# Top 50 Vegan Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded vegan startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.3B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Rothy's** Rothy's is a sustainable footwear company that creates vegan shoes from recycled materials.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rothy-s) Rothy's is a sustainable footwear company that creates vegan shoes from recycled materials. *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, United States **$475M** last round Dec 2021
- 2 [**DIRTEA** DIRTEA is a London-based wellness brand founded by brothers Simon and Andrew Salter.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dirtea) DIRTEA is a London-based wellness brand founded by brothers Simon and Andrew Salter. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$296M** last round Aug 2026
- 3 [**Miyoko’s Kitchen** Miyoko’s Kitchen is a food production company that produces artisan cultured Vegan cheese and butter.](https://millionrounds.com/company/miyoko-s-kitchen) Miyoko’s Kitchen is a food production company that produces artisan cultured Vegan cheese and butter. *Founded* 2014 Petaluma, United States **$52M** last round Aug 2021
- 4 [**Merit** MERIT Beauty is a clean beauty and minimalist makeup brand based in Los Angeles, founded in 2021 by Katherine Power.](https://millionrounds.com/company/merit) MERIT Beauty is a clean beauty and minimalist makeup brand based in Los Angeles, founded in 2021 by Katherine Power. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$51M** last round Jan 2022
- 5 [**Simple Feast** Simple Feast is an organic, plant-based food company founded in 2014 in Denmark.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simple-feast) Simple Feast is an organic, plant-based food company founded in 2014 in Denmark. *Founded* 2015 Kobenhavn, Denmark **$45M** last round Sept 2019
- 6 [**Kite Hill** Kite Hill is a plant-based food company founded in 2010 by vegan chef Tal Ronnen, cheesemaker Monte Casino, and biochemist Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kite-hill) Kite Hill is a plant-based food company founded in 2010 by vegan chef Tal Ronnen, cheesemaker Monte Casino, and biochemist Dr. *Founded* 2010 Hayward, United States **$40M** last round Oct 2018
- 7 [**MCaffeine** mCaffeine is India's first vegan personal care brand, specializing in body care, hair care, and skin care products infused with caffeine and natural ingredients](https://millionrounds.com/company/mcaffeine) mCaffeine is India's first vegan personal care brand, specializing in body care, hair care, and skin care products infused with caffeine and natural ingredients *Founded* 2015 Mumbai, India **$32M** last round Mar 2022
- 8 [**By Chloe** By Chloe is a fast-casual vegan restaurant based in New York City.](https://millionrounds.com/company/by-chloe) By Chloe is a fast-casual vegan restaurant based in New York City. *Founded* 2015 New York **$31M** last round Apr 2018
- 9 [**Slutty Vegan** Slutty Vegan is a vibrant, 100% plant-based hamburger restaurant chain founded by Aisha "Pinky" Cole in August 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/slutty-vegan) Slutty Vegan is a vibrant, 100% plant-based hamburger restaurant chain founded by Aisha "Pinky" Cole in August 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. *Founded* 2018 Atlanta, United States **$25M** last round May 2022
- 10 [**Freshly Cosmetics** Freshly Cosmetics is a Spanish dermocosmetic brand founded in 2016 by chemical engineers Mireia Trepat, Miquel Antolin, and Félix Ruiz.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freshly-cosmetics) Freshly Cosmetics is a Spanish dermocosmetic brand founded in 2016 by chemical engineers Mireia Trepat, Miquel Antolin, and Félix Ruiz. *Founded* 2016 Reus, Spain **$22M** last round Nov 2021
- 11 [**Birdman** Birdman offers plant-based, organic protein supplements and promotes conscious nutrition with vegan-friendly products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/birdman) Birdman offers plant-based, organic protein supplements and promotes conscious nutrition with vegan-friendly products. *Founded* - Houston, United States **$20M** last round Aug 2025
- 12 [**Overtone** Overtone is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in vegan, color-depositing hair care products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/overtone) Overtone is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in vegan, color-depositing hair care products. *Founded* 2007 New York, United States **$18M** last round Jul 2026
