Compound Foods

Compound Foods is a food technology company that creates bean-free alternatives to crops like coffee and cocoa. Its products match the flavor and functionality of traditional ingredients while using more sustainable, locally sourced inputs. By reducing reliance on climate-sensitive crops, Compound Foods helps brands build more stable and environmentally friendly supply chains.

Investment Details

Portfolia Fund

Funding Round

Seed

Milestones

Funded in 2021

About the Founder

Marciel Saenz

Maricel Saenz is the founder and CEO of Compound Foods, a biotech entrepreneur working at the intersection of food and climate. She founded the company in 2020 to sustainably recreate products like coffee and cacao using fermentation, addressing supply chain and environmental challenges.

Real Investors. Real Outcomes.

“I have learned so much about leadership, financial well-being, and the power of connection from the amazing community of women at Portfolia.”

Peggy Northrop

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

“I love the concept of being able to invest and collaborate with others, mitigating my own risk by investing in a portfolio. It lets me see more deals in the pipeline.”

Chantell Preston

Healthcare Executive, Houston, TX

“I joined because I was excited that the model was more like a mutual fund and offered exposure to so many companies and opportunities to further learning.”

Namrita Kapur

Fellow, Yale School of Management, Boston, MA

“I have learned so much about leadership, financial well-being, and the power of connection from the amazing community of women at Portfolia.”

Peggy Northrop

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

“I love the concept of being able to invest and collaborate with others, mitigating my own risk by investing in a portfolio. It lets me see more deals in the pipeline.”

Chantell Preston

Healthcare Executive, Houston, TX

“I joined because I was excited that the model was more like a mutual fund and offered exposure to so many companies and opportunities to further learning.”

Namrita Kapur

Fellow, Yale School of Management, Boston, MA

Spotlight

Heading

Start Your Investing Journey with Portfolia

Our live overview sessions are the best way to experience how Portfolia is transforming venture capital and why the experience is unmatched.

MEET OUR PARTNERS
LEARN HOW OUR FUNDS WORK
SEE THE COMPANIES WE'RE BACKING.