specializing in business relationship management.

    Founded 2018Emmen, United States$360Mlast round Aug 2026
  11. 11Nature's FyndNature's Fynd is a Chicago-based food-tech company that specializes in creating animal-free meat and dairy alternatives.

    Nature's Fynd is a Chicago-based food-tech company that specializes in creating animal-free meat and dairy alternatives.

    Founded 2012Chicago, United States$350Mlast round Jul 2021
  12. 12Luckin CoffeeLuckin Coffee is a tech-driven retail model designed to provide coffee and other products.

    Luckin Coffee is a tech-driven retail model designed to provide coffee and other products.

    Founded 2017Xiamen, China$350Mlast round Apr 2019
  13. 13TouchBistroFounded -United States$335Mlast round Nov 2022
  14. 14DavidDavid Protein is a nutrition-focused company based in New York, NY, dedicated to creating high-protein, low-calorie, sugar-free protein bars.

    David Protein is a nutrition-focused company based in New York, NY, dedicated to creating high-protein, low-calorie, sugar-free protein bars.

    Founded 2023New York, United States$325Mlast round Sept 2026
  15. 15Califia FarmsCalifia Farms is a prominent plant-based beverage company founded in 2010 by Greg Steltenpohl and a farmer’s co-op from California's San Joaquin Valley.

    Califia Farms is a prominent plant-based beverage company founded in 2010 by Greg Steltenpohl and a farmer’s co-op from California's San Joaquin Valley.

    Founded 2010Los Angeles, United States$325Mlast round Jan 2020
  16. 16Carlsberg Marston'sCarlsberg Marston's is a brewery.

    Carlsberg Marston's is a brewery.

    Founded 2020Wolverhampton, United Kingdom$324Mlast round Jul 2024
  17. 17RappiRappi is a Latin American super-app and technology company founded in 2015 in Bogotá, Colombia.

    Rappi is a Latin American super-app and technology company founded in 2015 in Bogotá, Colombia.

    Founded 2015Mexico City, Colombia$300Mlast round Aug 2025
  18. 18DIRTEADIRTEA is a London-based wellness brand founded by brothers Simon and Andrew Salter.

    DIRTEA is a London-based wellness brand founded by brothers Simon and Andrew Salter.

    Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$296Mlast round Aug 2026
  19. 19My EmissionsSaaS platform for food companies to accurately measure and reduce carbon emissions.

    SaaS platform for food companies to accurately measure and reduce carbon emissions.

    Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$263Mlast round Apr 2024
  20. 20Del TacoDel Taco specializes in offering tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos.

    Del Taco specializes in offering tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos.

    Founded 1964Lake Forest, United States$260Mlast round Apr 2014
  21. 21Perfect DayPerfect Day, Inc.

    Perfect Day, Inc.

    Founded 2014Berkeley, United States$255Mlast round Jan 2024
  22. 22PagodaFounded -China$230Mlast round Jan 2018
  23. 23yfood Labsyfood Labs is a food-tech startup which designs smart food solutions for a modern generation.

    yfood Labs is a food-tech startup which designs smart food solutions for a modern generation.

    Founded -Munich, Germany$229Mlast round Mar 2023
  24. 24Heritage DistillingHeritage Distilling operates as a craft distillery company.

    Heritage Distilling operates as a craft distillery company.

    Founded 2012Gig Harbor, United States$224Mlast round Aug 2025
  25. 25OdekoOdeko is a smart operations platform founded in 2019 that supports independent coffee shops, cafés, bakeries, and restaurants.

    Odeko is a smart operations platform founded in 2019 that supports independent coffee shops, cafés, bakeries, and restaurants.

    Founded 2019New York, United States$222Mlast round Mar 2025
  26. 26HuelFounded 2012United Kingdom$222Mlast round Oct 2023
  27. 27PersonaPersona is the next generation personalized nutrition program, helping consumers take the guesswork out of the dietary supplement aisle.

    Persona is the next generation personalized nutrition program, helping consumers take the guesswork out of the dietary supplement aisle.

    Founded 2017Snoqualmie, United States$211Mlast round Nov 2026
  28. 28MycoTechnologyMycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products.

    MycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products.

    Founded 2013Aurora, United States$203Mlast round Mar 2022
  29. 29ZappZapp is a leading premium convenience retail platform in the United Kingdom, founded in 2020 and based in Nine Elms, London.

    Zapp is a leading premium convenience retail platform in the United Kingdom, founded in 2020 and based in Nine Elms, London.

    Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$202Mlast round Mar 2025
  30. 30UzumUzum is a digital ecosystem for online shopping, payments, and business services.

    Uzum is a digital ecosystem for online shopping, payments, and business services.

    Founded 2022Tashkent, Uzbekistan$197Mlast round Mar 2026
  31. 31Rebel FoodsRebel Foods, formerly known as Faasos, is an India-based food technology startup and the largest cloud kitchen operator globally.

    Rebel Foods, formerly known as Faasos, is an India-based food technology startup and the largest cloud kitchen operator globally.

