As funds that focus on health and happiness (Social Starts) and delightful moments (Joyance Partners), we see food and drink as fundamental. After all, health starts with food, not only in terms of survival and nutrition but increasingly as an active mediator of biological or microbiome processes that underpin proper body operation. And, food and […]
FoodTech
kencko Raises $3.4M to Ensure You Get Your Daily Vegetable and Fruit Intake
You’re supposed to have a 5-a-day fruit and veggie intake according to various national campaigns and the World Health Organization. However, according to the CDC, only 1/10 adults are achieving this guideline. kencko want to change this. The company, launched in 2016, offers pre-mixed drink packets comprised of 100% organic fruits and vegetables that do […]
Noom Raises Another $58M To Redefine Your Relationship with Food Based on Psychology
Many people tend to turn to various figures – celebrities, influencers, bodybuilders – for answers about food and how to live a healthy lifestyle, but you can’t look at others to understand your personal relationship with food. Noom helps people live a healthier lifestyle through its interdisciplinary, psychology-based program that is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral […]
American Express is Acquiring Restaurant Reservation Platform Resy
Restaurant reservation and management platform Resy, which calls itself the largest private reservation service in the US, is being acquired by American Express. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “American Express is a brand that we have admired and sought to partner with from our inception. There are myriad points of synergy between Resy […]
This NYC Startup Has Built the Perfect Espresso Machine for Everyone On The Go
A great morning routine often involves a warm, comforting cup of coffee; however, when you’re in a rush and have to be at work early, sometimes you end up sacrificing quality for convenience. Terra Kaffe is the latest direct-to-consumer coffee brand that’s looking to give New Yorkers peace of mind before they start their day […]
ROLLN Offers Top Grade Sushi Without the Expensive Price Tag
The best sushi is traditionally very expensive – a dinner at famed Masa is $595 per person without tax and beverages! As many New Yorkers know, in these high-end establishments, you often leave with your wallet feeling even emptier than your stomach. On the other end of the spectrum is “bodega sushi” that’s more affordable, […]
Is the Green New Deal Sustainable?
Washington DC was abuzz with news that had nothing to do with the occupant of The White House. A group of progressive legislators, led by Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, in the House of Representatives, introduced “The Green New Deal.” The resolution by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was in response to the alarming Fourth National Climate Assessment by […]
The Farmer’s Dog Raises Another $39M for Fresh Meals for Your Dog
Cranking the can opener to reveal your dog’s next meal is normally accompanied with a horrific stench and a mish-mosh of ingredients that are far beyond recognition. Food for man’s best friend has been traditionally overlooked, unhealthy, and inconvenient, littered with options that come in cans that are filled with preservatives. The Farmer’s Dog offers fresh dog […]
This NYC Startup Brings a Dietitian Powered by AI to Your Phone Just in Time for Your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution
There are over 13M men in the US who struggle with their weight, and this demographic is currently being underserved by the majority of health and weight loss programs. Lyle is the app that fills this gap through its AI-powered service that helps men reach their health and weight loss goals. Lyle’s proprietary technology simulates […]
Inside the Mind of a NYC VC: Lauren Jupiter of AccelFoods
Welcome back to Inside the Mind of an NYC VC, a highly acclaimed series at AlleyWatch in which we speak with New York City-based Venture Capitalists. In the hot seat this time is Lauren Jupiter, Managing Partner at AccelFoods, a NYC venture firm focused on investments in the food and beverage space that was launched in 2014. Initially launched as […]
This NYC Snack Subscription Service for Offices Will Do At Least $18M in Sales This Year
A sad sight – you are laboring away at your desk, holding off on eating lunch, and you finally get up to get a snack but your office has virtually no or limited options. Variety Fun changes that with its snack subscription service for offices. The service is partnered with over 500 snack brands – ranging […]