RSM Hold Co. LLC · client: Dave's Hot Chicken
prompting RSM Hold Co. to enter a franchising agreement through which it plans to open a total of four of the hot chicken restaurants.
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Beverages, food products, restaurants, agriculture, startups and more: the companies building food and agriculture in California, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.
Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 4,466 food and agriculture companies in California, last 24 months: 171 M&A deals · 65 Contracts · 44 launches · 41 funding rounds. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.
prompting RSM Hold Co. to enter a franchising agreement through which it plans to open a total of four of the hot chicken restaurants.
Butterfly, a LA-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Orgain, Inc., according to a press release.
The Simply Good Foods Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Quest Nutrition, LLC, for $1.0 billion in cash, or approximately $870 million net of tax benefits, on a…
The US golf equipment company Callaway has fully reimbursed its B credit line after paying about $163 million in advance, as confirmed by a statement.
Marshall Clark, owner of Clark Pacific Real Estate Co., says Smart & Final has leased 36,000 square feet of space in the same building as a Michaels Stores Inc. craft outlet at the…
Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) ("Mission" or "the Company"), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced the completion of its…
Arcwood Environmental recently acquired Safeway, an Alabama-based environmental services business.
The announcement comes after Fresh Del Monte recently acquired Del Monte Foods, which has a long history in the Steel City and will continue operating there.
Long-running companies Classic Fruit and Westside Produce are merging their operations under the Classic Fruit label.
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) has announced an agreement on the acquisition of certain assets of Bioniq, a UK-based company dedicated to personalized supplements
SHARE A SPLASH wine co., the Sonoma-based wine company known for its mission to create shareable wines, today announced that it has selected Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) as its distributor…
Nestlé confirmed it will sell its majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital, the private equity firm behind Chinese coffee chain Luckin. The deal, first reported in March…
Chipotle’s mid-December launch of its “High Protein Menu” reinforced its positioning as a “go-to destination for high-quality, clean protein,” CEO Scott Boatwright said during the…
GreenFruit Avocados, a California-based avocado supplier, has been acquired by a consortium of “industry veterans”.
Taco Bell, which is also owned by KFC parent Yum Brands, has a separate beverage brand called Live Mas Café.
Further advancing its digital capabilities, Herbalife also unveiled HL Skin AI, an AI-powered platform designed to deliver personalised skin insights and recommendations for the…
GreenFruit Avocados, a California-based avocado supplier with a decade-plus track record in ripening, cold storage and distribution, has been acquired by a powerful partnership of…
Nestlé has agreed the sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital.
Belgian brewing heavyweight Duvel Moortgat USA and Firestone Walker Brewing Company have struck a deal to snag Stone from Sapporo Holdings
Sourse, a Belgian Earth Intelligence company, officially launches Horizon on the European market – a digital monitoring platform that delivers geolocated, automated, and standardised…
Sapporo Holdings will sell California-based Stone Brewing, the Japanese beverage group said Tuesday, exiting craft beer production in the U.S. just four years after acquiring the company.
On Tuesday, Firestone Walker announced that it is purchasing Stone Brewing, the iconic California brand that's based in Escondido and is a subsidiary of Sapporo USA.
Sapporo Holdings, which acquired Stone in 2022 for around $165 million
Stone Brewing was acquired by Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Duvel Moortgat USA, a move that will mean the eventual end of Stone’s beer production in Virginia.
Firestone Walker and Duvel Moortgat USA have agreed to acquire the Stone Brewing brand from Sapporo USA for an undisclosed amount, Brewbound reports.
The buyers, Firestone Walker Brewing and Duvel Moortgat USA, announced Tuesday they’d signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Stone Brewing brand and four California locations.
The deal's announcement comes weeks after Firestone Walker agreed to absorb California-founded craft brewery Trumer Pils from Gambrinus, a transaction set to close this summer.
Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) is progressing toward a merger with Calavo Growers, Inc., as disclosed in its latest 8-K filing.
Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVGW), a leading player in agriculture services, has filed a significant Form 8-K report with the SEC dated April 20, 2026, detailing a major merger…
PRIME ROOTS | Debuts its mycelium-based deli meats in Canada through a distribution partnership with Dot Foods Canada.
