Radar · Food and Agriculture in Illinois
Best Food and Agriculture Companies in Illinois, United States
The 758 best Food and Agriculture companies in Illinois, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: TreeHouse Foods.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
758companies tracked
$6.3Bdisclosed funding
0unicorns
127have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · FOOD AND AGRICULTURE × ILLINOIS
Our analysis of 175 Food and Agriculture companies
$22.9b in tracked funding; 93% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
175companies analysed
93%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
7unicorns
2015median founding year
6Mcombined LinkedIn audience
94%of audience held by top 3
6companies hiring publicly (12 mo)
Ranked: Best Food and Agriculture companies in Illinois
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Stage | Founded | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TreeHouse Foods Private label packaged foods company | $2.4B | 124 mo ago | 380 | Acquired | 2005 | — | 1 expansion |
| 2 | Mondelez International Brand of multi-category convenience food 87Funding top 17%Moat top 21%Tech top 23%Global top 23% All 13 signals ▾Fundingtop 17% Moattop 21% Techtop 23% Globaltop 23% Producttop 23% Fin. healthtop 25% Talenttop 29% Markettop 33% Patentstop 42% Innovationtop 43% Newstop 44% Partnerstop 49% Growthbottom 49% Funding: Raised $1.5B across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 11 yrs (0.9/yr) Moat: Top 1% by revenue among 40 tracked Food & Beverage Products companies · Editorial + unicorn rating 6/10 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 87/100 | $1.5B | 29 mo ago | 6 | Public | 2012 | 21 patents Food ingredient delivery systems and cocoa processing technologies. | 1 launch |
| 3 | Middleby Manufacturer of commercial and residential cooking equipment | $842M | 69 mo ago | 11,268 | Public | 1888 | 64 patents Commercial kitchen cooking and beverage systems—infrared conveyor ovens and automated dispensers | — |
| 4 | John Deere Manufacturer of agriculture, construction, and forestry equipments 87Tech top 9%Market top 18%Innovation top 19%Funding top 22% All 12 signals ▾Techtop 9% Markettop 18% Innovationtop 19% Fundingtop 22% Producttop 23% Fin. healthtop 31% Partnerstop 36% Talenttop 46% Newstop 48% Customerstop 49% Globalbottom 49% Growthbottom 45% Tech: 145 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Akamai, Amazon Alb Market: 75,600 employees (top 2% of Auto) · Revenue ~$51.7B rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 87/100 | $391M | 35 mo ago | 75,600 75,600 → 55,571 (-26%) | Public | 1837 | — | 1 internship · 1 launch |
| 5 | P.J.W. Restaurant Group Owns and operates restaurant chains | $116M | 53 mo ago | 971 | Acquired | 1983 | 142 patents Integrated restaurant ordering, food prep equipment, and specialized packaging solutions | 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 6 | Cresco Labs Brand & retailer of cannabis gummies, seeds, and other products | $104M | 92 mo ago | 2 | Public | 2013 | 7 patents Cannabis extraction, oil purification/fractionation, and agricultural risk management analytics. | — |
| 7 | Farmer's Fridge Provider of food vending machines | $83M | 62 mo ago | 212 212 → 428 (+102%) | Series D | 2013 | — | 1 job opening · 2 awards |
| 8 | Profile Products Erosion control and vegetative solutions for diverse environments and industries | $82M | 108 mo ago | 480 | Acquired | 1970 | 91 patents Bio-based horticultural substrates and mulch for sustainable plant cultivation | — |
| 9 | waterdrop Internet first brand of electrolytes hydration cubes 82Funding top 23%Tech top 23%Customers top 24%Growth top 28% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 23% Techtop 23% Customerstop 24% Growthtop 28% Talenttop 28% Producttop 40% Markettop 42% Moattop 48% Globalbottom 39% Funding: Raised $70.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 8 yrs (0.2/yr) Tech: 67 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Alb, Amazon Web Services rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 82/100 | $70M | 1 mo ago | 350 | Series C | 2016 | — | 3 expansions |
| 10 | Potbelly Quick service restaurant for sandwiches | $58M | 103 mo ago | 6,000 6,000 → 3,413 (-43%) | Acquired | 1977 | — | 1 expansion |
| 11 | Avure Manufacturer of high-pressure processing equipment | $55M | 146 mo ago | 122 | Acquired | 2012 | 11 patents High-pressure processing equipment for controlled-temperature sterilization and pressure management | — |