    Founded 2011Mumbai, India$175Mlast round Sept 2025
  32. 32Somerset Cider SolutionsSomerset Cider Solutions is a beverage company that manufactures packing solutions for the drinks industry.

    Somerset Cider Solutions is a beverage company that manufactures packing solutions for the drinks industry.

    Founded 2019United Kingdom$172Mlast round Oct 2022
  33. 33Fresh EasyFresh Easy is a distributor of meal kits.

    Fresh Easy is a distributor of meal kits.

    Founded 2016-$170Mlast round Nov 2021
  34. 34Devenish NutritionDevenish Nutrition is a farming and food company,

    Devenish Nutrition is a farming and food company,

    Founded 1952Belfast, United Kingdom$156Mlast round May 2026
  35. 35MarginEdgeMarginEdge is a restaurant management and bill payment software platform designed to enhance back-office operations for restaurant operators and their accounting partners.

    MarginEdge is a restaurant management and bill payment software platform designed to enhance back-office operations for restaurant operators and their accounting partners.

    Founded 2015Arlington, United States$151Mlast round Aug 2026
  36. 36OrdermarkOrdermark is a technology platform enabling restaurants to aggregate orders across online ordering services into a single dashboard.

    Ordermark is a technology platform enabling restaurants to aggregate orders across online ordering services into a single dashboard.

    Founded 2016United States$151Mlast round Oct 2020
  37. 37FruitistFruitist is a global superfruit platform and premium consumer brand that specializes in sourcing, cultivating, and distributing high-quality berries and other n

    Fruitist is a global superfruit platform and premium consumer brand that specializes in sourcing, cultivating, and distributing high-quality berries and other n

    Founded 2012Los Angeles, United States$150Mlast round Oct 2025
  38. 38Googut Wine & SpiritsFounded -China$149Mlast round Mar 2019
  39. 39Snack Is BusySnack Is Busy is a food chain brand that delivers snacks to people using delivery trucks across the nation.

    Snack Is Busy is a food chain brand that delivers snacks to people using delivery trucks across the nation.

    Founded 2016Changsha$147Mlast round Dec 2023
  40. 40SolazymeSolazyme is a synthetic biology company converting algal biomass into biofuels for the transportation, cosmetic and food industries.

    Solazyme is a synthetic biology company converting algal biomass into biofuels for the transportation, cosmetic and food industries.

    Founded 2003South San Francisco, United States$146Mlast round Aug 2010
  41. 41SourceWhether it’s an easy to manage, fast loading brochure website or a state-of-the-art web application – if you can imagine it, we can build it.

    Whether it’s an easy to manage, fast loading brochure website or a state-of-the-art web application – if you can imagine it, we can build it.

    Founded 2017London, France$143Mlast round Jun 2025
  42. 42Punch Bowl SocialPunch Bowl Social is a private restaurant chain founded in 2012 in Denver, Colorado.

    Punch Bowl Social is a private restaurant chain founded in 2012 in Denver, Colorado.

    Founded 2012Denver, United States$142Mlast round Jul 2019
  43. 43Whiskey House, KentuckyWhiskey House of Kentucky specializes in custom whiskey production with a focus on flexibility and technical sophistication.

    Whiskey House of Kentucky specializes in custom whiskey production with a focus on flexibility and technical sophistication.

    Founded 2022Elizabethtown, United States$140Mlast round Jul 2024
  44. 44Blue Bottle Coffee“Blue Bottle is coffee and people.

    “Blue Bottle is coffee and people.

    Founded 2012Oakland, United States$136Mlast round Jun 2015
  45. 45Super CoffeeSuper Coffee, also known as Kitu Life Inc., is a dynamic food and beverage company founded in 2015 by the DeCicco brothers.

    Super Coffee, also known as Kitu Life Inc., is a dynamic food and beverage company founded in 2015 by the DeCicco brothers.

    Founded 2015Austin, United States$131Mlast round May 2026
  46. 46BeviBevi is a Boston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in smart, bottleless beverage dispensers.

    Bevi is a Boston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in smart, bottleless beverage dispensers.

    Founded 2013Boston, United States$130Mlast round Aug 2022
  47. 47ProviviFounded -United States$124Mlast round Nov 2026
  48. 48DDC EnterpriseDDC Enterprise produces and sells Asian-inspired food products.

    DDC Enterprise produces and sells Asian-inspired food products.

    Founded -New York, United States$124Mlast round Oct 2025
  49. 49Kopi KenanganKopi Kenangan is Indonesia's largest coffee retailer and the first food and beverage unicorn in Southeast Asia.

    Kopi Kenangan is Indonesia's largest coffee retailer and the first food and beverage unicorn in Southeast Asia.

    Founded 2017South Jakarta, Indonesia$124Mlast round Dec 2021
  50. 50DaydaycookDayDayCook is a digital publisher and merchandiser for asian cooking based in Hong Kong.

    DayDayCook is a digital publisher and merchandiser for asian cooking based in Hong Kong.

    Founded -Sheung Wan, Hong Kong SAR China$124Mlast round Oct 2025
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