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Good Food Accelerator

Good Food Accelerator

Chicago, Illinoisgoodfoodcatalyst.org

Overview

Good Food Accelerator is a Chicago-based accelerator program that provides entrepreneurs in the food and farm sectors with the skills, mentorship, and network to launch or scale their businesses. It was launched by FamilyFarmed in 2014 and was the first U.S. accelerator focused on building supply chains for sustainable local food.

Year Founded

2014

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

Good Food Accelerator investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Fillo'sApr 2017AcceleratorCo-investor
Lil' GourmetsApr 2018AcceleratorCo-investor
Mint Creek FarmDec 2014AcceleratorLead
Prevail JerkyJan 2020AcceleratorCo-investor

Key People

Jim Slama

Founder

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Good Food Accelerator based?

Good Food Accelerator is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Good Food Accelerator founded?

Good Food Accelerator was founded in 2014.

How many portfolio companies does Good Food Accelerator have?

Good Food Accelerator has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Good Food Accelerator's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Fillo's, Lil' Gourmets, Mint Creek Farm, Prevail Jerky.

What was Good Food Accelerator's most recent investment shown here?

Good Food Accelerator's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Prevail Jerky in 2020.

What sectors does Good Food Accelerator focus on?

Good Food Accelerator focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability.

What company stages does Good Food Accelerator focus on?

Good Food Accelerator typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded2014

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