Black Sheep Foods

Black Sheep Foods is a plant-based food company that recreates the taste and experience of less common meats, like lamb. Using plant ingredients such as pea protein and cocoa butter, the company delivers rich, authentic flavors without using animal meat. Its patent-pending technology is designed to capture the unique texture and sensory qualities of traditional meat dishes.

Investment Details

Portfolia Fund

Funding Round

Seed

Milestones

Funded in 2022

About the Founder

Sunny Kumar

Sunny Kumar founded Black Sheep Foods with a focus on flavor-first innovation, applying analytical chemistry to replicate the key flavor compounds found in meats like lamb, duck, and game. He envisions a future where plant-based meats move beyond basic burgers to offer richer, more diverse options that appeal to a broader audience.

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CEO of Watermark and Former Editor-in-Chief of More Magazine, Connecticut

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Healthcare Executive, Houston, TX

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Namrita Kapur

Fellow, Yale School of Management, Boston, MA

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