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Radar · Food & Beverage Products in New York City

Best Food & Beverage Products Companies in New York City, United States

The 161 best Food & Beverage Products companies in New York City, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: LIVEKINDLY Collective.

161companies tracked
$1.9Bdisclosed funding
0unicorns
77have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · FOOD & BEVERAGE PRODUCTS × NEW YORK CITY

Our analysis of 50 Food & Beverage Products companies

$6.7b in tracked funding; 98% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

50companies analysed
98%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
3unicorns
2015median founding year
352kcombined LinkedIn audience
31%of audience held by top 3
6companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Food & Beverage Products companies in New York City

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFoundedFounderPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1LIVEKINDLY Collective
Brand of meat and plant based products
64News top 25%Growth top 30%Funding top 34%Market top 47%
All 8 signals ▾
Newstop 25%
Growthtop 30%
Fundingtop 34%
Markettop 47%
Techbottom 43%
Partnersbottom 40%
Globalbottom 38%
Moatbottom 38%
News: 5 BI events in 12 mo (of 18 tracked, 6 types) · 2 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo
Growth: 1 acquisition/expansion move in 24 mo
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100
$535M62 mo ago5002020
2Magic Spoon
Online retailer of high-protein, low-sugar cereal, granola, and cereal treats
45Funding top 23%Moat top 31%Tech top 38%Talent top 38%
All 8 signals ▾
Fundingtop 23%
Moattop 31%
Techtop 38%
Talenttop 38%
Marketbottom 46%
Globalbottom 36%
Growthbottom 35%
Newsbottom 22%
Funding: Raised $209M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 7 yrs (0.7/yr)
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100
$209M42 mo ago472019Gregory Sewitz
Co-Founder
6 job openings
3Vita Coco
Brand of coconut water products
$199M143 mo ago3422003Ira Liran
Co-Founder
4ALOHA
Brand of nutrition supplements
$113M88 mo ago202012Brad Charron
CEO
16 patents
Portable solar-powered smart speakers and low-floor vehicle suspension technologies
5Good Catch
Developer of vegan and plant-based seafood substitutes
$82M62 mo ago492016Derek Sarno
Co-Founder
6Fever-Tree
Brand of soda
80Innovation top 20%Funding top 21%Market top 31%Product top 34%
All 11 signals ▾
Innovationtop 20%
Fundingtop 21%
Markettop 31%
Producttop 34%
Fin. healthtop 35%
Newstop 41%
Techtop 43%
Talentbottom 49%
Growthbottom 46%
Moatbottom 38%
Globalbottom 37%
Innovation: 10 product lines
Funding: Raised $71.6M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 13 yrs (0.2/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 80/100
$72M16 mo ago302
302 → 272 (-10%)
2003Tim Warrillow
Co-Founder & Managing Director
1 launch
7Hippeas
Developer of snacks brand
$68M65 mo ago33
33 → 41 (+24%)
2015Livio Bisterzo
Founder & CEO
1 job opening · 1 award
8SIMULATE
Brand of chicken nugget
$61M60 mo ago472018Sam Terris
Co-Founder
3 patents
Medical imaging phantoms and plant‑based chicken‑like protein food manufacturing
9Icelandic Provisions
Authentic Icelandic Skyr, protein-rich yogurt, made with traditional heirloom cultures
55Funding top 25%Talent top 28%Tech top 32%Growth top 35%
All 10 signals ▾
Fundingtop 25%
Talenttop 28%
Techtop 32%
Growthtop 35%
Moattop 38%
Patentstop 41%
Innovationtop 43%
Globalbottom 36%
Marketbottom 23%
Newsbottom 22%
Funding: Raised $54.3M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 11 yrs (0.7/yr)
Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100
$54M9 mo ago112015Terry McGuire
Co-Founder
8 patents
Plant-based fermented food manufacturing processes and associated food packaging solutions.
1 award
10B&G Foods
Multi-category food & beverages company
