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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Get the Sheet for $50ATEC 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.
| Headquarters | Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Ben Jeffreys |
| Funding Amount | $19.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Lightrock, 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.
| Headquarters | Ruiru, Nairobi Area, Kenya |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Peter Scott |
| Funding Amount | $130.5M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | European 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.
| Headquarters | Broxburn, West Lothian, United Kingdom |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Darina Garland, Kristian Tapaninaho |
| Funding Amount | $1.7M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Product Crowdfunding |
| Top Investors | — |
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.
| Headquarters | Dublin, Dublin, Ireland |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Ben Harris, Jack Phelan, Jonny McCauley, Tim Redfern |
| Funding Amount | $44.8M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Gaingels, 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.
| Headquarters | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $3.2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Apurva 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.
| Headquarters | Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Christoffer Tellefsen |
| Funding Amount | €1.8M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Kickass 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.
| Headquarters | Faridabad, Haryana, India |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $570k |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Jubilant Ingrevia |