We’re proud to announce the closing of Redstick Fund I.

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Redstick is now officially open to the world. We’re an early-stage venture firm built by operators and optimists, focused on transforming the future of food through bold, founder-led innovation.

At Redstick, we thrive where ambition meets execution, backing visionary teams tackling the hardest challenges in how food is produced, processed, and distributed. Our mission is to empower the next generation of food tech leaders, from first check to first scale, helping build a food system that is more efficient, more sustainable, and more inclusive.

A Quick Thank You
We wouldn’t be here without the belief and backing of our LPs — the folks who saw what we were building before the rest of the world did. Thank you for taking the leap with us.

To our founders: thank you for trusting us early. We’re energized every day by your ambition, and it’s a privilege to be on the journey with you.

And to those we haven’t met yet — we’re looking forward to it.

Our Focus

We invest at the intersection of food, technology, and infrastructure — from supply chain optimization and automation to climate-resilient agriculture and labor innovation. North America is our backyard, but the impact of these companies is global.

Meet Our Portfolio

With 11 investments already made, our first fund reflects the full food value chain — farm to fork:

  • Koidra – AI for smarter, more productive greenhouses

  • Izote – Natural crop protection without synthetic pesticides

  • Spectacular Labs – Spatial computing to enhance guest experiences

  • Earthodics – Soil health and climate tools for more resilient farming

  • Mirsee – Workforce tools built for hospitality teams

  • Juicer – Dynamic pricing made simple for restaurant operators

  • Caldo – Energy monitoring to cut waste in commercial kitchens

  • Gastronomous – Robotics built for high-volume kitchens

  • Oscar AI – Automation tools for foodservice efficiency

  • Science on Call – 24/7 tech support for restaurants

  • (Stealth) – One company currently operating in stealth mode

Every one of these founders is pushing their corner of the industry forward. We’re lucky to be in their corner.

Why We Care

The food system is under pressure. At Redstick, we see opportunity in the urgency:

  •  1 billion tons of food are wasted annually

  •  85% of food packaging ends up in landfills and oceans

  • Labor is increasing scarce on farms, in warehouses, in manufacturing facilities, and in restaurants. Turnover is high and consistency is low. Automation enhances the high performing laborers.

  • By 2050, we’ll need to increase food production by 70%

Now is the time to invest in resilient, scalable, and tech-enabled solutions. We’re proud to support the founders in building them

What’s Ahead

We’re just getting started. In the coming months, we’ll be:

  • Launching a food tech news aggregator on our site

  • Publishing updates and insights from our portfolio

  • Connecting with early-stage teams tackling the next wave of innovation

Let’s Build the Future of Food

If you’re a founder rethinking how the food system works — or know someone who is — we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch here!

We’re here to invest, support, and help you grow.

— Shane Larisey & Cam Crowder
 Co-Founders of Redstick

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