Founded in 2015, FoodMaven is a platform as a service company based in Colorado that aims to reduce food waste by selling unsold and oversupplied food from distributors, manufacturers, and producers to restaurants and institutional buyers. The company's core mission is to create a more efficient and sustainable food system by ensuring that surplus food finds a market rather than going to waste. FoodMaven offers a smart procurement solution that includes a browser extension to help purchasers find the best products at the best prices while meeting sustainability goals.
Notable affiliated individuals include co-founders Patrick Bultema and Dan Lewis. FoodMaven has garnered significant investment from sources such as Tao Capital Partners and members of the Walton family. Key achievements include successfully diverting millions of pounds of food from landfills and generating substantial revenue for their suppliers. The overall impact of FoodMaven has been significant in promoting sustainability within the food supply chain and helping businesses make more informed purchasing decisions.
