Best Food Processing Companies in Colorado, United States
The 37 best Food Processing companies in Colorado, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Gathered Foods.
Ranked: Best Food Processing companies in Colorado
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Employees | Founded | Founder | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gathered Foods Processor of sandwichs | $82M | 25 | 2017 | Chris Kerr Co-Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 2 | I And Love And You Manufacturer of premium dog and cat food using natural ingredients | $63M | 34 34 → 79 (+132%) | 2012 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyTailwind CSS+36 | — |
| 3 | New Age Beverages Provider of online gaming and entertainment services | $42M | 543 | 2010 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Bond Pets Internet first brand offering plant-based pet food 53Funding top 29%Innovation top 34%Growth top 35%Product top 36% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 29% Innovationtop 34% Growthtop 35% Producttop 36% Talenttop 38% Moattop 48% Techbottom 48% Newsbottom 42% Globalbottom 38% Marketbottom 30% Funding: Raised $20.0M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 7 yrs (0.6/yr) Innovation: 8 product lines rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $20M | 31 | 2015 | Pernilla Audibert Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+30 | — |
| 5 | Yasso Developer of probiotics, frozen greek yogurt bars and candy bars | $15M | 42 | 2009 | — | Adobe Experience ManagerSentryJava+23 | — |
| 6 | BrewVo Beer processing beer 29Growth top 35%Funding top 41%Tech bottom 39%Global bottom 29% All 5 signals ▾Growthtop 35% Fundingtop 41% Techbottom 39% Globalbottom 29% Marketbottom 22% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $10.5M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 5 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100 | $11M | 18 | 2008 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | — |
| 7 | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Chocolates processing company | $3M | 136 | 1981 | Franklin E Crail Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+37 | — |
| 8 | Platt Park Brewing Beer brewing company | $900K | — | 2013 | Randy Rankin Founder | Cart FunctionalityLeafletUIKit+17 | — |
| 9 | Nepra Foods Platform offering healthy ingredients for businesses | $836K | 14 | 2016 | Chadwick White Chief Visionary Officer/Chief Innovation Officer/Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | — |
| 10 | Spangalang Brewery Beer processing company | $205K | — | 2014 | Austin Wiley Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+13 | — |
| 11 | Pressery Innovative food manufacturing solutions: co-packing, private label, warehousing, and fulfillment | $150K | 45 | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Lost Friend Beer brewing company | $108K | — | 2016 | Alyssa France Co-Founder | Wix eCommerceCart FunctionalityWix+13 | — |
| 13 | Beer By Design Beer brewing company | $105K | — | 2012 | Rich Aggen Owner | — | — |
| 14 | Elevation Meats Brand of meat snacks & meat processing company | $100K | — | 2014 | Chad Nelan Co-Founders | Cart FunctionalityShopifyVisa+13 | — |
Top 12 Food Processing companies in Colorado
#1
Series A · Boulder, Colorado · founded 2015 · 31 employees$20Mraised▾
Internet first brand offering plant-based pet food. The platform offers animal-free, plant-based, vegan recipes for pets. The bar is made up of plant and cultured ingredients available, including a nutritional yeast specifically grown and produced for pet health.
- Apr 2026Series A—
- Jun 2022Series A$18.6M
- Nov 2020Grant (prize money)$250K
- Aug 2020Seed—
#2
Series A · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · founded 2008 · 18 employees$10.5Mraised▾
Beer processing beer
- Feb 2026Series A$1.2M
- Feb 2025Series A$4.7M
- Jan 2023Series A$5.5M
- Jul 2021Series A$5M
#3
Public · Durango, Colorado · founded 1981 · 136 employees$2.7Mraised▾
Chocolates processing company
- Dec 2025Post IPO$2.7M
#4
Public · Centennial, Colorado · founded 2016 · 14 employees$836Kraised▾
Platform offering healthy ingredients for businesses. It offers a protein contained in hemp seeds, etc. It delivers widely applicable non-allergenic, plant-based food ingredients and formulations on the planet. Its manufacturing line includes flours, protein isolates & oils from the dehulled hemp seed, and more.
- Feb 2026Post IPO$487.8K
- Sep 2025Post IPO$146.3K
- Sep 2025Post IPO$76.7K
- Jun 2025Post IPO$274K
#5
Series C · Boulder, Colorado · founded 2012 · 34 employees$63.4Mraised▾
Manufacturer of premium dog and cat food using natural ingredients. The company offers a variety of dry, wet, and raw food options, as well as treats and chews, formulated for different breeds, ages, and dietary needs. Product lines cater to specific health concerns, such as sensitive stomachs. The company emphasizes the use of high-quality, easily digestible ingredients sourced from reliable partners. Subscription services are available for convenient, recurring deliveries.
- Feb 2022Series C—
- Jun 2020Series C$1M
- Mar 2020Series C$1M
- Oct 2019Series C$6.3M
#6
Series B · Denver, Colorado · founded 2017 · 25 employees$81.8Mraised▾
Processor of sandwichs
- Apr 2021Series B$26.4M
- Jan 2020Series B$36.8M
- Jun 2019Series A$10M
- Aug 2018Series A$8.7M
#7
Series A · Denver, Colorado · founded 2010 · 543 employees$41.8Mraised▾
Provider of online gaming and entertainment services. It offers access to a variety of games designed for high player engagement and potential winnings. The platform prioritizes security and ease of use for its players. Registration provides access to the games. The focus is on providing a secure and user-friendly experience.
- Apr 2019Conventional Debt$25M
- Oct 2018Conventional Debt$12M
- Jun 2018Series A$4.8M
#8
Acquired · Boulder, Colorado · founded 2009 · 42 employees$15.1Mraised▾
Yasso is a manufacturer of probiotics based frozen Greek yogurt bars and candy bars. The company claims to offer 13 flavors in frozen bars, and 2 flavours in the candy bars category. It also claims that the products are all-natural including real Greek yogurt, rBST-free milk, and natural sweeteners. The products are available across multiple retail channels such as Walmart, Costco and others.
- Jan 2017Series B—
- Aug 2015Series B$6.1M
- Dec 2014Series B$2.5M
- Nov 2013Series A$4M
#9
Seed · Denver, Colorado · founded 2013$900Kraised▾
Beer brewing company
- Apr 2014Seed$900K
#10
Seed · Denver, Colorado · founded 2014$205Kraised▾
Beer processing company
- Dec 2014Seed$205K
#11
Seed · Westminster, Colorado · founded 2013 · 45 employees$150Kraised▾
Innovative food manufacturing solutions: co-packing, private label, warehousing, and fulfillment. They bring food products to life, from concept to full-scale production. Specializing in cold-pressed juices, hot-fill broths and soups, ready-to-eat meals, wellness shots, and dressings, they offer comprehensive co-manufacturing services. Their centrally-located warehouse provides refrigerated, frozen, and ambient storage. They manage inventory and handle shipping logistics with a team of fulfillment experts. Supply chain support leverages a network of suppliers and commercial sourcing expertise. They focus on healthy, convenient food options, partnering with large retailers and creating impactful food brands. They are a value-based business committed to innovation, perseverance, and integrity, with ethical sourcing and processes.
- Aug 2014Seed$150K
#12
Seed · Colorado Springs, Colorado · founded 2016$108Kraised▾
Operator of a brewing company intended for the production of a variety of beers with standards and ingredients. The company brews and distributes seasonal and handcrafted beers and offers a tasting room to taste and drink alcoholic beverages, enabling customers to enjoy a beer while playing a board game or reading a book.
- Dec 2016Seed$108K
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