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The Illinois edition · 2026

Food and agriculture techcompanies in Illinois

Food tech, crop tech, online grocery, livestock, startups and more: the companies building food and agriculture tech in Illinois, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

437 company profiles65 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent food and agriculture tech business events in Illinois

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 621 food and agriculture tech companies in Illinois, last 24 months: 14 M&A deals · 2 funding rounds · 2 Contracts · 1 Launch. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: May 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Yoco acquires Dyner

Yoco, a South African payments company that processes transactions for over 200,000 small businesses, has acquired Dyner, an AI-powered software startup that assists restaurants and…

AI-powered software
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Transfresh acquires Hazel technologies

Fresh Moves in the Berry Market TransFRESH Corporation, a player in the fresh produce packaging game under the Chiquita Holdings Limited umbrella, just made a savvy maneuver by snapping…

Post-harvest freshness preservation technologies
ContractService

Brennan Investment Group · client: Tovala

Brennan Investment Group has signed a long-term lease agreement with Tovala, a Chicago-based meal delivery service, for a 140,340-square-foot, state-of-the-art food processing facility…

Foodservice sector
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Grubhub acquires Claim

the parent company of Grubhub has acquired Claim, a promising restaurant rewards startup, as reported on January 20, 2026

Restaurant rewards startup
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Taylor corporation acquires Gooten

Taylor Corporation announces the acquisition of Gooten, Inc., a print-on-demand technology and fulfillment provider.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Taylor corp acquires Gooten

Taylor Corp., parent company of Counselor Top 40 distributor Taylor Promo Marketing (asi/333647), Counselor Top 40 supplier ADG Promo Products (asi/97270) and other print‑and‑promo…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Zest acquires Eureka! Venture SGR

Zest, a company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange that operates in the field of start-up acceleration and open innovation programmes and is one of Europe’s leading players dedicated to…

Asset Management
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Datassential acquires Brizo FoodMetrics

Datassential, the leading food and beverage insights platform, announced its acquisition of Brizo FoodMetrics, a provider of actionable market intelligence that allows foodservice…

Market intelligence provider
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Wonder group acquires Grubhub

The acquisition came months after Just Eat Takeaway sold its US arm Grubhub to Wonder Group at a 90pc loss.

Food Delivery
ContractService

Borr drilling · client: Foxtrot

In West Africa, the “Gerd” has secured a binding Letter of Award from Foxtrot in Ivory Coast for a one-year firm program, scheduled to begin in late Q4 2025.

Oil & Gas
M&ACompleted

Just Eat Takeaway.com acquires Grubhub

In 2021, the firm acquired US delivery platform Grubhub, which it then sold last November for $650 million (€621m) - less than the $7.3bn (€7bn) it paid originally.

FundingDebt

Nature's fynd

Nature’s Fynd received a debt round of $45 million

Investors Na
Fermentation
LaunchFeastables

Feastables

YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson has launched Feastables, a new snack brand rooted in “gamified experiences.”

Snack Brand
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Wonder acquires Grubhub

Joanna Fantozzi Virtual food hall company Wonder has completed the acquisition of Grubhub from parent company Just Eat Takeaway for $650 million, as initially announced in November.

Food delivery
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Leaflink acquires Leaf trade

LeafLink, the nation's leading cannabis wholesale platform, today announced it has acquired Leaf Trade, a wholesale marketplace primarily used by multi-state operators (MSOs) and…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Wonder group acquires Grubhub

Wonder Group said on Wednesday that it is buying Just Eat Takeaway.com’s U.S. business, Grubhub in a deal valued at $650 million.

Food Delivery
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Wonder acquires Grubhub

Wonder has announced its plan to acquire Grubhub from Netherlands-based Just Eat Takeaway in a transaction valued at $650 million.

Food-Delivery

Food and agriculture tech companies in Illinois, by funding and team

Few food and agriculture tech companies in Illinois 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 437 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Provider of fungi based dairy product

Food tech
US$463.00mSeries C · Jul 2021
91-7% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Online platform providing food ordering and delivery services

Food tech
US$186.24mSeries C · Feb 2026
214LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - service / Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Online retailer offering multi-category grocery products

Online grocery
US$169.17mSeries C · Jan 2022
297LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product
13 yr2013
—No postings tracked

Operator of an online marketplace connecting alcohol buyers, distributors, and brands

Online grocery
US$140.11mSeries C · Oct 2023
278-38% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Developer of plant breeding technologies for resilient and productive agri-food systems

Crop tech
US$121.70mSeries F · May 2017
92-6% 12 mo to Dec 2022recorded Dec 2022
Physical commerce
25 yr2001
0none in 3 months

AgTech solutions extending produce shelf life, reducing waste, and increasing profitability

