# Top 50 Food Startups in the United States by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded food startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $13B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/food-startups-united-states (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Wonder**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wonder) *Founded* - United States **$1.7B** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**Impossible Foods** Impossible Foods is a science-driven company founded in 2011 by Patrick O.](https://millionrounds.com/company/impossible-foods) Impossible Foods is a science-driven company founded in 2011 by Patrick O. *Founded* 2011 Redwood City, United States **$1.2B** last round Nov 2021
- 3 [**The Wharf** The Wharf is a waterfront neighborhood in DC with restaurants, shops, hotels, residential spaces, and a marina.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-wharf) The Wharf is a waterfront neighborhood in DC with restaurants, shops, hotels, residential spaces, and a marina. *Founded* - Washington, United States **$1.1B** last round Jun 2025
- 4 [**Lineage Logistics** Lineage Logistics is a warehousing and logistics company that provides temperature-controlled logistics and supply chain solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lineage-logistics) Lineage Logistics is a warehousing and logistics company that provides temperature-controlled logistics and supply chain solutions. *Founded* - Novi, United States **$808M** last round Nov 2025
- 5 [**Chobani** Chobani is a food company that produces and markets Greek yogurt crafted from natural ingredients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chobani) Chobani is a food company that produces and markets Greek yogurt crafted from natural ingredients. *Founded* 2005 New Berlin, United States **$750M** last round Apr 2014
- 6 [**Bbot** Bbot is a restaurant and hospitality tech startup dedicated to simplifying and improving the ordering and payment process.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bbot) Bbot is a restaurant and hospitality tech startup dedicated to simplifying and improving the ordering and payment process. *Founded* 2017 Astoria, United States **$476M** last round Aug 2025
- 7 [**Owner** OWNER is a Dutch software company based in Emmen, specializing in business relationship management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/owner) OWNER is a Dutch software company based in Emmen, specializing in business relationship management. *Founded* 2018 Emmen, United States **$360M** last round Aug 2026
- 8 [**Nature's Fynd** Nature's Fynd is a Chicago-based food-tech company that specializes in creating animal-free meat and dairy alternatives.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nature-s-fynd) Nature's Fynd is a Chicago-based food-tech company that specializes in creating animal-free meat and dairy alternatives. *Founded* 2012 Chicago, United States **$350M** last round Jul 2021
- 9 [**TouchBistro**](https://millionrounds.com/company/touchbistro) *Founded* - United States **$335M** last round Nov 2022
- 10 [**David** David Protein is a nutrition-focused company based in New York, NY, dedicated to creating high-protein, low-calorie, sugar-free protein bars.](https://millionrounds.com/company/david) David Protein is a nutrition-focused company based in New York, NY, dedicated to creating high-protein, low-calorie, sugar-free protein bars. *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$325M** last round Sept 2026
- 11 [**Califia Farms** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/califia-farms) 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* 2010 Los Angeles, United States **$325M** last round Jan 2020
- 12 [**Del Taco** Del Taco specializes in offering tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos.](https://millionrounds.com/company/del-taco) Del Taco specializes in offering tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos. *Founded* 1964 Lake Forest, United States **$260M** last round Apr 2014
- 13 [**Perfect Day** Perfect Day, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/perfect-day) Perfect Day, Inc. *Founded* 2014 Berkeley, United States **$255M** last round Jan 2024
- 14 [**Heritage Distilling** Heritage Distilling operates as a craft distillery company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heritage-distilling) Heritage Distilling operates as a craft distillery company. *Founded* 2012 Gig Harbor, United States **$224M** last round Aug 2025
- 15 [**Odeko** Odeko is a smart operations platform founded in 2019 that supports independent coffee shops, cafés, bakeries, and restaurants.](https://millionrounds.com/company/odeko) Odeko is a smart operations platform founded in 2019 that supports independent coffee shops, cafés, bakeries, and restaurants. *Founded* 2019 New York, United States **$222M** last round Mar 2025