Few food and agriculture companies in California publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 3,488 active companies.

Provider of plant-based alternatives to traditional meat products
Food & beverage productsUS$2.01bn across 13 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Plant-based protein production and meat analogs using recombinant yeast and novel food formulations
CPC A23L27/26, A23L33/185, C12N15/815Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Restaurant serving multiple dishes
RestaurantsUS$535.77m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Restaurant chains offer salads and meal bowls
Food service chainsUS$479.07m across 11 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Innovative food packaging containers for assembling and delivering prepared meals
CPC B65G54/02, B65G15/30Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Manufacturer of plant-based egg substitutes
Food techUS$446.00m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of non-GMO berries, including jumbo blueberries and snack packs
Food & beverage productsUS$276.00m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Internet first brand offering beverages
Food & beverage productsUS$263.83m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Zero-calorie, naturally sweetened sodas, teas, and energy drinks for healthier lifestyles
Food & beverage productsUS$245.17m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Online brand offering organic drinks for health and wellness
Online groceryUS$243.32m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Nutritious meal solutions for schools and communities, addressing food insecurity
Food & beverage productsUS$240.99m across 14 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Manufacturer of wines
Alcoholic beverage productsUS$175.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Brand of nutrition drinks & supplements
Traditional nutraceuticalsUS$147.97m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Aerial fire‑retardant chemical formulations with corrosion inhibition for firefighting deployment
CPC A62D1/005, A62D1/0014, A62C3/02Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Chain of limited service restaurant offering deserts
Food service chainsUS$140.80m across 7 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Brand of flavoured ice cream
Food & beverage productsUS$130.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Produces and supplies seafood products using fish cells
Food & beverage productsUS$129.00m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Cultured fish and meat production using cell culture and texturization technologies
CPC A23L17/70, C12N5/0653, C12N5/0018Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of liquid dispensing equpment
Foodservice equipmentUS$124.54m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Automated beverage dispensing and cup‑decorating systems for specialty coffee and drink preparation
CPC B67D1/0021, B67D1/07, A47J31/44Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of lab-grown fish
Food & beverage productsUS$123.00m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Cultured meat and synthetic food production via cellular agriculture technologies
CPC C12N5/0658, A23L17/00Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Energizing yerba mate beverages and products, sustainably sourced and ethically produced
Food packagingUS$116.57m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Brand of frozen ready meals
Food & beverage productsUS$115.43m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Provider of food processing services
Food processingUS$113.23m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Innovative chocolate analog production and plant‑based substrate processing for waste‑derived foods
CPC A23G1/34, A23G1/48, A23B70/35Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of food pathogen detection assays using ribosomal RNA targeting
Food processingUS$109.50m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Fresh, nutritious meals accessible to everyone, everywhere, promoting community upliftment
Food service chainsUS$108.30m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Brand of organic baby food products
Food & beverage productsUS$107.63m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Brand of cold-pressed lemon water
Food & beverage productsUS$102.69m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Internet first restaurant to order baby food for delivery
Food & beverage productsUS$79.10m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Builder of digital-first restaurant brands
Food service chainsUS$64.29m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Email traffic analysis and metadata extraction for communication analytics
CPC H04L51/234Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Brand of flavored water
Food & beverage productsUS$62.68m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation
CPC G06Q20/102, H04L67/568, G06Q20/12Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Brand offering beverage products
Food & beverage productsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of plant-based protein ingredients for food and beverage applications
Food techUS$56.60m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Rubisco protein isolation and formulation for plant-based meat, egg, and dairy alternatives
CPC C07K1/145, A23J3/14, A23D7/0053Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of microbial-based solutions for nitrogen fixation, disease, and nematode control
Crop techUS$56.00m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in health & consumer products
CPC A01H3/00, A01N63/20, C12N1/20Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Limited information available
Food & beverage productsUS$52.53m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Sustainable seafood restaurant inspired by Pacific Rim flavors and cultures