$50M67 mo ago2,847
2,847 → 1,495 (-47%)
19968 patents
Automated kitchen utensil dispensing mechanisms for food service applications
11HumanCo
Venture capital firm focused on multiple sectors
$35M56 mo ago372019Jason Karp
Founder and CEO
12Incredo Sugar
Brand of cookies, gummies, chocolate, and nut spreads
$30M36 mo ago402019
13C16 Biosciences
Biodesigning high-performance ingredients for consumer goods, enhancing health and sustainability
48Talent top 22%Funding top 36%Market bottom 43%Global bottom 37%
All 5 signals ▾
Talenttop 22%
Fundingtop 36%
Marketbottom 43%
Globalbottom 37%
Newsbottom 22%
Talent: Analyst team rating 5/5 · 3 named leaders on record
Funding: Raised $25.1M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 8 yrs (0.6/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100
$25M28 mo ago452018Shara Ticku
Co-Founder & CEO
1 launch · 3 awards
14Wandering Bear Coffee
Brand of ready to drink coffee
64Tech top 24%Innovation top 30%Funding top 40%Product top 41%
All 7 signals ▾
Techtop 24%
Innovationtop 30%
Fundingtop 40%
Producttop 41%
Growthtop 45%
Marketbottom 38%
Globalbottom 29%
Tech: 62 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services
Innovation: 3 product lines
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100
$25M16 mo ago302014
15Rind Snacks
Internet first brand of dried fruit snacks
35Tech top 28%Funding top 35%Talent bottom 49%Growth bottom 48%
All 8 signals ▾
Techtop 28%
Fundingtop 35%
Talentbottom 49%
Growthbottom 48%
Productbottom 45%
Globalbottom 37%
Newsbottom 27%
Marketbottom 23%
Tech: 49 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare
Funding: Raised $18.6M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 6 yrs (0.8/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100
$19M24 mo ago102018Matt Weiss
Founder & CEO
16Owl’s Brew
Boozy tea and tea cocktails made with real, clean ingredients
$18M56 mo ago302013Maria Littlefield
Co-Founder
1 launch
17Voss Water
Bottled water company offering premium hydration with quality and sustainable practices
$18M178 mo ago432000Jack Belsito
CEO
18Sir Kensington's
Brand of ketchups, mayonnaise and sauces
$15M122 mo ago292008
19Hydrant
Rapid hydration solutions with electrolytes, real fruit, and no junk
$15M65 mo ago112016
20Kencko
Brand of energy drink
$14M52 mo ago1052015Tomas Froes
Co-Founder & CEO
21HALO
Retailer of electrolyte powders, vitamins, and mineral blends for hydration
35Tech top 28%Growth top 42%Innovation top 43%Product top 46%
All 12 signals ▾
Techtop 28%
Growthtop 42%
Innovationtop 43%
Producttop 46%
Talentbottom 49%
Fundingbottom 48%
Newsbottom 47%
Partnersbottom 46%
Fin. healthbottom 34%
Globalbottom 32%
Moatbottom 22%
Marketbottom 20%
Tech: 51 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare
Growth: Revenue +32% YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100
$13M22 mo ago152017Robin Shobin
Founder
22Owen's Craft Mixers
Carbonated drink brand
$12M61 mo ago222015Josh Miller
Co-Founder
2 job openings
23David Protein
Brand of protein bars
55Tech top 27%Funding top 35%Growth top 45%Market bottom 46%
All 7 signals ▾
Techtop 27%
Fundingtop 35%
Growthtop 45%
Marketbottom 46%
Moatbottom 42%
Talentbottom 39%
Globalbottom 29%
Tech: 53 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services
Funding: Raised $10.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100
$10M12 mo ago2023Peter Rahal
Co-Founder & CEO
1 launch
24Organic Avenue
Natural diet supplement reviews, articles, and product recommendations for healthy living
$10M161 mo ago2002Denise Mari
Founder
25Chloes Soft Serve Fruit
Brand of ice creams
$9M110 mo ago182012Michael Sloan
CEO and Co-Founder
26Zack's Mighty
Brand of extruded snacks
$9M46 mo ago72019
27Drink Trimino
Protein fortified flavored water
$8M96 mo ago92013
28Cure Hydration
Internet first brand of nutrition drink mixes to improve health and wellness
$8M34 mo ago92018Lauren Picasso