- 16 [**Persona** Persona is the next generation personalized nutrition program, helping consumers take the guesswork out of the dietary supplement aisle.](https://millionrounds.com/company/persona) Persona is the next generation personalized nutrition program, helping consumers take the guesswork out of the dietary supplement aisle. *Founded* 2017 Snoqualmie, United States **$211M** last round Nov 2026
- 17 [**MycoTechnology** MycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mycotechnology) MycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products. *Founded* 2013 Aurora, United States **$203M** last round Mar 2022
- 18 [**MarginEdge** MarginEdge is a restaurant management and bill payment software platform designed to enhance back-office operations for restaurant operators and their accounting partners.](https://millionrounds.com/company/marginedge) MarginEdge is a restaurant management and bill payment software platform designed to enhance back-office operations for restaurant operators and their accounting partners. *Founded* 2015 Arlington, United States **$151M** last round Aug 2026
- 19 [**Ordermark** Ordermark is a technology platform enabling restaurants to aggregate orders across online ordering services into a single dashboard.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ordermark) Ordermark is a technology platform enabling restaurants to aggregate orders across online ordering services into a single dashboard. *Founded* 2016 United States **$151M** last round Oct 2020
- 20 [**Fruitist** Fruitist is a global superfruit platform and premium consumer brand that specializes in sourcing, cultivating, and distributing high-quality berries and other n](https://millionrounds.com/company/fruitist) Fruitist is a global superfruit platform and premium consumer brand that specializes in sourcing, cultivating, and distributing high-quality berries and other n *Founded* 2012 Los Angeles, United States **$150M** last round Oct 2025
- 21 [**Solazyme** Solazyme is a synthetic biology company converting algal biomass into biofuels for the transportation, cosmetic and food industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solazyme) Solazyme is a synthetic biology company converting algal biomass into biofuels for the transportation, cosmetic and food industries. *Founded* 2003 South San Francisco, United States **$146M** last round Aug 2010
- 22 [**Punch Bowl Social** Punch Bowl Social is a private restaurant chain founded in 2012 in Denver, Colorado.](https://millionrounds.com/company/punch-bowl-social) Punch Bowl Social is a private restaurant chain founded in 2012 in Denver, Colorado. *Founded* 2012 Denver, United States **$142M** last round Jul 2019
- 23 [**Whiskey House, Kentucky** Whiskey House of Kentucky specializes in custom whiskey production with a focus on flexibility and technical sophistication.](https://millionrounds.com/company/whiskey-house-kentucky) Whiskey House of Kentucky specializes in custom whiskey production with a focus on flexibility and technical sophistication. *Founded* 2022 Elizabethtown, United States **$140M** last round Jul 2024
- 24 [**Blue Bottle Coffee** “Blue Bottle is coffee and people.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blue-bottle-coffee) “Blue Bottle is coffee and people. *Founded* 2012 Oakland, United States **$136M** last round Jun 2015
- 25 [**Super Coffee** Super Coffee, also known as Kitu Life Inc., is a dynamic food and beverage company founded in 2015 by the DeCicco brothers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/super-coffee) Super Coffee, also known as Kitu Life Inc., is a dynamic food and beverage company founded in 2015 by the DeCicco brothers. *Founded* 2015 Austin, United States **$131M** last round May 2026
- 26 [**Bevi** Bevi is a Boston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in smart, bottleless beverage dispensers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bevi) Bevi is a Boston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in smart, bottleless beverage dispensers. *Founded* 2013 Boston, United States **$130M** last round Aug 2022
- 27 [**Provivi**](https://millionrounds.com/company/provivi) *Founded* - United States **$124M** last round Nov 2026
- 28 [**DDC Enterprise** DDC Enterprise produces and sells Asian-inspired food products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ddc-enterprise) DDC Enterprise produces and sells Asian-inspired food products. *Founded* - New York, United States **$124M** last round Oct 2025
- 29 [**Juicero** Juicero Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/juicero) Juicero Inc. *Founded* 1963 San Francisco, United States **$118M** last round Apr 2016
- 30 [**Motif Ingredients**](https://millionrounds.com/company/motif-ingredients) *Founded* - United States **$118M** last round Aug 2019
- 31 [**Ripple Foods** Ripple Foods is a plant-based dairy-alternative company founded in 2015, focusing on creating sustainable, high-protein products from yellow peas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ripple-foods) Ripple Foods is a plant-based dairy-alternative company founded in 2015, focusing on creating sustainable, high-protein products from yellow peas. *Founded* 2014 Berkeley, United States **$112M** last round Dec 2025
