Alex Malamatinas

Founder & Managing Partner at Melitas Ventures

📍 New York, New York, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 14 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2026
VC🌍 United StatesInvested this year
14
Total investments
3
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8
Mid stage
2
Late stage
7y
Years active

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Board Observer
Jan 2026
THE WORLDS BEST SMELLING LAUNDRY DETERGENT. Laundry Sauce challenges individuals to depart from the mundane and embrace new experiences. It all starts with a bold scent that exudes confidence with finesse, without ever begging for attention. Statement-making, yet understated. Complex, yet uncomplicated. Laundry Sauce makes smelling like the best version of you as easy as wash, rinse, and repeat.
late stageConsumer Goods
Board Member
Jan 2025
It’s a classic story: a mom, a mission & a waffle maker. The happy ending? Delicious, nourishing waffles packed with protein, fiber & a whole serving of fruits and veggies - ready in seconds so you and your family are ready for whatever the day throws your way.
Board Member
Nov 2022
Dose organic wellness shots combine clinically-researched ingredients to functionally support a healthier body. We work directly with a scientific team with decades of experience in naturopathic medicine to ensure each ingredient in our products is at the optimal level of quantity. In fact, one Dose for your Liver is equivalent to 17 cold-pressed turmeric shots. Best of all, our Doses are organic, vegan, gluten and dairy-free, and zero sugar. They taste amazing and are easy to incorporate into your routine! Find your balance with Dose. Make sure to join our community of individuals on their wellness journey!
early stageFood & Beverages
Board Observer
Sep 2021
We are a plant-based innovation engine taking over the confectionary industry. Dream Bigger. Indulge Better. IG: @dreampops TikTok: @dreampops
Board Member
Sep 2021
Abbots Butcher crafts pure plant proteins from the highest quality ingredients. Our plant-based meats have the depth of flavor and hearty mouthfeel you crave, and we never use any additives, natural flavors, gums, preservatives or artificial anything.
Board Observer
Dec 2020
Lemon Perfect is a delicious and refreshing flavored lemon water with zero sugar and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. Powered by half a squeezed organic lemon in every bottle, Lemon Perfect contains only 10 calories and 100% daily value Vitamin C.
Board Member
Oct 2020
Your body knows when it's off balance. Give it what it needs. Functional wellness drinks made with adaptogens.
Board Observer
Jun 2020
Beekeepers Naturals is reinventing your medicine cabinet with nature’s most powerful ingredients. We’re committed to delivering the highest quality solutions to modern health challenges from brain fog, to low energy, to immune support. We exclusively use nature’s purest and most potent ingredients to formulate our solutions, but we also apply scientific rigor to every single product. We’ve got natural medicine down to a science. We’re on a sustainability mission. By working exclusively with remote small-scale apiaries, partnering with leading bee research institutions, and prioritizing pesticide-free hive health above all else, Beekeeper’s Naturals works tirelessly to raise awareness and create a better environment for our world’s most important pollinators: the bees. Visit our website www.beekeepersnaturals.com to learn more.
Board Observer
Jun 2020
On a mission to create healthy minds through healthy habits feat. :rise Cacao, :rise Matcha, :balance Turmeric and :rest Rooibos
Board Observer
Apr 2020
Nom Nom is a pet health company dedicated to improving the lives of dogs everywhere. One meal at a time. In 2015, a group of pet parents sought an alternative solution to the mass-produced puppy chow bagged and banished to the bottom shelf. It didn’t feel right for Harlee (the Aussie Shepherd that started it all). It didn’t feel right for any pet. So they formed a small team that included a leading Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® and former Google engineer, who would go on to build an operational platform unmatched in the industry. The result? Subscription meal plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs of each pet. Perfectly portioned and delivered to your door. Today, those same pet parents still control every aspect of the process. Nom Nom customers know our recipes are formulated by us, prepped by us and packed by us. No shortcuts, no runarounds, no half-truths. We’re also on the cutting edge of all things pet health through research, study and publications. Seriously. Our in-house pet health experts (two Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists, a Small Animal Nutritionist, a microbiologist and a whole litter of PhDs) work to advance pet health at large all while educating our community. So every pet can live their best life.