CEO and Founder
1 launch
29Mike's Hot Honey
Premium honey infused with chilies, offering a sweet and spicy flavor
$8M40 mo ago292010Michael Kurtz
Founder & President
1 job opening · 2 launchs · 1 partnership
30Pipsnacks
Provider of popcorn brand products
$8M28 mo ago72012Jeff Martin
Co-Founder
2 launchs · 1 partnership
31Happy Family Organics
Brand of organic baby food products
$8M174 mo ago2512006
32Eat Mezcla
Brand of bars
48Tech top 31%Growth top 35%Funding top 40%Global bottom 36%
All 5 signals ▾
Techtop 31%
Growthtop 35%
Fundingtop 40%
Globalbottom 36%
Marketbottom 23%
Tech: 48 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100
$8M3 mo ago1020193 launchs
33Nourish Snacks
Online gaming platform offering slots, live casino, togel, and sports betting
$7M110 mo ago152012
34Bou Brands
Brand of sauces & condiments
$7M91 mo ago72017Robert Jakobi
Co-Founder & CEO
35Gutzy Organic
Organic prebiotic smoothies and snacks for a healthy gut
24Growth top 35%Funding bottom 49%Tech bottom 46%Talent bottom 45%
All 6 signals ▾
Growthtop 35%
Fundingbottom 49%
Techbottom 46%
Talentbottom 45%
Globalbottom 33%
Marketbottom 11%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $6.7M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 12 yrs (0.2/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 24/100
$7M17 mo ago52012David Istier
Founder / CEO
1 job opening · 1 launch
36Havens Kitchen
Producer of ready-to-use aiolis and sauces
$6M63 mo ago172012Alison Cayne
Founder
37ZEVV
Limited information available
$5M73 mo ago102019
38Milli Mylk
Provider of a plant-based dairy substitute
$5M46 mo ago62019Caleb Ferguson
Founder
39Noops
Brand of oatmilk pudding
$5M57 mo ago112019Gregory Struck
Founder
40WellWell
Brand of nutritional supplements
$4M66 mo ago22015
41Nunbelievable
Internet first brand offering multi-category cookies
$4M36 mo ago52018
42Recess
Calm, cool, collected functional beverages for relaxation and focus
53Tech top 31%Growth top 35%News top 36%Funding top 39%
All 9 signals ▾
Techtop 31%
Growthtop 35%
Newstop 36%
Fundingtop 39%
Moattop 48%
Producttop 49%
Talentbottom 49%
Marketbottom 39%
Globalbottom 38%
Tech: 39 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Netlify
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100
$3M8 mo ago482018Benjamin Witte
Founder & CEO
3 launchs · 1 award
43Ruby
Brand of hibiscus water
$3M60 mo ago92020Noah Wunsch
CEO & Founder
44Actual Veggies
Brand of burgers
37Growth top 35%Talent top 38%Partners top 45%Tech top 50%
All 8 signals ▾
Growthtop 35%
Talenttop 38%
Partnerstop 45%
Techtop 50%
Fundingbottom 45%
Globalbottom 29%
Marketbottom 21%
Newsbottom 21%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 37/100
$3M15 mo ago92020Jason Rosenbaum
Co-CEO & Co-Founder
45Super
Provider of functional beverages and infused water products
48AI top 15%Patents top 32%Moat top 32%Innovation top 42%
All 9 signals ▾
AItop 15%
Patentstop 32%
Moattop 32%
Innovationtop 42%
Techtop 42%
Fundingbottom 40%
Marketbottom 36%
Globalbottom 35%
Newsbottom 27%
AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Patents: 54 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 23 filings since 2022 vs 29 in 2017-21
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100
$3M21 mo ago7254 patents
Dynamic creation, personalization, and streaming of digital media content and audio experiences
46Nguyen Coffee Supply
Brand of coffee
$3M51 mo ago172018
47Lulu Snacks
Internet first brand offering multi category snacks
$3M35 mo ago2017Allison Lin
Co-Founder & COO
2 launchs · 1 partnership · 1 award
48Happy Viking
Internet first brand of plant superfood and nutrition food
$2M46 mo ago2020Neel Premkumar
Co-Founder
49Lupii
Brand of protein bars
$704K39 mo ago72019Alexandra Dempster
Co-Founder & CMO
50Crave New World
Provider of ready-to-eat meals featuring nostalgic flavors with clean ingredients
$472K22 mo ago2023Matthew Brag
Founder

