Hawthorne Food Ventures

Overview

Hawthorne Food Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to investing in startups that aim to reduce food waste and promote human, environmental, and financial health. Founded in 2023, the firm leverages a team with over 35 years of experience in food and agriculture and more than 20 years in food waste leadership. Their mission is to support founders who share a vision to transform the food system by focusing on startups that incorporate food waste reduction as a core mission or as a co-benefit of their solutions. The firm's investment strategy targets early-stage companies, including Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $10 million. Their geographical focus is primarily on the United States, and they are particularly interested in sectors such as food waste reduction, sustainability, agriculture, environmental services, health and wellness, technology, consumer goods, supply chain management, logistics, retail, food and beverage, renewable energy, waste management, recycling, and education. Hawthorne Food Ventures' portfolio includes companies like ClearLeaf and Hippo Harvest, reflecting their commitment to supporting innovative solutions in the food industry. The firm offers its portfolio companies access to deep industry knowledge, networks, and functional support across strategy, fundraising, and business development, aiming to drive impactful change in the food system.