Food service chainsUS$52.07m across 7 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Platform offering dog food products
Pet techUS$51.50m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Innovating healthy ingredients and wellness products, from seed to table
Food & beverage productsUS$50.57m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Genetically engineered wheat for improved nutrition, reduced allergens, and herbicide resistance
CPC C12N15/8245, A01H5/10, C12N15/8261Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Brand of chocolate
Food techUS$50.15m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Sweet protein (brazzein) ingredients for low‑calorie food and beverage formulations
CPC A23L2/60, A23L27/31, C12N15/81Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Brand of packaged water
Food & beverage productsUS$48.67m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Producer and supplier of protein products
Food & beverage productsUS$48.50m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Online store focusing on the sale of food and beverages products
Food & beverage productsUS$41.00m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of cell-based meat alternatives
Food techUS$40.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Protein purification and recovery processes for cultivated meat production
CPC A23J1/008Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Internet-first brand offering pasta and more
Online groceryUS$39.83m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of biological crop solutions and technology platforms for agriculture
Crop inputsUS$39.15m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Internet first brand offering pet food
Pet techUS$39.00m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Brand of chocolate
Food & beverage productsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of microbe-based vegetable oil
Food processingUS$37.88m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Microbial production of low‑linoleic oils for food and frying applications
CPC C12N15/815, C11B1/025, C12P7/6463Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Manufacturer of automotive vehicles
Food & beverage productsUS$36.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of food safety testing service
Food safety testingFocus: Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
CPC H04B1/3822, A45C11/00, H02J7/70Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Brand of cannabis-infused soft drinks
Food & beverage productsUS$34.73m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Organic & Fair Trade tea company offering premium black, green, herbal teas
Food & beverage productsUS$34.66m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Natural energy drinks and waters, proudly Canadian, promoting good energy
Food & beverage productsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Brand of mezcal
Alcoholic beverage productsUS$34.18m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Farm-to-table restaurant chain
Food service chainsUS$34.06m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
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Open food and agriculture in California on RadarFind food and agriculture companies in California across beverages, food products, restaurant chains and farming. Browse food companies and agriculture businesses by specialty.
Producers and brands of wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic drinks.

Manufacturer of wines
Alcoholic beverage products
Brand of mezcal
Alcoholic beverage products
Brand of beer
Alcoholic beverage products
Premium wine company
Alcoholic beverage products
Manufactures and marketer of beer
Alcoholic beverage productsBrands and manufacturers of packaged food and beverage products.

Provider of non-GMO berries, including jumbo blueberries and snack packs
Food & beverage products
Nutritious meal solutions for schools and communities, addressing food insecurity
Food & beverage products
Brand of frozen ready meals
Food & beverage productsProvider of food processing services
Food processing
Provider of food pathogen detection assays using ribosomal RNA targeting
Food processingRestaurant operators, chains and food service businesses.

Restaurant serving multiple dishes
Restaurants
Restaurant chains offer salads and meal bowls
Food service chains
Chain of limited service restaurant offering deserts
Food service chains
Fresh, nutritious meals accessible to everyone, everywhere, promoting community upliftment
Food service chains
Builder of digital-first restaurant brands
Food service chainsBusinesses supporting crop farming, agricultural inputs and farm operations.

Developer of biological crop solutions and technology platforms for agriculture
Crop inputs
Your one-stop shop for simple, practical gardening tips and supplies
Services for crop farming
Developer of robotic systems for cultivating gourmet mushrooms
Crop farmingProducer of fresh vegetables
Crop farming
Owns and operates organic and almonds farms
Crop farmingRecently founded food and agriculture businesses in California.

Brand offering beverage products
Food & beverage products
Provider of plant-based meat alternatives
Food tech
Brand of wines
Alcoholic beverage products
Developer of robotic systems for cultivating gourmet mushrooms
Crop farming
Provider of bio wastewater services
Waste & water managementFood and agriculture employers with hiring activity.

Provider of plant-based alternatives to traditional meat products
Food & beverage products
Restaurant chains offer salads and meal bowls
Food service chains
Provider of non-GMO berries, including jumbo blueberries and snack packs
Food & beverage products
Internet first brand offering beverages
Food & beverage products
Zero-calorie, naturally sweetened sodas, teas, and energy drinks for healthier lifestyles
Food & beverage productsPublicly listed food and agriculture businesses in California.