Top 12 Food & Beverage Products companies in New York City

#1
Series C · New York City, New York · founded 2015 · 11 employees
$54.3Mraised

Authentic Icelandic Skyr, protein-rich yogurt, made with traditional heirloom cultures. This company produces Skyr, a traditional Icelandic yogurt, using an original recipe and heirloom Icelandic cultures. Their Skyr is thick, creamy, and packed with protein, offering a nutritious and delicious option compared to other yogurts. They emphasize the cultural heritage and unique production process of their Skyr, highlighting its Icelandic origins and the use of time-honored methods. They focus on providing a high-protein, lower-sugar alternative in the yogurt market, appealing to health-conscious consumers. They are committed to quality and authenticity in their food production.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 55how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 25%
Talent
top 28%
Tech
top 32%
Growth
top 35%
Moat
top 38%
Patents
top 41%
Funding: Raised $54.3M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 11 yrs (0.7/yr) · Last round Series C (Sep 2025)
Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Tech: 39 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Vercel · Devops: Nginx
Audience (LinkedIn): 10k LinkedIn followers — 2.8% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Series C$7.1M
  • Aug 2022Series C$11M
  • Nov 2021Series C$10.6M
  • Feb 2021Series B$3.5M
Founders & team
Terry McGuireCo-FounderGregg RubinCo-FounderJonathan FlintCo-Founder & Chairman
Investors
DGNL Ventures, Breitlane
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerAmazon AdvertisingAngularjsBootstrapCloudwaysCookieyes
#2
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2019 · 10 employees
$7.5Mraised

Brand of bars

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 31%
Growth
top 35%
Funding
top 40%
Global
bottom 36%
Market
bottom 23%
Tech: 48 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services · Observability: Microsoft Clarity, Sentry
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $7.5M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 3 yrs (0.7/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Mar 2026)
Audience (LinkedIn): 5k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 3 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2026Conventional Debt
  • Feb 2026Series B$9.5M
  • Dec 2023Series A$5.6M
Investors
Dream Ventures, Santatera Capital, Bluestein Ventures, GRUPO DMI, Lever VC, Habitat Partners
Tech stack
AccessibeAliaAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple PayBlotout Edgetag
#3
Public · New York City, New York · founded 2003 · 302 employees
$71.6Mraised

Brand of soda

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 80how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 20%
Funding
top 21%
Market
top 31%
Product
top 34%
Fin. health
top 35%
News
top 41%
Innovation: 10 product lines
Funding: Raised $71.6M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 13 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Post IPO (Feb 2025)
Market: 302 employees (top 13% of Food & Beverage Products) · Revenue ~$250M · Top-1,000,000 web property
Audience (LinkedIn): 38k LinkedIn followers — 10.8% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2025Post IPO$88M
  • Mar 2013PE$71.6M
Founders & team
Tim WarrillowCo-Founder & Managing Director
Investors
LDC, Molson Coors, The Independent Investment Trust
Tech stack
Adobe AnalyticsAdobe Experience Platform LaunchAxiosCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementGodaddy
#4
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2014 · 30 employees
$25.1Mraised

Brand of ready to drink coffee

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 24%
Innovation
top 30%
Funding
top 40%
Product
top 41%
Growth
top 45%
Market
bottom 38%
Tech: 62 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services · Observability: Microsoft Clarity, Sentry
Innovation: 3 product lines
Funding: Raised $25.1M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 9 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series A (Feb 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 7k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2025Series A$4M
  • Mar 2023Series A$5M
  • Mar 2022Series A$5M
  • May 2021Series A$2.2M
Investors
M3 Ventures, AF Ventures, RCV Partners, Beliade
Tech stack
Alpine.JsAmazon PayApple PayAudioeyeBootstrapCloudflare
#5
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2023
$10Mraised

