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Feb 2025
PetPlate was founded in 2016 by Renaldo Webb when he decided it was time to feed his first dog, Winston, real food, so he started cooking for him and soon discovered a tremendous need for PetPlate. The business has grown exponentially since launching nationally in 2017. PetPlate is widely respected as a pioneer in the fresh-cooked pet food category, one of the fastest growing categories in the $35 billion pet food industry. PetPlates relentless pursuit of excellence in the overall customer experience sets it apart. We have built a small but nimble team dedicated to providing dogs everywhere with a fresh-cooked diet that is healthy, delicious, and ready to eat. The meals are custom-portioned to meet the individual caloric needs of each and every pup, and the meals are delivered right to the pet parent’s door for ease, convenience, and peace of mind.
As a fast-growing DTC brand, we are looking for colleagues who love dogs and want to collaborate with other dog lovers to deliver the best possible experience for our furry friends and their pet parents. We are hiring at all levels and in all areas (marketing, ops, tech, finance). If you dont see a job matching your background, please send a note to petcare@petplate.com, and well reach out to learn more about each other.
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Dec 2024
SNACKLINS was unceremoniously born in the back kitchen of a Washington D.C. barbeque joint sometime in 2015. Former radio personality and chef, Samy Kobrosly, became obsessed with the idea of a meat-free pork rind after joking with a friend about his inability to partake in the classic snack given his Muslim upbringing. After rounds of experimentation, he landed on a simple recipe of yuca, mushrooms, and onions to create a crunchy, airy, 100% vegan and plant-based crisp that resembled a pork rind.
The unique ingredients and process used for making SNACKLINS resulted in something even better: a low-calorie, grain-free, scoop-shaped crisp unlike any other snack food available. Soon, people started taking notice and SNACKLINS found its way to local bar counters and grocery shelves. in October 2019, Samy bolted through the doors of ABC’s Shark Tank and secured a deal with Mark Cuban. Since then, SNACKLINS has grown all over the country but we remain a small team committed to making delicious, healthy snacks that people love.
Investor & Board Member
Mar 2024
AYOH is the ultimate condiment that marries the creaminess of mayo with the heat of mustard and the pop of sour from pickles to make any and all sandwiches ultra-delicious.
Investor
Oct 2023
Cats deserve better. Were bringing fresh, human-grade meals for your cats straight to your door.
Investor
Mar 2023
Bachan’s is history and tradition, culture and family. Our mission is to Bring Family Together®. The Original Japanese Sauces was created from a multi-generational family recipe. Bachan’s was founded by Japanese American Justin Gill in 2013, and officially launched in 2019. We believe in a minimalistic and transparent approach to developing our products. Our family of sauces is cold-filled (not pasteurized), made without preservatives or flavorings, and we use the highest quality ingredients, because Our Ingredients Matter®.
Investor & Board Member
Dec 2022
When we founded KRAVE back in 2009, our intent was to change the perception of jerky - transforming it from a corner-store snack food with little imagination and short-on-yummy - to a readily available, flavor-forward, better-for-you snack. We ditched the nitrites and grisly texture for bold, culinary-inspired, tender, slow-cooked cuts. The result? Flavors so unique you’ll never get bored of snacking and will still feel great about eating. Jerky you can KRAVE.
Back to our roots
At KRAVE, we’ve always believed that snack food doesn’t have to be junk food. If something is good for you, it ought to TASTE that way. That’s why we are so excited to be right back where we started -in the heart of Sonoma- where the celebrated vineyards, coveted micro-climates and renowned gourmet outposts ensure that around here, quality is a way of life. Our neighboring winemakers, farmers, cheesemakers and artisans influence us with a reverence for incredible quality and unique, bold flavors – which are always at the heart of every single product we make.
Life’s too short for boring snacks, and we want to make it easier to eat what you KRAVE. A big part of our down-to-earth, never-say-never Sonoma Spirit is embracing the possibility — we’re able to be more agile and innovative than ever, to once again change how we all snack. We have big, bold ideas, and we can’t wait to share them with you.
Investor
Jul 2022
Partake is a Black-owned, women-led company that offers delicious, allergy-friendly cookies, baking mixes, and pancake & waffle mixes that are certified gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, and free of the top 9 allergens (wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, soy, fish, sesame, and shellfish).
Created in 2016 by Founder and CEO Denise Woodard when her daughter was diagnosed with multiple food allergies, Partake is a Certified B Corp that works to provide everyone the ability to partake and share in life’s joys—big and small. Our products are made with better-for-you ingredients and offer a variety of new and nostalgic flavors that those with and without dietary restrictions can enjoy.
Find Partake in 9,000 stores across the US. For more information, please visit: partakefoods.com or follow @PartakeFoods on Instagram.
Investor
Jun 2022
At Tomorrow Farms, were cooking up a more sustainable future by reimagining your favorite foods, and making them a reality.
