# Blackbird Foods

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/blackbird-foods

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Long Island, US
- Website: www.blackbirdfoods.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 24, 2021)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Founded in 2020 and based in New York, US, Blackbird Foods Inc. operates as a plant-based food company. The company was co-founded by Mark Mebus and Michael Pease. In December 2023, Blackbird Foods Inc. raised USD 25,000 in venture debt funding from an unspecified investor. Blackbird Foods produces its own version of protein meat alternative seitan, a high protein, and low-fat content ingredient. Blackbird extracts protein from wheat flour and other types of plants to produce gluten powder. The company has since grown to serve more than 200 stores and 50 restaurants due to its plant-based products. The company generates revenue by selling its product online. Blackbird Foods plans to use its funding from February 2021 to scale operations and expand into retail chains. The company also plans to roll out vegan pepperoni, sausage, and wings to grocery stores.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 24, 2021, $1.5M — Lever VC, Sustainable Food Ventures

## Investors

- Lever VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lever-vc) — Seed
- Sustainable Food Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sustainable-food-ventures) — Seed