Barrel Ventures is a Midwest‑based seed fund that backs entrepreneurs tackling the biggest challenges in the global food ecosystem. They focus on companies innovating in packaging, ingredients, and supply chain to create sustainable, scalable solutions. Their approach leverages deep operating experience and strategic partnerships to help early‑stage founders accelerate growth.
Industries
Industry breakdown
Top industries in the portfolio
Geography
Geographic scope
Global
Geography breakdown
Darker regions = more portfolio companies
Top 5 countries
United States of America
71.4%Italy
4.8%India
4.8%Canada
4.8%Countries with a higher share of the portfolio are shaded darker on the map.
Stages
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Pre-Seed → Seed
Stage breakdown
Portfolio by stage
Portfolio vintage
Companies by founded year