| 12 | McDonald's Fast food burger restaurant chain 91Innovation top 13%Customers top 17%Market top 18%Moat top 18% All 12 signals ▾Innovationtop 13% Customerstop 17% Markettop 18% Moattop 18% Producttop 20% Fin. healthtop 21% Techtop 27% Fundingtop 29% Partnerstop 32% Newstop 38% Growthtop 47% Globalbottom 48% Innovation: 38 new-product events in 24 mo Customers: Play-Store rating 4.09★ across 2,166,476 ratings (6 apps) · Marquee-customer mentions: top 1% of tracked companies rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 91/100 | $55M | 15 mo ago | 5,471 | Public | 1940 | — | — |
| 13 | Protein Bar Provider of event catering services | $49M | 122 mo ago | 250 | Series C | 2009 | — | — |
| 14 | The Fresh Factory Apple processing company 48Funding top 18%Talent top 28%News top 33%Growth top 45% All 7 signals ▾Fundingtop 18% Talenttop 28% Newstop 33% Growthtop 45% Globalbottom 37% Techbottom 35% Marketbottom 29% Funding: Raised $42.4M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 5 yrs (0.8/yr) Talent: 4 named leaders on record · 4 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $42M | 4 mo ago | 28 | Public | 2016 | — | 1 expansion |
| 15 | Così Italian kitchen offering catering, flatbreads, salads, and rewards program | $39M | — | 18 | Public | 1998 | — | — |
| 16 | Wicked Kitchen Brand of frozen ready meals | $35M | 35 mo ago | 36 | Acquired | 2006 | — | — |
| 17 | Heaven's Door Handcrafted American whiskeys co-created with Bob Dylan, blending art and craft | $34M | 98 mo ago | 38 | Series C | 2001 | — | — |
| 18 | Haus Brand of ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages | $22M | 46 mo ago | 9 | Series A | 2018 | — | — |
| 19 | Chicago Meat Authority Processor of beef, pork, and poultry products for foodservice and further processing | $20M | 127 mo ago | 36 | Funding Raised | 1990 | — | — |
| 20 | ZTrim.com Manufacturer of functional food ingredients | $17M | 128 mo ago | 9 | Public | 1994 | — | — |
| 21 | Stolen Spirits Unconventional spirits brand challenging norms with high-quality, distinctive character | $17M | 127 mo ago | 15 | Series B | 2010 | — | — |
| 22 | Argo Tea Manufacturing and distributor of tea. | $17M | 137 mo ago | 268 | Series C | 2003 | — | — |
| 23 | Dom's Kitchen & Market Chains providing prepared meals, groceries, coffee, beer, and wine | $15M | 62 mo ago | 450 | Seed | 2020 | — | — |
| 24 | Native Foods Vegan comfort food crafted with plant-based ingredients in multiple locations | $15M | 145 mo ago | 154 | Acquired | 1994 | — | — |
| 25 | Protein2o Protein hydration drinks for athletes and fitness enthusiasts | $12M | 106 mo ago | 14 14 → 24 (+71%) | Series A | 2013 | — | 1 launch |
| 26 | Green Coffee Company Coffee producer offering farm-direct, traceable roasted coffee 64Funding top 33%Growth top 35%Tech top 38%Talent top 38% All 7 signals ▾Fundingtop 33% Growthtop 35% Techtop 38% Talenttop 38% Patentstop 42% Innovationtop 46% Globalbottom 46% Funding: Raised $11.7M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 1 yrs (2.0/yr) Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $12M | 1 mo ago | — | Series A | 2018 | 56 patents Cartridge-based beverage carbonation and dispensing systems for coffee and other drinks | — |
| 27 | Cheval Brand Investors Operator of restaurants | $11M | 28 mo ago | — | Series B | — | — | — |
| 28 | Lifeway Foods Produces and markets probiotic-based food products | $10M | 97 mo ago | 291 | Public | 1986 | — | 1 job opening |
| 29 | The Safe + Fair Food Company Safe and Fair: Craveworthy, allergen-free snacks for everyone | $10M | 107 mo ago | 25 | Series C | 2011 | — | — |
| 30 | Jones Natural Chews Manufacturer and private label brand for dog bones and chews | $10M | 120 mo ago | 20 | Late Stage | 1970 | — | — |
| 31 | Clever Carnivore Supplier of beef, meat, and pork | $9M | 8 mo ago | 9 | Seed | 2021 | — | — |
| 32 | Simple Mills Nourishing people and planet with simple, delicious, real foods | $8M | 80 mo ago | 93 93 → 178 (+91%) | Acquired | 2012 | — | — |
| 33 | Epic Burger Chicago burger joint offering non-processed food with mindful practices | $8M | 84 mo ago | 20 | Series A | 2008 | — | — |
| 34 | Pilot Project Brewing Internet first brand of beers | $7M | 16 mo ago | 29 | Series A | 2018 | — | 1 job opening · 1 expansion |
| 35 | Tiesta Tea Premium loose leaf tea for flavor, function, and social impact | $7M | 70 mo ago | 25 | Seed | 2010 | — | — |
