# Free to Feed

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/free-to-feed

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Melbourne, Australia
- Website: www.freetofeed.org.au
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 11, 2021)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Free to Feed, Inc. is a non-profit social enterprise based in Melbourne, Australia, dedicated to fostering social connections through culinary experiences that empower refugees and asylum seekers by facilitating their integration into the local community.Founded in 2015, Free to Feed operates as a non-profit organization focused on providing culinary experiences. The company has not undergone significant pivots in its business strategy and does not have any known subsidiaries. The founders, Daniel Bolotin, Loretta Bolotin, and Trillitye Paullin, established the organization to create community ties through multicultural cooking. Loretta Bolotin and Trillitye Paullin currently serve as the CEOs. The company has engaged in a single funding round, raising an undisclosed amount of SEED funding on February 11, 2021, led by new investors SOSV and IndieBio.Free to Feed operates as a non-profit social enterprise in Melbourne, focusing on fostering social connections through culinary experiences. Their core offerings include unique cooking classes and team-building experiences that engage participants in cooking diverse cuisines, reflecting global food traditions. These experiences not only serve to entertain but also aim to empower refugees and asylum seekers by providing them opportunities to share their culinary skills while building meaningful relationships with the local community. Their services are aimed at individuals, corporate teams, and private groups, enabling them to engage in shared cooking and dining experiences. The primary geographical market for Free to Feed's services is Melbourne, Australia, where they cater to a diverse clientele, including corporate organizations looking for team-building activities and individuals seeking unique culinary experiences.The revenue model for Free to Feed is primarily derived from the sale of cooking experiences and team-building sessions, which clients book for corporate events or private gatherings. Clients typically engage with the organization through direct bookings for scheduled cooking classes or catering services. Each session usually involves a fee structure that depends on the number of participants and the specific type of cooking experience chosen. While specific pricing details are not disclosed, the services are structured to cater to both B2B (business-to-business) and direct-to-consumer segments. This model allows corporate clients to provide team-building activities while also contributing to a social cause, thus enhancing the overall impact of their participation.In February 2021, Free to Feed raised an undisclosed amount of SEED funding, which will be utilized to expand their offerings and reach more communities. The organization is currently focused on designing new culinary experiences that reflect additional global cuisines and plans to launch these in the coming year. Free to Feed aims to expand its services beyond Melbourne to other major Australian cities by 2023, targeting communities that include refugees and asylum seekers to enhance their social integration and culinary skills.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 11, 2021 — SOSV, IndieBio

## Investors

- SOSV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sosv) — Seed
- IndieBio (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/indiebio) — Seed