Restaurant chains offer salads and meal bowls
Food service chains
Zero-calorie, naturally sweetened sodas, teas, and energy drinks for healthier lifestyles
Food & beverage products
Provider of food pathogen detection assays using ribosomal RNA targeting
Food processing
Brand of organic baby food products
Food & beverage products
Innovating healthy ingredients and wellness products, from seed to table
Food & beverage productsThe most-installed Android apps published by food and agriculture companies headquartered in California — 78.9M installs between them. 121 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.
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4,933 recorded equity rounds have gone to 40,247 food and agriculture companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how California compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.
US$768.59m
US$3.24bn
1,626 rounds in the United States
last 24 months
Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2020, with US$5.32bn across 392 rounds.
Equity rounds over the last five years, 4,466 food and agriculture companies in California among 40,247 in the United States.
Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.
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Food and Agriculture Industry Landscape of the United StatesThe financials above are one chapter. The full food and agriculture landscape of California maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.
429 food and agriculture companies in California have recorded equity funding, US$10.20bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.
Largest recorded equity totals, with the latest recorded round.
Food & beverage productsProvider of plant-based alternatives to traditional meat products
RestaurantsRestaurant serving multiple dishes
Food service chainsRestaurant chains offer salads and meal bowls
Food techManufacturer of plant-based egg substitutes
Food & beverage productsProvider of non-GMO berries, including jumbo blueberries and snack packs
Food & beverage productsInternet first brand offering beverages
Food & beverage productsZero-calorie, naturally sweetened sodas, teas, and energy drinks for healthier lifestyles
Online groceryOnline brand offering organic drinks for health and wellness
Food & beverage productsNutritious meal solutions for schools and communities, addressing food insecurity
Alcoholic beverage productsManufacturer of wines
Traditional nutraceuticalsBrand of nutrition drinks & supplements
Food service chainsChain of limited service restaurant offering deserts
Food & beverage productsBrand of flavoured ice cream
Food & beverage productsProduces and supplies seafood products using fish cells
Foodservice equipmentProvider of liquid dispensing equpment
Food & beverage productsDeveloper of lab-grown fish
US$2.01bn across 13 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Plant-based protein production and meat analogs using recombinant yeast and novel food formulations
CPC A23L27/26, A23L33/185, C12N15/815Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$535.77m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$479.07m across 11 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Innovative food packaging containers for assembling and delivering prepared meals
CPC B65G54/02, B65G15/30Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$446.00m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$276.00m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$263.83m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$245.17m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$243.32m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$240.99m across 14 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$175.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$147.97m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Aerial fire‑retardant chemical formulations with corrosion inhibition for firefighting deployment
CPC A62D1/005, A62D1/0014, A62C3/02Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$140.80m across 7 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$130.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$129.00m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Cultured fish and meat production using cell culture and texturization technologies
CPC A23L17/70, C12N5/0653, C12N5/0018Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$124.54m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Automated beverage dispensing and cup‑decorating systems for specialty coffee and drink preparation
CPC B67D1/0021, B67D1/07, A47J31/44Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$123.00m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Cultured meat and synthetic food production via cellular agriculture technologies
CPC C12N5/0658, A23L17/00Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Meet the people behind food and agriculture companies in California. 1,065 of 3,488 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.
Companies whose recorded headcount rose the most between the two most recent team-size snapshots. A larger team is a signal of momentum, not of profitability.
Food service chainsLimited service restaurant chain
Food service chainsRestaurant chain serving Mexican food
Founders
Details not available
Food service chainsChain of full service restaurant serving Mexican cuisine
Food retailersRetailer of food products
Food retailersOmnichannel retailer of groceries & bakery products
Food industry associationsDiversified Restaurant Group is a company that owns and operates restaurants across four states, offering career opportunities and growth
Founders
Details not available
Foodservice equipmentManufacturer of food processing machine
Founders
Details not available
Food service chainsRestaurant franchise serving hot dog, burger, grill & wings, and american cookies
Restaurant franchiseesChain of casual dining restaurants offering food & beverages
Crop farmingOwns and operates vegetable farm
Food safety testingProvider of food safety testing services
Food service chainsCKE Restaurants operates and franchises brands in the quick-service restaurant industry.
