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The world’s most valuable online food brands startups
Digitally native food and drink brands that grew through e-commerce, direct-to-consumer sales and social media before or alongside retail: snacks and pantry foods, sodas, energy and non-alcoholic drinks, coffee, complete-nutrition and protein foods, direct-to-consumer meat and dairy, meal kits and baby food. Ranked worldwide by AI-estimated valuation, with listed pure players shown in grey at their market value for reference. The market sets the value; AI models estimate it.
Key metrics for this segment: key milestone. Figures as published by each company or the press, dated, not recalculated. The AIs weigh them alongside funding history and comparables.
Not in this segment. Listed, so not ranked: Three Squirrels, Once Upon a Farm, HelloFresh, BRC, BASE FOOD, Zevia and Laird Superfood (shown in grey), and Celsius. Bought: Huel (Danone), Daily Harvest (Chobani), Poppi (PepsiCo), Siete (PepsiCo), Simple Mills (Flowers Foods), Ghost (Keurig Dr Pepper), Alani Nu (Celsius). Insolvent: Zhong Xue Gao. Not ranked here: café and restaurant chains (Kopi Kenangan, Nowwa Coffee), retail-led brands (Epigamia), alcohol brands (Bira 91), recipe apps (Jow) and creator holdings (Beast Industries). In other segments: plant-based and cultivated meat and dairy under Alternative proteins; cloud kitchens and ready-meal marketplaces (CookUnity) under Food delivery. A company appears in one segment only. Method
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Sources: Company announcements, Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch, Forbes, Food Dive, The Grocer, Sifted, Gründerszene, Entrackr, Inc42, The Economic Times, 36Kr, LatePost and market data for listed companies. Intention counters will be shown above a threshold of amount and number of Backers.
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Snapshot28 Oct 2026A snapshot taken on 28 Oct 2026
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World · 35 ranked companies
| # | Company | Last round · Key metrics | AI valuation | Pool of InterestsInterest: a free, non-binding declaration on a company, or on a sector within an area, made during the free phase of a pool. Pool: all the Interests declared on the same target. This column shows the number of Backers and the combined amount of their tickets, to validated members only. Terms for Backers → | BackBacking a startup on Uback (pronounced “you back”) can be done in two ways: Interest · free: a non-binding declaration that signals your demand for a company or a sector. You can move or withdraw it at any time, with up to 5 at once. Intention · coming soon: a paid, confirmed declaration, still non-binding. Once its pool reaches critical mass, it is presented to a company by a partner desk. Neither is an order nor a commitment to invest. Terms for Backers → |
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| 1 | OlipopMakes prebiotic, low-sugar sodas with plant fibre, sold through its online store and in grocery and convenience retail across the United States. | Series C · USD 50M · Feb 2025Annual sales above USD 400M in 2024, double the prior year · Feb 2025 | Last known equity round: Series C · USD 50M · Feb 2025 (J.P. Morgan Private Capital Growth Equity Partners) Published valuation: USD 1.9bn (Feb 2025)Method |
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| 2 | Yuanqi ForestBeijing beverage maker selling sugar-free sparkling water, teas and electrolyte drinks, built through e-commerce and social media before expanding into nationwide retail and convenience stores. | Growth round · USD 200M · Nov 2021Revenue of about RMB 7bn in 2021; 2025 sales up 26% · 2025 | Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 200M · Nov 2021 (Temasek, Hillhouse, HongShan)Method | Not open to BackersCompanies based in mainland China are ranked like any other startup, but Uback does not open pools on them: capital controls and offshore (VIE) structures make minority deals impractical for our Backers. You can still declare an interest in this segment → |
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| — | Three SquirrelsListed · Shenzhen ChiNext · 300783 | USD 945MMarket cap · Oct 2026Listed company · not ranked | |||
| 3 | Country DelightGurugram brand delivering milk, dairy and fresh daily essentials to households by app-based morning subscriptions, sourcing directly from farmers and testing quality in-house. | Series E · USD 25M · Mar 2025Revenue of INR 1,380 crore in FY24, up about 50% · Mar 2024 | Last known equity round: Series E · USD 25M · Mar 2025 (Temasek) Published valuation: USD 820M (Mar 2025)Method |
