When was Chef Ron founded?

Chef Ron was founded in 2008 and raised its 1st funding round 14 years after it was founded.

Where is Chef Ron located?

Chef Ron is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.

Is Chef Ron a funded company?

Chef Ron is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Grant (prize money) round on Jan 03, 2022.

When was the latest funding round of Chef Ron?

Chef Ron's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Jan 03, 2022, with participation from 1 investor. Its primary sector is Food & Beverage Products. In United States, the Food & Beverage Products sector has seen $451M in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Chef Ron rank among its competitors?

Chef Ron ranks 55th amongst 46 active competitors, of which 9 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Wholesome Crave, which secured $5.18M in Jul, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Chef Ron?

Chef Ron's top competitors include Kettle And Fire, Bonafide Provisions and Matriark Foods. Among them, Wholesome Crave secured the most recent funding round in July, 2025.

Chef Ron - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Chef Ron is a funded company based in Los Angeles (United States), founded in 2008 by Mare Blu. It operates as a Manufacturer of plant-based mineral broths using organic, sustainably sourced ingredients. Chef Ron has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 46 active competitors, including 9 funded and 6 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Kettle And Fire, Bonafide Provisions and Matriark Foods.

Company Details

Manufacturer of plant-based mineral broths using organic, sustainably sourced ingredients. It formulates and produces vegan broths with a focus on health benefits and nutritional value. The broths are crafted with plant-based ingredients, catering to vegan, vegetarian, and health-conscious consumers. It sources ingredients from organic farms and emphasizes sustainable practices in its production and packaging. The company offers different broth varieties, each with a unique blend of ingredients and health benefits.

Website: www.chefron.com/
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Key Metrics

Founded Year

2008

Location

Los Angeles, United States

Stage

Funding Raised

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Jan 03, 2022, $*****

Investors

United States Department of Agriculture

Ranked

55^th among 56 competitors

Similar Companies

Kettle And Fire & 127 more

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Chef Ron has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Jan 03, 2022 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Chef Ron has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Chef Ron:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jan 03, 2022	7997006	Grant (prize money)	7228848	6935535	6364800	3166099

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The founders of Chef Ron is Mare Blu.

Here are the details of Chef Ron's key team members:

Mare Blu: Founder of Chef Ron.

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Top competitors of Chef Ron include Kettle And Fire, Bonafide Provisions and Matriark Foods. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Chef Ron, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Kettle And Fire 2015, Austin (United States), Series A	Premium bone broths and soups for health and wellness	$10.3M	CAVU Consumer Partners, Edelweiss Ventures ... & 11 others	41/100
2nd	Bonafide Provisions 2011, Carlsbad (United States), Series A	Nutritious bone broths and soups crafted with real food ingredients	$9.25M	AF Ventures, RCV Frontline & 2 others	39/100
3rd	Matriark Foods 2017, New York City (United States), Seed	Internet first brand of healthy food products	$205K	BELLE Impact Fund, Village Capital & 2 others	36/100
4th	Tio Gazpacho 2013, New York City (United States), Acquired	Internet first brand offering soups	$3.88M	301 INC, CompanyFirst & 1 others	32/100
5th	Harry's Fresh Foods 1977, Portland (United States), Acquired	Wholesale manufacturer of artisan soups, sauces, sides, and fully cooked proteins	-	TSG Consumer Partners, Rosetta Capital	31/100
6th	Progresso 1925, New Orleans (United States), Funding Raised	Manufacturer of canned soups, broth, bread crumbs, beans, and clam sauce	-	Food Centricity	30/100
7th	Bare Bones Broth 2014, San Diego (United States), Seed	Delicious protein and hydration solutions with bone broth and collagen	-	Butter Ventures, Finn Capital Partners & 3 others	28/100
8th	Fig Food 2009, New York City (United States), Funding Raised	Organic soup brand	-	VegInvest, Stray Dog Capital	26/100
9th	Wholesome Crave 2007, Bridgeport (United States), Series A	Provider of ready-to-heat, plant-based soups using upcycled ingredients and vegetables	$5.18M	-	26/100
10th	Campbell's Soup 1954, Camden (United States), Unfunded	Producer of branded soups, simple meals, snacks, and beverages	-	-	23/100
55th	Chef Ron 2008, Los Angeles (United States), Funding Raised	Manufacturer of plant-based mineral broths using organic, sustainably sourced ingredients	-	United States Department of Agriculture	15/100