NextFoods

NextFoods targets early- to growth-stage companies across the food and agriculture technology spectrum. Its focus areas include alternative proteins, regenerative agriculture inputs, functional foods and beverages, supply-chain logistics, and food-waste reduction. The firm invests primarily in North America, with select exposure to European food-tech startups.

NextFoods sources deals through Boulder’s dense natural-products network, which includes a concentration of food-industry executives, entrepreneurs, and specialist venture investors. The firm also syndicates with other food-tech dedicated funds and corporate venture arms, creating co-investment pipelines. Public records indicate a reliance on thematic research and founder referrals within the regenerative and alternative-protein ecosystems.

NextFoods is a pure-play food-tech investor — it does not diversify across software, fintech, or other consumer sectors. This single-sector focus allows the firm to build deep domain knowledge across the agri-food value chain, from crop science to consumer brands. Its Boulder location also anchors it in the community that incubated brands like Horizon Organic, Justin’s, and Bobo’s Oat Bars.