| 36 | Greater Than Non-GMO sports drink brand | $7M | 11 mo ago | 6 | Series A | 2010 | — | — |
| 37 | GoodSport Brand of multicategory beverages | $6M | 33 mo ago | 9 | Series A | 2017 | — | — |
| 38 | SEFA Provider of office supplies and printing consumables | $6M | 26 mo ago | 11 | Series A | 1986 | 4 patents Advanced particle beneficiation and turbulent combustion of fly ash for waste-to-energy processing | 2 launchs · 1 partnership |
| 39 | Unicorn Auctions Brand of spirits | $6M | 11 mo ago | 8 | Series A | 2019 | — | — |
| 40 | Funny Water Brand of alcohol infused water | $5M | 6 mo ago | — | Series A | 2007 | — | — |
| 41 | SuckerPunch Gourmet Sauces and pickles brand | $5M | 28 mo ago | 12 | Series A | 2011 | — | 1 internship · 1 partnership |
| 42 | Rumiano Cheese Brand of cheese | $4M | 28 mo ago | 53 | Acquired | 1999 | — | — |
| 43 | FARE Provider of food catering services 32Growth top 35%Tech top 39%Funding top 41%Global bottom 25% All 5 signals ▾Growthtop 35% Techtop 39% Fundingtop 41% Globalbottom 25% Marketbottom 14% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Tech: 42 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $3M | 1 mo ago | 16 | Seed | 2016 | — | — |
| 44 | Open Water Brand of packaged water | $3M | 41 mo ago | 10 | Seed | 2014 | 63 patents Optical sensing and imaging technologies for vascular stroke detection and laser therapy | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 45 | Hellowater Manufacturer & brand of packaged water | $2M | 14 mo ago | 5 | Seed | 2017 | — | — |
| 46 | Coco5 Manufacturer of coconut water-based hydration drinks 35Growth top 35%Tech top 35%Talent top 38%Funding bottom 49% All 6 signals ▾Growthtop 35% Techtop 35% Talenttop 38% Fundingbottom 49% Globalbottom 29% Marketbottom 17% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Tech: 39 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $2M | 4 mo ago | 6 | Series A | 2011 | — | — |
| 47 | Fire Department Coffee Veteran-owned coffee company crafting premium coffee and supporting firefighters | $900K | 4 mo ago | 70 | Seed | 2016 | — | 1 launch |
| 48 | VEG House Online platform offering vegan groceries delivered to customers. | $900K | 32 mo ago | — | Seed | 2023 | — | — |
| 49 | American Food Styles Company specializing in the acquisition and management of food companies | $841K | 34 mo ago | — | Seed | 2012 | — | — |
| 50 | Dayglow Online retailer of curated coffee beans and coffee subscription services | $250K | 5 mo ago | — | Seed | 2018 | — | — |
Top 12 Food and Agriculture companies in Illinois
#1
Series C · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2016 · 350 employees$70Mraised▾
Series C · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2016 · 350 employees
Internet first brand of electrolytes hydration cubes. It offers a variety of flavors such as lime, acai, cranberry, hibiscus, ginger, and mango. The company sells their products through their own online website as well as through retailers.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 82how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 23%Tech
top 23%Customers
top 24%Growth
top 28%Talent
top 28%Product
top 40%Funding: Raised $70.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 8 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Series C (May 2026)
Tech: 67 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Alb, Amazon Web Services · Observability: Microsoft Clarity, Sentry
Customers: Play-Store rating 4.84★ across 4,315 ratings (1 apps) · Review volume +10% in 6 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 27k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 3 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- May 2026Series C$117.1M
- Jan 2023Angel—
- Feb 2022Series B$70M
- Oct 2018Seed—
Founders & team
Investors
Dohler Ventures, Temasek, Founders Future, Bitburger Ventures, Atlantic Grupa, Aspeya
Tech stack
Amazon PayAmerican ExpressApple PayBackbone.JsCart FunctionalityCloudflare
#2
Public · Carol Stream, Illinois · founded 2016 · 28 employees$42.4Mraised▾
Public · Carol Stream, Illinois · founded 2016 · 28 employees
Apple processing company
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 18%Talent
top 28%News
top 33%Growth
top 45%Global
bottom 37%Tech
bottom 35%Funding: Raised $42.4M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 5 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Post IPO (Jan 2026)
Talent: 4 named leaders on record · 4 C-suite/founder profiles curated
