Organization · Venture Capital
Great Circle Ventures
Great Circle Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York, focusing on investments in food evolution and consumer health. The firm targets companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and clear differentiation, particularly in the food and wellness sectors.
Overview
What Great Circle Ventures does
What Great Circle Ventures is
Great Circle Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York, focusing on investments in food evolution and consumer health. The firm targets companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and clear differentiation, particularly in the food and wellness sectors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2026
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 3, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Great Circle Ventures as a funder
Investment thesis
Great Circle invests in companies that combine strong fundamentals with clear differentiation: products people love, powered by science, culture, and thoughtful execution.
Focus narrative
Great Circle Ventures invests in sectors related to food and consumer health, targeting early-stage companies that combine scientific principles, cultural relevance, and thoughtful execution in their products. The firm is particularly focused on better-for-you consumer packaged goods (CPG) and emerging food technology.
Value beyond capital
Great Circle Ventures adds value to its portfolio companies by connecting them with corporate food partners and strategic industry players, facilitating growth and potential acquisition pathways. The firm emphasizes a collaborative approach to support the transition to a climate-smart and healthy food system.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Growth Equity
- Regions
- United States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Alec's Ice Cream — regenerative A2 dairy ice cream brand; participated in an $11 million Series A in 2025. Ayoh Foods — sauce/mayo brand founded by Molly Baz. Algae Cooking Club — algae-based cooking oil company. One Trick Pony — food CPG portfolio company. MOSH — protein bar and brain-health CPG company. Ripi — frozen pasta brand; participated in a $2.4 million seed round. one.bio — functional fiber and microbiome ingredient company. Supergut — gut-health nutrition brand. Pow.Bio — precision-fermentation and biomanufacturing company. Equii — protein food technology company.
Common questions
What to know about Great Circle Ventures
Upseed classifies Great Circle Ventures under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 3, 2026
Known limits
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