- 13 [**Moxie Beauty** Moxie Beauty is a direct-to-consumer haircare brand based in Gurugram, Haryana, founded in November 2023 by Nikita Khanna and Anmol Ahlawat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moxie-beauty) Moxie Beauty is a direct-to-consumer haircare brand based in Gurugram, Haryana, founded in November 2023 by Nikita Khanna and Anmol Ahlawat. *Founded* 2022 Gurugram, India **$15M** last round Dec 2025
- 14 [**BioClarity** bioClarity is a plant-based skincare brand founded in 2016, based in Stony Point, New York.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bioclarity) bioClarity is a plant-based skincare brand founded in 2016, based in Stony Point, New York. *Founded* 2016 Fort Lee, United States **$13M** last round May 2019
- 15 [**Splendid Spoon** Splendid Spoon is a plant-based meal delivery service founded in 2011 by Nicole Centeno, a trained chef and former research biologist.](https://millionrounds.com/company/splendid-spoon) Splendid Spoon is a plant-based meal delivery service founded in 2011 by Nicole Centeno, a trained chef and former research biologist. *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$12M** last round Feb 2022
- 16 [**abillion** abillion was a global sustainability platform founded in 2017 by Vikas Garg, based in Singapore.](https://millionrounds.com/company/abillion) abillion was a global sustainability platform founded in 2017 by Vikas Garg, based in Singapore. *Founded* 2017 Singapore, Singapore **$10M** last round Jan 2022
- 17 [**Zouk** Zouk is a proudly Indian lifestyle brand founded in 2016, specializing in handcrafted premium bags, wallets, footwear, and accessories.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zouk) Zouk is a proudly Indian lifestyle brand founded in 2016, specializing in handcrafted premium bags, wallets, footwear, and accessories. *Founded* 2016 Mumbai, India **$10M** last round Oct 2024
- 18 [**Mezcla** Mezcla is a New York-based plant-based snack brand founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mezcla) Mezcla is a New York-based plant-based snack brand founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 New York, United States **$9.5M** last round Mar 2026
- 19 [**Dae Hair** Dae Hair is a clean, vegan, and cruelty-free haircare brand founded in January 2020 by hairstylist and influencer Amber Fillerup Clark.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dae-hair) Dae Hair is a clean, vegan, and cruelty-free haircare brand founded in January 2020 by hairstylist and influencer Amber Fillerup Clark. *Founded* 2020 Phoenix, United States **$8.0M** last round Dec 2022
- 20 [**Those Vegan Cowboys** Those Vegan Cowboys is a Dutch-Belgian foodtech startup founded in 2008, focusing on producing animal-free dairy proteins through precision fermentation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/those-vegan-cowboys) Those Vegan Cowboys is a Dutch-Belgian foodtech startup founded in 2008, focusing on producing animal-free dairy proteins through precision fermentation. *Founded* 2020 Ghent, Belgium **$7.3M** last round Dec 2025
- 21 [**Moon Juice** Moon Juice is a vegan and organic wellness brand that started as a juice shop in Venice, California, in 2012.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moon-juice) Moon Juice is a vegan and organic wellness brand that started as a juice shop in Venice, California, in 2012. *Founded* 2011 Los Angeles, United States **$7.0M** last round Jan 2022
- 22 [**Tallow + Ash** Tallow + Ash is a UK-based laundry brand that focuses on eco-conscious products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tallow-ash) Tallow + Ash is a UK-based laundry brand that focuses on eco-conscious products. *Founded* 2023 Stroud, United Kingdom **$6.2M** last round Apr 2026
- 23 [**Nuts For Cheese** Nuts For Cheese is a Canadian company specializing in artisanal, organic, plant-based dairy-free cheese.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuts-for-cheese) Nuts For Cheese is a Canadian company specializing in artisanal, organic, plant-based dairy-free cheese. *Founded* 2015 London, Canada **$5.3M** last round Jun 2022
- 24 [**NUMU Vegan** NUMU Vegan produces vegan mozzarella cheese for pizza, lasagna, and more.](https://millionrounds.com/company/numu-vegan) NUMU Vegan produces vegan mozzarella cheese for pizza, lasagna, and more. *Founded* 2017 Brooklyn, United States **$5.2M** last round Sept 2021
