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Straydog Capital
Leawood, United States
Early-stage venture capital fund investing in innovative food, beverage, and biotechnology companies that drive a healthier, humane, and more sustainable food system.
Portfolio
27+
Employees
5+
Founded
2015
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N/A
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United States
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Straydog Capital
Early-stage venture capital fund investing in innovative food, beverage, and biotechnology companies that drive a healthier, humane, and more sustainable food system.
Portfolio
27+
Employees
5+
Founded
2015
AUM
N/A
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
United States
Sources
Showing 11 of 11 matched portfolio companies
Aleph Farms utilizes cellular agriculture techniques to cultivate high-quality animal proteins, starting with steak, to enhance food security and animal welfare. By decentralizing production, the company addresses the environmental and ethical challenges associated with conventional livestock farming.
Funding: $120.2M
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Funding: $120.2M
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This company focuses on the production and distribution of food derived from aquaculture practices. They provide sustainable protein sources through controlled aquatic farming environments. Their operations aim to supply the food industry with responsibly sourced seafood alternatives.
Funding: $7.9M
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Funding: $7.9M
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Beyond Meat creates plant‑based meat alternatives using simple, non‑GMO ingredients like yellow peas, red lentils, and faba beans, delivering protein‑rich products with zero cholesterol, hormones, or antibiotics. Its portfolio—including burgers, steaks, chicken pieces, sausages, and protein drinks—offers familiar taste and texture while using less water, land, and energy than conventional beef, and supports regenerative farming practices. The company distributes through retail and food‑service channels and runs an open‑innovation Test Kitchen for consumer‑driven product development.
Funding: $100.0M
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Funding: $100.0M
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Produces plant-based whole-cut meat alternatives made from a clean ingredient list of just eight recognizable, natural components, with no gums, stabilizers, or preservatives. These products replicate the taste, texture, and cooking versatility of beef, offering a high-protein, iron- and B12-fortified option that seamlessly replaces traditional meat in various culinary applications.
Funding: $24.5M
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Funding: $24.5M
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Gathered Foods produces plant-based seafood alternatives and proteins using sustainable farming practices to reduce reliance on animal agriculture. The company addresses food security challenges by offering nutritious, environmentally friendly options that cater to the growing demand for plant-based diets.
Funding: $26.4M
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Funding: $26.4M
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This biodesign company develops animal-free designer proteins that are sustainably cultivated and clinically validated for performance. Their products enable businesses to create environmentally friendly alternatives, supporting a transition to a plant-based future.
Funding: $117.3M
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Funding: $117.3M
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This startup produces plant-based cheese using a proprietary fermentation process that transforms cauliflower into dairy-free alternatives like camembert, gruyere, and feta. By eliminating nuts, soy, gluten, palm oil, and artificial additives, the company provides a clean-label option for consumers seeking vegan cheese without common allergens.
Funding: $4.6M
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Funding: $4.6M
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The startup manufactures milk vending machines that produce fresh, preservative-free plant-based milk, such as almond milk, with a nutritional profile of five grams of protein and three grams of fiber per serving. This technology provides consumers with a convenient source of vegan milk while eliminating the need for additives commonly found in store-bought alternatives.
Funding: $12.0M
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Funding: $12.0M
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This food tech company cultivates poultry products directly from chicken cells using a nutrient-rich feed, eliminating the need for antibiotics. By providing sustainably grown poultry, it enhances nutritional security while significantly lowering carbon emissions associated with traditional poultry farming.
Funding: $75.6M
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Funding: $75.6M
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UPSIDE Foods cultivates animal cells to produce chicken, beef, duck, and seafood products without raising or slaughtering animals. Using a master cell bank and animal‑component‑free feed, the company scales bioreactor production to supply restaurants and food‑service distributors with FDA‑cleared cultivated meat that lowers land, water, and greenhouse‑gas impacts.
This startup produces a plant-based egg substitute made from a blend of ingredients that replicate the nutritional profile, texture, and taste of traditional chicken eggs. Their products provide a vegan, cholesterol-free alternative that eliminates animal harm and reduces environmental impact.
Funding: $5.0M
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Funding: $5.0M
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