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§ Private Profile · Oakland, CA, USA
Plant-based food tech company creating dairy alternatives like ice cream for consumers, replicating real dairy taste and texture.
Eclipse Foods has raised $19.5M across 3 funding rounds.
Key people at Eclipse Foods.
Eclipse Foods was founded in 2019 by Thomas Elliott Bowman (Founder) and Aylon Steinhart (Founder).
Eclipse Foods has raised $19.5M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Eclipse Foods is an Oakland, California-based food technology company that develops and manufactures plant-based dairy alternative products. The organization utilizes a proprietary micelle technology combining plant ingredients such as cassava, potato, and corn to replicate the taste and texture of conventional dairy. Operating through both direct-to-consumer channels and retail partnerships, the company distributes its initial product line of allergen-free ice cream through major grocery chains including Whole Foods. As an alumnus of the Y Combinator Winter 2019 batch, the enterprise has raised more than $40 million in total venture capital funding to support its expansion into a broader platform of dairy replacements. The company's capitalization table includes early investments from notable technology and food industry figures such as Alexis Ohanian, Paul Buchheit, and Eric Patel. Eclipse Foods was founded in 2019 by Thomas Elliott Bowman and Aylon Steinhart.
Eclipse Foods is a food technology company that builds the future of dairy by creating plant-based dairy products that replicate the taste, texture, and molecular structure of traditional dairy without using animals. Their flagship products include plant-based ice cream and non-dairy whole milk, made from a proprietary blend of plant ingredients such as corn, cassava, rapeseed, potato, peas, and chickpeas. These products serve vegan consumers, people with dairy allergies or sensitivities, and those seeking sustainable and ethical food choices, addressing the demand for delicious, functional, and environmentally friendly dairy alternatives. Eclipse has demonstrated strong growth momentum, raising over $50 million in funding and expanding its product lineup and market presence, including retail availability at Whole Foods and food service partnerships[1][2][3][5].
Founded in 2019 in Oakland, California, Eclipse Foods was co-founded by Thomas Bowman, a James Beard-nominated chef, and Aylon Steinhart, who serves as CEO. The idea emerged from a desire to create plant-based dairy products that do not compromise on taste or texture, leveraging culinary expertise and food science to mimic dairy at the molecular level. Early traction included successful product launches of plant-based ice cream flavors and securing significant funding rounds, including a $40 million Series B in 2022 to accelerate growth and R&D. The company has since expanded its portfolio with innovations like non-dairy whole milk designed for food service partners and new product lines such as Eclipse Bonbons[1][2][3][5].
Eclipse Foods rides the growing global trend toward plant-based and sustainable food systems driven by consumer demand for health, environmental responsibility, and animal welfare. The timing is favorable due to increasing awareness of dairy’s environmental footprint and rising dairy sensitivities. Market forces such as advances in food science, plant protein innovation, and expanding retail and food service channels support Eclipse’s growth. By pushing the boundaries of molecular dairy replication, Eclipse influences the broader ecosystem by setting new standards for taste and functionality in plant-based dairy, encouraging innovation and competition in the alternative protein space[1][2][5].
Looking ahead, Eclipse Foods is poised to expand its product portfolio and market penetration, particularly in food service and international markets (e.g., Japan). Trends shaping its journey include continued consumer shift toward plant-based diets, technological advances in food formulation, and increasing demand for clean-label, sustainable products. Eclipse’s influence is likely to grow as it pioneers truly indistinguishable dairy alternatives, potentially disrupting traditional dairy markets and inspiring further innovation in plant-based food technology. Their mission to create dairy alternatives "that require no sacrifice" positions them well to capitalize on evolving consumer preferences and sustainability imperatives[5].
Eclipse Foods has raised $19.5M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $12.0M Series A in November 2020.
Key people at Eclipse Foods.
Eclipse Foods was founded in 2019 by Thomas Elliott Bowman (Founder) and Aylon Steinhart (Founder).
Eclipse Foods has raised $19.5M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Eclipse Foods's investors include Forerunner Ventures, 305 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, DCM, Dig Ventures, Dreamers VC, Goat Capital, Golden Ventures, ICON, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Morgan Creek Capital Management, Polygon.