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| 4 | Licious#42 in IndiaBengaluru brand selling fresh meat, seafood and ready-to-cook products ordered online through its app and website, with own processing and growing physical stores. | Series F · USD 150M · Mar 2022FY26 net revenue of INR 1,166 crore, up 47% · Mar 2026 | Last known equity round: Series F · USD 150M · Mar 2022 (Temasek, Multiples)Method | Be the first | Back |
| — | Once Upon a FarmListed · NYSE · OFRM | USD 730MMarket cap · Oct 2026Listed company · not ranked | |||
| 5 | Super CoffeeMakes ready-to-drink coffees, creamers and energy drinks with added protein and no added sugar, sold online and through national retail chains. | Series C · USD 106M · Aug 2021Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series C · USD 106M · Aug 2021Method | Be the first | Back |
| 6 | FreshToHomeBengaluru brand selling chemical-free fresh fish, seafood and meat ordered online, with its own sourcing and processing network in India and the Gulf. | Series D · USD 104M · Feb 2023Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series D · USD 104M · Feb 2023 (Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund; Iron Pillar, Investcorp, Investment Corporation of Dubai, Ascent Capital)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 7 | Bloom NutritionSells greens powders, energy drinks and prebiotic sodas marketed through social media and influencers, available online and in mass retail. · Controlled by Nutrabolt | Strategic · USD 100M · Sep 2025Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Strategic · USD 100M · Sep 2025 (Nutrabolt)Method | Be the first | Back |
| — | HelloFreshListed · XETRA · HFG | USD 456MMarket cap · Sep 2026Listed company · not ranked | |||
| 8 | Magic SpoonMakes high-protein, low-sugar breakfast cereals and treats, first sold direct to consumers online and later through national grocery retailers. | Series B · USD 85M · Jun 2022Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 85M · Jun 2022 (HighPost Capital)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 9 | ChompsProduces grass-fed beef and turkey meat sticks with clean-label ingredients, sold online and through grocery, club and convenience retailers. | Growth (minority PE) · USD 80M · Jan 2022Over USD 100M in retail revenue over the prior year, 18,000+ stores · Jan 2022 | Last known equity round: Growth (minority PE) · USD 80M · Jan 2022 (Stride Consumer Partners)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 10 | My Muscle ChefPrepares high-protein ready meals, snacks and shakes sold online with home delivery across Australia and through supermarkets and convenience stores. · Controlled by Quadrant Private Equity | Private equity · USD 71.6M · Nov 2020Revenue approaching AUD 150M · Nov 2020 | Last known equity round: Private equity · USD 71.6M · Nov 2020 (Quadrant Private Equity)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 11 | Liquid DeathSells canned mountain water, sparkling water and iced teas under a heavy-metal brand built on social media and online sales before national retail distribution. | Series F · USD 67M · Mar 2024USD 263M in retail sales in 2023, 113,000 retail doors · Mar 2024 | Last known equity round: Series F · USD 67M · Mar 2024Method | Be the first | Back |
| 12 | CaloRiyadh-based app offering personalised healthy meal plans cooked in its own kitchens and delivered daily to subscribers across the Gulf and the United Kingdom. | Series B (incl. extension) · USD 64M · Jul 2025Over 50% year-on-year growth in H1 2025 · Jun 2025 | Last known equity round: Series B (incl. extension) · USD 64M · Jul 2025 (AlJazira Capital, Nuwa Capital; STV, Khwarizmi Ventures, Al Faisaliah Group, Oraseya Capital)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 13 | GoustoDelivers recipe boxes with pre-portioned ingredients to UK households through a weekly online subscription, using data to personalise menus and run its fulfilment centres. | Growth (down round) · USD 60.5M · Feb 2023Revenue of GBP 342M in 2025, adjusted EBITDA GBP 45M · May 2026 | Last known equity round: Growth (down round) · USD 60.5M · Feb 2023 (Unilever, Fidelity International, Railpen, Grosvenor)Method | Be the first | Back |
| — | BRCListed · NYSE · BRCC | USD 290MMarket cap · Oct 2026Listed company · not ranked | |||