David Protein is a nutrition brand that offers rigorously perfected protein bars with 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of sugar. The company has developed a unique formula designed to support muscle growth and fat loss. With a focus on science-based nutrition, David Protein aims to provide a high-quality product that meets the needs of health-conscious consumers.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 55how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 27%
Funding
top 35%
Growth
top 45%
Market
bottom 46%
Moat
bottom 42%
Talent
bottom 39%
Tech: 53 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services · Observability: Microsoft Clarity, Sentry
Funding: Raised $10.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Series A (May 2025)
Growth: Web rank 500,000 → 1,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 32k LinkedIn followers — 9.2% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • May 2025Series A$75M
  • Aug 2024Seed$10M
Founders & team
Peter RahalCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Valor Equity Partners, Greenoaks
Tech stack
Apple PayCart FunctionalityChart.JsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#6
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2018 · 48 employees
$3Mraised

Calm, cool, collected functional beverages for relaxation and focus. They offer a range of beverages and mood powders designed to help consumers relax and unwind amidst the stresses of modern life. The company focuses on creating products that provide a calming effect without alcohol, offering an alternative for those seeking balance and focus. They emphasize ingredients that promote relaxation and cognitive function. The brand also offers merchandise. Customers can purchase products directly through their website, with options for subscription and savings. They also focus on customer engagement through newsletters and social media. The company aims to provide a refreshing and functional experience for consumers seeking a moment of calm.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 53how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 31%
Growth
top 35%
News
top 36%
Funding
top 39%
Moat
top 48%
Product
top 49%
Tech: 39 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Netlify · Observability: Sentry
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
News: 3 BI events in 12 mo (of 8 tracked, 4 types) · Top themes: Funding
Audience (LinkedIn): 37k LinkedIn followers — 10.6% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 5 product launches · 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2025Series B$30M
  • Nov 2024Series B$24.7M
  • Feb 2019Series A$3M
Founders & team
Benjamin WitteFounder & CEO
Investors
CAVU Consumer Partners, Rocana Ventures, Midnight Venture Partners, Dohler Ventures, Torch Capital, VANQUISH EQUITY
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerAmazon AdvertisingAwinCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#7
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2012 · 5 employees
$6.7Mraised

Organic prebiotic smoothies and snacks for a healthy gut. This company focuses on providing organic products designed to promote gut health. They offer a variety of prebiotic plant protein smoothies and snacks made with fruits and vegetables. The products are available in multiple flavors and formats, including multi-packs. The company emphasizes the importance of gut health for overall well-being and aims to make it easy for consumers to incorporate nutritious options into their daily routines. They also provide resources and information related to gut health through their website and blog. The website offers features like a cart, login, and search functionality. They also have subscription options for product updates.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 24how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 35%
Funding
bottom 49%
Tech
bottom 46%
Talent
bottom 45%
Global
bottom 33%
Market
bottom 11%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $6.7M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 12 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Series A (Jan 2025)
Tech: 22 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Observability: Bugsnag
Audience (LinkedIn): 2k LinkedIn followers
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Finance Associate - Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2025Series A$4M
  • Jan 2019Seed$2M
  • Feb 2014Seed$749.9K
  • PE
Founders & team
David IstierFounder / CEO
Investors
MI Ventures
Tech stack
AccessibeAhoyBabelBugsnagCloudflareCore-Js
#8
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2017 · 15 employees
$13.2Mraised

Retailer of electrolyte powders, vitamins, and mineral blends for hydration. The company offers custom formula design for personalized hydration solutions. It provides products formulated for rapid absorption and high solubility. The company also offers apparel and accessories related to hydration.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 35how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 28%
Growth
top 42%
Innovation
top 43%
Product
top 46%
Talent
bottom 49%
Funding
bottom 48%
Tech: 51 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Observability: Sentry
Growth: Revenue +32% YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Innovation: 2 new-product events in 24 mo
Funding rounds
  • Aug 2024Conventional Debt$469K
  • Nov 2022Series A$2.4M
  • Mar 2021Angel
  • May 2020Series A
Founders & team
Robin ShobinFounder
Investors
Gulf Distributing
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare Browser InsightsCloudflare TurnstileCore-JsElementor
#9
Series C · New York City, New York · founded 2019 · 47 employees
$209Mraised