We started with dairy. In June 2022, we launched Bored Cow, a new kind of milk alternative made with milk protein from fermentation instead of cows.
You can now find Bored Cow in grocery stores all over the country, including Sprouts Farmers Market. Curious? Head to TryBoredCow.com.
And were not stopping there. Want to work with us to solve our food systems biggest problems? Visit us at TomorrowFarms.co. Wed love to talk.
Investor
Apr 2022
Based in New York City, Cure Hydration is revolutionizing the functional beverage industry with premium Electrolyte Drink Mixes. Cure products are designed to hydrate effectively, following a science-backed blend of sodium, potassium, and glucose designed by the World Health Organization. Known as the Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), this formula has been proven to hydrate as effectively as an IV drip and is the gold standard in rehydration. Made with plant-based, non-GMO ingredients such as coconut water and pink Himalayan salt, our drinks are free from added sugars and artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, colors and dyes. No junk, so you never have to compromise between health and great taste. We recently launched a line of pediatrician-formulated, kid-approved electrolyte drink mixes essential for children’s daily hydration. Our range also includes Energizing Drink Mixes, blending our essential electrolytes with natural caffeine, perfect for a balanced energy boost.
Cure investors include Lerer Hippeau, Valedor Partners, Rocana Ventures, Beliade, Silas Capital, Litani Ventures, Joyance Partners, Parallel Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Simple Food Ventures, Carly Strife (Founder of BARK), Kathleen King (Founder of Tates Cookies), Philip Krim (CEO at Casper), Nick Green (CEO at Thrive Market), Nas, Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters and more. We’re also backed by a Medical Advisory Board which includes Dr. Roshini Raj, Dr. Dana Cohen, Brooke Alpert, Dr. Tanya Altmann, Dr. Jill Grimes, and Dr. Brandye Manigat-Wilson. Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting was also recently brought on as the Head of Content.
Cure is female-founded and ranked #10 in Food & Beverage and #225 overall on Inc. 5000s 2023 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. All products are available at curehydration.com, Amazon, Thrive Market, and over 13,000 retail locations including CVS, Walgreens, Sprouts and Kroger.
Investor
Apr 2022
At Rae, we believe well-being is for everyone. Our pure and powerful supplements are made to shine in a market full of over-priced alternatives—because wellness shouldn’t be expensive.
Investor & Board Observer
Jan 2022
Sparkling water made from herbs, fruits, and flowers for earthly tastes and heavenly feelings.
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2025
Investor
Feb 2025
PetPlate was founded in 2016 by Renaldo Webb when he decided it was time to feed his first dog, Winston, real food, so he started cooking for him and soon discovered a tremendous need for PetPlate. The business has grown exponentially since launching nationally in 2017. PetPlate is widely respected as a pioneer in the fresh-cooked pet food category, one of the fastest growing categories in the $35 billion pet food industry. PetPlates relentless pursuit of excellence in the overall customer experience sets it apart. We have built a small but nimble team dedicated to providing dogs everywhere with a fresh-cooked diet that is healthy, delicious, and ready to eat. The meals are custom-portioned to meet the individual caloric needs of each and every pup, and the meals are delivered right to the pet parent’s door for ease, convenience, and peace of mind.
As a fast-growing DTC brand, we are looking for colleagues who love dogs and want to collaborate with other dog lovers to deliver the best possible experience for our furry friends and their pet parents. We are hiring at all levels and in all areas (marketing, ops, tech, finance). If you dont see a job matching your background, please send a note to petcare@petplate.com, and well reach out to learn more about each other.
2024
Investor
Dec 2024
SNACKLINS was unceremoniously born in the back kitchen of a Washington D.C. barbeque joint sometime in 2015. Former radio personality and chef, Samy Kobrosly, became obsessed with the idea of a meat-free pork rind after joking with a friend about his inability to partake in the classic snack given his Muslim upbringing. After rounds of experimentation, he landed on a simple recipe of yuca, mushrooms, and onions to create a crunchy, airy, 100% vegan and plant-based crisp that resembled a pork rind.
The unique ingredients and process used for making SNACKLINS resulted in something even better: a low-calorie, grain-free, scoop-shaped crisp unlike any other snack food available. Soon, people started taking notice and SNACKLINS found its way to local bar counters and grocery shelves. in October 2019, Samy bolted through the doors of ABC’s Shark Tank and secured a deal with Mark Cuban. Since then, SNACKLINS has grown all over the country but we remain a small team committed to making delicious, healthy snacks that people love.
Investor & Board Member
Mar 2024
AYOH is the ultimate condiment that marries the creaminess of mayo with the heat of mustard and the pop of sour from pickles to make any and all sandwiches ultra-delicious.
2023
Investor
Oct 2023
Cats deserve better. Were bringing fresh, human-grade meals for your cats straight to your door.
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