Crop tech
US$106.72mSeries C · Oct 2024
36+115% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Provider of food vending machines

Food tech
US$82.62mSeries D · May 2020
433-3% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Provider of connected smart ovens

Food tech
US$61.90mSeries C · Feb 2021
169+130% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026

Online B2B marketplace offering multi-category grocery products for offices

Food tech
US$35.77mSeries B · Feb 2026
256+57% 12 mo to Sep 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Provider of workplace food programs featuring pop-up restaurants and catering

Food tech
US$32.33mSeries C · Aug 2023
694+106% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / Subscription
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of AI-powered systems for data collection and farm management

Crop tech
US$25.92mSeries A · Sep 2025
—Not available
Subscription
9 yr2017
—No postings tracked

Provider of kitchen maintenance service

Food tech
US$25.57mSeries A · Jan 2025
66+214% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

Provider of farming and agricultural services

Crop tech
US$21.00mSeries A · Nov 2022
47+5% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of indoor plant & flower growing systems

Crop tech
US$18.87mSeries A · Jul 2023
12LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Online platform for agriculture lands

Crop tech
US$15.28mSeries A · Jul 2022
29+45% 12 mo to Dec 2022recorded Dec 2022
Commission on transaction / Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Provider of SaaS based robotic kiosks for restaurants

Food tech
US$12.00mSeries A · Feb 2025
82+2% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

POS software solution for restaurants

Food tech
US$11.90mSeries A · Sep 2018
66+40% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Protein hydration drinks for athletes and fitness enthusiasts

Nutraceuticals tech
US$11.72mSeries A · Jul 2017
24-26% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Innovating swine mucosal vaccines for disease protection and improved animal health

Livestock tech
US$11.05mSeries B · Jan 2021
5+0% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Provider of field-scale data insights for sustainable agriculture and related sectors

Crop tech
US$10.15mSeries A · Jul 2024
21LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering deals for restaurants

Coupons and deals
US$8.00mSeries A · Jun 2012
3,325+164% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / E-commerce - service
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

Platform offering seafood alternatives food products

Food tech
US$7.88mSeed · Dec 2022
6-42% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Internet first brand offering subscription based cooked meals for kids

Mom & baby care
US$6.97mSeries A · Dec 2023
67+9% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / E-commerce - service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Online platform offering cannabis-infused gummies

Crop tech
US$6.70mSeries A · Sep 2023
9+25% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Provider of cloud-based analytics solution for restaurants

Food tech
US$5.83mSeed · Apr 2025
14LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months
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Food technology companies

Technology companies improving food products, ordering and production.

  1. Nature's Fynd

    Provider of fungi based dairy product

    Food tech
    See in list
  2. Chowbus

    Online platform providing food ordering and delivery services

    Food tech
    See in list
  3. Farmer's Fridge

    Provider of food vending machines

    Food tech
    See in list
  4. Fooda

    Provider of workplace food programs featuring pop-up restaurants and catering

    Food tech
    See in list
  5. 86 Repairs

    Provider of kitchen maintenance service

    Food tech
    See in list

Crop technology companies

Agricultural technology for crop production and farm management.

  1. Chromatin

    Developer of plant breeding technologies for resilient and productive agri-food systems

    Crop tech
    See in list
  2. Orchard

    Provider of AI-powered systems for data collection and farm management

    Crop tech
    See in list
  3. Sabanto

    Provider of farming and agricultural services

    Crop tech
    See in list
  4. Rise Gardens

    Developer of indoor plant & flower growing systems

    Crop tech
    See in list
  5. Tillable

    Online platform for agriculture lands

    Crop tech
    See in list

Online grocery companies

Digital grocery retailers and food delivery businesses.

  1. Foxtrot

    Online retailer offering multi-category grocery products

    Online grocery
    See in list
  2. Quicklly

    Online marketplace platform offering grocery and food delivery services

    Online grocery
    See in list
  3. Meats by Linz

    Provider of an online meat ordering and doorstep delivery service

    Livestock tech
    Website
  4. Vosges Haut-Chocolate

    Online gifting platform offering chocolates

    Online gifting
    Website
  5. Cocktail Courier

    Cocktail kit delivery service

    Online grocery
    Website

Livestock technology companies

Technology and services supporting livestock production.

  1. Cocoa Corp

    Manufacturer of compost-based fertilizer from organic residuals

    Crop tech
    See in list
  2. Earnest

    Converting agricultural waste into sustainable soil products

    Crop tech
    See in list
  3. profile products

    Profile® Products delivers proven solutions for many different environments—all with an eye toward being friendly to the environment.