News: 11 BI events in 12 mo (of 44 tracked, 9 types) · -45% YoY · 7 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jan 2026Post IPO$3M
- Mar 2023Post IPO$2M
- Jan 2023Post IPO$374.9K
- Nov 2021Post IPO$37M
Founders & team
Investors
Listen VC, New Frontier Holdings, ComMUnity Venture Capital, Varshney Capital, Shiva Capital, GreatPoint Ventures
Tech stack
Anime.JsCart FunctionalityFancyboxGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Tag Manager
#3
Series A · Oak Brook, Illinois · founded 2018$11.7Mraised▾
Series A · Oak Brook, Illinois · founded 2018
Coffee producer offering farm-direct, traceable roasted coffee. It controls the entire supply chain, from cultivation to roasting, ensuring consistent quality and traceability for its clients. The company prioritizes sustainable agricultural practices and works to create value for all stakeholders. Its offerings include roasted coffee beans sourced directly from its own farms.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 33%Growth
top 35%Tech
top 38%Talent
top 38%Patents
top 42%Innovation
top 46%Funding: Raised $11.7M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 1 yrs (2.0/yr) · Last round Series A (May 2026)
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 32 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Observability: Datadog, Microsoft Clarity
Audience (LinkedIn): 7k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- May 2026Series A$5M
- Aug 2025Series A$6.7M
Founders & team
Tech stack
CdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsDatadogFacebook Pixel
#4
Seed · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2016 · 16 employees$3.1Mraised▾
Seed · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2016 · 16 employees
Food by FARE is a health-focused food company that offers flavor-forward, seasonal meals with a commitment to using whole foods and avoiding preservatives, refined sugars, and out-of-season eating. The company operates a catering business and has multiple locations, with a focus on providing healthy and delicious options for its customers.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 32how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 35%Tech
top 39%Funding
top 41%Global
bottom 25%Market
bottom 14%Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 42 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 · Observability: Fullstory, Sentry
Funding: Raised $3.1M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 2 yrs (1.5/yr) · Last round Seed (Apr 2026)
Audience (LinkedIn): 1k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Seed$793K
- Aug 2025Seed$460K
- Aug 2024Seed$1.8M
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesCart FunctionalityCdnjsCloudflare
#5
Series A · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2007$4.7Mraised▾
Series A · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2007
Brand of alcohol infused water
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Dec 2025Series A$1.7M
- Nov 2024Series A$3M
Founders & team
Tech stack
ActivecampaignAosCore-JsFacebook PixelFlywheelGodaddy
#6
Seed · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2021 · 9 employees$9.1Mraised▾
Seed · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2021 · 9 employees
Supplier of beef, meat, and pork
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Sep 2025Seed$2.4M
- Aug 2023Seed$7M
- Sep 2022Seed$2.1M
Investors
Lever VC, McWin, Thia Ventures, Valo Ventures, Newfund, Stray Dog Capital
#7
Public · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2012 · 6 employees$1.5Braised▾
Public · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2012 · 6 employees
In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $31.49B and a net profit of $2.71B.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 87how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 17%Moat
top 21%Tech
top 23%Global
top 23%Product
top 23%Fin. health
top 25%Funding: Raised $1.5B across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 11 yrs (0.9/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Dec 2023)
Moat: Top 1% by revenue among 40 tracked Food & Beverage Products companies · Editorial + unicorn rating 6/10 · IP moat: 21 patents
Tech: 47 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare · Devops: Nginx
Audience (LinkedIn): 3.7M LinkedIn followers — 61.5% of this cohort's audience · 515 engagements/post (7.9× cohort median)
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Dec 2023Grant (prize money)$1.4M
