Rage Capital

About The Fund

Rage Capital, now known as Bloom8, is an investment firm that operates at the intersection of technology and impact. Their focus is on backing visionary founders who leverage disruptive technologies to change the way we eat, live, and grow with our planet, particularly within the FoodTech industry. They recognize the challenges current lifestyles impose on the planet's resources and the need to alter sourcing methods for sustenance, materials, and energy towards sustainability. The firm believes in the potential of technology to bridge the gap between growing human needs and the diminishing availability of resources. Bloom8 envisions a future where life's quality is abundant, globally accessible, and where production is resilient and environmentally sustainable. Their mission is notably to accelerate the development and adoption of groundbreaking technologies across the global food system valued at $9 trillion, reinforcing the importance of our planet's preservation while fostering innovations in food production and consumption. Additionally, Bloom8 aims to help improve the health of Earth and its 8 billion inhabitants without sacrificing living standards. As investors, they target industries with a strong structural tailwind, focusing on the health of people and the planet. Bloom8's portfolio spans several FoodTech subsectors, such as alternative proteins, precision fermentation, cellular agriculture, next-gen ingredients and materials, food supply chain technologies, and restaurant technologies. They provide founders with access to significant capital and resources to solidify their competitive edge, acting as strategic partners to aid in the ventures' growth and expansion into new markets. The team at Bloom8 consists of active investors and scientific thought leaders in the FoodTech space, combining financial acumen with technical know-how. They pride themselves on exceptional access to deal flow, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders, which allows them to identify and scale category-defining companies. Notable investments include firms like Aleph Farms, BlueNalu, Brainiac Foods, and Motif FoodWorks, among others. The firm has offices in New York, London, and Singapore, serving as a beacon for sustainable and innovative investment in the food technology sector. Their investment sweet spot is around $1,500,000, with a minimum investment of $100,000 and a maximum of $5,000,000. Bloom8 specializes in Seed and Series A investment stages, positioning itself as a catalyst for disruptive innovation in production and consumption.