- 25 [**Miruku** Miruku is a vegan food products company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/miruku) Miruku is a vegan food products company. *Founded* 2018 New Zealand **$4.9M** last round Feb 2024
- 26 [**Catalina Crunch** Catalina Crunch produces keto-friendly, vegan, low-carb cereals, and sandwich cookies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/catalina-crunch) Catalina Crunch produces keto-friendly, vegan, low-carb cereals, and sandwich cookies. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$4.3M** last round Mar 2022
- 27 [**ESQA** ESQA Cosmetics is Indonesia's first vegan cosmetics brand, founded in 2015 by childhood friends Cindy Angelina and Kezia Trihatmanto.](https://millionrounds.com/company/esqa) ESQA Cosmetics is Indonesia's first vegan cosmetics brand, founded in 2015 by childhood friends Cindy Angelina and Kezia Trihatmanto. *Founded* 2015 Indonesia **$4.0M** last round Jul 2024
- 28 [**The Vurger Co** The Vurger Co is a London-based vegan fast food brand founded in 2016 by Rachel Hugh and Neil Potts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-vurger-co) The Vurger Co is a London-based vegan fast food brand founded in 2016 by Rachel Hugh and Neil Potts. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$3.0M** last round May 2022
- 29 [**Apparis** Apparis is a vegan fashion brand based in New York, founded in 2016 by Amelie Brick and Lauren Nouchi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/apparis) Apparis is a vegan fashion brand based in New York, founded in 2016 by Amelie Brick and Lauren Nouchi. *Founded* 2016 New York, United States **$3.0M** last round Jul 2019
- 30 [**Hooray Foods** Hooray Foods was a plant-based meat company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Sri Artham.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hooray-foods) Hooray Foods was a plant-based meat company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Sri Artham. *Founded* 2019 San Francisco, United States **$2.7M** last round Dec 2021
- 31 [**CRAVE** Crave is your ultimate companion for finding restaurants and food options that perfectly match your macronutrient preferences and dietary needs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crave) Crave is your ultimate companion for finding restaurants and food options that perfectly match your macronutrient preferences and dietary needs. *Founded* 2024 Atlanta, United States **$2.4M** last round Jan 2015
- 32 [**Sourse** Sourse is a San Francisco-based food and wellness company founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sourse) Sourse is a San Francisco-based food and wellness company founded in 2020. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$2.4M** last round Apr 2023
- 33 [**Moea** Moea is an Innovative vegan sneakers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moea) Moea is an Innovative vegan sneakers. *Founded* - Paris, France **$2.4M** last round Feb 2025
- 34 [**OffLimits** OffLimits is a consumer food brand based in New York, founded in 2019 by Emily Elyse Miller.](https://millionrounds.com/company/offlimits) OffLimits is a consumer food brand based in New York, founded in 2019 by Emily Elyse Miller. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$2.3M** last round Aug 2021
- 35 [**Typsy Beauty** Typsy Beauty is an innovative beauty brand based in Gurugram, Haryana, India, founded in 2020 by Kairavi Bharat Ram.](https://millionrounds.com/company/typsy-beauty) Typsy Beauty is an innovative beauty brand based in Gurugram, Haryana, India, founded in 2020 by Kairavi Bharat Ram. *Founded* 2021 Gurgaon, India **$2.1M** last round Aug 2026
- 36 [**Northern Bloc** Northern Bloc is a manufacturer of natural vegan ice cream.](https://millionrounds.com/company/northern-bloc) Northern Bloc is a manufacturer of natural vegan ice cream. *Founded* 2014 Leeds **$2.0M** last round Jan 2021
- 37 [**Grubby** Grubby is a leading plant-based recipe box company in the UK, specializing in vegan recipe kits that enable customers to prepare delicious and nutritious meals](https://millionrounds.com/company/grubby) Grubby is a leading plant-based recipe box company in the UK, specializing in vegan recipe kits that enable customers to prepare delicious and nutritious meals *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$2.0M** last round Sept 2022
