Top 10 FoodTech Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – January 1st to March 31st, 2026
Several interesting transactions closed in the FoodTech sector over the past quarter. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.
Merger/Acquisition
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- hungerhub, food delivery platform that simplifies workplace meal provisioning and supports local restaurant partners, was acquired by Hungry via Fort Capital Partners.
- OfOne, AI order automation platform for drive-thru restaurants, was acquired by Deepgram.
Later Stage VC
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- Automated Retail Technologies, automated hot food dispensing system that offers temperature-controlled meal access without on-site staff, raised $16.64 million of venture funding.
- Brewbird, automated coffee brewer that delivers freshly brewed, whole-bean beverages in workplace and hospitality spaces, raised venture funding from Zag Capital and Umami Capital.
- Curate (Business/Productivity Software), food ordering and analytics platform that empowers restaurateurs of all shapes and sizes, raised $10 million of venture funding.
Early Stage VC
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- Drivingo, AI-powered ordering platform that streamlines customer interactions and improves accessibility, raised venture funding from LvlUp Ventures.
- Lilac Labs, artificial intelligence-driven conversational ordering system that automates drive-thru and phone orders, raised venture funding from The Venture Reality Fund.
Angel and Seed
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- Best Food Trucks, food truck booking and online ordering platform that connects local shoppers and venues with food vendors, raised $300,000 of angel funding in the form of SAFE notes.
- Fuel Goods, subscription platform that delivers a curated box of nutritional products, raised $960,000 of seed funding.
- Primepick, automated hot-meal kiosk for quality nutrition and ultimate convenience in residential and commercial hubs, raised $975,000 of seed funding.
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