About Melitas Ventures
Melitas Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. It is primarily based out of New York City, United States. As of Jul 2026, Melitas Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 26 companies, with 1 new investment in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Retail to Enterprise Applications and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Final Boss Sour Overall, Melitas Ventures portfolio has seen 1 unicorn and 3 acquisitions including key companies like OLIPOP, Amara and NomNomNow. A lot of funds co-invest with Melitas Ventures, with names like Platinum Mile Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Melitas Ventures has team of 10 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 1 more
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Melitas Ventures' List of Top Investments
Melitas Ventures has a portfolio of 26 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in PreciTaste and Lemon Perfect.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada and United Kingdom. They have invested in Retail, Enterprise Applications, Consumer and 7 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Melitas Ventures:_1547109176749.png?format=webp&height=120&width=120){kind=logo}
1. OLIPOP
Online brand offering organic drinks for health and wellness. The company develops probiotic drinks formulated with different flavors such as cherry cola, cream soda, and strawberry vanila, and more providing support to digestive health and the gut microbiome.
Key facts about OLIPOP
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Oakland (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $243M
- Employee Count: 195 as on Mar 31, 2025
- Investors: Fifth Down Capital, Collab Fund and 56 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 19, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Amara
Manufacturer of organic baby food and toddler snacks. The company produces dehydrated baby food that retains the taste and texture of fresh ingredients without high-heat processing. Their toddler snacks include melt-in-your-mouth options with no added sugar. Products are shelf-stable and designed for convenience. The company emphasizes the nutritional value of its offerings, focusing on whole ingredients and a proprietary nutrient protection technology.
Key facts about Amara
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $34M
- Employee Count: 42 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Spring St. Group, HumanCo and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 14, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Key facts about Lemon Perfect
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Hermosa Beach (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $103M
- Employee Count: 67 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Evolution VC Partners, Green Meadow Ventures and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 16, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Final Boss Sour is a snack company that specializes in creating sour candies with real fruit, offering a unique and tangy taste experience. The company uses natural ingredients and has a strong focus on providing a fun and exciting product to its customers. With a growing presence on social media and a loyal fan base, Final Boss Sour is poised to continue its rapid growth and expansion in the snack food industry.
Key facts about Final Boss Sour
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $12M
- Investors: Uncommon Denominator, DMG Ventures and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jul 17, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. hanni
Internet first brand offering hair removal products for women. Its offering includes razor, shave pillow, blades, blade bin, and more. It also offers razor holders.
Key facts about hanni
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Atlanta (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $5.73M
- Employee Count: 20 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Melitas Ventures, CULT Capital and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 17, 2026, $*****
Melitas Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Melitas Ventures has invested in 26 companies over the last 8 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 2 investments, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in hanni and most recent follow-on round was in Final Boss Sour.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2021 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Melitas Ventures' Investments by Stage
Melitas Ventures has made 5 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $9.02M, 3 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $8.53M and 3 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $21.3M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 5 |
Seed | 3 |
Series B | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Melitas Ventures' Investments by Sector
Melitas Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer Goods, Food and Agriculture, Retail, Food and Agriculture Tech and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 16 Consumer (B2C) companies, 15 Tech companies, 4 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer Goods | 7 |
Food and Agriculture | 7 |
Retail | 5 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 4 |
Consumer | 3 |
Others | 12 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Melitas Ventures' Investments by Geography
Melitas Ventures has made most investments in United States (11).Melitas Ventures' recent investments
Melitas Ventures has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - Final Boss Sour.Here are the most recent investments by Melitas Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 17, 2026 | United States | Seed | 7464 | ||
Oct 21, 2025 | United States | Series A | 7731 | [+1] | |
May 20, 2025 | United States | Seed | 8981 | [+4] | |
Mar 14, 2024 | United States | Series B | 1541 | [+1] | |
Aug 09, 2022 | United States | Series A | 5946 | [+2] |
Unicorns in Melitas Ventures' Portfolio
Melitas Ventures has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - OLIPOP. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is OLIPOP which became a unicorn in 2025, 3 years after Melitas Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Melitas Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 | Online brand offering organic drinks for health and wellness | 2017 | Oakland | Series C | tjbeehn |
Acquired companies in Melitas Ventures' Portfolio
3 companies from Melitas Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Minna in Jun 2022 by General Beverage for $*****.Here are Melitas Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 10, 2022 | - | - | 6874 | |
Jan 15, 2022 | - | - | 9020 | |
Oct 27, 2021 | Mar 14, 2024 | Series B | 7126 |
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Team profile of Melitas Ventures
Melitas Ventures has a team of 10 members including 3 Partners located in United States. Melitas Ventures' team sits on the board of 2 companies.Here is a list of all team members in Melitas Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | New York City | |||
Partner | - | - | - |
Co-investors of Melitas Ventures
Over the past 8 years, 115 investors have co-invested in Melitas Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Melitas Ventures: Monogram Capital Partners, Rocana Ventures and 16 others have invested in rounds before Melitas Ventures. There is 1 company where Monogram Capital Partners has invested before Melitas Ventures and 1 company where Rocana Ventures has invested before Melitas Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Melitas Ventures: 87 investors entered a company along with Melitas Ventures. These include investors like Platinum Mile Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after Melitas Ventures: A total of 10 investors have invested in Melitas Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SnackFutures (2 companies), J P Morgan (1 company) and Beyonce (1 company).
Recent News related to Melitas Ventures
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Final Boss Sour Raises $4M in FundingFinSMEs•Jul 20, 2026•The Angel Group, Melitas Ventures, Final Boss Sour, Evolution VC Partners and 2 others
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Hanni Raises $2M to Build Sephora Businessbeautyindependent.com•Oct 21, 2025•Rodeo, hanni, Melitas Ventures, CULT Capital
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PreciTaste lands cash for tech that checks restaurant orders for accuracyTechCrunch+•Jul 15, 2025•PreciTaste, Melitas Ventures
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Final Boss Sour gets $4M seed funding, expands product line with tropical flavorsFoodBev Media•May 29, 2025•Final Boss Sour, GFR Fund, Uncommon Denominator, Melitas Ventures and 1 other
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Final Boss Sour Raises $4M in Seed 2 FundingFinSMEs•May 20, 2025•Final Boss Sour, Uncommon Denominator, GFR Fund, Melitas Ventures and 3 others
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DTC baby food brand “Amara” announced the completion of US$20 million in Series B financingFoodTalks•Mar 14, 2024•Amara, HumanCo, Melitas Ventures, Touch Capital
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ROAR Organic Secures $6 Million In Fresh Capital: SECForbes•Dec 02, 2023•Melitas Ventures, Factory, AF Ventures, ROAR
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PreciTaste Raises $24M in Series A FundingFinSMEs•Aug 09, 2022•PreciTaste, Melitas Ventures, Cleveland Avenue, Enlightened Hospitality Investments and 1 other
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Beyoncé participates in Lemon Perfect's $31M funding roundFood Dive•Apr 28, 2022•Lemon Perfect, Beechwood Capital, Goat Rodeo Capital, Melitas Ventures and 1 other
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Abbot’s Butcher Raises Series A FundingFinSMEs•Oct 22, 2021•Abbots, Melitas Ventures, Abbot’s Butcher, Unovis Asset Management and 1 other