Online retailer of high-protein, low-sugar cereal, granola, and cereal treats. The company provides various cereal flavors, including marshmallow, chocolate, and mixed berry. It also offers granola in dark chocolate and peanut butter flavors. Additionally, the company provides soft-baked, frosted pastries.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 45how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 23%
Moat
top 31%
Tech
top 38%
Talent
top 38%
Market
bottom 46%
Global
bottom 36%
Funding: Raised $209M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 7 yrs (0.7/yr) · Last round Series C (Dec 2022)
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Tech: 57 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Observability: Microsoft Clarity
Audience (LinkedIn): 32k LinkedIn followers — 9.0% of this cohort's audience
Hiring (LinkedIn): 6 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +6 · hiring: Sr Manager, IT & Enterprise Systems, Sr Associate, Procurement (Cost Optimization)
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2022Series C$106.3M
  • Jun 2022Series B$85M
  • Nov 2020Series A$9M
  • Jun 2020Seed$1.9M
Founders & team
Gregory SewitzCo-FounderGabi LewisCo-Founder
Investors
Highpost Capital, Siddhi Capital, Coefficient Capital, Capital Constellation, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Wild Ventures
Tech stack
AosApple Icloud MailApple PayApplovinAppnexusAttentive
#10
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2020 · 9 employees
$2.8Mraised

Brand of burgers

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 37how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 35%
Talent
top 38%
Partners
top 45%
Tech
top 50%
Funding
bottom 45%
Global
bottom 29%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Partners: 0 partnership announcements in 12 mo (1 in 24 mo)
Audience (LinkedIn): 12k LinkedIn followers — 3.5% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2025Series A$7M
  • Aug 2021Seed$2.3M
  • Seed
Founders & team
Jason RosenbaumCo-CEO & Co-FounderHailey SwartzCo-Founder & Co-CEO
Investors
Big Idea Ventures, Electric Feel, Rose Street Capital, Relentless Consumer Partners, New Fare, West Quad Ventures
Tech stack
AccessibeAosApple PayBackbone.JsCart FunctionalityCdnjs
#11
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2018 · 10 employees
$18.6Mraised

Internet first brand of dried fruit snacks

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 35how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 28%
Funding
top 35%
Talent
bottom 49%
Growth
bottom 48%
Product
bottom 45%
Global
bottom 37%
Tech: 49 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Observability: Sentry
Funding: Raised $18.6M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 6 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series A (Jun 2024)
Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 9k LinkedIn followers — 2.4% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 product launches · 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2024Series A$2.8M
  • Apr 2023Series A$4.5M
  • Jul 2022Series A$3M
  • May 2021Series A$6.1M
Founders & team
Matt WeissFounder & CEO
Investors
Valor Equity Partners, Melitas Ventures, FoodBytes, Wilder Capital, grt sht ventures, RCV Frontline
Tech stack
Apple PayAzure Edge NetworkBackbone.JsCart FunctionalityCdnjsCloudflare
#12
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2020 · 500 employees
$535Mraised

Brand of meat and plant based products

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
News
top 25%
Growth
top 30%
Funding
top 34%
Market
top 47%
Tech
bottom 43%
Partners
bottom 40%
News: 5 BI events in 12 mo (of 18 tracked, 6 types) · 2 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo · Top themes: Leadership, Earnings, M&A
Growth: 1 acquisition/expansion move in 24 mo
Funding: Raised $535M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 5 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Series B (Mar 2021)
Audience (LinkedIn): 30k LinkedIn followers — 8.6% of this cohort's audience
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Finance Manager
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2021Series B$335M
Investors
The Rise Fund, Rabo Corporate Investments, S2G Investments, Jebsen Capital, CLMT Partners, Volta Circle
Tech stack
CdnjsCloudflareCookieyesCore-JsFacebook PixelFont Awesome

Funding & investor landscape

$1.9Btotal disclosed funding
72companies funded
172disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Siddhi Capital7 rounds
Melitas Ventures6 rounds
Rocana Ventures6 rounds
Gaingels5 rounds
Great Oaks Venture Capital5 rounds
AF Ventures4 rounds
CAVU Consumer Partners4 rounds
Collab Fund4 rounds
Litani Ventures4 rounds
Ore Ventures4 rounds

