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Food startups in the United States

730 food startups in the United States have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $13B between them, with New York the most common home.

$13Braised by these 50
730on our record in all
New Yorkmost common home
Wonderraised the most
  1. 1WonderFounded -United States$1.7Blast round Sept 2026
  2. 2Impossible 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
  3. 3The 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
  4. 4Lineage 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
  5. 5ChobaniChobani 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
  6. 6BbotBbot 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
  7. 7OwnerOWNER 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
  8. 8Nature'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
  9. 9TouchBistroFounded -United States$335Mlast round Nov 2022
  10. 10DavidDavid 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
  11. 11Califia 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
  12. 12Del 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
  13. 13Perfect DayPerfect Day, Inc.

    Perfect Day, Inc.

    Founded 2014Berkeley, United States$255Mlast round Jan 2024
  14. 14Heritage 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
  15. 15OdekoOdeko 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
  16. 16PersonaPersona 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
  17. 17MycoTechnologyMycoTechnology 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
  18. 18MarginEdgeMarginEdge 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
  19. 19OrdermarkOrdermark 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
  20. 20FruitistFruitist 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
  21. 21SolazymeSolazyme 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
  22. 22Punch 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
  23. 23Whiskey 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
  24. 24Blue Bottle Coffee“Blue Bottle is coffee and people.

    “Blue Bottle is coffee and people.

    Founded 2012Oakland, United States$136Mlast round Jun 2015
  25. 25Super 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
  26. 26BeviBevi 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
  27. 27ProviviFounded -United States$124Mlast round Nov 2026
  28. 28DDC 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
  29. 29JuiceroJuicero Inc.

    Juicero Inc.

    Founded 1963San Francisco, United States$118Mlast round Apr 2016
  30. 30Motif IngredientsFounded -United States$118Mlast round Aug 2019
  31. 31Ripple FoodsRipple Foods is a plant-based dairy-alternative company founded in 2015, focusing on creating sustainable, high-protein products from yellow peas.

    Ripple Foods is a plant-based dairy-alternative company founded in 2015, focusing on creating sustainable, high-protein products from yellow peas.

    Founded 2014Berkeley, United States$112Mlast round Dec 2025
  32. 32Magic SpoonMagic Spoon is a New York-based food company that specializes in creating high-protein, low-carb breakfast cereals designed for adults.

    Magic Spoon is a New York-based food company that specializes in creating high-protein, low-carb breakfast cereals designed for adults.

    Founded 2019New York, United States$112Mlast round Jun 2022
  33. 33ThriveFounded -United States$111Mlast round May 2023
  34. 34DynamicsDynamics is a wholesaler and distributor of wines, alcoholic beverages, and offers consultation services.

    Dynamics is a wholesaler and distributor of wines, alcoholic beverages, and offers consultation services.

    Founded 2013United States$111Mlast round Dec 2014
  35. 35Roka BioscienceRoka Bioscience develops molecular assays and instrument systems for the food safety industry.

    Roka Bioscience develops molecular assays and instrument systems for the food safety industry.

    Founded 2009Lake Forest Park, United States$109Mlast round Dec 2013
  36. 36ChowbusChowbus is a full-stack restaurant technology company and food delivery platform based in Chicago, Illinois.

    Chowbus is a full-stack restaurant technology company and food delivery platform based in Chicago, Illinois.

    Founded 2016Chicago, United States$105Mlast round Mar 2026
  37. 37MeatiMeati Foods is a consumer goods company that provides fungi-based meat alternatives to everyone.

    Meati Foods is a consumer goods company that provides fungi-based meat alternatives to everyone.

    Founded 2016Boulder, United States$100Mlast round May 2024
  38. 38HF Foods GroupHF Foods Group specializes in wholesale foodservice distribution to restaurants.

    HF Foods Group specializes in wholesale foodservice distribution to restaurants.

    Founded 2019City Of Industry, United States$100Mlast round Sept 2025
  39. 39ChompsChomps offers grass-fed meat sticks made from sustainably sourced beef, venison, and turkey snacks.

    Chomps offers grass-fed meat sticks made from sustainably sourced beef, venison, and turkey snacks.

    Founded 2012Naples, United States$100Mlast round Apr 2025
  40. 40MammutyFounded -United States$100Mlast round Apr 2019
  41. 41Blank StreetBlank Street is a food and beverage brand that reimagines the coffee shop experience by offering high-quality coffee and a clean, natural menu at affordable prices.

    Blank Street is a food and beverage brand that reimagines the coffee shop experience by offering high-quality coffee and a clean, natural menu at affordable prices.

    Founded 2020New York, United States$96Mlast round Aug 2026
  42. 42PepperPepper is an eCommerce platform for food distributors, convenience stores, and other marketplaces.

    Pepper is an eCommerce platform for food distributors, convenience stores, and other marketplaces.

    Founded 2019New York, United States$94Mlast round Feb 2026
  43. 43LactaLogicsLactaLogics focuses on human milk-based nutrition for premature infants.

    LactaLogics focuses on human milk-based nutrition for premature infants.

    Founded 2014Port Saint Lucie, United States$92Mlast round Mar 2024
  44. 44Site Family FoodsFounded -United States$90Mlast round Feb 2019
  45. 45SwishFounded -United States$76Mlast round Sept 2026
  46. 46PURISFounded -United States$75Mlast round Aug 2019
  47. 47Kate FarmsKate Farms offers plant-based shakes and formulas for tube-fed adults and children.

    Kate Farms offers plant-based shakes and formulas for tube-fed adults and children.

    Founded 2010Goleta, United States$75Mlast round Sept 2022
  48. 48Once Upon a FarmOnce Upon a Farm creates nutritious food products for children.

    Once Upon a Farm creates nutritious food products for children.

    Founded 2015Berkeley, United States$72Mlast round Mar 2022
  49. 49Beyond MeatBeyond Meat is a food processing company that specializes in providing plant-based meat.

    Beyond Meat is a food processing company that specializes in providing plant-based meat.

    Founded 2009El Segundo, United States$72Mlast round Dec 2017
  50. 50ApeelFounded -United States$70Mlast round Aug 2018
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