- 32 [**Magic Spoon** Magic Spoon is a New York-based food company that specializes in creating high-protein, low-carb breakfast cereals designed for adults.](https://millionrounds.com/company/magic-spoon) Magic Spoon is a New York-based food company that specializes in creating high-protein, low-carb breakfast cereals designed for adults. *Founded* 2019 New York, United States **$112M** last round Jun 2022
- 33 [**Thrive**](https://millionrounds.com/company/thrive) *Founded* - United States **$111M** last round May 2023
- 34 [**Dynamics** Dynamics is a wholesaler and distributor of wines, alcoholic beverages, and offers consultation services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dynamics) Dynamics is a wholesaler and distributor of wines, alcoholic beverages, and offers consultation services. *Founded* 2013 United States **$111M** last round Dec 2014
- 35 [**Roka Bioscience** Roka Bioscience develops molecular assays and instrument systems for the food safety industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/roka-bioscience) Roka Bioscience develops molecular assays and instrument systems for the food safety industry. *Founded* 2009 Lake Forest Park, United States **$109M** last round Dec 2013
- 36 [**Chowbus** Chowbus is a full-stack restaurant technology company and food delivery platform based in Chicago, Illinois.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chowbus) Chowbus is a full-stack restaurant technology company and food delivery platform based in Chicago, Illinois. *Founded* 2016 Chicago, United States **$105M** last round Mar 2026
- 37 [**Meati** Meati Foods is a consumer goods company that provides fungi-based meat alternatives to everyone.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meati) Meati Foods is a consumer goods company that provides fungi-based meat alternatives to everyone. *Founded* 2016 Boulder, United States **$100M** last round May 2024
- 38 [**HF Foods Group** HF Foods Group specializes in wholesale foodservice distribution to restaurants.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hf-foods-group) HF Foods Group specializes in wholesale foodservice distribution to restaurants. *Founded* 2019 City Of Industry, United States **$100M** last round Sept 2025
- 39 [**Chomps** Chomps offers grass-fed meat sticks made from sustainably sourced beef, venison, and turkey snacks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chomps) Chomps offers grass-fed meat sticks made from sustainably sourced beef, venison, and turkey snacks. *Founded* 2012 Naples, United States **$100M** last round Apr 2025
- 40 [**Mammuty**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mammuty) *Founded* - United States **$100M** last round Apr 2019
- 41 [**Blank Street** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blank-street) 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* 2020 New York, United States **$96M** last round Aug 2026
- 42 [**Pepper** Pepper is an eCommerce platform for food distributors, convenience stores, and other marketplaces.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pepper) Pepper is an eCommerce platform for food distributors, convenience stores, and other marketplaces. *Founded* 2019 New York, United States **$94M** last round Feb 2026
- 43 [**LactaLogics** LactaLogics focuses on human milk-based nutrition for premature infants.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lactalogics) LactaLogics focuses on human milk-based nutrition for premature infants. *Founded* 2014 Port Saint Lucie, United States **$92M** last round Mar 2024
- 44 [**Site Family Foods**](https://millionrounds.com/company/site-family-foods) *Founded* - United States **$90M** last round Feb 2019
- 45 [**Swish**](https://millionrounds.com/company/swish) *Founded* - United States **$76M** last round Sept 2026
- 46 [**PURIS**](https://millionrounds.com/company/puris) *Founded* - United States **$75M** last round Aug 2019
- 47 [**Kate Farms** Kate Farms offers plant-based shakes and formulas for tube-fed adults and children.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kate-farms) Kate Farms offers plant-based shakes and formulas for tube-fed adults and children. *Founded* 2010 Goleta, United States **$75M** last round Sept 2022
- 48 [**Once Upon a Farm** Once Upon a Farm creates nutritious food products for children.](https://millionrounds.com/company/once-upon-a-farm) Once Upon a Farm creates nutritious food products for children. *Founded* 2015 Berkeley, United States **$72M** last round Mar 2022
- 49 [**Beyond Meat** Beyond Meat is a food processing company that specializes in providing plant-based meat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-meat) Beyond Meat is a food processing company that specializes in providing plant-based meat. *Founded* 2009 El Segundo, United States **$72M** last round Dec 2017
- 50 [**Apeel**](https://millionrounds.com/company/apeel) *Founded* - United States **$70M** last round Aug 2018

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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