- Dec 2023Grant (prize money)$893.9K
- Jun 2023Grant (prize money)$1.6M
- Mar 2023Grant (prize money)$276.7K
Founders & team
Investors
Europa, Economy And Finance, Austria Wirtschaftsservice, Berkshire Hathaway, Trian Partners, Boston York Restaurant Group
Tech stack
Acquia Cloud PlatformAcquia Cloud Site FactoryAdobe AnalyticsAdobe Experience Platform Identity ServiceAdobe Experience Platform LaunchAmazon Web Services
#8
Public · Oak Brook, Illinois · founded 1940 · 5471 employees$54.6Mraised▾
Public · Oak Brook, Illinois · founded 1940 · 5471 employees
McDonald's is a fast-food burger restaurant chain serving around 68 million customers daily in 119 countries across 36,538 outlets, as of Jan 2019. McDonald's restaurant is operated by either a franchisee, an affiliate, or the corporation itself. McDonald's primarily sells hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken, french fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, and desserts.In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $23.18B and a net profit of $6.17B.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 91how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 13%Customers
top 17%Market
top 18%Moat
top 18%Product
top 20%Fin. health
top 21%Innovation: 38 new-product events in 24 mo
Customers: Play-Store rating 4.09★ across 2,166,476 ratings (6 apps) · Marquee-customer mentions: top 1% of tracked companies
Market: 5,471 employees (top 27% of Food Service Chains) · Revenue ~$26.9B · ~29% of tracked Food Service Chains revenue (30 cos, FY2026)
Funding rounds
- Mar 2025Conventional Debt$54.6M
- Jul 2017Post IPO—
- Sep 2009Grant (prize money)$20K
Investors
FEMA, The Carlyle Group, CPP Investments, ChinaVest, 27th Street Capital, Fresh Food Capital
Tech stack
Adobe Client Data LayerAdobe Dynamic Media ClassicAdobe Experience ManagerAdobe Experience Platform LaunchAkamaiAkamai Bot Manager
#9
Series A · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2011 · 6 employees$1.5Mraised▾
Series A · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2011 · 6 employees
Manufacturer of coconut water-based hydration drinks. The company produces a line of electrolyte-enhanced beverages using natural flavors and sweeteners. These drinks are designed for athletes and active individuals seeking effective hydration. A portion of proceeds supports cancer awareness initiatives. The products are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 35how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 35%Tech
top 35%Talent
top 38%Funding
bottom 49%Global
bottom 29%Market
bottom 17%Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 39 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Observability: Sentry
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 1k LinkedIn followers
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Sales Admin / Logistics Coordinator
Funding rounds
- Jan 2026Series A$10M
- Mar 2018Seed$1.5M
- Dec 2017Conventional Debt$150K
Founders & team
Investors
Spiral Sun Ventures
Tech stack
Apple PayBootstrapCart FunctionalityCdnjsCloudflareCore-Js
#10
Seed · Rockford, Illinois · founded 2016 · 70 employees$900Kraised▾
Seed · Rockford, Illinois · founded 2016 · 70 employees
Veteran-owned coffee company crafting premium coffee and supporting firefighters. This is a veteran-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality coffee while giving back to the firefighter community. Founded by a retired firefighter/paramedic, the company offers a diverse selection of coffee, including spirit-infused varieties using a proprietary infusion process. Customers can shop for medium roast, dark roast, light roast, espresso, and naturally flavored options, available as whole bean or ground. The company also offers single-serve options, instant coffee, and wholesale options. Beyond coffee sales, the company operates a charitable foundation supporting firefighters injured on the job or facing health challenges. Customers can further engage through coffee subscriptions, prepaid subscriptions, and various clubs like the Coffee of the Month Club, Spirit Infused Coffee Club, and Fire Department Shirt Club. The website offers account login, cart functionality, and a range of gear including shirts, mugs, hats, and stickers. The site also provides information about the company's crew, rewards program, customer reviews, and frequently asked questions. The business model inclu
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 32k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jan 2026Seed$900K