| 14 | The Whole TruthMumbai clean-label food brand making protein bars, nut butters, protein powders and snacks without added sugar or additives, sold online and through quick commerce and retail. | Series D · USD 51M · Feb 2026FY25 revenue of INR 216 crore, up 232% · Mar 2025 | Last known equity round: Series D · USD 51M · Feb 2026 (Sofina, Sauce.vc; Peak XV Partners, Rainmatter Health, Ayra Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 15 | Athletic BrewingBrews non-alcoholic craft beers sold through its own online shop, subscriptions and retail, targeting active drinkers who want beer without alcohol. | Growth · USD 50M · Jul 2024Over USD 90M revenue in 2023, more than 3 million cases sold · Jul 2024 | Last known equity round: Growth · USD 50M · Jul 2024 (General Atlantic)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 16 | Little SpoonDelivers fresh organic baby food, toddler meals and kids' snacks to parents through an online subscription, with products also sold in retail stores. | Series B · USD 44M · Jul 2021Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 44M · Jul 2021 (Valor Equity Partners; Kairos HQ)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 17 | Liv UpPrepares frozen ready meals, soups and healthy snacks sold through its own app and website with home delivery across Brazilian cities, plus retail. | Series D · USD 43.5M · Sep 2021Revenue of about BRL 270M in 2025, breakeven in 2024 · Jan 2026 | Last known equity round: Series D · USD 43.5M · Sep 2021 (Kaszek, Globo Ventures; Spectra)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 18 | KoRoSells nuts, dried fruit, snacks, protein products and pantry staples in bulk packs through its online shop and, increasingly, European retail chains. | Series C · USD 43.4M · Nov 2024Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series C · USD 43.4M · Nov 2024 (Coefficient Capital; Five Seasons Ventures, HV Capital, Partech, Haub Legacy Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 19 | HungryrootDelivers personalised weekly boxes of groceries, own-brand products and simple recipes, using an algorithm to recommend items to each subscriber. | Growth · USD 40M · Jun 2021Projected USD 175M revenue for 2021 · Jun 2021 | Last known equity round: Growth · USD 40M · Jun 2021Method | Be the first | Back |
| 20 | FarmleyDelhi-NCR snack brand making dry-fruit, makhana and date-based healthy snacks, sourced from farmers and sold online, on quick commerce and in retail stores. | Series C · USD 40M · May 2025FY25 revenue of INR 370 crore, up nearly 60% · Mar 2025 | Last known equity round: Series C · USD 40M · May 2025 (L Catterton; DSG Consumer Partners)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 21 | LemoniloJakarta brand making healthier instant noodles, snacks and drinks without artificial preservatives, sold through its own app, marketplaces and Indonesian retail. | Series C · USD 36M · Dec 2021Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series C · USD 36M · Dec 2021 (Sofina; Peak XV Partners)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 22 | CometeerShips flash-frozen coffee extract capsules from specialty roasters to subscribers, who thaw and dilute them at home to make coffee in seconds. | Series B · USD 35M · Oct 2021Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 35M · Oct 2021Method | Be the first | Back |
| 23 | RecessMakes magnesium-infused sparkling drinks and powders positioned as alcohol alternatives for relaxation, sold on Amazon, online and in retail stores. | Series B · USD 30M · Oct 2025Sold in 15,000+ stores; largest alcohol-alternative brand on Amazon · Oct 2025 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 30M · Oct 2025 (CAVU Consumer Partners; Rocana, Midnight Ventures, Torch Capital, Doehler Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 24 | AkshayakalpaKarnataka organic dairy brand that collects milk from partner farmers and sells milk, curd, paneer and cheese through app subscriptions and retail in South India. | Growth round · USD 20M · Sep 2022Over 300,000 individual customers · Nov 2025 | Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 20M · Sep 2022 (British International Investment, Rainmatter Foundation; Lok Capital, Venture Dairy)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 25 | Feed.Sells complete-nutrition meals, drinks and bars designed as quick balanced meal replacements, online and through French and European retailers. | Series A · USD 17.5M · Jun 2018Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 17.5M · Jun 2018 (Alven, Otium Brands)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 26 | Slurrp FarmIndian brand making millet-based foods for children and families, including cereals, pancake mixes, noodles and snacks, sold online and in retail. | Growth round · USD 3.4M · Feb 2026Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 3.4M · Feb 2026 Published valuation: USD 90M (Feb 2026)Method |
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| — | BASE FOODListed · TSE Growth · 2936 | USD 90MMarket cap · Oct 2026Listed company · not ranked | |||
