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The cooking industry is attracting startups focused on more than just recipes. Companies are creating new hardware and software to change how we prepare food.

For example, BURN has raised $130.5M to build eco-friendly cookstoves in Kenya. Meanwhile, Fresco is connecting kitchen appliances through its software platform with $44.8M in funding.

Below is our list of 7 Cooking startups worth keeping an eye on.

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ATEC builds clean cooking technology, including patented biodigesters and electric stoves, for families in developing nations. The company uses a pay-as-you-go system to make its products accessible and generates carbon credits to address climate change.

HeadquartersCastlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Year Founded2016
FoundersBen Jeffreys
Funding Amount$19.3M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsLightrock, Schneider Electric, Third Derivative, TRIREC, DRW

BURN designs and manufactures modern cookstoves that make cooking cleaner, safer, and more efficient for families in emerging markets. The company's products are built to significantly reduce fuel costs and toxic smoke emissions, supporting both environmental and public health goals.

HeadquartersRuiru, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Year Founded2011
FoundersPeter Scott
Funding Amount$130.5M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsEuropean Investment Bank, Acumen, General Electric, Trade and Development Bank -TDB, Key Carbon

Ooni designs and manufactures a line of portable pizza ovens that make it possible to cook authentic pizza at home. The company has built a reputation on its award-winning product design and a vibrant community of outdoor cooking enthusiasts.

HeadquartersBroxburn, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Year Founded2012
FoundersDarina Garland, Kristian Tapaninaho
Funding Amount$1.7M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusProduct Crowdfunding
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Fresco builds a neutral smart kitchen platform that connects home cooks with recipes and appliances across different brands. Their app provides guided cooking to seamlessly bring together every step of the meal-making process.

HeadquartersDublin, Dublin, Ireland
Year Founded2012
FoundersBen Harris, Jack Phelan, Jonny McCauley, Tim Redfern
Funding Amount$44.8M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsGaingels, Morpheus Ventures, WI Harper Group, Sinovation Ventures, Instant Brands

Ember Cookware builds a direct-to-consumer brand of non-toxic, non-stick kitchen products. Their cookware is designed to provide a safer cooking alternative to traditional non-stick pans.

HeadquartersBangalore, Karnataka, India
Year Founded2022
Founders
Funding Amount$3.2M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsApurva Salarpuria, Suhasini Sampath, Saransh Goila

Chefmade brings the restaurant experience home by connecting diners with professional private chefs. Their platform makes it simple to book a complete culinary service for private events, from menu planning to the final cleanup.

HeadquartersAarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark
Year Founded2016
FoundersChristoffer Tellefsen
Funding Amount€1.8M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsKickass Capital, Morten Larsen

Mister Veg develops a range of plant-based foods designed to replicate the taste and texture of meat. Using specialized production technology, they create nutritional alternatives without compromising on flavor.

HeadquartersFaridabad, Haryana, India
Year Founded2018
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Funding Amount$570k
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsJubilant Ingrevia

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