    B2b agritech
    Website
  4. Valent BioSciences

    Biological solutions for agriculture and other industries

    Crop tech
    Website
  5. Amlan International

    Provider of minerals-based feed supplements for livestock

    Livestock tech
    Website

Food and agriculture tech startups in Illinois

Recently founded food and agriculture tech companies in Illinois.

  1. Aqua Cultured Foods

    Platform offering seafood alternatives food products

    Food tech
    See in list
  2. ClearCOGS

    Provider of cloud-based analytics solution for restaurants

    Food tech
    See in list
  3. Låkril Technologies

    Provider of bio-based acrylic acid and acrylate derivatives

    Chemicals tech
    See in list
  4. Entree

    App-based platform offering recipe boxes

    Online grocery
    See in list
  5. Zest

    App-based platform offering cooking learning solutions

    Continued learning
    See in list
55 companies in Illinois

Food and agriculture tech companies hiring in Illinois

Food and agriculture tech employers in Illinois with hiring activity.

  1. Chowbus

    Online platform providing food ordering and delivery services

    Food tech
    See in list
  2. Provi

    Operator of an online marketplace connecting alcohol buyers, distributors, and brands

    Online grocery
    See in list
  3. Farmer's Fridge

    Provider of food vending machines

    Food tech
    See in list
  4. Tovala

    Provider of connected smart ovens

    Food tech
    See in list
  5. Crafty

    Online B2B marketplace offering multi-category grocery products for offices

    Food tech
    See in list
16 companies in Illinois
Mobile reach

Top 10 food and agriculture tech apps from Illinois

The most-installed Android apps published by food and agriculture tech companies headquartered in Illinois — 5.9M installs between them. 37 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Beyond Menu - Food Delivery

by Beyondmenu

Installs4.3M
Rating4.69119K ratings
Last updatedApr 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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2

Zest Cooking

by Zest

Installs399K
Rating4.765K ratings
Last updatedApr 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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5

Flora: Plant Care & Identifier

by Flora

Installs180K
Rating3.791K ratings
Last updatedMar 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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6

Farmer’s Fridge

by Farmer's Fridge

Installs157K
Rating3.12226 ratings
Installs, year on year+26%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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7

Tovala - Rethink Home Cooking

by Tovala

Installs125K
Rating3.16441 ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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9

Backbar

by Backbar

Installs48K
Rating3.35101 ratings
Last updatedMar 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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10

SpraySelect

by TeeJet

Installs42K
Rating3.1147 ratings
Last updatedApr 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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Capital & corporate activity

Food and agriculture tech funding and M&A across the United States

6,150 recorded equity rounds have gone to 19,106 food and agriculture tech companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Illinois compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months78

US$1.32bn

equity rounds, last 24 months320

US$4.73bn

raised over five yearsUS$39.72bn

1,992 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, Illinois14

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into food and agriculture tech in the United States

amount rounds
$6.5bn2018506
$7.9bn2019454
$9.2bn2020473
$19bn2021600
$8.2bn2022473
$3.4bn2023358
$4.5bn2024262
$3.3bn2025241
$1.1bn202658

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2021, with US$19.28bn across 600 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$15.78m20 rounds · median US$1.00m
SeedUS$1.56bn892 rounds · median US$996k
Series AUS$5.27bn557 rounds · median US$7.10m
Series BUS$7.28bn283 rounds · median US$20.00m
Series CUS$10.69bn115 rounds · median US$45.00m
Series D+US$14.21bn107 rounds · median US$85.71m
Private equityUS$145.00m16 rounds · median US$145.00m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Food techUS$11.89bn630 rounds · 386 companies
Crop techUS$9.35bn486 rounds · 288 companies
Online groceryUS$8.81bn253 rounds · 169 companies
In store retail techUS$1.40bn42 rounds · 25 companies
Food & beverage productsUS$1.16bn72 rounds · 41 companies
Artificial intelligenceUS$983.00m14 rounds · 6 companies
Commercial real estate techUS$950.00m3 rounds · 3 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Illinois

13Acquisition
1Completed

Most active acquirers

  1. Wonder group2
  2. Wonder2
  3. Yoco1
  4. Transfresh1
  5. Grubhub1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Grubhub5
  2. Gooten2
  3. Dyner1
  4. Hazel technologies1
  5. Claim1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Food and Agriculture Tech Industry Landscape of the United States

The financials above are one chapter. The full food and agriculture tech landscape of Illinois maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

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Read the food and agriculture tech landscape of Illinois

Food and agriculture tech funding in Illinois

65 food and agriculture tech companies in Illinois have recorded equity funding, US$1.67bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Illinois

Meet the people behind food and agriculture tech companies in Illinois. 182 of 437 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Illinois food and agriculture tech companies by sub-sector

The most common specialisations among food and agriculture tech companies in Illinois. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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