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ReFED

ReFED

Chicago, Illinoisrefed.org

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.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

9

Website

refed.org

Investments

ReFED investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Fieldwork RoboticsJun 2025GrantCo-investor
Rust Belt RidersMay 2026GrantLead
RetaazaJun 2025GrantLead
Transparent Path spcApr 2023GrantCo-investor
Matriark FoodsOct 2020GrantCo-investor
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Key People

Jesse Fink

Founder, Inaugural Board Chair, Board Member Emeritus

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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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.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded2015

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