Founders
Details not available
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Focus: Hepcidin biomarker detection and therapeutic antibody development for iron‑related disorders.
CPC C07K16/26, G01N33/74, E04G21/30Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Food and agriculture companies in California with at least one woman on the founding team. Expand a profile to meet the founders; teams can include both women and men.
Services for restaurantsProvider of software solutions for restaurants
Food processingProducer of vegetable oil processing services
Food & beverage productsNutritious meal solutions for schools and communities, addressing food insecurity
Food & beverage productsFresh juice bar offering smoothies, acai bowls, and juice cleanses
Food & beverage productsBrand of cold-pressed Juices, smoothies & plant-based foods
Food & beverage productsOnline store focusing on the sale of food and beverages products
Food & beverage productsOnline retailer of vanilla products sourced from smallholder farmers
Food & beverage productsBrand of organic baby food products
RestaurantsRestaurant serving multiple dishes
Food & beverage productsInternet first restaurant to order baby food for delivery
Food & beverage productsBrand of flavored water
Food & beverage productsFrozen Cream Dessert brand
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$240.99m across 14 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$41.00m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$107.63m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$79.10m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
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US$62.68m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation
CPC G06Q20/102, H04L67/568, G06Q20/12Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$5.05m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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Food and agriculture companies in California founded in the last four years, newest first.
Food & beverage productsManufacturer of artificially and naturally flavored, low-calorie powdered drink mixes
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Foodservice equipmentManufacturer of beverage machines
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Food & beverage productsProvider of protein drink mixes designed for daily hydration routines
Food & beverage productsInternet first brand of savory energy broths and related accessories
Food & beverage productsProvider of probiotic hydration powder designed for performance and recovery
Food & beverage productsOnline retailer of instant mushroom coffee with adaptogens and sweetener
Food service chainsProvider of traditional Indian and international fusion street food through mobile food trucks and restaurants
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Details not available
Online retailer of grass-fed biltong, a South African dried beef
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Food & beverage productsManufacturer of protein-infused soda beverages in various flavors
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Crop inputsProvider of plant nutrients, microbes, insecticides, fungicides, and related supplements
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Export-import business focused on seasonal savories, food products, and agricultural goods
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Online retailer of raw honey with no additives or preservatives
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Companies with the most distinct news events in the last 24 months across the business press Fliar tracks.
Food service chainsChains providing prepared meals and catering services
Food service chainsChain of limited service restaurant
Food service chainsChain of full service restaurant serving Mexican cuisine
Food service chainsChain of restaurant serving chicken wings
Food service chainsRestaurant chains offer salads and meal bowls
Food & beverage productsEnergy drink holding company
Food service chainsRestaurant franchise serving hot dog, burger, grill & wings, and american cookies
Food retailersProvider of food retailer services
Food service chainsRestaurant serving japanese dishes
Food retailersHeritage Grocers Group provides the local communities with regular and specialty grocery products.
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Food & beverage productsInnovating healthy ingredients and wellness products, from seed to table
Food retailersRetailer of food products
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US$479.07m across 11 disclosed equity rounds
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CPC B65G54/02, B65G15/30Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
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US$50.57m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Genetically engineered wheat for improved nutrition, reduced allergens, and herbicide resistance
CPC C12N15/8245, A01H5/10, C12N15/8261Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
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The most common specialisations among food and agriculture companies in California. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.
767 food and agriculture companies in California work in alcoholic beverage products. Shown: the best-documented.
Alcoholic beverage productsCraft brewery creating meaningful employment, quality beer, and community wealth

Alcoholic beverage productsManufacturer of wines
Alcoholic beverage productsAward-winning craft brewery and brewpubs, pioneering independent beer since 1989
Alcoholic beverage productsBrand of wine
Alcoholic beverage productsManufactures and marketer of beer
Alcoholic beverage productsBrand of wines
Alcoholic beverage productsDistributor of craft beverages
Food & beverage productsBrand of cocktails
Alcoholic beverage productsBrand of wine
Alcoholic beverage productsBrand of mezcal
Alcoholic beverage productsBrand of beer
Alcoholic beverage productsBrand of beer

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US$175.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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US$15.56m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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US$1.83m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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US$26.62m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
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US$5.04m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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US$8.30m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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US$34.18m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
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US$1.20m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
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756 food and agriculture companies in California work in food & beverage products. Shown: the best-documented.