Founders & team
Tech stack
AhrefsApple PayAttentiveBoost CommerceBootstrapCart Functionality
#11
Series A · Northbrook, Illinois · founded 2010 · 6 employees$6.6Mraised▾
Series A · Northbrook, Illinois · founded 2010 · 6 employees
Greater Than Sports Drink is a brand of sports drink. It claims that its products are non-GMO and do not contain sugar and dyes. Its products have different flavors such as grapevine, orange mango, and tropical medley. Sells its products online. Its products are sold in the US.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 1k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Jul 2025Series A$6.6M
Founders & team
Tech stack
Apple PayCart FunctionalityCloudflareCore-JsFacebook PixelGoogle Analytics
#12
Series A · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2019 · 8 employees$5.8Mraised▾
Series A · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2019 · 8 employees
Brand of spirits
Funding rounds
- Jul 2025Series A$3.8M
- Apr 2024Seed$5.8M
Founders & team
Investors
Protagonist, Blue Equity, 640 Oxford, Middleton Partners
Tech stack
ApolloApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFacebook Pixel
Funding & investor landscape
$6.3Btotal disclosed funding
107companies funded
209disclosed rounds
3rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Notable founders
Thomas Wieser
Co-Founder · waterdrop
Christoph Hermann
Co-Founder Chief Product Officer · waterdrop
Jeff Adeszko
Co-Founder · The Fresh Factory
Gloria Athanis
Co-Founder · The Fresh Factory
Cole Shephard
Founder & Co-CEO & Chairman · Green Coffee Company
Adam Jason
Co-CEO & Vice Chairman · Green Coffee Company
Pj Loughran
Co-Founder · Funny Water
Thomas McInnerney
Founder · Mondelez International
Anil Viswanathan
Managing Director · Mondelez International
Lina Sandler
Co-Founder · Coco5
Scott Sandler
Co-Founder & CEO · Coco5
Luke Schneider
Founder & CEO · Fire Department Coffee
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 2,042,753 docs
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Food and Agriculture coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
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RESEARCH FROM Illinois · institutions
What Illinois researches in agritech
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign leads Illinois's cautiously optimistic agritech research, dominated by AI-driven smart agriculture and remote sensing themes across 23 papers.
23 papersstance +0.3719% breakthrough24% concern
local research themes
Smart Agriculture and AIRemote Sensing in AgricultureAgricultural Economics and PolicyClimate change impacts on agricultureAgricultural Innovations and PracticesEconomics of Agriculture and Food Markets
top institutions
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign17
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale2
- Illinois State University1
- Northern Illinois University1
- Illinois College1
Common questions
How many Food and Agriculture companies are there in Illinois, United States?
Radar tracks 758 indexable Food and Agriculture companies headquartered in Illinois, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Food and Agriculture companies in Illinois, United States?
The Food and Agriculture companies in Illinois, United States on this list have raised a combined $6.3B in disclosed equity funding across 107 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Food and Agriculture company in Illinois, United States?
TreeHouse Foods is the highest-funded Food and Agriculture company in Illinois, United States, with $2.4B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Food and Agriculture companies in Illinois, United States are funded?
107 of the 758 Food and Agriculture companies in Illinois, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Food and Agriculture unicorns are there in Illinois, United States?
None of the Food and Agriculture companies in Illinois, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Illinois, United States Food and Agriculture companies?
The most active investors in Illinois, United States Food and Agriculture companies on this list include United States Department of Agriculture, CompanyFirst, Metropoulos, SeaView Group, Spiral Sun Ventures.
Riya SenguptaFinancials
Riya reads income statements for fun. She covers the real money in a sector — revenue, growth, who actually earns — and never met a vague claim she didn't want a number for.