ReFED
Overview
ReFED is a national non-profit organization that acts as a capital catalyst to end food loss and waste in the U.S. food system by advancing data-driven solutions and deploying catalytic capital through its grant fund.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldwork Robotics | Jun 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Rust Belt Riders | May 2026 | Grant | Lead |
| Retaaza | Jun 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Transparent Path spc | Apr 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Matriark Foods | Oct 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jesse Fink
Founder, Inaugural Board Chair, Board Member Emeritus
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is ReFED based?
ReFED is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was ReFED founded?
ReFED was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does ReFED have?
ReFED has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in ReFED's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Fieldwork Robotics, Rust Belt Riders, Retaaza, Transparent Path spc, Matriark Foods.
What was ReFED's most recent investment shown here?
ReFED's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Rust Belt Riders in 2026.
What sectors does ReFED focus on?
ReFED focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does ReFED focus on?
ReFED typically invests at the MultiStage stage.