# MeliBio

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/melibio

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Oakland, US
- Website: www.melibio.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5.7M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 17, 2022)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

MeliBio, Inc., based in the US, specializes in producing innovative plant-based honey alternatives that replicate the flavor and functionality of traditional honey without employing any bees, catering to environmentally conscious consumers.Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Oakland, US, MeliBio, Inc. operates in the food innovation sector by creating sustainable honey alternatives. The company has raised USD 2.20 mn through its latest funding round on October 17, 2024, attracting investments from Collaborative Fund, Siddhi Capital, The Greenbaum Foundation, and Future Food Fund.MeliBio specializes in producing plant-based honey alternatives, with its flagship product, Mellody, designed to replicate traditional honey's taste and functionality. Targeting consumers who prefer sustainable sweetening options, MeliBio partners with restaurants and food companies, launching Mellody through Hofer’s Just Veg! brand in Austria and Switzerland and expanding across Europe via Better Foodie in collaboration with Narayan Foods.MeliBio's revenue model focuses on business-to-business transactions, primarily targeting restaurants and food manufacturers integrating plant-based honey into their offerings. The company collaborates with retail brands like Hofer to distribute Mellody and partners with Better Foodie, enhancing its presence in over 75,000 European stores through wholesale agreements and distribution partnerships.Following its recent funding round on October 17, 2024, MeliBio, Inc. plans to utilize the raised funds to expand its honey market while promoting environmental awareness regarding animal welfare. The company aims to introduce new products and further penetrate European markets, solidifying its commitment to sustainable food alternatives.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 17, 2022, $5.7M — Skyview Capital, Collaborative Fund, Alumni Ventures Group, Hack Ventures, XRC Labs, Astanor Ventures, Big Idea Ventures, Siddhi Capital, Veg Capital, 18 Ventures, Midnight Venture Partners, Red Bridge Ventures, Climate Capital
- Seed, Dec 18, 2020 — Lacebark Investments, Kingfisher Capital LLC, Capital V, 18.ventures
- Seed, Mar 21, 2020 — Big Idea Ventures

## Investors

- Big Idea Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/big-idea-ventures) — Seed
- Lacebark Investments — Seed
- Kingfisher Capital LLC — Seed
- Capital V (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/capital-v) — Seed
- 18.ventures — Seed
- Skyview Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/skyview-capital) — Seed
- Collaborative Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/collaborative-fund) — Seed
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Seed
- Hack Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hack-ventures) — Seed
- XRC Labs — Seed
- Astanor Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/astanor-ventures) — Seed
- Siddhi Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/siddhi-capital) — Seed
- Veg Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/veg-capital) — Seed
- 18 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/18-ventures) — Seed
- Midnight Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/midnight-venture-partners) — Seed
- Red Bridge Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/red-bridge-ventures) — Seed
- Climate Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/climate-capital) — Seed