Food technology startup SafeTraces announced it has raised $6.5 million in Series A financing led by Omidyar Network and UL Ventures, with participation from S2G Ventures, Maumee Ventures, City Light Capital, and Tuscan Management. SafeTraces provides on-food traceability solutions that trace the product, not the package.
Agriculture tech startup MycoTechnology announced it has secured $42 million in Series B financing led by S2G Ventures, with participation from Emerson Collective, 1894, Seventure Partners, Middleland Capital, Tao Capital Partners, Greatpoint Ventures Innovation Fund, and Closed Loop Fund. MycoTechnology is a food technology company that
Multi is a New York City-based food delivery service that allows users to compare minimum order amount and fees across all delivery apps to make the best decision. The app makers share part of their profit to support low-income communities and urban areas that are
Consumer startup Fooda announced the completion of $12.5 million in financing, led by Valor Equity Partners, with participation from Lightbank and KGC Capital. Fooda provides workplace food programs by partnering with companies and office buildings to provide restaurant-based meal services. Employers can either host a daily
Ritual announced the completion of $53 million in Series B financing. Insight Venture Partners led the round, with participation from Greylock Partners, Mantella Venture Partners, Golden Venture Partners and Mistral Equity Partners. Ritual is a mobile app that allows users to order coffee and lunch for
U.K. food delivery company Deliveroo announced it has raised $358 million in financing. T. Rowe Price and Fidelity Management & Research Company led the round, with participation from DST Global, General Catalyst Partners, Index Ventures and Accel Partners. Deliveroo’s technology platform optimizes food ordering and delivery
CooZyn is an iOS app that allows users to order food for delivery from their iPhones. Unlike a traditional food delivery app, CooZyn allows users to find restaurants, to order ingredients for home-cooked meals, and to connect to personal chefs. It also provides fare-bid ride
YaDoggie is an Internet of Things product to help pet owners keep dog food in stock. The dog food delivery service has invented a “Smart Scoop” that lets users know immediately if their dog has been fed or not by flashing a green or red
FoodLogiQ announced that it has secured Renewal Funds as the lead investor in its Series B fundraising. Renewal Funds, a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, B.C., invests in food and technology companies that have strong values and exceptional ideas. FoodLogiQ is a leading SaaS
Albertsons Companies, one of the nation's largest grocery retailers, today announced the acquisition of Plated, a premier meal kit service. Plated launched in 2012 with a mission to change the way America eats. The company uses data and technology to disrupt traditional food supply chains