Trailblazing.
Resolute.
Proven.
Investing in purpose-driven entrepreneurs with a shared vision for a well-fed and sustainable world.
Food from Thought
We find, fund and foster solutionary ideas around the world with those who share our vision of a better way – from disruptive start-ups to global conglomerates.
SOURCING OPPORTUNITY
COMMON GROUND
CONNECTING SOURCE FUNDING
LASTING PARTNERSHIPS
Reimagining the Food Industry
We empower companies that are redefining how to sustainably feed the planet- for today and tomorrow by funding innovations along the alternative protein production value chain.
PROTEIN R&D
Crops, Seeds, Microbes, Yeast, Fungi, Algae, Biomatter, Recombinant Proteins, Cultured Proteins, Tailored Fats, Allergen-Free Functional Ingredients and other Novel Ingredients
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Blending Culinary Arts with Food Science.
Re-Envisioning Traditional Dishes.
Crafting Winning Recipes
PROTEIN MANUFACTURING
Biomass Fermentation
Precision Fermentation
Protein Isolation and Formulation
Shear Cell Processing
Ingredient Upcycling
FOOD MANUFACTURING
Layering
Extrusion
Food Processing
Dehydration
Spinning Fibers
3D Printing
CONSUMER GOODS, FOODSERVICE AND OTHER DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
Disruptive Brands
Innovative Distribution Models
Sustainable Packaging
“As founders new to the food space, working with Unovis has been a ‘cheat code.’
From helping us figure out the ways in which our product has to perform to meet the rigors of the food system, to introducing us to potential customers for plant-based lamb in Europe (we are a U.S.-based company), the Unovis team is seemingly telepathic. How? They work deeply with founders over time and are always looking to spread knowledge. If Unovis was on Yelp I would give them 4.5/5 star (minus 1/2 star for cold French Fries).”
Impact is our Bedrock
Impact is our starting point, driving our focus and efforts.
Leading the Way
Often a front runner in identifying and actualizing fresh, new investment opportunities in the modern food space, check out some of our recent venture partnerships.
NOVAMEAT
NOVAMEAT produces plant-based meats that look and feel like their animal-based counterparts.
- FOUNDER: GIUSEPPE SCIONTI
- HEADQUARTERS: BARCELONA, SPAIN
- INITIAL INVESTMENT: SEED
Nobell
Nobell harnesses the power of plants to cultivate dairy proteins, which are used to craft cheese that tastes, melts, and stretches like animal-based cheese.
- FOUNDERS: MAGI EL-RICHANI
- HEADQUARTERS: SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA
- INITIAL INVESTMENT: SEED
Miyoko’s Kitchen
Miyoko’s Kitchen makes vegan dairy made from plant milk by updating traditional culturing techniques with innovative food science.
- FOUNDERS: MIYOKO SCHINNER
- HEADQUARTERS: FAIRFAX, CA, USA
- INITIAL INVESTMENT: SERIES A
Blue Nalu
BlueNalu cultivates fresh seafood from fish cells for a sustainable alternative to farmed or wild-caught fish.
- FOUNDERS: LOU COOPERHOUSE, CHRIS DAMMANN, CHRISTOPHER SOMOGYI
- HEADQUARTERS: SAN DIEGO, CA, USA
- INITIAL INVESTMENT: FOUNDER’S ROUND
The Protein Brewery
The Protein Brewery harnesses fermentation to produce dietary protein, which can be used as an ingredient in animal-free foods.
- FOUNDERS: WIM DE LAAT
- HEADQUARTERS: BREDA, NOORD-BRABANT, THE NETHERLANDS
- INITIAL INVESTMENT: SEED
Wicked Kitchen
Wicked Kitchen offers a robust line of ready-made and fresh vegan offerings.
- FOUNDERS: CHAD SARNO & DEREK SARNO
- HEADQUARTERS: AUSTIN, TX
- INITIAL INVESTMENT: SEED
