Bluestein Ventures, founded in 2009, is a family-based venture capital fund focused on the food industry. The firm seeks early-stage, game-changing ventures that redefine consumer health and wellness, investing across the entire value chain in both B2C and B2B sectors. Their investment focus includes high-growth consumer brands, proprietary food tech, next-gen commerce, and value-add digital technology. Bluestein typically participates in Seed and Series A rounds, with investments ranging from pre-seed to Series B.
Notable portfolio companies include Foxtrot, which has raised $59 million, and New Culture, with $25 million raised. Key partners at Bluestein are actively involved in guiding portfolio companies towards product-market fit. The firm offers more than just capital, providing strategic support and leveraging their extensive network to help startups scale. Bluestein's investment philosophy centers on backing visionary entrepreneurs who are transforming the food industry.
Bluestein Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments22
Current Portfolio Count20
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Seed12 (60.0%)
Series A5 (25.0%)
Angel1 (5.0%)
Corporate Round1 (5.0%)
Pre-Seed1 (5.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 60%Series A 25%Angel 5%Corporate Round 5%Pre-Seed 5%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Bluestein Ventures - Classification
- Also Known As
- Bluestein Ventures Management LLC
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 7300Business Services
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end