NYC-based VegInvest offers early-stage capital and guidance to firms replacing animal usage.
Location
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2015
VegInvest is a New York City-based investment firm focused on providing early-stage capital to companies replacing animal usage. They primarily invest in food technology, biology innovations, and plant-based restaurant chains. VegInvest's portfolio spans various stages, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, with investments typically ranging from $1 million to $15 million.
Notable portfolio companies include Wild Earth, Shiok Meats, and Tiny Organics. VegInvest offers guidance to its portfolio companies, supporting entrepreneurs in developing sustainable, tasty, and affordable plant-based food systems, as well as safer alternatives to animal testing and innovations in synthetic biology. Their investment philosophy centers on accelerating the transition away from animal-based products and practices.
VegInvest - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages