JA

Jacob Afriat

Investor in Food & Sustainability

New York, New York

Education

Work Experience

  • General Partner

    2023

    Coming soon…

2023

  • Investor & Advisor

    2023

    EQUII is pioneering a grain fermentation technology to deliver protein on the plate through staple foods like Bread and Pasta, as opposed to meat. Our products deliver exceptional nutrition in the form of Complete protein while retaining taste and texture of conventional products. Our first product, Bread, was launched in 2023 in wholesale and Amazon and will be available in Retail stores across US, starting 2024.EQUII was founded in 2021 by fermentation expert Monica Bhatia, grain expert Baljit Ghotra and Michelin star chef Sebastien Canonne and is backed by Khosla ventures and kdT ventures.

  • Investor

    2024

    Supergut is the leading evidence-based nutrition brand focused on the gut microbiome. Harnessing the power of all-natural, GLP-1-boosting ingredients, Supergut is clinically validated to improve metabolic and gut health, curb cravings, reduce blood sugar levels and weight, and improve mood and energy. Supergut products are delicious and nutritious, recognized as Best Nutritional Bar by Good Housekeeping. Founder and CEO Marc Washington launched the Los Angeles-based brand in 2022 to fix our broken food system and create a convenient, affordable path for people to transform their health and to improve public health at large.

2021

  • Investor

    2021

    By combining continuous fermentation with advanced control methodology, Pow Bio is quickly optimizing the fermentation process and deliver high yields at low costs.

  • Investor

    2024

    Mealogic connects brands and their audiences through delicious, healthy fresh prepared meals made locally in their community and nutritionally designed for their needs.

  • Investor

    2022

    Hedgehog is a technology company growing and harvesting gourmet mushrooms for one-third of the cost of traditional farming while also increasing harvest yields to produce more crops

2022

  • Investor & Board Advisor

    2022

    Reducing sugar without compromising on taste or texture with an enzyme ingredient that converts sugar into a vegetable fiber

  • Investor

    2021

    Climate change, deforestation, forced labor and many other issues are putting the world’s chocolate supply at risk of collapse. The time is now to build a cleaner and better future of food. We are developing the newest plant cell culturing technologies in order to create a new supply of chocolate that is scalable, sustainable and better for the planet.

  • Investor (IPO)

    2021

    Why deliver a 2-pound burrito in a 2-ton car? Serve is the future of sustainable, self-driving delivery. Our zero-emissions rovers are designed to serve people in public spaces, starting with food delivery. We partner with platforms and merchants to help local businesses reach more customers. Come join us, we are hiring!

  • Advisor

    2022