Redstick Ventures

Redstick Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in the evolving food ecosystem. It focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies across North America, supporting technologies that address challenges in labor, food waste, and supply chain efficiency. The firm’s portfolio spans solutions from robotic harvesting to AI-powered food service applications.

The firm was founded by Cam Crowder and Shane Larisey. Crowder, a former multi-unit Tim Horton’s franchisee, brings operational insight. Larisey, an international hardware entrepreneur, contributes expertise in manufacturing and supply chain development. Their combined understanding of the food industry’s complexities and technological opportunities formed the basis for Redstick Ventures.

Redstick Ventures targets emerging food tech ventures committed to reshaping the industry. The firm empowers these companies, guiding them through inception and expansion. Its long-term vision is to enable transformative innovation, fostering a more resilient and efficient food system for the future by supporting the development of impactful solutions.