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Founder / CEO · Gutzy Organic
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Founder · HALO
Gregory Sewitz
Co-Founder · Magic Spoon
Gabi Lewis
Co-Founder · Magic Spoon
Jason Rosenbaum
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Hailey Swartz
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Matt Weiss
Founder & CEO · Rind Snacks
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 2,465,768 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Food & Beverage Products coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH SIGNALS · United States

How research on Alternative Proteins is moving in the United States

A read on the academic research around Alternative Proteins — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 235 United States-affiliated papers.

research sentiment over time
202020232026
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and intensifying — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 28% → 41% across 2020–2026.
top research entities
  • Purdue University West Lafayette14
  • Johns Hopkins University11
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst10
  • North Carolina State University7
  • Kansas State University7
leading researchers
David Julian McClements · Jayson L. Lusk · Mansha Kapur · Gonçalo Fernando · Dwayne Holmes · Frederico Castelo Ferreira · Glynn T. Tonsor · Jeffery K. Tomberlin
Breakthroughs21 · 9%
▲ 0%→6% share
13 median citations48% since 2021mostly methods-led
Computational biology research is newly emerging in alternative proteins — rising to 5 papers, lifting breakthroughs to 6% field-share.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Computational biology5
  • Proteomics3
  • Sequence (biology)3
  • Mutant2
  • Alternative splicing2
Landmark Structural studies of p53 inactivation by DNA-contact mutations and its rescue by suppressor mutations via alternative p · 74 cites
Advancements98 · 42%
▲ 0%→38% share
3 median citations68% since 2021mostly empirical
Food science advancements are intensifying — papers surged from 5 to 24, driving field-share from 0% to 38%.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Food science5→24
  • Sustainability1→5
  • Soy protein2→4
Newly emergingBiotechnology 0→10
Landmark A review on plant-based proteins from soybean: Health benefits and soy product development · 513 cites
Concerns64 · 27%
▲ 0%→31% share
12 median citations86% since 2021mostly empirical
Biotechnology concerns are newly emerging — debuting at 13 papers, with Sustainability (12) and Consumption sociology (8) also brand-new.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Food science2→11
Newly emergingBiotechnology 0→13 · Sustainability 0→12 · Consumption (sociology) 0→8
Landmark Considering Plant-Based Meat Substitutes and Cell-Based Meats: A Public Health and Food Systems Perspective · 306 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · United States

Where alternative proteins is researched across United States

Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.

New York8 · +0.11
Opportunity · Biotechnology
Boston6 · +0.32
SF Bay Area6 · +0.28
Opportunity · Food choice
PATENT SIGNAL · United States

Who's filing alternative proteins patents in the United States

United States alternative proteins patent filing is accelerating — 74 filings from 38 assignees (2016–2025), led by Heinz Brands H J, Whitewave Services, Cargill; annual filings 1→15.

74 filings38 assigneespeak 18/yr2016–2025
filing momentum (YoY 2016–2025)
top patent filers
  • Heinz Brands H J7
  • Whitewave Services7
  • Cargill7
  • Kalamazoo Holdings6
  • Hershey5
  • Paragon Flavors4
  • Epogee4
  • Pepsico4

Common questions

How many Food & Beverage Products companies are there in New York City, United States?
Radar tracks 161 indexable Food & Beverage Products companies headquartered in New York City, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Food & Beverage Products companies in New York City, United States?
The Food & Beverage Products companies in New York City, United States on this list have raised a combined $1.9B in disclosed equity funding across 72 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Food & Beverage Products company in New York City, United States?
LIVEKINDLY Collective is the highest-funded Food & Beverage Products company in New York City, United States, with $535M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Food & Beverage Products companies in New York City, United States are funded?
72 of the 161 Food & Beverage Products companies in New York City, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Food & Beverage Products unicorns are there in New York City, United States?
None of the Food & Beverage Products companies in New York City, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in New York City, United States Food & Beverage Products companies?
The most active investors in New York City, United States Food & Beverage Products companies on this list include Siddhi Capital, Melitas Ventures, Rocana Ventures, Gaingels, Great Oaks Venture Capital.
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