- 38 [**Soupergirl** Soupergirl is a food company based in Washington, DC, founded in 2008 by Sara Polon and her mother, Marilyn Polon.](https://millionrounds.com/company/soupergirl) Soupergirl is a food company based in Washington, DC, founded in 2008 by Sara Polon and her mother, Marilyn Polon. *Founded* 2008 Washington, United States **$2.0M** last round Oct 2020
- 39 [**Louisville Vegan Jerky** Louisville Vegan Jerky is a food production company that offers vegan jerky.](https://millionrounds.com/company/louisville-vegan-jerky) Louisville Vegan Jerky is a food production company that offers vegan jerky. *Founded* 2012 Louisville, United States **$2.0M** last round Jun 2023
- 40 [**Naturalvert** Organic, vegan, no allergen granola made with local ingredients](https://millionrounds.com/company/naturalvert) Organic, vegan, no allergen granola made with local ingredients *Founded* 2011 Hawthorne, United States **$2.0M** last round May 2025
- 41 [**Carbon Theory** Carbon Theory is a UK-based skincare brand founded in 2018 by Philip Taylor.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carbon-theory) Carbon Theory is a UK-based skincare brand founded in 2018 by Philip Taylor. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$1.9M** last round Mar 2023
- 42 [**Les Nouveaux Affineurs** Les Nouveaux Affineurs offers pleasure of good French cheese, found in a vegan version.](https://millionrounds.com/company/les-nouveaux-affineurs) Les Nouveaux Affineurs offers pleasure of good French cheese, found in a vegan version. *Founded* 2017 Paris, France **$1.7M** last round Oct 2023
- 43 [**Biophilica** Biophilica develops vegan leather materials from green waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biophilica) Biophilica develops vegan leather materials from green waste. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$1.6M** last round Apr 2022
- 44 [**Nutriburst** Nutriburst provides vegan, sugar-free vitamin gummies enriched with essential nutrients for various health benefits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nutriburst) Nutriburst provides vegan, sugar-free vitamin gummies enriched with essential nutrients for various health benefits. *Founded* 2019 United Kingdom **$1.3M** last round Jan 2024
- 45 [**Vegan Food Club** Vegan Food Club is a Food-Tech startup with a subscription model for ready-to-eat healthy plant-based meals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vegan-food-club) Vegan Food Club is a Food-Tech startup with a subscription model for ready-to-eat healthy plant-based meals. *Founded* 2021 Madrid, Spain **$1.3M** last round Jul 2023
- 46 [**Parmela Creamery** Parmela Creamery is a California-based company that specializes in premium, plant-based vegan cheeses made from whole cashew milk.](https://millionrounds.com/company/parmela-creamery) Parmela Creamery is a California-based company that specializes in premium, plant-based vegan cheeses made from whole cashew milk. *Founded* 2012 Fontana, United States **$1.2M** last round Jun 2019
- 47 [**Afrocenchix** Afrocenchix is a Black-owned UK haircare brand that focuses on safe, effective, and vegan products for Afro, tightly coiled, and curly hair types.](https://millionrounds.com/company/afrocenchix) Afrocenchix is a Black-owned UK haircare brand that focuses on safe, effective, and vegan products for Afro, tightly coiled, and curly hair types. *Founded* 2010 London, United Kingdom **$1.2M** last round Jul 2021
- 48 [**Vegetal Food** Vegetal Food is a company that specializes in offering vegan snacks to specialty grocery stores, restaurants, and caterers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vegetal-food) Vegetal Food is a company that specializes in offering vegan snacks to specialty grocery stores, restaurants, and caterers. *Founded* - Morangis, France **$1.2M** last round Feb 2025
- 49 [**Beleaf** Beleaf is a Brazilian startup founded in 2016 in São Paulo, specializing in plant-based frozen meals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beleaf) Beleaf is a Brazilian startup founded in 2016 in São Paulo, specializing in plant-based frozen meals. *Founded* 2016 Sao Paulo, Brazil **$1.0M** last round Aug 2024
- 50 [**VCook** VCook is a recipe posting service that offers vegan cuisine.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vcook) VCook is a recipe posting service that offers vegan cuisine. *Founded* 2020 Hyogo, Japan **$847K** last round Jan 2023

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**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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