| — | ZeviaListed · NYSE · ZVIA | USD 85MMarket cap · Oct 2026Listed company · not ranked | |||
| 27 | SuperYouMumbai nutrition brand co-founded by actor Ranveer Singh, making protein wafers, chips and functional snacks sold online, on quick commerce and in stores. | Series B · USD 7M · Dec 2025ARR of INR 150 crore · Dec 2025 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 7M · Dec 2025 (V3 Ventures; Rainmatter, Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund) Published valuation: USD 70M (Dec 2025)Method |
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| 28 | Lucky SaintBrews an unfiltered alcohol-free lager sold online, in supermarkets and in pubs and restaurants, aimed at drinkers cutting back on alcohol. | Series A · USD 12.2M · Jan 2023Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 12.2M · Jan 2023 (Beringea, JamJar Investments)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 29 | HOLYSells sugar-free powdered energy, iced tea and hydration drink mixes direct to consumers online, marketed through social media and gaming communities. | Series A · USD 11.4M · Aug 2023Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 11.4M · Aug 2023 (Left Lane Capital; Simon Capital)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 30 | Mid-Day SquaresMakes refrigerated functional chocolate snack bars, built through social media storytelling and online sales before expanding into North American retail. | Series C · USD 10M · Apr 2022Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series C · USD 10M · Apr 2022 (Siddhi Capital; Boulder Food Group, Harlo Entertainment, Selva Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| — | Laird SuperfoodListed · NYSE American · LSF | USD 30.9MMarket cap · Oct 2026Listed company · not ranked | |||
| 31 | Rage CoffeeDelhi coffee brand selling instant, crystallised and ready-to-drink coffee with added plant vitamins, sold online and through retail and quick commerce. | Series A · USD 5M · Aug 2021Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 5M · Aug 2021 (Sixth Sense Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 32 | NoshOsaka company selling low-carbohydrate frozen ready meals designed with dietitians, delivered to subscribers' homes across Japan through its online service. | Series B · USD 4.2M · Dec 2019Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 4.2M · Dec 2019 (Nissay Capital; Mynavi, House Foods Group Innovation Fund, SMBC Venture Capital, Hiroshima Venture Capital)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 33 | snaq.meTokyo snack subscription that ships boxes of natural-ingredient sweets and snacks personalised to each customer's tastes, also sold in shops and offices. | Third-party allotment · USD 4.1M · Mar 2023Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Third-party allotment · USD 4.1M · Mar 2023 (Marui Group, Future Food Fund)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 34 | Sleepy OwlDelhi coffee brand selling cold brew packs, instant and ground coffee to home consumers through its website, marketplaces and quick commerce. | Series C2 · USD 1.4M · Apr 2026FY25 revenue of INR 44 crore, doubled · Mar 2025 | Last known equity round: Series C2 · USD 1.4M · Apr 2026 (Optiscape Network Holdings) Published valuation: USD 20M (Apr 2026)Method |
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| 35 | GrazaSells extra virgin olive oil in squeezable bottles for cooking and finishing, launched online direct to consumers and now stocked by grocery retailers. | Seed · USD 2.8M · 2022Eight-figure annual revenue reached by Q4 2025 · Q4 2025 | Last known equity round: Seed · USD 2.8M · 2022Method | Be the first | Back |
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- Three Squirrels · ChinaShenzhen ChiNext · 300783 · USD 945M (Oct 2026)
- Once Upon a Farm · United StatesNYSE · OFRM · USD 730M (Oct 2026)
- HelloFresh · GermanyXETRA · HFG · USD 456M (Sep 2026)
- BRC · United StatesNYSE · BRCC · USD 290M (Oct 2026)
- BASE FOOD · JapanTSE Growth · 2936 · USD 90M (Oct 2026)
- Zevia · United StatesNYSE · ZVIA · USD 85M (Oct 2026)
- Laird Superfood · United StatesNYSE American · LSF · USD 30.9M (Oct 2026)
Sources and method for this segment
Calendar. Global segment rankings are published twice a year. Next edition: March 16, 2027.
Eligibility. At least $1M raised in equity, non-listed company, main activity in this segment (online food brands). A company appears in one segment only.
Sources. Company announcements, Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch, Forbes, Food Dive, The Grocer, Sifted, Gründerszene, Entrackr, Inc42, The Economic Times, 36Kr, LatePost and market data for listed companies.