Board Member
Jan 2020
In a time where youre only as good as you feel, who can afford a night less clear than day? Kin is proud to introduce a new category of adult beverage to the world. Dubbed "euphorics,"​ our collection of lipospheric nootropic + botanic + adaptogenic formulas offer uplifting effects and social benefits. Always alcohol free, Kin Euphorics are a new way to elevate your Self, connect with others, and take back your morning afters.
Board Member
Jan 2020
2023 Fast Company Most Innovative Award Winner, RIND is a better-for-you snack brand focused on whole fruit nutrition. With a product line powered by the peel, the companys craveable dried fruit blends maximize nutrition and minimize waste. RIND sits at the intersection of two of the most powerful trends in CPG today, functional nutrition and sustainable snacking. Keep it Real. Eat the Peel! 🍊🍐🥥🍉🥝
Board Observer
Nov 2019
At the core of our brand is the belief that there is nothing more powerful than human energy, and that when a person feels their best, they can do amazing things. We started Verb to make people feel incredible by delivering energy in a healthy, convenient, and delightful way. We make delicious energy products that we sell via text message and online (www.verbenergy.co). Now, we’re striving to change the way people get their energy and to bring more humanity to how companies interact with people.
Board Member
Mar 2019
OUR COMPANY At Nurture Life, we’re reimagining the way kids eat by making delicious, nutritious, ready-to-eat meals, snacks and smoothies for babies, toddlers and kids. In a market where convenience all too often comes at the expense of flavor and nutrition, we’re raising the bar. Our food is chef-crafted to appeal to growing young palates, and everything on the menu is nutritionally balanced by registered dietitians and child nutrition experts. When parents need relief at home, we’re here to help manage their day-to-day routines without compromising on what they’re feeding their kids. Our food is delivered weekly, and all meals are ready to be enjoyed in a minute or less—breakfast, lunch or dinner! We also have zero-prep snacks and smoothies for an on-the-go treat that’s always wholesome. Fewer hours spent on cooking and clean-up means less stress and more time to do whatever your family loves most. Other food companies offer ready-made kids meals, but none live up to our rigorous standards for kid-friendly flavor, balanced nutrition and clean ingredient sourcing. Our menu features more than 50 options for meals, snacks and smoothies, including a selection of Picky Eater Favorites for kids who haven’t quite gotten to the “yes!” of veggies. We ship millions of meals across the contiguous United States and we’re looking forward to reaching even more families as we continue to grow.
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2026
Board Observer
Jan 2026
THE WORLDS BEST SMELLING LAUNDRY DETERGENT. Laundry Sauce challenges individuals to depart from the mundane and embrace new experiences. It all starts with a bold scent that exudes confidence with finesse, without ever begging for attention. Statement-making, yet understated. Complex, yet uncomplicated. Laundry Sauce makes smelling like the best version of you as easy as wash, rinse, and repeat.
late stageConsumer Goods
2025
Board Member
Jan 2025
It’s a classic story: a mom, a mission & a waffle maker. The happy ending? Delicious, nourishing waffles packed with protein, fiber & a whole serving of fruits and veggies - ready in seconds so you and your family are ready for whatever the day throws your way.
2022
Board Member
Nov 2022
Dose organic wellness shots combine clinically-researched ingredients to functionally support a healthier body. We work directly with a scientific team with decades of experience in naturopathic medicine to ensure each ingredient in our products is at the optimal level of quantity. In fact, one Dose for your Liver is equivalent to 17 cold-pressed turmeric shots. Best of all, our Doses are organic, vegan, gluten and dairy-free, and zero sugar. They taste amazing and are easy to incorporate into your routine! Find your balance with Dose. Make sure to join our community of individuals on their wellness journey!
early stageFood & Beverages
2021
Board Observer
Sep 2021
We are a plant-based innovation engine taking over the confectionary industry. Dream Bigger. Indulge Better. IG: @dreampops TikTok: @dreampops
Board Member
Sep 2021
Abbots Butcher crafts pure plant proteins from the highest quality ingredients. Our plant-based meats have the depth of flavor and hearty mouthfeel you crave, and we never use any additives, natural flavors, gums, preservatives or artificial anything.
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