Food & beverage productsBrand of dried fruit nuts and seeds
Food & beverage productsNutritious meal solutions for schools and communities, addressing food insecurity
Food & beverage productsProvider of plant-based alternatives to traditional meat products
Food & beverage productsFresh juice bar offering smoothies, acai bowls, and juice cleanses
Food & beverage productsBrand of cold-pressed Juices, smoothies & plant-based foods
Food techManufacturer of plant-based egg substitutes
Food & beverage productsProvider of organic and cold-pressed juices and shots
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Food & beverage productsBrand of cannabis infused confectionery products
Food & beverage productsBrand of packaged water
Food & beverage productsInternet first brand offering beverages
Food & beverage productsOnline store focusing on the sale of food and beverages products
Food & beverage productsBrand of organic kombucha
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US$240.99m across 14 disclosed equity rounds
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US$2.01bn across 13 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Plant-based protein production and meat analogs using recombinant yeast and novel food formulations
CPC A23L27/26, A23L33/185, C12N15/815Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
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US$446.00m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
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US$263.83m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
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US$41.00m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
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482 food and agriculture companies in California work in food service chains. Shown: the best-documented.
Food service chainsRestaurant chains offer salads and meal bowls
Food service chainsChain of restaurants
Food service chainsCurated candy, chocolates, gummies, and gifts for spreading joy and love
Food service chainsChain of limited service restaurant offering pizza
Food service chainsAcai bowl restaurant crafting fresh, fruit-forward superfoods for active lifestyles
Food service chainsChain of limited service restaurant offering Chicken
Food service chainsCustomizable mac & cheese restaurant empowering culinary creativity and personalized dining
Food service chainsFarm-to-table restaurant chain
Food service chainsChain of casual dining restaurants offering food & drinks
Chain of casual dining restaurant
Food service chainsChain of limited service restaurant offering Japanese cuisine
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Food service chainsFresh, nutritious meals accessible to everyone, everywhere, promoting community upliftment
US$479.07m across 11 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Innovative food packaging containers for assembling and delivering prepared meals
CPC B65G54/02, B65G15/30Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
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US$17.03m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
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US$15.11m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
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US$6.40m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
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US$34.06m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
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US$11.83m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
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US$9.49m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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US$108.30m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
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305 food and agriculture companies in California work in food processing. Shown: the best-documented.
Food processingProducer of vegetable oil processing services
Food processingManufacturer of ashwagandha root extract and related products. It produces a full-spectrum root extract through a proprietary process. The extract is used in dietary supplements, personal care items, and functional food and beverages. The company controls the entire supply chain, from cultivation to finished product. It supports its products with extensive scientific research and clinical trials.
Food processingNational food manufacturer specializing in ready-to-eat, fresh, and short shelf-life products
Food processingProvider of food pathogen detection assays using ribosomal RNA targeting
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Life sciences platforms and toolsPlatform developing protein-based on enzyme technology
Food processingProvider of microbe-based vegetable oil
Pet techInternet first brand offering pet food
Provider of food processing services
Food processingProvider of specialty Vietnamese coffee and creamers
Food processingManufacturer & brand of desserts
Food techDeveloper of plant-based protein ingredients for food and beverage applications
Pet techInternet first brand offering pet food on a subscription basis
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Focus: Electromagnetic field therapy devices for biomedical and veterinary applications
CPC A61N1/40, A63F13/98, A61N2/02Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
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US$109.50m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
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US$15.85m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
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US$37.88m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Microbial production of low‑linoleic oils for food and frying applications
CPC C12N15/815, C11B1/025, C12P7/6463Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$39.00m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
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US$113.23m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Innovative chocolate analog production and plant‑based substrate processing for waste‑derived foods
CPC A23G1/34, A23G1/48, A23B70/35Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$10.98m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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US$3.88m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
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US$56.60m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Rubisco protein isolation and formulation for plant-based meat, egg, and dairy alternatives
CPC C07K1/145, A23J3/14, A23D7/0053Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
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