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 […]
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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 […]
Brooklyn Kura is the First Sake Brewery in New York
The global sake market is estimated to be around $500M- $1B, and you may be surprised to find out that in NYC there are no sake breweries…until now. Brooklyn Kura is the first sake brewery in New York! It manufactures high-quality, American Craft Sake which means combining Japanese sake brewing traditions with unique American ingredients. […]
This NYC Startup Just Created the Keurig for Smoothies
Smoothies are making a comeback – but if you want that Instagram worthy smoothie, your old blender is not going to cut it. Luckily, there’s the new smart blender from Blix. Removing the mess and preparation of antiquated smoothie making methods, just pop a premade Blix cup into your Blix and your healthy and nutritious […]
App-App is the MoviePass for Appetizers
Subscription models — whether it’s MoviePass, Winc or BirchBox — provide tempting deals that we just can’t resist. Moving into the restaurant space, App-App is the newest subscription service offering a deal you can’t say no to. At $10.99 a month, subscribers get a free appetizer at participating restaurants once a day, every day of […]
This NYC Startup Raised $3M To Streamline the Back of The House at Restaurant
Between managing receipts, food orders, and invoices there is an exorbitant amount of paperwork associated with the “back-of-the-house” operations at restaurants, in addition to all the other moving parts that needs be looked after. More and more restaurants seeking to adopt tech-based solutions to reel in costs of food, a primary driver of profitability. xtraCHEF is a […]
This NYC Startup Just Raised Another $43M To Make Breakfast Easy and Nutritious
The holiday indulgences of the last few weeks may have you thinking about improving your diet and or even lifestyle change. However, in the modern era, that’s easier said than done since it’s difficult to find convenient, healthy foods that stays fresh, taste good, and fill you up. NYC startup Daily Harvest has changed this. The […]
This NYC Startup is the Hottest Cube Since the Rubik’s Cube
As the weather starts cooling down it’s time to put away your gazpacho recipes and start thinking about soup. Unfortunately most soups are too salty, unhealthy, and difficult to bring on the go…until now. Introducing BOU, the healthy bouillon company that is transforming your relationship with soup. Their proprietary recipe uses less sodium and more […]
This NYC Startup Just Raised $2.4M to Make Gardening Smart and Accessible
When was the last time you had a salad made of a tomato that was just picked off the vine? If you’re a native New Yorker perhaps never. Thankfully, GROW’s smart planter is changing all of this. The smart gardening company enables users to grow organic vegetables and herbs in the comfort of their home […]
Can This NYC Startup Transform Your Restaurant?
Every second counts in the restaurant industry and efficiency is the difference between earning a new customer or losing one. SALIDO, the operating system for restaurants, tracks everything from sales data to personnel. The software includes features for menu management, open checks, and much more. The company has raised 2 rounds of funding totaling $4 […]
Women in NYC Tech: Bertha Jimenez of RISE PRODUCTS INC
This installment of Women in NYC Tech is presented by Kali. Kali is a chemical-free, organic tampon and pads subscription service. Stop using boring, chemical sticks and start caring about your lady parts. Kali – Not Your Mother’s Tampons. Much has been said and written about the lack of women in the tech sector, be it as […]